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In January 2026, Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, chief of Majlis Wahdat‑e‑Muslimeen (MWM), was officially notified as the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate of Pakistan
Full Name: Allama Raja Nasir Abbas Political/Religious Affiliation: Chief of Majlis Wahdat‑e‑Muslimeen (MWM), a Shiite religious-political party in Pakistan. Position (2026): Appointed as Leader of the Opposition in the Senate of Pakistan in January 2026. Senate Membership: Represents Sindh province in the Senate.
In January 2026, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif represented Pakistan and signed the Board of Peace charter in a ceremony held in Davos, Switzerland, alongside other world leader
The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was held from 26 March 2026 to 3 May 2026.
n 2026, Shoaib Malik officially announced his retirement from the Pakistan Super League after a long and successful career.
Mahnaz Faheem made history in January 2026 by becoming the first woman chief economist in the Planning and Development Department of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. She was promoted from BS‑19 to BS‑20 following a decision by the Selection Board‑I, chaired by the Chief Secretary.
The Planning and Development Department of AJK elevated Mahnaz Faheem to the role of Chief Economist, a historic first for the region.
She was previously serving as Chief of Section in the department at BS‑19 before her promotion.
Despite being low globally, Pakistan ranks fifth among South Asian countries, indicating that several neighboring countries also face similar rule-of-law challenges.
Pakistan’s ranking fell slightly from the previous year, placing it 130th out of 143 countries, reflecting ongoing challenges in governance, judicial effectiveness, and rule of law.
Iqrar ul Hassan announced the formation of his political party, Pakistan Awam Raj Tehreek, at a press conference held in Lahore in January 2026. The city was chosen as a central hub for media coverage and to reach a wide audience across Punjab and the rest of Pakistan.
Renowned Pakistani television anchor and journalist Iqrar ul Hassan officially entered politics in January 2026 by launching his own political party. At a press conference held in Lahore, he revealed the party’s name as “Pakistan Awam Raj Tehreek”, which means a movement for people’s rule in Pakistan.