Yes, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to legalize the cultivation of cannabis, specifically industrial hemp, as part of a broader national initiative to tap into the lucrative global hemp market. National Legal Framework In September 2024, Pakistan’s National Assembly passed the Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority Act, 2024, establishing a legal framework for the cultivation, processing, and sale …
Reports indicate that Islamabad’s police force has faced significant challenges in addressing crime complaints this year, leading to concerns about public safety and law enforcement effectiveness. In October 2024, during a period of heightened security demands due to political protests and a high-profile diplomatic visit, more than 70% of the federal police were deployed for special duties. This left police …
In the early hours of Monday, April 14, 2025, security forces successfully repelled coordinated attacks on the posts of the Frontier Corps (FC) and Levies in Noshki district, Balochistan. According to officials, armed militants initiated the assault by targeting the Levies post with automatic weapons, followed shortly by an attack on the FC checkpoint in the Galangoor area. Levies personnel …
On April 14, 2025, Pakistan’s National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza and demanding the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory. The resolution, presented by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, aligns with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2735 (2024) and calls for a permanent ceasefire, uninterrupted humanitarian aid, and the recognition of …
The Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) has firmly rejected the federal government’s recent “hard-state” policies, particularly those endorsed by the National Security Council (NSC), during a multi-party conference (MPC) held in Lakpass on April 14, 2025. Presided over by BNP-M chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal, the conference culminated in a joint declaration and nine resolutions, all adopted with consensus among various political …
