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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah have agreed to maintain political harmony and continue consultations amid growing PML-N-PPP tensions over the recent AJK elections. The meeting covered political affairs, Sindh-related matters and development projects as both parties seek to prevent their differences from disrupting federal and provincial cooperation.
Voting is underway for seven contested reserved seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after PML-N candidate Abdul Rehman Arain was elected unopposed on the overseas Kashmiris' seat. Newly elected members are expected to take oath before lawmakers elect the new Speaker and Deputy Speaker through secret ballot.
Jamaat-i-Islami has threatened a nationwide shutter-down strike and a possible march on Islamabad as its campaign against the petroleum levy intensifies. Hafiz Naeemur Rehman says ongoing sit-ins will continue until the government implements concrete measures to reduce the burden of fuel costs on the public.
ISI chief Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik met Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Riffa Palace to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional and international developments. Bahrain highlighted Pakistan's role in regional security and stability as the two countries continue expanding diplomatic and defence engagement.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will begin a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom on August 24 for talks with senior British officials and international organisations. The agenda includes Pakistan-UK cooperation and efforts to secure the release of 10 Pakistani crew members held aboard the seized MT Honour 25.
PTI has demanded that former prime minister Imran Khan undergo a recommended CT coronary angiography at Shifa International Hospital after the procedure was not completed during his recent visit to Pims. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed an inquiry committee as the dispute over compliance with Supreme Court directions intensifies.
Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to visit Tehran on Monday for talks with senior Iranian officials on bilateral cooperation, regional security and peace efforts in West Asia. The visit follows his telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and comes amid continuing tensions over Iran, US sanctions and regional security.
The federal government has authorised three Pakistan Army companies to support sensitive security duties in Rawalpindi for six months under Article 245 following a request from the Punjab Home Department. The move comes ahead of PTI's planned September 27 march towards Islamabad, although the government order does not identify the protest as the formal reason for the deployment.
Uzma Khan has asked the Supreme Court to initiate contempt proceedings against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other officials, alleging non-compliance with its August 18 order concerning Imran Khan’s transfer to Shifa International Hospital. The government rejects the allegation, with Information Minister Attaullah Tarar saying the court’s medical-checkup directions were fully implemented and security concerns influenced the arrangements.
PTI has filed a contempt petition in the Supreme Court alleging that authorities failed to properly implement orders concerning Imran Khan's hospital transfer and medical treatment. The party is seeking contempt proceedings, personal appearances of responsible officials and directions for his transfer to Shifa International Hospital.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for a broad dialogue to address Balochistan’s legitimate grievances through consultation, justice and fair distribution of resources. He also highlighted major infrastructure, Gwadar, education and solarisation initiatives while stressing that development and security must advance together.
The federal government has decided to tighten enforcement of social media rules for civil servants under the Civil Servants Conduct Rules 2026. Officials may face action for anti-government activity, fake-account abuse, unauthorised official accounts or personal publicity through government platforms.
