Power & institutions

Parliament & Courts

Follow legislation, constitutional disputes and major decisions from Pakistan’s Parliament, Supreme Court and Islamabad High Court.

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The white, tent-like Parliament House building in Islamabad with its sloping roof and surrounding trees.

Pakistan / Politics & Governance

NA passes bill to let lawmakers keep assets confidential

Pakistan's National Assembly passed an amendment allowing lawmakers' asset declarations to be withheld from publication if disclosure poses a serious threat to their safety.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad, a white structure with a wide colonnade and open plaza.

Pakistan / Politics & Governance

IHC grants Imaan Mazari, husband two-day protective bail

The Islamabad High Court granted lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, two-day protective bail in a terrorism and attempted murder case registered in 2025.

Portrait photograph of Mehmood Khan Achakzai, who was notified as Leader of the Opposition in Pakistan's National Assembly.

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Speaker Ayaz Sadiq notifies Mehmood Khan Achakzai as Leader of the Opposition

National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq formally notified Mehmood Khan Achakzai as Leader of the Opposition under Rule 39, with immediate effect.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad, a long modern concrete structure behind a gate, viewed from a raised vantage point across surrounding government flats

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Supreme Court imposes major penalties on four registry officers

On 11 January 2026 the Supreme Court imposed major disciplinary penalties on three Karachi-registry officers and one Lahore-registry officer for transparency issues.

The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, a large petal-shaped concrete structure at the foot of the Margalla Hills, set against a clear blue sky.

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CDA's Shakarparian tree cutting leaves four patches 'bald and barren' as Islamabad residents demand inquiry

On 5 January 2026 Dawn reported CDA had cleared about 15 acres of trees near Lok Virsa; the authority says only paper mulberry was removed under a Supreme Court order.

A large white multi-storey building with a broad facade and a Pakistani flag on a tall mast, with dark hills and a heavy cloudy sky behind it.

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Pakistan Senate delegation to make first US parliamentary visit in 77 years

The Senate Secretariat said on 6 January 2026 that Deputy Chairman Syedaal Khan Nasar will lead a delegation to Washington from 20 to 25 January, a first in 77 years.

Front exterior view of the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad under a clear sky.

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KP CM Afridi urges Islamabad lawyers to back a 'lawyers' movement' for judicial independence

On 5 January 2026, KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi addressed the Islamabad Bar Association, urging lawyers to launch a movement for judicial independence and PTI's street agenda.