Posts tagged as: ANP

Altaf Hussain urges political parties to get united against innocent killings

Criticizing political parties for being involved in mudslinging while the country is facing serious threats, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Tuesday urged all political forces to become united to focus on the crises. According to a press statement, Altaf Hussain said that the political parties before engaging in politics should first work […]

PML-N offers cold shoulder to PCNP invite

Islamabad: Farhatullah Babar, the head of the Parliamentary Commission for the formation of new provinces (PCNP), said here today that the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) had not responded to the commission’s invitation. Babar, who was talking to the media men, said that the issue of Potohar province was not within the jurisdiction of the […]

PCNP appoints Senator Farhatullah Babar as its chairman

In its first meeting, Parliamentary Commission on New Provinces (PCNP) appointed Senator Farhatullah Babar, who is also spokesperson to the presidency, its chairman. However, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) didn’t participate in the first session of the commission for forming two new provinces in Punjab. Nine out of the 12 nominated members were present in […]

Coalition partners seek resignation from Minister for Water and Power

In quite an unprecedented move, the lawmakers from coalition parties lashed at the government for its failure to overcome electricity crisis, seeking resignation from Minister for Water and Power Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar. In the second session of the Upper House of the parliament, ANP (Awami National Party) Senators urged the government to kick-start the debate […]

Blast kills eight people in Bajaur Agency

At least eight people have been killed while another 22 sustained injuries on Thursday when an explosion took place in the Pashat market of Salarzai area in Bajaur Agency. According to the media reports the market is owned by Shahabuddin Khan who is considered to be a pro-government. He, who was formerly affiliated with Awami […]

MQM, ANP ready to work together for overcoming Karachi violence

Awami National Party (ANP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the two bitter rival but coalition parties agreed to together for bringing peace and stability in Karachi, the economic hub of the country. Representatives of the two parties held a meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday to show unity and dedication to fight against violence of the […]

Nawaz Sharif vows to defend judiciary

Vowing to safeguard the superior judiciary, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Friday said his party will not allow the government to violate the Constitution and mock rulings of the Supreme Court. Speaking to a delegation from Sindh, the former two-time premier observed, “We will not tolerate conspiracies hatched against the judiciary. The […]

PPP leaders oppose Dual-Nationality amendment bill

Senator Raza Rabbani and Senator Aitzaz Ahsan, the senior leaders of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) expressed resentment over the dual-nationality amendment bill introduced in Senate. It is vital to add here that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Awami National Party (ANP) staged walkouts against the proposed amendment. Aitzaz Ahsan, the renowned lawyer, said, “Whenever […]

ANP leader refuses to meet Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf

Senator Shahi Syed, the chief of the Awami National Party (ANP) Sindh chapter, on Monday refused to meet newly-elected Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, saying he doesn’t believe in exhibitory sittings. After being elected 25th Prime Minister of the country, Raja Pervez Ashraf is currently visiting Karachi, the economic hub of the country. The ANP […]

Raja Pervez Ashraf; the new Prime Minister of Pakistan

The entire country’s gaze was gripped on the National Assembly on Friday, as the end-result was not surprising at all. The Supreme Court sent home an elected chief executive and the timing of the arrest warrants for first replacement was a reminder that democratic system still treads on dangerous ground. The selection of candidate was […]

Raja Pervez Ashraf to be next Prime Minister of Pakistan

At long last, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) after consultation with coalition partners on Friday announced to nominate Raja Pervez Ashraf as its candidate for the slot of premiership. While addressing a much-awaited press conference, Syed Khurshid Shah announced that Raja Pervez Ashraf, the former minister for water and power will be the unanimous candidate […]

Race for the post of prime minister continues…

The Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) and its allied parties failed to evolve a consensus on any candidate out of the two short-listed names. However, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf is reportedly leading the race for the premiership in the information circles. PPP’s leaders including Makhdoom Shahabuddin, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and Qamar Zaman Kaira submitted nomination papers for […]

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