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Farhan Qureshi is a political analyst and journalist with over 12 years of experience covering Pakistani politics, governance, and elections.

Farhan Qureshi

Farhan Qureshi is a political analyst and journalist with over 12 years of experience covering Pakistani politics, governance, and elections.

231 Foreign Nationals Shifted to Jails After Islamabad Raids 

231 Foreign Nationals Shifted to Jails After Islamabad Raids 

Pakistani authorities said Islamabad raids led to 231 foreign nationals being moved from a temporary detention centre in Islamabad to prisons in the Rawalpindi Division following joint enforcement operations. Raids targeting digital and call-centre operations

AJK Election Commission Sets August 24 Polling for Eight Reserved Seats 

AJK Election Commission Sets August 24 Polling for Eight Reserved Seats 

The AJK Election Commission has fixed August 24, 2026, for polling for eight reserved seats in the AJK Legislative Assembly, marking the next step in forming the elected assembly. The reserved-seat process will take place

Trump Welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Defence Pact as Major Regional Step 

Trump Welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Defence Pact as Major Regional Step 

US President Donald Trump has publicly backed the Trump Saudi Turkey Pakistan defence pact, signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, calling it a “big, bold” and important first step. The accord is a significant

NYP Announces New Provincial Leadership After Organisational Reorganisation 

NYP Announces New Provincial Leadership After Organisational Reorganisation 

Pakistan National Youth Parliament (NYP) has completed a major organisational restructuring and launched new provincial leadership teams in all four provinces under the National Youth Parliament Pakistan. The move is aimed at improving coordination, increasing

How Punjab’s Safe City Network Could Transform Urban Security 

How Punjab’s Safe City Network Could Transform Urban Security 

Punjab has launched the Punjab Safe City network in 43 cities, marking a major leap in the province’s use of technology to improve public safety. The system integrates surveillance, emergency response, traffic management and civic

Global Security Tensions Rise as US-South Korea Drills Draw North Korean Warning 

Global Security Tensions Rise as US-South Korea Drills Draw North Korean Warning 

The Korean Peninsula is entering another round of security tensions, with the United States and South Korea preparing for their annual US South Korea military drills under the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises. North Korea condemned

Saudi-Led Maritime Coalition Moves to Activate Multinational Command 

Saudi-Led Maritime Coalition Moves to Activate Multinational Command 

Saudi Arabia has advanced the Saudi-led maritime coalition toward operational capability with the conclusion of key arrangements for its multinational command structure. The announcement about the development came at the coalition’s third planning meeting hosted

Pakistan Wants Peace but Will Repel Aggression, PM Shehbaz Says 

Pakistan Wants Peace but Will Repel Aggression, PM Shehbaz Says 

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a message of peace and national resilience, highlighting Pakistan peace policy on Independence Day on August 14, 2026. Pakistan desires peace but will respond firmly if its sovereignty or security

Pakistan, Norway Agree to Expand Trade, Defence, Climate and Maritime Cooperation 

Pakistan, Norway Agree to Expand Trade, Defence, Climate and Maritime Cooperation 

Pakistan and Norway have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in defence, trade, investment, technology, climate change and maritime affairs, giving new impetus to Pakistan Norway relations. https://twitter.com/RadioPakistan/status/2087820641919811786 The visit was the highest-level engagement between Pakistan

Iran War Escalation Puts Hormuz Shipping and Global Energy Security in Focus 

Iran War Escalation Puts Hormuz Shipping and Global Energy Security in Focus 

The US-Iran conflict is escalating into an international energy and maritime security crisis, with the Strait of Hormuz at its centre. Commercial traffic on the strategic waterway has been cut dramatically, raising concern for oil