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Parliament, the provinces, the parties, the courts and the elections: who holds power in Pakistan and how they use it.
At UNGA, PM Shehbaz calls Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab vital to global economy
He warned that any attempt to stop, impede or divert Pakistan's share of river waters would be treated as an act of war.
PTI postpones Islamabad long march to October 4
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi says the march will leave Peshawar peacefully despite blockades, while party sources point to October 5.
Non-bailable warrants issued for KP chief minister ahead of protest
The warrants cover four cases tied to the November 26 protest, while police receive net launchers for the planned September 27 march.
Tarar accuses KP government of evading law and order duty
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar says the province is facilitating terrorists and has adopted an evasive policy toward security.
Jamaat-e-Islami announces 25 Karachi protest camps from Saturday
JI Karachi chief Munim Zafar says sit-ins will demand withdrawal of the petroleum levy and an end to prolonged load-shedding.
PM Shehbaz meets Aga Khan V on UNGA sidelines
Prince Rahim lauds premier's efforts for regional peace at a time of war as Sharif also holds talks with UN chief Guterres
President, PM hail newspapers on National Readership Day
President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cited the press as a bulwark against fake news, while Speaker Ayaz Sadiq called newspapers a reliable source of authentic information.
Afghanistan-Pakistan ties have soured, Reuters reports
The two neighbours have moved from friendship to hostility, according to a Reuters report filed on Thursday.
ATC orders jail to produce Imaan Mazari, husband via video link
The court acted after Adiala Jail failed to bring the couple to Friday's hearing in a case registered at Islamabad's Secretariat Police Station.
Muqam says AJK constitutional stages completed, urges dialogue
Federal minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan welcomed the election of Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan as president and asked groups to avoid protests.
FCC installs 10-minute timer for lawyers, stirring debate
Lawyers are split over the Federal Constitutional Court's new digital timer for oral arguments, which starts at 10 minutes and can extend to 30 in major cases.
Turkey says Saudi-Pakistan pact could expand to Iran
Turkish parliamentary speaker says pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan could broaden to wider Muslim world, according to Reuters.
Muqam pledges to fulfil PML-N promises in Azad Kashmir
Speaking in Islamabad, the minister said the AJK power transfer was complete and urged Rawalakot and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa residents to reject protests and sit-ins.
Maryam Aurangzeb releases video of PTI violence, hits KP chief minister
The video includes what she describes as graves dug at Islamabad's D-Chowk and attacks on PTV and Radio Pakistan buildings.
RTI compliance weak across Pakistan, report finds
Transparency International Pakistan assessment found proactive disclosure rates ranging from 28 percent in Balochistan to 59 percent in Punjab.
PTI long march unprepared, Kundi says; Afridi set to announce
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor says party leaders are seeking an escape route ahead of the 27 September march, while the chief minister is expected to address postponement today.
PM Shehbaz says civil, military leadership working jointly on economy
Speaking at the UN General Assembly alongside Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam, he also backed regional peace and accused Afghanistan-based militants of attacks in Pakistan.
Sharif gives no answer to UN questions on Hafiz Saeed
Indian media reported journalists asked the prime minister how long Pakistan would shelter terrorist groups during the UN General Assembly.
Shehbaz urges Lebanon ceasefire, closer Bangladesh ties at UN
On the UN General Assembly sidelines he also met Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and discussed Palestine, Islamophobia and Afghan terrorism.
Federal Constitutional Court rejects inheritance claim by brother's children
Judges ruled Section 4 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, applies only to children of a predeceased son or daughter, not a brother.
PM's GB reforms panel to widen consultations
The panel aims to widen consultations on a constitutional amendment that would declare the region a provisional constitutional province and give it representation in parliament.
Pakistan warns UN Security Council of AI-driven inequality
Both The Express Tribune and Mettis Global reported Pakistan's statement, which highlighted the risk that artificial intelligence deepens disparities between rich and poor countries.
Pakistani crew detained in Yemen appeal for diplomatic help
Fourteen Pakistanis aboard the MT DORIN, held at Aden since August 6, have asked the government to secure their repatriation.
India tells UN Pakistan trained terrorists behind Kashmiri Pandit exodus
Both Times of India and Wion reported New Delhi's charge during a United Nations session, though neither report provided Pakistan's immediate response.
US opens portal to report suspected visa fraud
The US Embassy in Islamabad says reports may be filed anonymously and can lead to visa revocations or law-enforcement referrals.
Balochistan imposes Section 144 for 30 days
Public gatherings, sit-ins, rallies and face coverings banned; internet suspension reported for Islamabad region ahead of PTI march.
Islamabad chamber to press provincial status at convention today
Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi will attend as chief guest while stakeholders discuss governance reforms for the federal capital.
PM Shehbaz, Iranian president pledge regional peace in New York
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly amid Iran-US tensions, an official release said.
PM says newspapers remain vital for informed society
In a message for National Newspaper Readership Day, he paid tribute to journalists and urged young people to read newspapers.
Bugti says Balochistan governance now built on merit, transparency
Chief minister says youth will get opportunities as the province pushes back on what he calls an insurgency narrative.