Sindh Assembly’s longest-ever budget debate revealed that political rhetoric overshadowed fiscal discussion, with lawmakers spending nearly 1,600 of the total 2,519 minutes on political point-scoring, praise for party leadership and criticism of opponents, while detailed discussion on the budget, taxation, development schemes and fiscal proposals remained under four hours. The provincial budget was presented on […]
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PM promoting political reconciliation, new democratic traditions: Asif
Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was setting new democratic traditions and promoting a culture of political dialogue and reconciliation. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, he urged the opposition to embrace these traditions, adding that the prime minister had introduced a new political environment […]
Britain’s political earthquake
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation is not simply the story of a failed prime minister. Less than two years ago, he had entered Downing Street after a Labour landslide that ended 14 years of Conservative rule. Today, he leaves office not as a reckless populist, nor as an obviously incompetent administrator, but as a […]
Sindh CM lambastes political opponents for ignoring Karachi
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed Azeempura Flyover, an important urban infrastructure project designed to improve traffic flow between Shahrah-e-Bhutto, Shah Faisal Colony, Shahrah-e-Faisal and Jinnah International Airport. Accompanied by Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Shah, Speaker of the Sindh Assembly Awais Qadir Shah, and Mayor of […]
SJC allows judges to attend political, diplomatic functions with prior approval
The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), which approved amendments to the Code of Conduct for judges in its June 11 meeting, decided to allow judges of the superior courts to attend or preside over political or diplomatic functions after obtaining prior permission from the relevant chief justices. Presided over by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya […]
Bilawal calls for dialogue to resolve AJK political crisis, meeting with PM likely
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday expressed concern over the prevailing political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and stressed that all issues should be resolved through dialogue and political consultation. He said that he would meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the situation and seek a solution through […]
PTI mulls over ‘exiting’ system over ‘shrinking’ political space
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Asad Qaiser has warned that his party is “seriously considering” exiting the system, while stressing the need for a new Charter of Democracy in the country. Qaiser’s comments came hours after he claimed restrictions on his movement prevented him from reaching Islamabad airport in time, causing him to miss a […]
Pakistan-China friendship enjoys political consensus across Pakistan: Ahsan
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives and Secretary General of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan-China friendship remains one of the strongest and rare national consensuses in Pakistan, enjoying complete support across the country’s political spectrum. Addressing the China-Pakistan Political Parties Forum and the Meeting of the China-Pakistan Economic […]
Political, economic stability vital for Pakistan’s strength: Kundi
Governor Khyber Pakhtunwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday said that Bunyan-um-Marsoos symbolizes unity, discipline and national strength, adding that Pakistan currently needs national cohesion and solidarity more than ever. Addressing the “Bunyan-um-Marsoos and Stability of Pakistan Conference” held at Governor House, the Governor said that the stability of Pakistan was linked not only with military […]
Kundi meets Talpur, discusses political and administrative issues
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi called on senior Pakistan Peoples Party leader Faryal Talpur here on Thursday, where they discussed the overall political situation and administrative matters of the province. During the meeting, Governor Kundi highlighted concerns over what he described as poor administrative performance of the provincial government and the role of opposition […]