27th Constitutional Amendment Will Be Govt-Led, Not ‘Parachuted’ from Anywhere: Dar Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar firmly stated that the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment will be entirely government-led and drafted through internal processes, dismissing any notion of it being “parachuted” from external sources. Speaking in the Senate, Dar clarified that the bill—covering the establishment of a …

ovt to Table 27th Amendment After Full Coalition Consultation: Dar Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed in the Senate that the federal government will introduce the 27th Constitutional Amendment only after comprehensive consultations with all coalition partners, including the PPP, MQM-P, ANP, and BAP. The proposed bill, aimed at establishing a Constitutional Court, revising the NFC Award, amending Article …

PIA Flight Operations Hit as Dispute with Engineers Continues Karachi: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) faces ongoing disruptions with dozens of flights delayed and several cancelled, as aircraft engineers from the Society of Aircraft Engineers Pakistan (SAEP) refuse to issue airworthiness clearances over safety concerns, unpaid salaries for eight years, and demands for pay hikes. The protest, now in its second …

IMF Staff Deal Reached, Investment-Led Growth Now Priority: FinMin Islamabad: Pakistan has secured a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the second review under the Extended Fund Facility, paving the way for the release of approximately $1.2 billion in December upon board approval. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that the focus will now shift to investment-driven growth …

South Asian literature offers profound insights into identity, history, migration, and resilience, drawing from the diverse cultures of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and beyond. Based on critical acclaim, Booker Prize wins, Goodreads popularity, and recommendations from sources like The Booker Prizes, Glamour, and Goodreads, here are five essential authors whose works resonate universally. Each selection includes a key book …