Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal and others at a reference organised by the Ministry on November 29, 2022 to mark the first death anniversary of late journalists Ziauddin. Handout photo.

Sitara-e-Imtiaz for the late Ziauddin hailed

Its conferment on a journalist sterling credibility and impeccable integrity is a nation’s debt repaid, and adds to the credibility of the civilian award. By Naveed Naqvi.

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Battle for Islamabad: Endgame

By Ahmer Kureishi

The battle lines had already been drawn before Thursday’s alleged attempt on the life of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, with both sides squaring up for the final showdown. On one side is the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), the veritable political consensus of the country, wishing the military to stay out of politics for good – in line with the law and the Constitution.

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PTI set for possible showdown with security forces in much-trumpeted protest march  

By Staff Reporter

ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf party of ousted prime minister Imran Khan is all set to stage the much hyped protest march on Friday against what it calls the unconstitutional coalition government, setting up a potential showdown with security forces under orders to confront them decisively.

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