Pakistan Provinces Debate Intensifies as Calls Grow for Stronger Local Governments and Administrative Reform

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By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: September 5, 2026 The debate over the structure of Pakistan’s provinces is gaining renewed political attention, with discussion increasingly focused not only on creating new provinces but also on strengthening local governments and transferring financial and administrative authority closer to citizens. The issue has historically been politically sensitive, particularly in … Read more

Pakistan Electricity Prices Rise as Fuel Rates, Political Tensions and Weather Developments Dominate National News

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By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: September 5, 2026 Pakistan electricity prices are set to rise under new monthly and semi-annual adjustments announced by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), adding further pressure to household and business budgets. The latest increase is expected to place a significant additional financial burden on electricity consumers as the … Read more

DHA Assault Inquiry Revives Debate Over Unequal Law Enforcement

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By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: September 5, 2026 Two very different cases in Karachi have once again raised difficult questions about equality before the law, police accountability and the ability of ordinary citizens to obtain justice. The latest development concerns a violent confrontation in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority, where CCTV footage showed a woman allegedly … Read more

Japanese Film Festival 2026 Opens in Karachi, Celebrating Japanese Cinema and Cultural Exchange

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By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: September 5, 2026 The Japanese Film Festival 2026 in Karachi has officially opened, bringing Japanese cinema, animation and cultural storytelling to audiences across the city. The annual festival has been organized by the Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi in collaboration with the Pakistan Japan Cultural Association Sindh and the Arts … Read more

PTI September 27 Long March Faces Leadership Rift as Ali Amin Gandapur Signals Distance

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By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: September 5, 2026 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s PTI September 27 Long March toward Islamabad is shaping up as a major test of the party’s ability to demonstrate unity, mobilize supporters and coordinate its leadership amid visible differences between senior figures. Sohail Afridi has been presented as the leading figure behind the planned … Read more

Sindh Assembly Debate: PPP Defends Provincial Unity Amid Renewed Calls for New Administrative Units

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By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: September 3, 2026 The Sindh Assembly debate on new provinces has intensified as lawmakers confronted renewed proposals for creating new provinces or administrative units in Pakistan, with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) arguing that any discussion affecting Sindh’s territorial boundaries must take place through the constitutional and parliamentary forums designed … Read more

Pakistan’s NAB Under Scrutiny as Critics Question Accountability, Political Use and Lack of Institutional Reform

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By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: September 3, 2026 Pakistan’s NAB accountability system is facing renewed scrutiny as questions grow over whether the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has delivered the broad, impartial and sustainable anti-corruption framework that was originally expected of it. The debate is not simply about the number of cases pursued or the amount … Read more

Pakistan’s NAB Faces Renewed Accountability Debate Over Political Victimisation and Lack of Transparency

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By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: September 3, 2026 Pakistan’s long-running NAB accountability debate has resurfaced amid renewed criticism over the National Accountability Bureau’s role, effectiveness, transparency and alleged use against political opponents. During a discussion on NAB’s performance, commentators argued that the bureau’s history and institutional design have made it vulnerable to political influence. They … Read more

Pakistan’s NAB Accountability Debate Deepens as Political Influence and Selective Justice Come Under Scrutiny

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By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: September 3, 2026 Pakistan’s NAB accountability debate has once again come into focus, with political commentators questioning whether the country’s anti-corruption framework has consistently operated independently or has at times been influenced by political circumstances. The debate centres on the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), an institution that has played a … Read more

Pakistan’s Anti-Corruption Fight Faces Renewed Questions Over NAB’s Independence and Political Influence

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By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: September 3, 2026 Pakistan’s long-running struggle with corruption has once again brought the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) under scrutiny, with political analysts and commentators debating whether the country’s principal anti-corruption institution is sufficiently independent, transparent and effective. A recent televised discussion focused on a central question facing Pakistan’s accountability system: … Read more