Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has criticised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming he no longer has full control over his government and is increasingly reliant on coalition partners to remain in power. Speaking in an interview with broadcaster Mario Nawfal, Bennett said far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, along with ultra-Orthodox political parties, […]
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PPP picks Amjad Hussain for Gilgit-Baltistan top post
The Pakistan Peoples Party has nominated Advocate Amjad Hussain for the position of chief minister in Gilgit-Baltistan following its strong performance in the recently concluded regional elections. The decision signals the party’s intention to take the lead in forming the next government in the strategically important region. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari personally informed Amjad […]
Bilawal says budget talks with government continue
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has said that discussions with the government over concerns regarding the federal budget are ongoing, indicating continued engagement between coalition partners on key fiscal issues. The remarks came after a meeting between Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and a government delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister […]
NEC meeting delayed as government PPP budget talks continue
The National Economic Council meeting was postponed as the government continued negotiations with the Pakistan Peoples Party over key budget and development issues. Officials said the delay occurred because both sides have not yet finalized consensus on critical financial matters ahead of the upcoming fiscal budget. Originally, the NEC meeting was scheduled to approve the […]
Frederiksen secures coalition deal in Denmark
COPENHAGEN: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is set to form a new centre-left minority coalition government after months of negotiations following Denmark inconclusive general election in March. Read More: Denmark moves to expand veil ban in schools and universities Frederiksen, leader of the Social Democratic Party, confirmed the agreement after meeting King Frederik X. She described […]
Exit poll shows Radev leading Bulgaria election
An exit poll in Bulgaria suggests that former president Rumen Radev is set to win the country’s parliamentary election, marking a potential shift in its political landscape. Read More: Bulgaria votes again in a bid to end political deadlock According to the survey conducted by Trend research group, Radev’s center-left Progressive Bulgaria coalition secured 39.2% of […]
Iraq faces pressure over coalition talks after elections
BAGHDAD: More than a month after Iraq parliamentary elections, political leaders are still negotiating the formation of a new government amid growing pressure from the United States. Washington has urged Iraqi leaders to exclude what it describes as Iran-backed armed groups from the next ruling coalition. Read More: Sudani declares victory as his bloc leads Iraq’s general election […]
PML-N and PPP parties dismiss rumours of CM change
QUETTA: Parliamentary leaders of the PML-N and PPP on Friday firmly rejected speculation about a change in Balochistan’s chief minister, calling Senator Mir Dostain Khan Domki’s claims baseless. They said Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti continued to enjoy the full confidence of all coalition partners, and no proposal for his replacement had been discussed at any […]
PML-N–PPP tensions rise over rumours of CM Bugti’s removal
QUETTA: Political tensions between the PML-N and the PPP in Balochistan surfaced prominently on Wednesday after PML-N Senator Mir Dostain Khan Domki claimed that Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti would soon be replaced. His remarks sparked a wave of speculation, which the PPP swiftly dismissed as unfounded and politically motivated. Read More: Case registered against […]
Japan Set for First Female Prime Minister as LDP, Ishin Agree to Coalition
TOKYO – Japan is on the verge of appointing its first female prime minister, as the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) have agreed to form a coalition government, according to Kyodo News on Sunday. Under the agreement, Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling conservative LDP, will become prime minister, with […]