scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Saturday, February 21, 2026
TopicPakistan Punjab CM

Topic: Pakistan Punjab CM

Maryam Nawaz brings new law to control publicity campaigns. Pakistanis call it ‘peak fascism’

The Punjab Public Awareness and Dissemination of Information Bill, 2025 seeks to create a legal framework for ‘awareness’ around government initiatives, ostensibly to promote transparency and public engagement.

Nawaz Sharif’s daughter Maryam Nawaz to become chief minister of Punjab

Maryam secured 220 votes in the 371-seat provincial assembly and is the first woman to be CM of Punjab. The election results was boycotted by the opposition Sunni Ittehad Council party.

‘Biggest dacoit’ to best friend—Imran Khan is Pervaiz Elahi’s newest ‘frenemy’

Pakistanis are mocking the ‘sheer irony’ of Elahi and Khan’s sudden camaraderie after the former was chosen as Punjab’s newest CM.

On Camera

Why legal provisions are necessary to curb the power of trade unions: MH Mody

The collusion between the new class of bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen and trade union bosses perpetuates itself partly because of the short-run benefits and partly because they see no way out of the system, wrote author MH Mody in 1980.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.