Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ruled out the possibility of the appointment of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar as the caretaker prime minister, saying a “neutral person” will be selected to lead the interim government next month to make upcoming general elections transparent. Shehbaz Sharif, also the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party president… Continue reading ‘Neutral’ person to be picked for interim premier post: Pakistan PM Sharif
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Pakistan Senate’s chariman drops bill to prevent violent extremism
Pakistan Senate’s Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Sunday “dropped” a Bill aimed at curbing violent extremism in the country following fierce opposition from lawmakers, including those from the ruling coalition. The Chairman dropped ‘The Prevention of Violent Extremism Bill 2023’ tabled by Minister of State for Law and Justice Shahadat Awan on behalf… Continue reading Pakistan Senate’s chariman drops bill to prevent violent extremism
10 killed, 30 injured in blast at political party’s meeting in Pakistan
The police said that more than 30 people were injured and have been shifted to a nearby hospital. (Photo: Wikipedia) At least 10 people were killed and 30 others injured in a blast at an Islamic political party’s meeting in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, according to a media report. The explosion… Continue reading 10 killed, 30 injured in blast at political party’s meeting in Pakistan