Bangladesh’s interim government leader, Muhammad Yunus, has stated that elections could be held by the end of 2025, contingent upon necessary electoral reforms and political consensus. While opposition parties call …
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On Monday, senior politician Javed Hashmi made a significant announcement, revealing his withdrawal from the election race and pledging support for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Aamir Dogar in the upcoming polls …
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Politics
President Arif Alvi calls for embracing a “path of forgiveness” to bridge political differences
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: On Pakistan’s 77th Independence Day celebration, President Arif Alvi delivered a speech calling upon the nation’s politicians and stakeholders to adopt a path of forgiveness, drawing inspiration from the …
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International
United States expresses ‘concerns’ regarding political unrest in Pakistan
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailWASHINGTON: The United States has expressed its concern over the possibility of election-related violence in Pakistan. This comes as the country prepares for polls, from which former prime minister Imran …
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Latest UpdatesPolitics
New army chief can end political imbroglio in Pakistan: US Scholars
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailPakistan’s new army chief can ensure a compromise agreement, setting a date for holding national elections. Marvin Weinbaum, a senior US scholar who has written several books on Pakistan and …
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Latest UpdatesPolitics
PM Shehbaz rushes to London for crucial consultation with Nawaz Sharif about new army chief, future political scenario in Pakistan
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: After completing two-day visit of Egypt, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif rushed to London from Cairo to hold decisive consultation with PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif about the appointment of new …
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National
Government has yet not decided to allow PTI’s long march to enter in Islamabad
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadOn Sunday, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah reiterated that the PTI marchers would not be permitted to enter Islamabad unless their leadership promised a “peaceful protest.” Sanaullah stated, “In compliance with …
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After President Gotabaya Rajapaksa left to the Maldives on Wednesday, causing additional demonstrations and an economic crisis, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe proclaimed a state of emergency in his capacity as …
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Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party will cast their first ballots in the race to succeed Boris Johnson as party leader and prime minister. After the nomination period ended, …
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EconomyLatest Updates
$8 billion decline in SBP’s reserves deteriorates dollar-rupee exchange rate since Aug-2021
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailAbout $3 billion decline in the foreign exchange reserves of State Bank has caused a further blow to the value of rupee against dollar which increased to around 184 rupees …