by Muazzama Hasan | Mar 2, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs, Iran, War & Conflict
On February 28, 2026, the Middle East plunged into full-scale conflict as the United States and Israel launched a “broad wave” of air strikes against hundreds of targets across Iran. President Donald Trump confirmed the start of “major combat...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 28, 2026 | Latest News, Economics and Trade, Governance & Policy
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal admitted that the provinces’ 57.5% share in the National Finance Commission (NFC) award remains “untouchable” due to fierce opposition from federating units. At the conclusion of the Pakistan Governance Conference, a...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 28, 2026 | Latest News, Crime & Lawfare, Governance & Policy
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has delivered a landmark judgment affirming that tax authorities possess the power to conduct raids and searches under Section 175 of the Income Tax Ordinance (ITO) 2001, even without pending proceedings. The three-judge bench,...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 28, 2026 | Latest News, Economics and Trade, Global Affairs
Saudi Arabia announced a new SR 1.3 billion ($346.6 million) financial package aimed at stabilizing Yemen’s fragile economy and supporting the government in Aden. This critical funding is specifically designed to cover public sector salaries, address acute liquidity...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 28, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs
On February 27, 2026, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced that a Pakistani astronaut has been scheduled for a short-term mission aboard the Tiangong Space Station. This historic mission will see the Pakistani candidate serve as a payload expert, tasked with...
