By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan rebutted reports on back channel dialogues with the coalition government, saying no talks will be held until authorities announced a date for fresh elections.
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Rejected Imran Khan’s proposal on army chief’s appointment: PM Sharif
By Naveed Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said he has rejected a proposal from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on the appointment of a successor to army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Sketchy path to transition
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s nascent democracy has recently witnessed a very positive omen for the country as the military establishment publicly surrendered itself bowing before Constitutional supremacy first time in the country’s history.
India celebrates Khan’s anti-military invective
While some of them could be joking, there is no denying that Indian media anchors and analysts and social media influencers find the openly anti-military tirades of Pakistan’s former prime minister irresistible. By Monitoring Desk.
Netherlands take heart from Pakistan’s loss to Zimbabwe
Babar Azam and his boys are down, but are they out? We will know soon enough, but the Netherlands head coach has let slip fighting words ahead of Sunday’s crunch contest. By Monitoring Desk.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif giving away the award for best overall performance to ASP Anum Sher at the passing out ceremony of the 48th STP of the PSP at National Police Academy in Islamabad on October 28, 2022. Photo courtesy of PTV News.
MBS to visit Pakistan soon to announce $12 bn investment, says PM
Addressing the passing out parade of the 48th STP batch of the Police Service of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif lavished the service with praise over its role in Pakistan’s struggle against terrorism. By Monitoring Desk.
Image courtesy of the Frontier Constabulary website (fc.gov.pk)
New federal anti-riot unit on cards
Raised as a Wing of the Frontier Constabulary, the new unit will bolster the authorities’ mob control capabilities. By Muhammad Ali.
ECC approves import of 800,000 tons of wheat
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Friday approved the import of 800,000 tons of wheat through the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) as the country’s existing strategic food stockpiles are running out.
UPDATE: Imran Khan set off on march to Islamabad to push for snap polls
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf party of ousted prime minister Imran Khan on Friday started a much-hyped protest march against what it calls the unconstitutional coalition government, setting up a potential showdown with security forces under orders to confront them decisively.
Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman, Minster for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, and Minister for Economic Affairs Ayaz Sadiq launched the PDNA at Islamabad on Friday. Photo courtesy @ EUPakistan
Pakistan needs over USD 16 billion to recover from flooding disaster
A PDNA drawn in collaboration with international development agencies puts the toll of the cataclysmic deluge at USD 30.1 billion, and highlights urgency of action as more than 8 million Pakistanis remain displaced. By Muhammad Ali.