After a days‑long delay, President Asif Ali Zardari confirmed the appointment of additional judges to five major high courts, including Lahore, Sindh, Peshawar, Islamabad, and Balochistan. The approvals also covered the permanent confirmation of certain judges.
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The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has called for the immediate resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and warned of a nationwide ‘Million March’ starting September 25 if its demands are unmet.
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July remittances reached $3.6 bn, a 13 % increase over the same month a year earlier, and 4.5 % higher than June.
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The Islamabad High Court says a resolution to the debate over judicial appointments in Pakistan is expected soon after recent talks between the Presidency and the federal government.
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A Senate committee has ordered immediate action to address vacant seats and fee disparities in Pakistan’s medical colleges. It has directed the Ministry of National Health Services and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council to investigate and report on the issue within one month.
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On National Minorities Day, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced steps to reinforce legal protections and promote equality for the country’s minority groups. Both leaders reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to justice, tolerance, and unity, while citing historic constitutional foundations.
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Pakistan’s federal cabinet approved the National Housing Policy 2026 and an action plan. The policy requires all housing projects to follow zoning laws, use vertical construction and include energy‑efficient codes. Members were informed of a working group that drafted the policy after consulting ministries, provincial governments, and international experts. The cabinet also reviewed progress on the Apna Ghar home‑ownership scheme, noting Rs220 billion in approved bank loans and more than Rs32 bi
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The World Bank criticised Pakistan’s decision to reallocate money from a flood‑recovery housing program to other infrastructure projects, saying it would worsen poverty for the region’s ultra‑poor residents.
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DawnMedia will hold a two‑day conference on September 2‑3 at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad to tackle malnutrition among children under five.
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Pakistan’s Supreme Court declared that penalties under Sections 182, 184 and 186 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 could not apply to assessments completed before June 30, 2002, settling a conflict between earlier bench rulings.
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Shehbaz Sharif ordered the Federal Board of Revenue to continue strict enforcement measures and accelerate reform implementation, while welcoming growing business confidence.
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The National Assembly Secretariat records significant savings and job cuts after two years of reforms, returning almost nine billion rupees to the treasury and eliminating 302 positions.
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The commission now bans members from nominating relatives or associates, limits nominations to vacancy numbers, and adds a "below average" rating option.
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minister Shafi Jan demanded that facts about Imran Khan's health be released, criticised restrictions on meetings, and called for a sit‑in outside the Supreme Court following a call by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.
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In Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa, common leopards are increasingly targeted by local hunters. A rare leopard was killed on July 20 in Bajaur district, adding to a series of incidents where residents have shot, skinned, and discarded these animals while enforcement remains weak.
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A review of the 2026 census and election outcomes shows that the share of Muslims in western Uttar Pradesh has not translated into proportional political voice, raising questions about the lasting effects of partition decisions made 79 years ago.
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Business leaders warned that Pakistan will need a real GDP growth rate of 6% to 7% annually to keep pace with a projected population of approximately 400 million by 2040.
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Pakistan’s worker remittances rose 13% in July 2026 to $3.63 billion, the largest share coming from the UK and the US.
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