December 2025

Relations between the Punjab judiciary and the government have been exemplary during the tenure of Chief Justice Aalia Neelum Misbah said economies with a more effective justice system have more developed credit markets and an overall higher level of development. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: After the suspension of the Punjab Protection of Immovable Property Act, 2025

Army chief’s multiple alignment strategy allows Islamabad to engage with US, China without ideological constraints Field Marshal Asim Munir addressing participants of the 17th Balochistan National Workshop at GHQ. Photo: ISPR screenshot As the United States abandons its long-standing role as global strategic overseer, the resulting vacuum has sparked a scramble among so-called “middle powers”

Babar Awan. PHOTO: RASHID AJMERI / EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Senior lawyer Babar Awan warned that if the “oppression” against PTI founder Imran Khan continued, his sons would likely return to the country. He added that they had already applied for visas to return. “There is a concern about the wires, because if [their] communication is permitted

“If we tolerate this and don’t raise our voice against it, it will soon become the norm” ISLAMABAD: PPP Senator Palwasha Khan has submitted a privilege motion to a Senate committee against Communications Minister Aleem Khan for “highly unbecoming” conduct of a public office holder. Last week, a seemingly routine question about the performance of