PTI’s Hammad Azhar says father arrested in Lahore
LAHORE: Former federal minister and PTI leader Hammad Azhar said on Sunday that his elderly father, former Punjab governor Mian Azhar was “arrested” by the police prior to an election rally. In a post on social media platform X, Hammad said that his 82-year-old father, an independent candidate supported by PTI running for the NA-129 […]
To the victor go the rolling stones – Pakistan
From the party-hopping Alam ‘Lota’ in the 1930s to the 150-something lawmakers who shuttled between Nawaz and Wattoo’s factions of the Muslim League in the early 90s, ‘migratory birds’ are part and parcel of the region’s politics. Habitual turncoats, or lotas, as they are derisively referred to in Pakistan’s political parlance — have long been […]
India pivots away from Russian arms, but will retain strong ties
NEW DELHI: India is seeking to distance itself from its largest arms supplier after Russia’s ability to supply munitions and spares was hobbled by the war in Ukraine, but must step carefully to avoid pushing Moscow closer to China, Indian sources said. The world’s biggest arms importer is slowly turning West as the United States […]
Candidates for Election 2024 – Pakistan
NOW that the final list of contesting candidates has been released by the Election Commission of Pakistan, it has emerged that an unprecedented number of candidates (almost 18,000) are chasing 1,125 seats in the National Assembly (NA) and the four provincial assemblies in a contest which is less than two weeks away. A couple of […]
Mahrang Baloch calls movement against enforced disappearances ‘a revolution’ – Pakistan
QUETTA: Supporters of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee attend the public meeting at Shahwani Stadium, on Saturday.—PPI QUETTA: Four days after wrapping up her protest camp in Islamabad, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee leader, Dr Mahrang Baloch, addressed a massive public gathering on Saturday and said a “revolution” was brewing in Balochistan. In her address at the […]
Ambitious PML-N manifesto sets 6pc GDP growth target – Pakistan
• Nawaz regrets letting PTI form KP govt in 2013• Party vows to abolish NAB• Pledges to restore Articles 62, 63 to original form• Plans to create 10m jobs, reduce power bills LAHORE: After multiple delays in its release, the PML-N on Saturday published its election manifesto, promising a series of measures to bring down […]
Peoples Party keeps ‘people-centric’ reforms in focus – Pakistan
• Promises to improve economic, judicial & governance sectors• Vows to end enforced disappearances, devolve power• Sherry says business as usual no longer an option ISLAMABAD: After the release of its 10-point economic agenda earlier this month, the PPP on Saturday released its election manifesto, promising to provide relief to the inflation-stricken populace through focus […]
9 Pakistani labourers shot dead in Iran – World
• FO condemns ‘horrifying, despicable’ attack, demands probe• Pakistan’s ambassador expresses shock, asks Tehran for full cooperation• Iranian president says borders must be protected against any insecurity QUETTA / ISLAMABAD: Nine Pakistani workers were gunned down by unidentified attackers in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province near the border with Pakistan on Saturday, as the neighbouring countries have […]
PTI to hold first major power show today after May 9 riots – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: On the call of founding chairman Imran Khan, ticket holders and workers of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) will hold their first countrywide power show, after May 9, on Sunday (today). “We have given clear direction to ticket holders to come out at 2pm and hold rallies and public meetings in their constituencies. They will address […]
PTI asks ECP to suspend governor, Karachi mayor till elections – Pakistan
KARACHI: A day after the Election Commission of Pakistan issued a notice to Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab for violating its code of conduct, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday came up with a complaint against him and the Sindh governor, asking the poll supervisory body to “temporarily remove” them from their offices to ensure free, […]