ISLAMABAD: Incarcerated PTI leader Imran Khan “will remain imprisoned for the foreseeable future” despite his successful legal appeals in April and June, Business Monitor International (BMI), an arm of the Fitch credit ratings agency, has said in its latest country risk report for Pakistan. The comprehensive report, a copy of which became available to Dawn.com today, includes 10-year forecasts extending to 2033. …
ISLAMABAD: amiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Fazlur Rehman has stated that one of the major reasons for instability in the country is the interference of military institutions. Speaking at the JUI’s provincial council session on Tuesday, Fazl said that powerful circles should understand that their interference in politics is detrimental to the country. He pointed out that the results of the 2018 …
ISLAMABAD: After mulling over the landmark judgement on reserved seats, hailed by the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday decided to approach the Supreme Court seeking its review contending that the full bench instead of interpretation of the constitution entered the domain of legislation. The PML-N in its review petition moved through Barrister Haris …
WASHINGTON: A Florida judge appointed by Donald Trump has dismissed the criminal case against the former president on charges of mishandling top secret documents, ruling that Special Counsel Jack Smith was unlawfully appointed. The decision is a major victory for Republican presidential candidate Trump, who had been accused of endangering national security after leaving the White House. The decision comes days after …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi have been acquitted in the Iddat case. Islamabad’s District and Sessions Court led by Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka had earlier reserved its decision on the appeals against the sentences of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in the iddat marriage case. Short order issued by court says Imran Khan …
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday declared Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) eligible for seats reserved for women and minorities, dealing a major setback to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s ruling coalition. The verdict was announced by a 13-member bench of the top court, headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. A day ago, the court had reserved its …
LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari has criticised the PML-N-led government over its handling of International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal and its reliance on loans. “The IMF loans are a test for the public,” Zardari said, accusing the PML-N of failing to manage the government effectively. “We know how to form and dismantle governments,” he declared, promising that the PPP would …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former prime minister Mohammad Nawaz Sharif on Saturday underscored the need of national unity in addressing the multifaceted challenges facing Pakistan. He was talking to Senator Irfan Siddiqui, parliamentary party leader in the Senate. Nawaz Sharif expressed grave concern over elements working to destabilise the country and tarnish its image. He argued that …
RAWALPINDI: PTI founder Imran Khan on Friday said that his party would participate in the government’s All Parties Conference (APC) to discuss Operation Azm-i-Istehkam. The reinvigorated and re-energised national counter-terrorism campaign was announced by the Central Apex Committee on the National Action Plan last month. The government vowed to unleash the full force of the country’s military, diplomatic, legislative, and socio-economic …
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to convene an All Parties Conference (APC) to address the concerns of political parties regarding Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, sources said on Thursday. According to sources privy to the development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is considering calling the APC upon his return from Kazakhstan, where he travelled to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. PM Shehbaz …