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Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSupreme Court orders Imran Khan moved to Shifa hospital
Pakistan's Supreme Court on 18 August 2026 ordered jailed former prime minister Imran Khan shifted from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital within two days for treatment.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceGovernment weighs bypassing President Zardari on judges' appointment
Pakistan's government is considering notifying high court judges without President Asif Ali Zardari's assent, as the Islamabad High Court hears a plea over the delay.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSupreme Court admits Imran Khan chamber appeal on Shifa hospital transfer
The Supreme Court accepted Imran Khan's chamber appeal, clearing registrar objections and ordering his petition for transfer to Shifa hospital to be fixed before a bench.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomTelenor Pakistan ceases to exist as Ufone merger clears final court approval
Telenor Pakistan was formally amalgamated into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited on 1 July after the Islamabad High Court granted final statutory approval.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceDar tables US-Iran accord in NA, sets out phase two
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar placed the three-page US-Iran agreement on the National Assembly record and said the next phase would cover nuclear matters, sanctions and Lebanon.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceNA passes Rs18.77tr Finance Bill as opposition walks out
The National Assembly approved the Rs18.77 trillion Finance Bill 2026-27 after rejecting opposition amendments, clearing revised tax relief and new levies for the next fiscal year.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceNA debate erupts over AJK unrest and Khawaja Asif remarks
Opposition and PPP lawmakers criticised Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over remarks about Rawalakot residents as the National Assembly debated unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceNational Assembly passes Rs18.77tr budget for FY2026-27
The National Assembly approved the Finance Bill 2026-27 after rejecting opposition amendments, clearing a Rs18,771 billion budget with new tax and duty rules.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceNational Assembly approves Rs3.69tr defence budget for 2026-27
The National Assembly unanimously approved 88 demands for grants, including more than Rs3.69 trillion for defence, with the opposition moving no cut motions.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceBudget debate: government defends 2026-27 plan as opposition seeks relief
Government lawmakers called the 2026-27 federal budget the best possible plan, while opposition members demanded salary increases, relief and more farm spending.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceTarar defends FY27 budget as opposition rejects it over taxes
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said enforcement had recovered Rs800 billion and called the budget relief-oriented, as opposition parties rejected the FY2026-27 plan.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSupreme Court restores Imran Khan's right to defence in defamation suit
Pakistan's Supreme Court set aside a 2022 order that struck out Imran Khan's defence in a Rs10 billion defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.