Farhan Qureshi
President Asif Ali Zardari on August 11, 2026, approved the appointment of 19 additional judges to Pakistan’s high courts, with President Zardari ending a weeks-long deadlock over the appointments. The decision also confirmed five other
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The Balochistan housing fund program was intended to deliver resilient housing through a community-led, owner-driven approach. The restructuring, therefore, is a key test for Pakistan on how to ensure international reconstruction financing reaches vulnerable communities
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Pakistan has defined the scope of the newly signed Pakistan Makkah Accord with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, saying that the trilateral arrangement is a purely defensive framework to bolster collective security and regional stability. The
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The dialogue gives Islamabad another chance to reiterate its regional priorities while strengthening Pakistan Canada relations and furthering bilateral ties with Ottawa. The talks follow Anand’s visit to Islamabad in July 2026, when the two
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Pakistan has rejected Pakistan Afghan weapons claims made by the Afghan Taliban, which alleged that arms are being smuggled from Pakistan into Afghanistan for subversive activities, calling the allegations baseless and inconsistent with the security
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Pakistan is ready to build on its regional security partnerships with a new trilateral defence agreement, known as the Pakistan Saudi Türkiye defence pact, with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye to enhance strategic coordination and regional
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Aviation authorities and airlines continue to monitor the changing security situation, with UAE flight disruptions being closely managed while prioritising passenger safety and the continuity of operations. For most travellers arriving in or departing from
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Pakistan Saudi Arabia relations continued to gain momentum as Pakistan’s active diplomatic engagement in the Middle East advanced with a three-day official visit by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal
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Pakistan mountain rescue operations play a vital role in some of the world's most challenging mountain terrains. K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, and many other iconic summits in the Karakoram and Himalayan ranges are all
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Pakistan power sector has entered a critical stage of reform through the strategic privatisation of selected state-owned electricity distribution companies, as part of wider economic efforts to modernise infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and attract more
