News from across Pakistan – federal and provincial politics, policy, security, society and the stories shaping daily life.
Key takeaways UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Islamabad on October 6 for a three-day official visit. He will meet Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership, visit the UNMOGIP headquarters, and receive a disaster-management briefing. Illustration: WHAT TODAY? United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in …
Key takeaways The Makkah Defence Alliance’s top committee meets in Riyadh today (Oct 5), bringing together ministers and military chiefs from Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia. On the agenda: Houthi attacks on the kingdom, a new Yemeni military offensive, and turning the August pact into …
Key takeaways PTI launched its long march from Lakki Marwat on October 4 after talks with the federal government collapsed. The multi-day route crosses Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reaching Khairabad on October 8, where the next phase will be announced. Illustration: WHAT TODAY? The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf launched …
Key takeaways Pakistan’s home season opens with the Sri Lanka T20I series in Rawalpindi on October 9, 11 and 13. Tickets are on sale from Rs 200, and Rawalpindi has finalised a security plan adding 1,500+ police personnel. Illustration: WHAT TODAY? Pakistan’s international cricket home …
Key takeaways The federal government and PTI delegations began a second round of talks at Parliament House on Saturday, chaired by NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. The dialogue comes less than 24 hours before PTI’s planned Oct 4 long march to Islamabad. Illustration: WHAT TODAY? Government …
S&P Global Ratings raised Pakistan's long-term sovereign credit rating to 'B' from 'B-' on 22 July, the highest level since 2016. Foreign exchange reserves reached $25.3 billion at the end of June, against $6.7 billion in December 2022.
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement commits Pakistan to treat an attack on Saudi Arabia or Turkiye as an attack on itself. We look at what the pact actually says, what Pakistan has already put on the ground, and the questions it leaves open.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken a significant step toward women's empowerment by introducing the SEHR (Skill Enhancement Through Home Reach) Program.
MADINAH — Report by Nawaiwaqt Representative, Javed Iqbal Butt Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, visited...
The Pakistan Air Force has deployed its advanced F-16 Block 52 fighter jets to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a significant contribution to the...