Top of the seniority list of three stars, Munir will take over command of the Pakistan army on the retirement of Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. By Naveed Naqvi.
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Fresh threat alert ahead of Khan’s rally
The consolidated alert names radical groups including AI Qaeda, Daesh, TTP, and TLP as sources of threat to Khan as well as the gatherings he may attend. By Staff Reporter.
Face saving or upheaval: What is Imran Khan looking for?
The former prime minister has eaten his words about a foreign or establishment conspiracy to topple his government. Why, then, is he still on a warpath? By Muhammad Ali & Naveed Naqvi.
Dar orders probe into leak of tax info of Gen Bajwa’s family
The government considers the breach of privacy of the outgoing army chief a serious matter, and intends to bring those responsible to the book. By Muhammad Ali.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (right) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa (left). Image courtesy of APP.
Who will succeed Gen Bajwa?
PM Sharif is likely announce his pick for the new army chief today, as the summary from the ministry of defense has arrived for his consideration, and it includes a list of five senior lieutenant generals of the army. By Naveed Naqvi.
Imran Khan calls on PTI protesters to reach garrison city on Nov 26
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan asked his party Pakistan Tareek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters to assemble in Rawalpindi on November 26 in the last leg of his campaign for snap elections.
Dar says no chance of default, payments on time
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said the government will fulfill its external debt commitments including the repayment of $1 billion sukuk bond that’s due on December 5.
Leery of policy slippage, IMF hot on minibudget
As Pakistan prepares to face the lender of last resort for the 9th review of a multibillion-dollar bailout package that has kept Pakistan afloat, the Fund is apprehensive of policy slippage, especially with reference to primary deficit. By Muhammad Ali.
Which general does PM Sharif want to retain?
With the retirement of Pakistan’s top generals just round the corner, the government is busy rewriting the rulebook to cut the red tape on retaining a general in service past the age of retirement. By Naveed Naqvi.
PM Sharif tests covid positive
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tested positive for Covid-19, a day after returning from his trips to the UK and Egypt, a minister said on Tuesday.