Despite complaints of poor governance and a mounting challenge from rival parties, the PPP is unlikely to experience any significant shifts to its status quo
Sumeera Riaz
While Pakistan maintains its new policy on illegal foreigners does not target any nationality, its biggest victims will likely be Afghan refugees fleeing decades of conflict
Drug manufacturers maintain they cannot sell products at a loss, despite available data indicating hefty profits in the last fiscal year
Prominent women workers and leaders of the PTI remain imprisoned without charge, with their lawyers lamenting the ‘illegal’ detentions
After Jaranwala, Calls for Collective Response to Tackle Minority Persecution
by Sumeera Riazby Sumeera RiazCondemnations of attacks on Christian community ring hollow amidst authorities’ failure to implement court orders for protection of minorities’ rights
Rival parties differ over sustained popularity of the PTI but agree democracy cannot succeed amidst meddling from ‘non-political’ forces
Cornered PTI maintains it remains the most popular party in the region, as its rivals seek to regain ground after the May 9 riots
The PTI and PMLN are both vying for victory in the provincial capital as election date nears
After schools and offices, LHC sets sights on reduced timings for markets and restaurants in bid to curb hazardous air pollution
With standing committees lacking opposition participation, the provincial assembly’s administrative business has come to a virtual standstill
Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique says PR will strive to overcome losses incurred due to floods with revenue generation measures such as leasing of land, tariff increases
Mukadam family’s counsel maintains case will be wrapped up within a month of commencement of hearings
New policy aims to inform accused of their rights and improve investigation practices to reduce reliance on interrogation
TLP chief slams government, opposition for political mudslinging as millions remain without food, shelter or medical aid
Economic and foreign affairs experts differ over net benefit of Islamabad resuming trade with Delhi to overcome looming food shortages and curb inflation
Rejecting government claims of region’s security being ‘completely under control,’ locals warn situation could once again spiral to 2007’s peak of militancy
With a reduction in its budget for the upcoming fiscal, the Walled City of Lahore Authority fears it lacks funding needed for ongoing restoration efforts
Unlike their Muslim counterparts, religious minorities in Pakistani jails struggle to secure remission in sentences through study of holy books
Unwilling to adhere to global demands for inclusivity and human rights, Taliban rulers of war-torn state seek investment ‘without dictation’
Empaneled private hospitals blame delayed payments, unsustainable pricing mechanism for decision to withdraw from program