Did govt link Imran Khan’s release to Aafia Siddiqui case?
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s advisor on political affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has indicated that an end to opposition leader Imran Khan’s political challenges may be contingent on the release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist imprisoned in the United States. Speaking on a private television channel, the senior PML-N
Senior PML-N leader Siddique ul Farooq passes away
ISLAMBAD: Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Siddique ul Farooq passed away in Islamabad on Sunday. Aaj TV cited family sources reported that Siddique ul Farooq was ill for a long time and was suffering from kidney disease. Siddique ul Farooq remained Chairman of the Evacuee Trust Property Board during
Resolution to ban PTI passed in Balochistan assembly despite opposition walkout
QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly passed a resolution calling for a ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) on Thursday, accusing the party of inciting violence and undermining the country’s stability. The resolution, which came amid a walkout by opposition members, was presented jointly by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party
Atta Tarrar accuses Jemima of funding anti-PML-N chaos in London
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Information Minister Atta Tarar has accused Jemima Goldsmith, former wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, of funding anti-PMLN chaos in London. Atta Tarar, speaking exclusively in Azad Digital’s podcast, claimed that these persons were placed on regular scholarships with the help
Bilawal Bhutto slams PML-N for failing to ensure equal representation in JCP
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has slammed the ruling coalition partner PML-N for “not fulfilling its promise” regarding the constitution of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP). In an informal talk with journalists in Karachi, the former foreign minister said that he opted to withdraw from
‘Sell their own flats’: Sheikh Rashid criticises PML-N over PIA privatisation
Former Federal Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, speaking outside an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi on Monday, criticized the government for selling Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and said, "The leaders should sell their own flats instead of national institutions."
ECP summons Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) summoned jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif. As per details, the electoral body directed the Nawaz Sharif to appear in the reference filed by him seeking disqualification of National Assembly member Adil Bazai while PTI
Election Commission summons Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif to appear on Nov 5
The Election Commission of Pakistan has summoned former Prime Ministers Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif for hearings on electoral conduct issues scheduled for November 5. Cases regarding the electoral conduct have been forwarded against former Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan and the Election Commission of Pakistan has issued
ECP receives request to de-seat MNA Adil Bazi amid party policy breach
Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has written another letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), requesting the disqualification of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) dissident member, Adil Bazi, and declaring his seat vacant. PML-N President Nawaz Sharif had previously sent a reference against Adil Bazi to
26th Constitutional Amendment bill presented in senate
The 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill has been formally presented for discussion in the Senate. The Senate session, chaired by Yousaf Raza Gillani, has commenced, with Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar delivering his remarks. To pass this amendment, the government requires a two-thirds majority, equating to 64 votes in the
