Ali Amin Gandapur running for KP CM independently.

Ali Amin Gandapur running for KP CM independently.

Ali Amin Gandapur, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and the expected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has chosen not to join the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). Instead, he plans to run independently for the top provincial position, with support from PTI members who have joined the SIC. These PTI-backed winners joined the SIC to secure…

Punjab and Sindh set to select their Chief Ministers today.

Punjab and Sindh set to select their Chief Ministers today.

Today, Punjab and Sindh provinces are choosing their new Chief Ministers. In Lahore, the Punjab Assembly session starts at 11:00 am. PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz Sharif and SIC’s Rana Aftab Ahmed are competing for Punjab CM, while in Sindh, PPP’s Murad Ali Shah is up against MQM-P’s Ali Khurshidi. PTI changed its Punjab candidate to Rana…

Dussen's century wasted; Zalmi stops Qalandars' win.

Dussen’s century wasted; Zalmi stops Qalandars’ win.

In the latest Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 match, Rassie van der Dussen’s century couldn’t save Lahore Qalandars from a narrow loss against Peshawar Zalmi. Despite van der Dussen’s brilliant performance, Qalandars fell just eight runs short of their first win. Peshawar Zalmi, batting first, dominated Qalandars’ bowling attack, posting a huge total of 212…

Cabinet approves Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline.

Cabinet approves Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline.

The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has authorized the construction of an 80-kilometer segment of the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline within Pakistan. This portion, stretching from the border to Gwadar, constitutes the project’s initial phase. Inter State Gas Systems (Pvt) Ltd. will oversee the implementation, with funding secured through the Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC)….

Maryam debuts in parliament.

Maryam debuts in parliament.

The 18th Punjab Assembly began with the swearing-in of 300+ new MPs, despite disruptions from protests. They eventually took their oaths, marking the start of their duties. The focus shifted to electing the speaker and deputy speaker the next day, crucial for the Assembly’s leadership. Political tensions arose as parties nominated candidates like Malik Ahmad…

Punjab MPs sworn in. Speaker vote tomorrow.

Punjab MPs sworn in. Speaker vote tomorrow.

Newly elected Punjab Assembly members took oath amid protests and delays. Governor Balighur Rehman called the session after Election Commission notifications for reserved seats. The assembly has 371 seats – 297 general and 74 reserved (66 for women, 8 for minorities). Currently, notifications are issued for 42 women and 5 minority seats. Elections for 296…