Joint session: opposition tramples parliamentary norms underfoot on November 18, 2021The PPP and PML-N both never get tired of blowing the trumpet of promoting democratic norms and parliamentary practices; however, their action and conduct in the joint sitting of the parliament on Wednesday did not match their words. Whatever the joint opposition did in the joint sitting showed that it never expected the government would […]
Has PPP convinced PDM on no-trust motion against PM? on November 15, 2021Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has managed to convince the opposition parties to table a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan from the platform of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), sources in the opposition parties have claimed. The government is currently facing a tough time due to the soaring price hike and the opposition wants to […]
Even allies not on the same page with govt? on November 11, 2021The joint sitting of the parliament scheduled for today was postponed indefinitely by the government primarily due to the joint opposition’s firm resolve to oppose any legislation proposed by government during the session as well as sensing that some members of the allied parties too may stab in its back by not showing up for […]
Opp getting untied on one-point agenda on November 6, 2021More tough days await the sitting government. Whilst the people are greatly annoyed because of soaring prices of essential commodities especially that of the petroleum products, sugar and wheat flour, the alliance of opposition parties – the PDM – keeping in view the very sentiments of the public at large, is preparing for another onslaught […]
IMF sets tough conditions for revival of loan facility on October 25, 2021Finance Secretary Yousaf Khan along with his delegation has returned home after tough and prolonged talks with the officials of International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington which were aimed at securing the suspended tranche of $ 1 billion under the $ 6 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Whilst the Pakistani side appears to optimistic , […]
Petroleum prices: both opp, govt need ‘soul searching’ on October 18, 2021There are genuine concerns amongst the public at large over continuously increasing prices of petroleum products. The recent unprecedented increase will definitely trigger another tsunami of price hike, making it difficult for an ordinary household to meet both ends meet. Instead of finding a way out of this quagmire, it is, though not surprising, but, […]
Jam Kamal mulls calling it a day on October 5, 2021Amidst deepening fissures within the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal is seriously considering to resign from his office. According to sources, Jam Kamal conveyed his intentions to Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani in a recent meeting in Quetta, saying there is no reason for him to continue when his party members are […]
LPG price flirting with historic highs on October 4, 2021Despite clear instructions from the Prime Minister of Pakistan to energy sector stakeholders to ensure that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices remain affordable for the poor, it seems it will still be a long winter for the poorest sections of the society. Sources in the LPG industry are fearing that without immediate intervention of the […]
No-trust move: chances of Jam Kamal’s survival ‘diminishing’ on October 2, 2021Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal’s chances of surviving a no-trust motion are fast diminishing, with the deadline given to him by his own cabinet members to resign by Sunday October 3, 2021, just around the corner. Sources close to the ‘rebel’ group in the cabinet said that if Jam fails to resign by the end […]
Govt decides to intervene to stabilise rupee on September 30, 2021In a clear departure from its earlier position of allowing market forces to determine the exchange rate, the government has now decided to intervene to stabilise the rupee which hit the fresh historic low of Rs170 against the US dollar in the interbank on Wednesday. Reliable sources told this correspondent that the federal cabinet at […]