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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the economy cannot run “on force” and stressed that his party supports providing facilities to the business community. Addressing traders at the FPCCI in Islamabad, he highlighted PPP’s preference for decentralization compared to PML‑N’s centralization, and claimed Pakistan’s exports to Europe rose by 60% during his tenure as foreign minister. Bilawal also pointed to a 30 trillion rupee leakage in the tax system, called for expanding the tax net, and reiterated PPP’s manifesto pledge…

Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt has been deported from the United Kingdom after his visa was revoked over undeclared pending cases. According to Geo News, Butt was detained alongside fellow YouTuber Nadeem Naniwala during an inquiry but later cleared of terrorism allegations. While Naniwala, a British national, was released, authorities discovered Butt had failed to disclose active cases when applying for his visa. Following the findings, the UK Home Office ordered his immediate departure, and he returned to Pakistan on…

The Islamabad High Court has declared maintainable a petition challenging the LLB degree of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri and issued notices to the federal government, President of Pakistan, Judicial Commission, Parliamentary Committee on Judges’ Appointment, HEC, and Karachi University. The division bench, headed by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, heard arguments from petitioner Mian Daud Advocate, who submitted written replies from HEC and Karachi University claiming the degree is fake.

In Rawalpindi, sisters of PTI’s founding members staged a protest at the Gorakhpur checkpoint after being stopped on their way to Adiala Jail. Police had set up barricades and deployed heavy contingents, leading to a face‑off with PTI workers who chanted slogans. Addressing supporters, Aleema Khan criticized restrictions on meeting Imran Khan and said even doctors are not allowed inside the jail. She warned that if family members are denied access, the protest will continue and could turn into a sit‑in.

Unidentified armed men attacked the Peshawar residence of PTI Senator Khurram Zeeshan Advocate late at night, leaving one employee seriously injured. Police said the assailants arrived in several vehicles and opened fire, damaging the house. Senator Zeeshan, who was not present at the time, told BBC the property belongs to his father‑in‑law and confirmed an FIR has been registered. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred in Hayatabad’s Phase 2 area. PTI leaders condemned the attack, calling it a cowardly…

The International Monetary Fund has approved a $1.2 billion installment for Pakistan, confirming that the country has met key reform conditions under its $7 billion loan program. Of the approved funds, $1 billion will be released immediately, while $200 million will support climate resilience projects through the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The Fund praised Pakistan’s commitment to reforms despite recent floods, urging further progress in privatization and energy sector improvements.

A report published by Foreign Policy magazine highlights Pakistan’s diplomatic gains during Donald Trump’s presidency. It notes that Islamabad earned Trump’s trust through decisive actions, including the capture of the Kabul attack mastermind, and strengthened ties with Washington through smart diplomacy. The revival of Reko Diq and introduction of a transparent crypto framework showcased Pakistan as a reliable partner for Western investment.

Pakistan Super League Season 11 was showcased at London’s historic Lord’s Cricket Ground with a vibrant roadshow featuring PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, former chairman Ramiz Raja, and ex‑captain Wasim Akram. The event, broadcast live on PTV, highlighted ambitions to make PSL the world’s top league and celebrated its role in producing cricket stars.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a landmark agreement to build a 785‑kilometer high‑speed electric railway linking Riyadh and Doha. Witnessed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the project will cut travel time between the two capitals to about two hours with trains exceeding 300 km/h.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar questioned how the Election Commission imposed a ban on the party without issuing any certificate. Speaking outside Parliament, he said PTI Balochistan did not field candidates in local polls and the party contested elections under Sunni Ittehad Council. Gohar stressed that banning political parties is not a solution, urging dialogue to ease tensions and warning that constant blame games harm democracy.