SHEIKHUPURA: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday said that PML-N defectors who were not loyal to the party could never be loyal to the nation and that the public of Pakistan will reject such “opportunists”. Addressing a public gathering after inaugurating gas supply to different localities of NA-136 constituency, PM Abbasi said that people […]
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Govt, Opposition yet to finalise name of caretaker PM
ISLAMABAD: All eyes are set on Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and National Assembly (NA) Opposition leader Khursheed Shah to reach a consensus over the name of caretaker PM as the government’s tenure comes to an end. The leaders have met six times to mull over the name of caretaker PM, which thus far […]
Caretaker PM matter likely to be forwarded to Parliamentary committee: Khursheed Shah
ISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah on Wednesday said that the matter of the caretaker prime minister is likely to be forwarded to the Parliamentary committee. Speaking to the media on appointment of the caretaker PM, Khursheed said that he was “extremely disappointed” due to government’s attitude. He hinted that the matter […]
Indian forces killing unarmed civilians in IOK: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday said that the Indian forces were killing innocent and unarmed civilians in occupied Kashmir. PM Abbasi made the comments while addressing the 55th session of Azad and Jammu Kashmir Council. During the PM-led session, the council members offered Fateha for victims of Indian LOC violations and brutalities […]
PM Abbasi, Shah once again unable to decide on caretaker PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and opposition leader in the National Assembly, Khursheed Shah on Tuesday once again failed to reach consensus on the caretaker Prime Minister’s name. The two leaders were meeting today (Tuesday) after the PML-N had suggested the names of former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice (r) Nasir-ul-Malik, former CJP Justice (r) […]
PM Abbasi, Shah to finalize name of caretaker PM today
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Opposition leader Khursheed Shah on Tuesday will be meeting Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to finalize the name of caretaker Prime Minister. According to sources, the government has recommended three names, including former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice (r) Nasir-ul-Malik, former CJP Justice (r) Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and former State […]
NSC ponders FATA reforms, Indian LOC violations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday chaired a National Security Committee (NSC) meeting, in which matters pertaining the FATA reforms were pondered upon. The meeting, held at the PM house, was attended by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat and […]
PM’s statement more reckless than that of Nawaz: Bilawal
LARKANA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said that Prime Minister’s (PM) statements were more reckless than those of Nawaz Sharif. PPP chairman stated his remarks following PM Abbasi’s statements over Nawaz Sharif’s controversial revelations pertaining to Mumbai attacks 2008. Bilalwal Bhutto while addressing a ceremony said that Nawaz Sharif was […]
PM leads Pak delegation at OIC Summit in Turkey
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday left for Turkey to lead the Pakistan delegation to the 7th Extraordinary OIC Summit being held in Istanbul today. The main aim of the OIC summit is to discuss the situation in the aftermath of Israeli atrocities and human rights violations in Palestine. The extraordinary Summit has been […]
PM, opp leader fail to agree over caretaker PM’s name
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Opposition Leader Khursheed Shah held a meeting on Friday to finalise name of the caretaker PM, but could not reach an agreement. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Khursheed Shah said that the two did not reach an agreement over the caretaker PM’s name. He added that […]