September 2022

Sign inIn Pakistani politics, nothing gets done by halves. A few weeks ago, one of ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s former cabinet ministers, Shahbaz Gill, warned lower-ranking military officers against following “illegal orders” from their superiors. The remarks were taken as an attempt to divide the country’s all-powerful army and Gill was promptly arrested.This, as well …

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PTI Chairman Imran Khan responds to questions from reporters on Wednesday. — PTI TwitterPTI Chairman Imran Khan addressed Wednesday’s audio leak allegedly featuring himself regarding the ‘Cablegate’ cypher and said the document at the centre of the entire affair should now be leaked.Earlier in the day, a clip was making rounds on social media featuring …

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However, a government official highlighted that the conversation in the audio does not reveal any wrongdoings. Published: 26th September 2022 06:50 PM  |   Last Updated: 26th September 2022 06:50 PM   |  A+A A- Pakistan PM House (Photo | IANS)ISLAMABAD: Pakistani politics is surrounded by backdoor engagements, closed-door talks, public political rallies and massive challenges for the ruling quarters. But …

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Balochistan’s flood — not so naturalThe aftermath of rain and floods in PakistanPakistan is fortunate for having reputed charity houses such as Edhi and Shaukat Khanum Cancer Memorial HospitalThe occurrence of natural or human created disasters invokes in people different responses. Many among those unaffected living within country or in distant lands react in different …

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Shehbaz has not kept his promisesA progressive wave of unprecedented and atrocious policies formed by numerous governments over time, led the state into a critical and crucial pitfall, ultimately deconstructing the country into a whole unstable and deranged state. A state with uncertain political situations, a state with an adverse economic crisis, a state where …

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Monkey-brain study with link to China's military roils top European universityMalaysia PM's coalition wins crucial state vote ahead of national pollsOther demands include reversal of FATA merger with K-P, introduction of Islamic system The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) wants to open a political office in a third country is part of one of the three demands …

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POPULARITY is the buzz today. It is presumed to hold the key to the future of the country. Partly owing to the musings on social media, the swashbuckling PTI chairman is regarded by many as the country’s most popular political leader and a putative king.Frivolous hypothesis, rather than informed opinion, accordingly reigns. Possibility readily mutates …

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Official websites use .govSecure .gov websites use HTTPSPolicy IssuesCountries & AreasBureaus & OfficesAboutMissionHistoryAdministrativeLeadershipDirectoriesRemarksAntony J. Blinken, Secretary of StateNational Museum of American DiplomacyWashington, DCSeptember 26, 2022SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  And it is a pleasure to be here to celebrate.  It’s also important to be here in this moment for Pakistan, for our friends, not …

Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of U.S.-Pakistan Relations – United States Department of State – Department of State Read More »

Following the decision to raise interest rates last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made it clear that economic pain is coming. A recession is probable. Several other central banks around the world also raised their interest rates last week. The European Central Bank is expected to continue to tighten monetary policy. But as a …

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