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Parliament, the provinces, the parties, the courts and the elections: who holds power in Pakistan and how they use it.
PTI keeps "missing" Junaid Akbar as KP president
A notification by chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan empowers Senator Noor-ul-Haq Qadri to preside over provincial cabinet meetings in Akbar's absence, with no organisational change until further orders
LHC rules criticism alone not derogatory language under lawyers act
Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh set aside a justice of peace order directing an FIR against an FBR commissioner, holding PECA probes belong to the cyber crime agency.
Second marriage alone no bar to custody, rules Peshawar High Court
Justice Mohammad Naeem Anwar says custody must turn on the child's settled environment, emotional attachment and educational needs, not on the mother's marital status.
LHC disposes of plea as Punjab extends Imran sisters' detention
The Punjab home secretary's report told Justice Abher Gul Khan the three women will stay under MPO detention for another 30 days, on the deputy commissioner's recommendation.
Dar and Chinese envoy review CPEC progress in Islamabad
Foreign Office says the talks covered trade, investment, connectivity and agricultural modernisation, with no new projects, figures or timelines announced.
FIA registers case against 58 CDA land officials
The inquiry focuses on alleged record tampering, forged documents and collusion over housing societies in Islamabad's Zone-IV.
Government limits disclosure of bureaucrats' assets
Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal told a National Assembly panel the move is needed to meet IMF conditions while protecting officers' security.
Dar urges collective response to Al-Aqsa violations at UN
At a joint Arab League and four-nation Islamic ministerial meeting in New York, the deputy prime minister reaffirmed support for Palestinian rights.
UN rights forum sees protest over alleged Sindh abuses
ANI News and Asianet News reported events in Geneva focused on human rights concerns in the Pakistani province.
Pakistan braces for PTI confrontation as lockdown imposed
Reports say authorities fear casualties ahead of an expected clash with supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
Naqvi slams KP law requiring speaker nod for MPA arrests
Interior minister questions whether police would need speaker approval if a lawmaker were accused of murder, calling it an extraordinary reading of equality before law.
India calls Pakistan terror sponsor, army regime at UNGA
India's UNGA reply rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks and accused Islamabad of sponsoring terrorism, Hindustan Times reported.
Talal Chaudhry unveils Islamabad security, water and police plan
State Minister for Interior says city will get cameras, three dams and 10,000 merit-based police hires.
Dar urges ECO states to deepen regional cooperation
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar told the ECO Council of Ministers in New York that the region has half a billion people but only 2.2 percent of global trade.
Pakistan High Commissioner Meets Ottawa Engineers on Tech Ties
The meeting focused on Pakistan-Canada cooperation in engineering and high-tech sectors, according to The Diplomatic Insight and Radio Pakistan.
Amir Muqam urges KP government to focus on public relief
Federal minister questions postponement of the long march and calls for attention to terrorism and public issues, according to APP.
ECP sets up complaint centre for NA-168 by-election
The Election Commission says trained staff at four levels will monitor the September 27 vote and act on complaints until results are received.
President approves ordinance to protect Islamabad Safe City cameras
Rana Sanaullah says federal government has permanently banned protest sit-ins in the capital and warned PTI of consequences.
SHC warns it may send Yellow Line case to NAB
Bench unhappy over Anti-Corruption Establishment's failure to file charge sheet in Rs8.5bn BRT case, issues show cause to ACE chairman.
Punjab chief secretary upholds penalties in Data Darbar graft case
Former administrator and manager must pay combined Rs20.59 million for misappropriation of cash-box collections, with demotion, dismissal and forfeiture of service.
Supreme Court bars retrospective curbs on time-scale promotions
Court directs PM Office and departments to reopen cases of employees denied promotions under changed policies.
PM invites Achakzai for fresh talks on ECP posts
The letter, confirmed by opposition spokesperson Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai, seeks a meeting and includes consultations on appointments to the Election Commission.
Egypt proposes Karachi-Alexandria sister-city ties at Governor House
Egyptian Ambassador Dr Ehab Abdelhamid raised the proposal during a meeting with Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi, covering tourism, trade, education, youth exchanges and sports.
US consulate in Karachi marks 250 years of American independence
The Freedom 250 reception highlighted growing trade, education and innovation ties, with Sindh leadership in attendance.
Dar meets UNGA president, pledges support for multilateralism
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also held talks with the foreign ministers of Singapore, Bahrain and Antigua and Barbuda on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly.
Activist tells UN Pakistan misuses terror law in Gilgit-Baltistan
Javed Ahmad Beigh told the UN council in Geneva that activists are being detained and harassed, Indian outlets reported.
Jaishankar calls Pakistan terrorist country at UN
Indian External Affairs Minister made the remark in response to a question from a Pakistani journalist, Indian media reported.
JI chief warns long march may resume over petroleum levy
Addressing a Lahore rally, the JI leader also accused the PPP and PML-N of losing public relevance and relying on Form 47 rather than public support.
PM tells UN Makkah pact not against any country
Shehbaz Sharif says the Saudi-Türkiye-Pakistan defence agreement is a collective commitment to regional stability and peace.
Haramain security a red line, PM tells UN
Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and said the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb must remain open.