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Sindh’s chief minister rejected Rajnath Singh’s talk of Sindh “returning to India,” calling it provocation. Pakistan’s Foreign Office also condemned the remarks and reaffirmed Islamabad’s stance on sovereignty and Kashmir.
Pakistan’s FCC threw out appeals by IHC judges, leaving intact a Supreme Court verdict on judicial transfers. The bench said the pleas were non-compliant and refused to send the matter back to the SC.
PM Shehbaz called for international-standard expertise to modernise railways and improve regional links. He pressed for PPPs, faster reforms and digital upgrades. Officials briefed him on ongoing automation, security and revenue initiatives.
TTAP leaders asked for a formal investigation into alleged irregularities flagged by the IMF. They castigated the government for a delayed response and lack of transparency. The bloc says reform and oversight are needed to restore investor confidence.
ECP asks the defence and interior ministries to post army and civil armed forces for NA-18 by-polls after KP CM Sohail Afridi’s fiery speech. The commission says the step is necessary to protect officials and voters and guarantee a fair vote.
Rawalpindi police dismantled a PTI sit-in near Adiala Jail, briefly detaining Imran Khan’s sisters before releasing them. The protest pressed for a meeting with the jailed PTI founder as access restrictions continue to trigger stand-offs.
EU Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis endorsed Pakistan’s stance that the Taliban must stop TTP activity from Afghan soil while urging continued dialogue. He flagged an upcoming Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue and reiterated Brussels’ focus on rights benchmarks tied to trade preferences.
Pakistan’s top court restructured the SJC, JCP and Practice & Procedure Committee to align with the 27th Amendment. New nominations include Justices Jamal Khan Mandokhail and Aamer Farooq as the judicial setup shifts under the revised framework.
Pakistan’s military says two raids in Bajaur and Bannu left 23 militants dead, including an alleged commander. Follow-up searches are continuing as part of a broader counterterrorism drive in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Shehbaz Sharif launched a modernised Shalimar Express and pledged a centre-province push to upgrade railways. Plans include KCR revival, nationwide station upgrades and freight links, with ADB financing under discussion. The PM tied rail reforms to growth and connectivity.
Rana Sanaullah says the government is preparing to introduce the 28th Amendment, centered on local bodies, NFC and health. He defended parliament's legislative role amid judges' resignations after the earlier 27th Amendment. Consultations continue before tabling.
Two more judges were sworn in, allowing Pakistan’s new Federal Constitutional Court to start hearing cases. The reform shifts key constitutional matters from the Supreme Court and empowers a new bench-formation committee.
