Politics
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Polling concludes in first phase of AJK elections as vote count continues
Polling is underway across Mirpur Division in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections, with election authorities assuring voters of robust security and transparent arrangements to ensure the peaceful conduct of the electoral process.
July 27, 2026
Pakistan's National Assembly adopts resolution hailing US-Iran MoU, Islamabad's role
Unanimously passed resolution praises the Shehbaz Sharif government and military leadership for facilitating the US-Iran peace framework; Describes Pakistan as a trusted neutral mediator for regional stability
June 19, 2026
PM Sharif hails peaceful Gilgit-Baltistan elections, congratulates PPP and successful candidates
Congratulates the people of Gilgit-Baltistan on peaceful and transparent elections, praises democratic participation, felicitate PPP and successful candidates, and commends election authorities and security agencies.
June 8, 2026
PM, President discuss evolving regional situation
Leaders pay tribute to the martyrs of Marka-e-Haq, discuss the national and broader regional situation.
May 11, 2026
Pakistan's response to Indian aggression 'lawful and restrained', says FM on Marka-e-Haq anniversary
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar pays tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces and citizens, saying the country had responded to 'imposed aggression' with restraint and principle under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
May 7, 2026
Karachi Port channel dredging to bolster Pakistan's maritime infrastructure
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says that the project will drive higher trade volumes, slash shipping costs, streamline logistics, and fuel national economic growth.
March 18, 2026
Pakistan diplomatic missions to observe national day with simplicity
In a message shared on X, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that in light of the prime minister’s announced austerity measures, and as a mark of solidarity with the countries and peoples of the Middle East and the wider region affected by the ongoing conflict and the tragic loss of innocent lives, Pakistan Day receptions at its diplomatic missions abroad will not be held this year.
March 12, 2026
UAE calls for de-escalation amid renewed Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
The ministry stresses the importance of reason and diplomacy in resolving disputes, reaffirming the UAE’s support for initiatives aimed at strengthening security, stability and development for both nations.
February 28, 2026
Why Pakistan struck Afghanistan
Retaliatory Pakistani airstrikes killed 133 Taliban fighters after Afghan forces launched a large border assault, marking the sharpest escalation in weeks of bombings, terrorist attacks and mounting tensions along the Afghanistan frontier.
February 27, 2026