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The Lahore High Court has sought official reports while hearing challenges to the extended detention of Imran Khan’s sisters, Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan. The proceedings also cover access to family, legal representation and medical treatment.
The Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that Supreme Court judgements may provide persuasive guidance but are not binding on it under Pakistan’s revised constitutional framework. The decision also explains the court’s appellate jurisdiction and the limited grounds on which concluded cases may be reviewed.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has urged Pakistanis to prioritise national interests over political loyalties and called for stronger accountability in public office. He also emphasised youth opportunities, professional discipline and technology-sector growth as foundations for Pakistan’s future.
An audit has questioned sharp increases in Pakistan’s apostille fees and the outsourcing of document services to private couriers without alleged open competition. The current charges remain effective while the ministry addresses approval, legal-procedure and procurement objections.
Marco Rubio said Washington recognises Pakistan’s concerns over attacks allegedly originating in Afghanistan and could assist if it finds a productive role. His remarks stop short of announcing formal mediation between Islamabad and Kabul.
Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Huzaifa Rehman says the proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment could be introduced before the New Year and may address the debate over additional provinces. Other senior officials have offered differing accounts, while any change involving provincial boundaries would require two-thirds approval in Parliament and the affected provincial assembly.
Pakistan and Singapore have agreed to pursue stronger cooperation in trade, investment, financial technology, infrastructure, logistics and small-business development. The two countries also exchanged a disaster-management memorandum aimed at improving preparedness, emergency response and resilience.
Opposition lawmakers have questioned the government’s handling of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, alleged rights violations and recent regional diplomacy while demanding stronger parliamentary oversight. The Senate also approved a resolution seeking coordinated national action on Pakistan’s rapidly growing population.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan and Turkiye will strengthen defence cooperation while continuing to support diplomacy and peaceful dispute resolution. He also called for deeper trade, investment and joint ventures to bring economic relations closer to the countries’ political partnership.
PTI has prohibited members from discussing or proposing a replacement for suspended Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. The party says Afridi retains Imran Khan’s backing and only the PTI founder can nominate an alternative.
Rana Sanaullah says the government will investigate reports that Noreen Niazi’s relatives were denied access during her hospital treatment and will try to facilitate a meeting. He maintains that her condition is stable and her medical tests returned normal results.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has rejected Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s criticism over his absence from recent Tehran talks, saying the meeting was outside his ministry’s mandate. He said the engagement focused on regional peace and dialogue rather than forming a new defence pact or discussing Pakistan’s defence.
