Muhammad Amir Siddiqui, of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) from Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), tabled a resolution in the Sindh Assembly to issue a commemorative currency note honoring “Maarka-e-Haq” (The Battle of Truth). This initiative aims to celebrate the triumph of Pakistan’s unwavering spirit and unity, symbolized by the term “Baniyan al-Marsoos” (a fortified structure), which...
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Asad Qaiser announced that the party’s founder, Imran Khan, could be released from detention within an hour but firmly rejected any notion of striking a deal for his freedom. Speaking at a press conference in Swabi, Qaiser emphasized PTI’s commitment to a peaceful protest on August 5, marking the anniversary...
On August 3, 2025, India reaffirmed its commitment to continue purchasing oil from Russia, undeterred by U.S. warnings and threats of tariffs. Indian officials clarified that no directive has been issued to halt or reduce oil imports from Russia, the country’s largest supplier, accounting for roughly 35% of India’s crude oil needs. Long-term contracts with...
The federal government has ordered the closure of all Utility Stores Corporation (USC) outlets across Pakistan, ending a 54-year-old state-run retail chain that provided affordable essentials to millions of low-income households. The decision, finalized on July 31, 2025, has left over 11,000 employees jobless, sparking widespread concern about economic fallout and worker welfare. The Ministry...
India has escalated its diplomatic efforts against Pakistan by submitting a controversial statement by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Gandapur, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), reportedly claimed on July 25, 2025, that Pakistani authorities arrest Taliban members, but certain state institutions, including the Inter-Services...
On July 30, 2025, Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad to review the progress of Pakistan’s ambitious telemedicine project, a transformative initiative aimed at delivering healthcare to the doorstep of millions. Joined by the Joint Secretary Health, Director General Development, and a Special Consultant on Telemedicine, the meeting focused on...
The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has launched a robust campaign against illegal constructions across Karachi, targeting builders and property owners who violate approved building plans. On July 30, 2025, the newly appointed Director General (DG) of SBCA, Shahmir Khan Bhutto, issued strict directives to all regional directors to file First Information Reports (FIRs) against...
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Jr., grandson of former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, at a press conference held at his ancestral home, 70 Clifton, Karachi, declared his independent entry into politics, distancing himself from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and announcing plans to form a new political party alongside his sister, Fatima Bhutto. Criticizing the PPP...
The Sindh Department of Culture and Tourism, under the directives of Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, announced a vibrant initiative to celebrate Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day under the theme “Jashn-e-Azadi – Ma’raka-e-Haq.” From August 1 to August 14, 2025, all cultural, historical, and tourist sites across Sindh will offer free entry, including waived museum,...
On July 29, 2025, the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) convened its 15th Board Meeting, chaired by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, to review and advance urban transport initiatives in Karachi. The meeting, held at the Sindh Secretariat, focused on increasing the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) daily ridership from its current 72,000 passengers...