PM Shehbaz, President Zardari Call for Global Action Against Terrorism

by Aizaz ul haq | Aug 21, 2026 | Terrorism, Current Affairs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday urged a united global effort against terrorism. Both leaders reiterated that no country should use another country’s territory to attack another. The remarks were made separately on the...

Pakistani Students Get Free Year of Google AI Tools Under New Agreement

by Aizaz ul haq | Aug 21, 2026 | Public Policy, Must Read

Pakistan and Google on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to speed up the country’s digital transformation. Under the deal, students in Pakistan will have free access to Google’s cutting-edge AI tools for a full year. The signing was held at a reception...

Cabinet approves draft bills on military, nuclear command structure

by Aizaz ul haq | Aug 20, 2026 | Current Affairs, Must Read

On Thursday, the federal cabinet approved draft bills on Pakistan’s military and nuclear command structures. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the development after a cabinet meeting in Islamabad. Cabinet members approved drafts of the Defense Forces Act, 2026 and...

PM Orders Petroleum Minister to Karachi for Talks on Cutting Diesel Prices

by Aizaz ul haq | Aug 19, 2026 | Economy, Public Policy

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to go to Karachi and negotiate with oil refineries. Objective: bring down diesel prices. The instruction was confirmed by the Prime Minister’s Office. Shehbaz gave the directive...

Air India’s Losses Mount as Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban to September 24

by Aizaz ul haq | Aug 19, 2026 | India

Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until September 24. This decision comes from a Notice to Airmen (Notam) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority. The previous restriction had been set to expire on August 23. The Notam bans Indian-registered...