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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicPakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)

Topic: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)

Maryam Nawaz giving plots to Pakistani journalists. People say they’re ‘slave of the Sharifs’

According to a report by Pakistani journalist Benazir Shah, the Punjab government has used the colonial-era Land Acquisition Act to seize land from farmers.

Pakistan’s 26th Constitutional Amendment bill has sparked a political storm. What it proposes

Controversial bill, now approved by the cabinet, intends to make sweeping changes to Pakistan’s judicial system. The PPP-led coalition govt struggling to find broad political consensus.

Pakistan judges vs generals—why bombshell letter on ISI meddling could stir big trouble

Six judges have complained about interference from the ISI in cases related to Imran Khan & PTI. Can it trigger a lawyers’ movement like the one that contributed to Musharraf’s ouster?

Shehbaz Sharif takes oath, becomes Pakistan PM for second time

PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif was administered oath on March 4, 2024, at the presidential office in the nation's capital, Islamabad.

PPP and PML-N agree to form coalition government in Pakistan, Shehbaz to be PM, Zardari President

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari hoped that the coalition govt with PML-N would lead to a positive market response as the Pakistan faced a hung Parliament after the elections.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.