Four independent candidates elected to the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly have joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP). The move strengthens the party’s position in the newly elected assembly and could influence future political alignments. The development is significant as parties seek support to shape the next government in Gilgit-Baltistan. The lawmakers announced their decision during a meeting with […]
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Aleem Khan, Iranian envoy discuss regional situation, bilateral cooperation
Iranian Ambassador, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam, called on Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan here Thursday to discuss the current regional situation and matters of mutual interest. During the meeting, the federal minister expressed his profound grief and condolences over the martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme Leader and the significant loss of life and property […]
Pakistan to lead South-Central Asia trade, vows Aleem Khan
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Thursday underscored Pakistan’s transformative role as a vital “Economic Bridge” linking South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Eurasia. Addressing the 88th session of the UNECE Inland Transport Committee in Geneva, he said that Pakistan’s strategic integration into the Belarus, Russia, and Central Asia corridors represents […]
Aleem Khan meets Russian, Iranian ministers to boost connectivity
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Friday held separate high-level meetings with the transport ministers of Russia and Iran, focusing on enhancing transport, logistics, and bilateral connectivity among Pakistan, Iran, and Russia. The meetings took place on the sidelines of the 2nd OIC Transport Ministers’ Conference in Istanbul, where the State Secretary and […]
Connectivity not an option but imperative, says Aleem Khan at Istanbul moot
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Thursday called for enhanced cooperation among OIC member states, saying connectivity was no longer an option but an imperative for achieving shared prosperity, stability and sustainable growth. Addressing the 2nd OIC Conference of Transport Ministers (OICCTM) in Istanbul, the minister said physical, economic and digital connectivity had […]
Parties must rise above differences for new provinces: Aleem Khan
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Sunday said that Pakistan had earned honour and global respect due to the courageous leadership of the Pakistan Armed Forces under the Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Hafiz Asim Munir. Addressing a party workers’ convention here as chief guest, he said Allah Almighty had bestowed honour upon […]
No place for politics of abuse: Aleem Khan
Federal Minister for Communications and President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Abdul Aleem Khan on Sunday said that politics based on abuse, intolerance and bad manners should have no place in society, stressing that mutual respect and dignity were a collective responsibility. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the IPP Central Secretariat in his constituency NA-117, […]
PPP senator files privilege motion over Aleem Khan’s ‘unbecoming’ conduct
Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Palwasha Khan on Tuesday submitted a privilege motion in a Senate committee against Communications Minister Aleem Khan for reacting in a manner “highly unbecoming” to hold public office. A heated exchange was witnessed between Minister for Communications Aleem Khan and Senator Palwasha Khan last week during a meeting of the Senate […]
Rehman calls for apology after Senate committee clash
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and Senator Sherry Rehman has demanded an apology from Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan following a heated exchange with Senator Palwasha Khan during a Senate committee meeting. She said the conduct displayed by the minister was unacceptable and should not be normalised in parliamentary proceedings. Read More: Senate […]
Aleem, Palwasha bicker over road project during Senate panel meeting
A heated exchange was witnessed between Minister for Communications Aleem Khan and Senator Palwasha Khan on Friday during a meeting of the Senate Committee on Communications over a question related to the construction of a road project. The confrontation began when the PPP senator raised a question about a road she alleged was benefiting a […]