In talks with premier, MQM-P hails steps for economic stability – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: An MQM-P delegation led by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Thursday called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and discussed with him the country’s political situation. MQM-P leaders Dr Farooq Sattar and Mustafa Kamal also attended the meeting, a PM Office press release said. The MQM-P leaders lauded PM Kakar for the steps […]
MQM wants four ministries as JUI-F also seeks role in Centre – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A day after the PML-N and the PPP evolved a consensus on a power-sharing deal to run the country for the next five years, a delegation of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) called on PML-N representatives and demanded three to four ministries in the federal cabinet. Sources said the MQM wanted the slot of […]
PTI-backed independents join Sunni Ittehad Council – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Almost all PTI-backed winning independent candidates of national and provincial assemblies submitted affidavits to the Election Commission on Wednesday, officially joining the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). As many as 89 MNAs, 85 members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, 106 members of the Punjab Assembly and nine members of the Sindh Assembly have submitted their […]
Govt formation Pakistan’s internal matter, says US – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The Biden administration remains steadfast in its stance of non-interference in the formation of the government in Pakistan, dismissing calls from US lawmakers and others to withhold recognition of the Feb 8 election results. At Wednesday’s news briefing in Washington, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated this point when asked whether the prospective […]
Verdict on Salman Akram Raja’s plea reserved – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a petition by PTI-backed independent candidate Advocate Salman Akram Raja seeking contempt proceedings against the NA-128 returning officer (RO). Earlier, a counsel for the petitioner stated that the court had previously ordered the RO to make a decision according to the law based on […]
SC disposes of plea seeking nullification of Feb 8 general elections – Pakistan
The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a plea seeking the February 8 general elections to be declared void and null after the petitioner failed to attend two consecutive hearings. In an application filed last week, petitioner Ali Khan had urged the apex court to order new elections within 30 days to be held under […]
PTI wants ECP chief’s scalp over post-poll crisis – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja as he blamed the “controversial” official for the post-poll fiasco. In a media talk following his meeting with PTI ex-chairman Imran Khan in Adiala Jail, Barrister Gohar Khan said the Election Commission of Pakistan chief was […]
Senators call for CEC’s arrest, trial for ‘treason’ – Pakistan
• PTI lawmaker warns unrest to continue if those with mandate not allowed to rule• ‘N’ senator seeks release of all political prisoners, including Imran and missing persons ISLAMABAD: The controversy over a “stolen mandate” echoed in the Senate on Tuesday, with lawmakers from different political parties calling for action against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) […]
Consensus at midnight paves way for ‘PDM 2.0’ – Pakistan
• Zardari named as next president, Shehbaz to be premier; PPP steers clear of federal cabinet• PML-N to get National Assembly speaker slot, PPP will have its deputy speaker• Senate chairmanship to go to PPP; deputy chairman to come from N-League ISLAMABAD: After multiple rounds of talks spanning over one week, a consensus was reached […]
Much ado about reserved seats: Can PTI get them with SIC’s help? – Pakistan
To “protect” PTI’s reserved seats and “provide cover” to its members, the party has merged with the Sunni Ittehad Council. But what happens next? Almost 10 days after the general elections, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) announced on Monday that its independent candidates will join the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) to form governments at the federal […]