Defence Forces Act 2026: Key Powers Bill Clears NA
Pakistan’s National Assembly has approved the Defence Forces Act 2026 along with amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010, advancing legislation designed to give effect to defence-related changes introduced under the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The two bills were presented by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif during Thursday’s National Assembly session chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz…
Iran Economic War: Trump’s Crushing New Threat
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced what he described as an unprecedented Iran economic war, threatening sweeping economic action against Tehran and warning that countries, companies and financial institutions providing economic support to Iran could face serious consequences. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said his administration would pursue what he called economic…
Climate Change: Pakistan on the Frontline of a Global Crisis
By Imran Ali Additionally, climate change is no more an abstract concern for Pakistan. It has already begun altering the nation’s weather patterns, economic growth, agricultural prospects and social status. Indeed, climate change is becoming evident in Pakistan through rising temperatures, irregular precipitation patterns, floods, droughts and melting glaciers. Pakistan is responsible for a very…
UK Inflation Rises: Energy Bills Drive Fresh Pressure
UK inflation accelerated to 2.9% in July 2026, up from 2.6% in June, as higher household energy costs added to pressure on consumers and the wider economy. The increase followed a 13% rise in the energy price cap that took effect on July 1 for households on default tariffs in Great Britain. The regulator Ofgem…
Google Pakistan Boost: Digital Skills and Jobs Surge
Google Pakistan has expanded its role in the country’s digital economy through initiatives focused on employment, digital skills, artificial intelligence and education. The company said its products and programs supported more than 960,000 jobs for Pakistani youth in 2023, while its AI-powered tools contributed an estimated Rs3.9 trillion to economic activity that year. The figures…
Imran Khan Hospital Transfer: Govt Files Review Plea
ISLAMABAD (PNP): The federal government has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court against its order directing the authorities to transfer Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital for medical assessment and treatment. The petition was filed on Wednesday by the Islamabad chief commissioner through the advocate general…
Imran Khan Gets Relief as Supreme Court Orders Hospital Transfer
ISLAMABAD:(PNP) The Supreme Court has ordered the Imran Khan hospital transfer from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital, directing that the former prime minister undergo medical assessment and treatment at the facility until the next hearing. A three-member bench led by Justice Shahid Waheed, with Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim as…
PNP Good Pakistani Quiz 2026: Fourteen Winners Announced
ISLAMABAD – The Press Network of Pakistan (PNP) has announced six outstanding top performers of the PNP Good Pakistani Quiz 2026, all of whom achieved a perfect 100% score in less than 60 seconds, whereas eight more winners have been selected through lucky draw, as the quiz campaign reaches its concluding stage on the 80th…
T20 Superstars Set to Light Up DP World ILT20 Season 5
Dubai,:(PNP) International T20 cricket superstars Finn Allen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen and Marcus Stoinis will headline the pre-auction signings for Season 5 of the DP World International League T20 (ILT20), adding further star power to the six-team tournament. New Zealand opener Finn Allen has joined Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, while South Africa’s David Miller…
Danube Properties Makes Dubai Homeownership Easier with Zero Down Payment
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (PNP): Danube Properties, who pioneered the iconic 1% per month payment plan, has unveiled another attractive homeownership opportunity aimed at making property ownership in Dubai more accessible than ever. Bayz 101 by Danube and Bayz 102 by Danube, two landmark residential developments in the prestigious Business Bay district, are now…
