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Islamabad's long-running argument over local power has moved back to the centre of federal politics after a high-level committee proposed a formal elected government for the capital territory. The draft framework would…

Protests and restrictions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir have kept attention on political representation, economic demands, public safety and the need for credible dialogue.

DOONBEG, Ireland, September 13, 2026: ## A visit built around golf and politics US President Donald Trump spent much of his trip to Ireland on the second day playing golf at the Irish Open and discussing his family's…

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association has backed the proposal to create new provinces in Pakistan, describing it as a possible step toward better governance, stronger local administration and improved political…
Qatar's challenge to the AFC over an open letter targeting Gianni Infantino has put football politics back in focus.

France extends targeted overnight curfews in parts of Paris and Lyon while preparing a major security operation for new protests.
A protest in Mumbai echoed Norway’s viral Viking row, with demonstrators swapping a disputed chant for “resign” in a pointed political message.

Pakistan's renewed emphasis on dialogue in Balochistan has created a political opening, but turning that opening into sustainable peace will require more than fresh statements. It will require implementation, public…

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan says any new provinces must follow constitutional procedure and secure public and political consent.

German elections are underway, potentially determining Chancellor Merz's future amid rising political pressure and challenges from the far-right AfD party
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari says the federal government was poised to impose emergency rule in KP, but the PPP seeks a political solution to address terrorism

British politics is increasingly funded by billionaires, with mega-donations rising significantly, raising concerns about the influence of wealth in governance
Bots trained to sound like a candidate are increasingly engaging voters with personalized text messages, making AI-generated texting conversations the latest tool political campaigns are adopting.
Social media has become a global political arena, shaping diplomacy, elections, conflict narratives and public trust in ways governments can no longer ignore.
Local automakers voice concerns over a significant rise in used car imports as regulations ease, impacting the domestic auto industry amid ongoing competition

Iran's first vice president has proposed closer Islamic economic and political cooperation as renewed fighting in Yemen raises concerns over Red Sea security.
Nigel Farage's Clacton by-election victory has been followed by a renewed watchdog probe, putting questions over political money back into focus.

Pakistan and China discuss expanded cooperation on material aid, local infrastructure, technology transfer and capacity building.
Andy Burnham has unveiled a plan to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas, putting housing and homelessness back into the centre of UK political debate. The BBC reported that rough sleepers in England would be…
Ahsan Iqbal has proposed 15 new provinces or empowered district governments to improve governance and bring services closer to citizens.
An Angolan court has sentenced two Russian citizens to prison following convictions for terrorism and espionage linked to a plot to destabilize the nation’s political landscape during a period of unrest
Pakistan has asked Samsung to look beyond the local market and consider the country as a manufacturing and export hub, even as tax changes have squeezed phone competitiveness.

KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has begun a five-day PTI mobilisation visit in Sindh ahead of the party's planned September 27 march.
The Kashmir Assembly endorsed the call for statehood on Monday, reigniting discussions over India's approach to autonomy in the region. This resolution has sparked controversy