October 2022

Pakistan court acquits former PM Sharif's daughter in graft case – TODAY

World ISLAMABAD : A Pakistani court on Thursday quashed the conviction of Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, in a corruption case that had seen her sentenced to seven years in jail, her party and defence lawyer said, lifting curbs on her contesting elections.Maryam Nawaz is seen as the most influential …

Pakistan court acquits former PM Sharif's daughter in graft case – TODAY Read More »

Why is Pakistan investigating several audio leaks from PM office? – Al Jazeera English

PM Shehbaz Sharif orders the formation of a committee to investigate the leaking of several audio files released over the past week.Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the formation of a committee to investigate the leaking of several audio files released over the past week and a review of cybersecurity at …

Why is Pakistan investigating several audio leaks from PM office? – Al Jazeera English Read More »

PM Shehbaz says Imran Khan 'out to undermine Pakistan' – Pakistan Today

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday criticised the economic policies of the previous Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government and said Imran Khan is out to “undermine Pakistan”.Referring to two news stories published in the British weekly The Economist, the premier said the international publication had “validated” what the government had been saying regarding PTI’s handling of the …

PM Shehbaz says Imran Khan 'out to undermine Pakistan' – Pakistan Today Read More »

Will Pakistan be able to evade a fate like Sri Lanka's? – The Express Tribune

Sri Lanka is facing serious political, social and economic crises and now the island country is being termed as a ‘state in crises’. Certain factors are responsible for pushing the country into the abyss, but mismanagement on the part of the government tops the list of potential catalysts. It is being speculated that the political …

Will Pakistan be able to evade a fate like Sri Lanka's? – The Express Tribune Read More »

Former Pakistan leader sees legal action that may impact future political involvement – NPR

Diaa Hadid An Islamabad court extended former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bail period on Thursday, as he faces terrorism charges. Efforts to punish him only seem to boost his popularity in the country.ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: In Pakistan, former Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared in court today. He faces legal cases that could result in …

Former Pakistan leader sees legal action that may impact future political involvement – NPR Read More »

New security policy seeks 'peace' with India – The Express Tribune

Prominent lecturer and Taliban critic released after arrest: daughterLetter to your soulsThe policy envisages peace with immediate neighbours and seeks to foster economic diplomacy Peace with immediate neighbours and economic diplomacy will be the central theme of the country’s foreign policy in the new National Security Policy, scheduled to be unveiled on Friday.The original 100-page …

New security policy seeks 'peace' with India – The Express Tribune Read More »

Fateful session to take place amid looming threat of clash – The Express Tribune

‘Technology can improve court affairs’SCBA, PBC smell a rat in no-trust handlingRoads leading to Red Zone blocked to bar protestors from entering it The National Assembly will go to vote on Sunday (today) to decide the fate of Prime Minister Imran's government amid a looming threat of political heat tipping over into a full-blown clash.Apparently, …

Fateful session to take place amid looming threat of clash – The Express Tribune Read More »

Instead of addressing roots of terrorism, Pakistan points fingers – Fairplanet

At the recent UN General Assembly session, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif took the opportunity to express apprehensions in connection with what he described as mounting threats of terrorism from neighbouring Afghanistan. In his speech, Sharif said: “Pakistan shares the key concern of the international community regarding the threat posed by the major terrorist groups …

Instead of addressing roots of terrorism, Pakistan points fingers – Fairplanet Read More »

Wasteful expenditure – Newspaper – DAWN.COM – DAWN.com

WE are a nation that takes pride in wasteful extravaganza, no matter how needlessly it drains our coffers both individually and collectively. If we develop a habit of cutting down on such wasteful expenditure, we can be better off as an individual, a family and a nation.The country’s faltering economic situation does not simply allow …

Wasteful expenditure – Newspaper – DAWN.COM – DAWN.com Read More »