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Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira on Monday said h the government would cooperate with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan if he engages with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). While speaking to the media, the minister made it clear that the government didn’t prevent PTI from going to South Waziristan but, in fact, informed him of […]
The federation has submitted a reply in response to the Supreme Court’s notice over statement allegedly made by Interior Minister Rehman Malik on the issue of dual nationality. Earlier on September 22, the court had sought explanation from Rehman Malik over his claims that there were several members of the parliament and provincial assemblies who […]
Amid much uproar and protest from coalition lawmakers and nationalist parties, the Sindh Assembly on Monday passed the controversial Sindh Peoples Local Government Ordinance (SPLGO). Provincial Law Minister Ayaz Somro tabled the bill the lawmakers approved it clause by clause by raising their hands. The majority of 149 MPAs supported the bill while 18 members belonging […]
Defending the visit of the United Nations mission on enforced disappearances, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that it was not mandated to conduct any investigation. The minister in her policy statement in the National Assembly said, “The UN working group on Human Rights is not mandated to conduct any investigation or fact finding […]
In what appeared to be a thaw after much hue and cry, Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad has inked the Sindh Peoples Local Government Ordinance (SPLGO) 2012, immediately bringing into effect a new system for governance in the province. After signatures of Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, the governor issued the ordinance to […]
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 […]
Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Saturday said that there should be no confrontation among judiciary and Parliament, adding it could derail the system. Speaking to the media, the party president said that the institutions should not clash with each other that could lead towards destruction of system. It is vital to mention […]
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 […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has clarified that the decision to resume Ground Line of Communication (GLOC) was taken in the best interest of the country, aiming to facilitate the withdrawal of foreign forces form war-torn Afghanistan. While speaking to the media, the premier said that peace and stability in the neighboring states was directly […]
The chances of the resumption of working relations between the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have suddenly increased after the induction of new prime minister. The duo parties, which were on a collision course up till now, have shown agreement to initiate talks on key issues. Newly elected Prime Minister Raja […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has called for early nomination of Chief Election Commission (CEC), saying an independent and autonomous election commission was prerequisite of free and fair elections. Speaking to the media, the newly elected premier of the country said transparent polls required the government and opposition show agreement on a neutral and impartial […]
Certainly, coalition government is by its very nature a messy business. The small political groups demand their pound of flesh at every turn, warning to disturb the entire setup for their vested interests. The major stakeholder is stuck walking a tightrope between the legal demands of public and illegitimate demands of its allied parties. Apparently, […]
