QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said a committee comprising representatives of PPP, PML-N and other parties was holding consultation for the formation of provincial cabinet, which will be finalised within the next two weeks. Talking to reporters after the presidential vote on Saturday, CM Bugti said, “Asif Ali Zardari won with a significant majority in Balochistan Assembly, with 47 votes, …
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has filed a complaint with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against PTI leader Shandana Gulzar for embroiling her into the controversy over death of PTI worker Zilley Shah. “An application has been filed with the FIA against Shandana Gulzar for making false propaganda against Maryam Nawaz,” Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari told reporters here on Saturday. …
PESHAWAR: At least two people were killed while one suffered injuries in a blast near the Board Bazaar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Peshawar early Sunday morning, officials said. Rescue 1122 Spokesperson Bilal Faizi confirmed the death toll and injuries. He said the bodies and wounded were moved to the Khyber Teaching Hospital and the blast site had been cordoned off. Speaking …
H.E. Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan said on the election of Asif Ali Zardari as the President of Pakistan, “I would like to express my sincere congratulations on the election of H.E. Asif Ali Zardari, as the 14th President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.” He added that “he reminds us of …
ISLAMABAD: Leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) launched a scathing attack on the ruling alliance on Saturday, raising serious questions about the recently concluded presidential election. The PTI leaders expressed their dissatisfaction following the defeat of their candidate, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, at the hands of the ruling coalition’s nominee, Asif Ali Zardari. Addressing the media outside the Parliament House, PTI Chairman Barrister …
ISLAMABAD: In a surprising turn of events, the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), a party predominantly composed of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers, submitted the name of Omar Ayub Khan for the position of Opposition Leader in the National Assembly. The nomination was formally presented to the office of the National Assembly Speaker, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, on Saturday. Malik Amir Dogar presented …
QUETTA: Sadiq Sanjrani took oath as a member of the Balochistan Assembly on Friday, after failing to muster support of the ruling coalition to continue as the Senate chairman for the remaining period of his term, which was set to expire later this month. Sanjrani was elected to the provincial assembly from PB-32, Chagai, in the February 8 general elections. …
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court in Lahore granted bail on Saturday to anchorperson Imran Riaz in the Zaman Park attack case. Imran was arrested on charges of vandalism and assaulting police officials during a clash at PTI founder Imran Khan’s Lahore residence. A week earlier, the police had produced Imran before the court and sought his physical remand. The court sent Imran …
RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir has stated that the armed forces are fully prepared to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan against the “full spectrum of threats”. The army chief was visiting troops engaged in an exercise in the area of Rahim Yar Khan. He was also briefed on the “Shamsheer-e-Sehra” exercise, said a …
ISLAMABAD: The ruling PML-N and its coalition partner PPP have reached a consensus to abolish the caretaker setup system and reform the electoral process. Both parties have agreed that the head of the outgoing government will remain in office until the new general elections, eliminating the need for a caretaker government. Additionally, after completing its term, the prime minister’s cabinet …