KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) issued notices on Tuesday to summon the former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister, Faryal Talpur, in relation to a Rs35 billion money laundering scam. Zardari and Talpur are summoned tomorrow on 10am, that is July 11, to record their statements in the case. FIA Inspector Muhammad […]
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Is Nawaz loyal to Pakistan or ‘other forces’, asks Zardari
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Friday said that former PM Nawaz Sharif should make it clear whether he is loyal to Pakistan or ‘other forces’. “PPP is loyal to Pakistan and its sole purpose is welfare of the country. But Nawaz should tell whose side he is on. Is he […]
‘When will Zardari be held accountable?’
OKARA: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday criticised PPP co-chief Asif Ali Zardari saying that “when will he be held accountable for looting billions of rupees.” “Asif Zardari has torn Karachi to pieces and has looted hundreds of billions of rupees. When will he be held accountable?” questioned Shehbaz Sharif while addressing a rally […]
New budget driven by political motive, holds no real value: Zardari
Co-chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and former President, Asif Ali Zardari commented early Saturday that the recent budget the incumbent government revealed on Friday held no real ‘legal, ethical or political value.’ Zardari claimed that the need to present the budget stemmed from greed and from political motives, and there was no ‘value’ […]
CM Bizenjo backs Zardari’s nominee for Senate chairmanship
QUETTA: Chief Minister (CM) of Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo vouched his support for Pakistan Peoples’ Party’s (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari to nominate Senate leadership. Following the Senate Elections 2018, political parties hastened lobbying for the Senate leadership. In light of the nomination of Raza Rabbani as Chairman Senate made by Nawaz Sharif, Bizenjo has […]
Imran offers Nisar to join PTI
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday offered discontented Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan to join the Imran-led unit. During an informal meeting with the journalists, Khan said that the former interior minister should join PTI, adding that sometimes ‘one has to make difficult decisions in life’. He, however, […]
PPP, PML-Q leaders hold meeting at Bilawal House
LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari hosted Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leaders Shujaat Hussain, Pervaiz Elahi and others at Bilawal House on Sunday. Former prime minister Pervaiz Ashraf, PPP Secretary General Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari, peoples party members Faisal Saleh Hayat, Manzoor Wattoo, among others were present during the meeting between the […]
Kaira blasts Sharif brothers during Sabzazar address
LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab President Qamar Zaman Kaira lashed out at Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Nawaz and Shahbaz Sharif on Sunday during the party’s Sabzazar rally. Speaking to the attendees, Kaira said that Nawaz is trying to play the victim by criticising Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan’s decision to oust him from […]
Rafique blasts Imran, Zardari in press conference
LAHORE: Railways Minister Saad Rafique lashed out at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday during a press conference. Taking a jibe at Khan, Saad said that the PTI chief is regularly paid his salaries by the parliament, but still continues to utter abusive remarks […]
Imran criticises ‘corrupt’ Nawaz, Zardari
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday lashed out at Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif for questioning why he was ousted from premiership during Jaranwala rally. Speaking to the media in Sindh’s capital, Khan criticised Nawaz for taking jibes at the Supreme Court (SC) during his address in Jaranwala, while also […]