
German Health Minister Seen as Active Figure Amidst Cabinet Divisions
Germany's Health Minister is perceived as an active and serious figure in the government's 'working coalition,' standing out compared to less visible or divided cabinet colleagues, though her major test is yet to come.

Govt announces Eid holidays for offices from March 20-21
The federal government has declared March 20 and March 21 public holidays for offices on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, according to a Cabinet Division notification.
“In continuation of Cabinet Division’s circular F. No. 10-1/2025-Min-II, dated January 19, 2026 specifying public and optional holidays for the year 2026, the prime minister has been pleased to declare March 20 and 21, 2026 (Friday and Saturday) as public holidays on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, both for offices observing five- and s...

Govt refutes ordering temporary suspension of port entries in Pakistan
The government on Thursday refuted a “fabricated” notification claiming that the Cabinet Division ordered the “temporary suspension of all port entries in Pakistan” due to the security situation until March 10.
“No such order has been issued by the Cabinet Division or the Ministry of Maritime Affairs,” the information ministry clarified in a fact check.
The clarification comes amid the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East, which have disrupted sea traffic coming t...