January 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is expected to meet in a fortnight to discuss the framework for appointment of judges to the newly created Federal Constitutional Court and the higher judiciary. In the meeting scheduled for January 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the conference hall of the Supreme Court, the committee will discuss

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. Photo: APP/AFP ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday called for national unity, democratic accountability and economic discipline as we move into 2026, urging citizens and political forces to recommit to safeguarding the country’s common destiny in the face of growing

Afridi says in 2026, the justice system will continue reforms aimed at improving accessibility, reducing delays and increasing transparency Justice Yahya Afridi. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has emphasized that justice must be accessible in practice, not just in principle, saying the new year calls us to reflect, reform and

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit China on January 4 to co-chair the seventh round of strategic dialogue between the foreign ministers of Pakistan and China, as the two ‘iron brothers’ prepare to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties amid changing regional and global dynamics. The visit comes at the