Latest news in Pakistan? September 5th, 2026
05-09-2026
Politics & Governance
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi clarified that any proposal regarding the creation of new administrative units or provinces would proceed only with public consensus, addressing ongoing political debates between the ruling coalition and the PPP. Dawn
- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif advocated for greater devolution of administrative power, arguing that centralized authority has created administrative bottlenecks. Dawn
- Major General Faisal Naseer was officially transferred to head the National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) as its national coordinator. www.dawn.com
- The government adjusted petroleum prices, lowering the petrol price by Rs 3.13 per liter while raising high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 3.74 per liter. Dawn
- The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) notified an increase in electricity tariffs by Rs 2.58 per unit under monthly and quarterly fuel charge adjustments. Dawn
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held discussions regarding the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway upgrade with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to expedite financing and regional trade connectivity. www.dawn.com
- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held bilateral talks with UN Secretary-General candidate Olara Otunnu and Ugandan special envoys, reiterating Pakistan’s call for the enforcement of UN Security Council resolutions regarding Kashmir and Palestine. Arab News PK
- The Pakistan Women’s cricket team faced India Women in a Group A fixture of the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai. Indiatimes
- Continued scrutiny surrounded the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee following recent test squad announcements and selection restructuring. www.thenews.pk