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The National Assembly approved an elections bill that would allow temporary withholding of lawmakers’ publicly published asset declarations on security grounds. The measure still requires Senate passage and presidential assent, and follows recent ECP suspensions over missing filings.
Rana Sanaullah has again called on the opposition to engage in talks, calling dialogue essential for reform and parliamentary stability. Government leaders questioned PTI’s intent, while PTI denied backchannel contacts and urged goodwill for any negotiations.
Pakistan has renewed its airspace ban for Indian-registered aircraft for another month via a fresh notice to airmen. The extension is framed as part of ongoing tit-for-tat measures tied to elevated Pakistan-India tensions and earlier restrictions imposed in 2025.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has travelled to Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos-Klosters. Officials say he will join global leadership sessions, host a Pakistan-focused business roundtable and hold sidelines meetings on peace, development and investment.
The Islamabad High Court restored bail for Imaan Mazari and her husband in a case tied to alleged controversial social media posts. The court suspended a trial court order cancelling bail, reinstated defence rights and set a three-day window to complete witness cross-examination.
The Senate passed a bill to amend the Pakistan Penal Code by adding a new provision that would punish witchcraft, sorcery and related promotion with jail and fines. The measure also targets services disguised as spiritual healing while carving out an exemption for licensed counselling.
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah announced Rs10m compensation per deceased family after Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire and pledged to rebuild the complex. A committee will propose rehabilitation steps for affected traders, while a fact-finding probe has been ordered into the blaze.
Pakistan Air Force F-16 Block-52 jets and support crew have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the multinational Spears of Victory-2026 exercise, ISPR said. The drill includes multiple partner countries and focuses on interoperability, complex air operations and electronic warfare environments.
Mahmood Khan Achakzai has been notified as the National Assembly’s opposition leader following Omar Ayub’s disqualification. The appointment was finalised after an opposition delegation met the NA speaker.
The Election Commission of Pakistan suspended 159 lawmakers for failing to submit required financial statements. The action affects members of the National Assembly, Senate and provincial assemblies, restricting them from legislative participation until compliance.
A Senate hearing clip went viral after Senator Josh Hawley repeatedly questioned a doctor witness about pregnancy during testimony on abortion drugs. Geo.tv reports the exchange drew sharply split reactions online, with both the senator and the witness facing criticism.
Pakistan has formed a cabinet committee to recommend reforms for the visa clearance regime. The panel, led by the law minister, must submit proposals within 14 days to make the process easier, more transparent, and secure.
