Iftikhar A. Khan is an Islamabad-based reporter for Dawn with over three decades of experience in journalism. He covers the parliament, the Election Commission of Pakistan, and the Interior Ministry.
Proposed commission to have 18 members from all non-Muslim communities; law minister insists bill will not dilute anti-Ahmadiyya provisions.
Updated03 Dec, 202507:34am
• Law ensures production before magistrate within 24 hours, bars torture • Officers violating right to silence or failing to
Published02 Dec, 202506:55am
Imran’s allies demand immediate access for family, doctors and lawyers; parliamentary affairs minister accuses Afghan, Indian media of circulating "false" reports about PTI leader.
Updated29 Nov, 202508:04am
• Ruling party secures 82pc votes in PA polls, 64pc in NA constituencies • ECP withholds victory notification of minister’s bro
Published25 Nov, 202505:41am
Most NA, PA seats fell vacant after disqualification of PTI lawmakers over May 9 riot convictions; Over 20,000 cops deployed across Punjab.
Updated23 Nov, 202507:28am
Punjab seat fell vacant after death of Irfan Siddiqui; critics say decision is meant to help PML-N, allowing it more time to pick candidate.
Updated21 Nov, 202508:34am
• Bill proposes constitutional court, changes to high court judge appointments • Army chief to be recognised as chief of defence
Updated09 Nov, 202506:44pm
NA speaker tells PTI delegation issue is under consideration by court; law minister tells upper house govt has "no role in the process".
Updated08 Nov, 202510:10am
