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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.

Pakistan Warns Foreign-Sponsored Proxies Threaten Balochistan Stability 

Pakistan Warns Foreign-Sponsored Proxies Threaten Balochistan Stability 

The Pakistani military leadership has given a strong warning against foreign-sponsored proxies to destabilise Balochistan and hinder development in the province. The message of the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field

Pakistan, Syria Discuss Defence and Security Cooperation During Islamabad Visit 

Pakistan, Syria Discuss Defence and Security Cooperation During Islamabad Visit 

Pakistan and Syria are moving toward greater defence and security engagement, with Pakistan Syria relations gaining momentum after high-level talks between Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani and Pakistan’s military leadership in Rawalpindi. Both sides discussed

Minister Directs Timely Completion of Public Health Engineering Projects 

Minister Directs Timely Completion of Public Health Engineering Projects 

Pakistan’s public infrastructure agenda prioritizes timely completion of critical Public Health Engineering projects, with stronger quality control and improved water services. The recent directives from the public health engineering authorities have stressed that delays in

Saudi Arabia Seizes 5,000 Pakistani Passports Over Alleged Misuse 

Saudi Arabia Seizes 5,000 Pakistani Passports Over Alleged Misuse 

Saudi Arabia has recovered about 5,000 Saudi Arabia Pakistani passports believed to be connected to Afghans who allegedly acquired the documents fraudulently. The development renewed attention to the security of identity documents and their misuse

Senate Passes Defence Forces and National Command Authority Bills 

Senate Passes Defence Forces and National Command Authority Bills 

The Defence Forces of Pakistan Bill, 2026 and the National Command Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026 bring important institutional arrangements in line with changes brought about through the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The legislation marks an important

PM Shehbaz Renews Dialogue Offer to Opposition Amid Political Tensions 

PM Shehbaz Renews Dialogue Offer to Opposition Amid Political Tensions 

PM Shehbaz Sharif has urged Pakistan’s opposition parties to engage in constructive dialogue, saying political engagement is a means of defusing tensions and boosting economic growth. The appeal arrives at a politically sensitive time, with

Pakistan Expects Progress on US Stabilisation Facility Request by September 

Pakistan Expects Progress on US Stabilisation Facility Request by September 

Pakistan is expecting more concrete progress by September 2026 on a formal request for the proposed $10 billion Pakistan US stabilisation facility submitted to the United States Treasury Department. The initiative is being touted as

AKU, Sonam and Punjab Government Sign MoU to Advance Health Cooperation 

AKU, Sonam and Punjab Government Sign MoU to Advance Health Cooperation 

In Pakistan, the healthcare system is giving more attention to strengthening the nursing workforce, improving professional education, and developing institutions that can adapt to the changing medical needs through the AKU Punjab MoU. The new

Pakistan Rejects US Envoy’s Kashmir Remarks, Raises Diplomatic Concerns 

Pakistan Rejects US Envoy’s Kashmir Remarks, Raises Diplomatic Concerns 

Pakistan has lodged a strong diplomatic protest with the United States over the remarks of the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Jammu and Kashmir, raising concerns over US-Pakistan relations. Islamabad’s reaction is in

Pakistan, Syria Discuss Defence, Economic Cooperation and Regional Security in Islamabad 

Pakistan, Syria Discuss Defence, Economic Cooperation and Regional Security in Islamabad 

The high-level visit of Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani to Islamabad has opened a new chapter in Pakistan Syria relations, strengthening bilateral engagement between the two countries. The visit on 19-20 August focused on