Only the (whole) truth can set us free – Pakistan
The people have shown how they feel about being disregarded. They have shown what they think of being played. If only their champions would believe in them. The Pindi commissioner has come out and said that the entire district was rigged on his directions and he cannot have this on his conscience. He has then […]
IMF looking forward to working with new govt to ensure macroeconomic stability: official – Business
A day after the PTI said founder Imran Khan would write to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urging it to call for an independent audit of the Feb 8 general elections, the Fund stated that it is looking forward to engaging with the new government on policies to ensure “macroeconomic stability and prosperity for all […]
Czech teenager Mensik stuns Rublev at Qatar Open
DOHA: Czech teenager Jakub Mensik stunned top seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets at the Qatar Open on Thursday to reach his maiden ATP semi-final and guarantee a spot in the world’s top 100 for the first time. The 18-year-old came through 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) against the fifth-ranked Rublev, a day after defeating three-time Grand […]
US reiterates position on Durand Line – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The United States has stated that it supports the territorial integrity of both Afghanistan and Pakistan within internationally recognised borders. The US State Department reiterated its position at a news briefing on Wednesday, commenting on recent Afghan Taliban claims disputing the Durand Line that divides Afghanistan and Pakistan. “We support the territorial integrity of […]
PPP, PML-N thrash out formation of Balochistan coalition and cabinet – Pakistan
QUETTA: A joint meeting of the parliamentary parties of PML-N and PPP discussed a strategy to run the would-be coalition government and resolve issues being faced by the people of Balochistan. According to sources, the meeting held in Islamabad discussed the overall post-election situation in the province. The PPP and PML-N provincial leaderships discussed suggestions […]
Pakistan ‘to seek $6bn in new IMF programme’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan plans to seek a new loan of at least $6 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help the incoming government repay billions in debt due this year, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing a Pakistani official. The country will seek to negotiate an Extended Fund Facility with the IMF, the report […]
At Oxford discussion, political leaders fear more uncertainty – Pakistan
• PTI’s Hammad Azhar insists his party won Feb 8 polls• PML-N’s Ahsan Iqbal says no institution can fix Pakistan’s problems alone, calls on PTI to be ‘accepting’ LONDON: Whether or not they agree on much else, representatives of major political parties were on the same page at a panel discussion hosted by the University […]
JUI-F to hold nationwide protests against ‘rigging’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl held a workers’ convention in the federal capital on Thursday, terming it the beginning of a countrywide protest movement against alleged rigging in the elections. Addressing the ‘Islamabad general council’ of the JUI-F, party chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said the nation witnessed the worst rigging in the country’s history on Feb […]
ECP unsure when complete poll forms will be published – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: As expected, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) failed to meet the legal deadline for uploading key result-related documents on its website on Thursday. Moreover, it seems unlikely that the process will be completed any time soon, with a senior ECP official claiming that uploading over 90,000 Forms 45s on its website would be […]
Imran wants IMF to link loan with election audit – Newspaper
• PTI to hold intra-party elections on March 3• Ali Zafar nominated for chairman slot, Omar Ayub for secretary general’s• Over six million party members to cast votes in five cities, party leaders claim ISLAMABAD: PTI founding chairman Imran Khan will write to the IMF urging it to call for an independent audit of the […]