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Azma Bokhari

Azma Bokhari hits out at Faisal Vawda

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Azma Bokhari on Tuesday took a shot at former federal minister Faisal Vawda. Expressing her thoughts, Azma said, “Faisal Vawda can’t even get 98 votes. He can’t even become a councillor.” “By making irrelevant statements,…

Maryam Nawaz

Maryam Nawaz bans political hirings in Punjab

LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz, after assuming office as the Chief Minister of Punjab, took a major decision on the very first day when she banned the hiring of political workers across the province. Under the chairmanship of Maryam Nawaz, a meeting…

Imran Khan

Imran Khan, Asad Umar exonerated in May 2022 case

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan along with former lawmakers Asad Umar and Faisal Javed have been acquitted of charges stemming from a case involving protest and damage to property, among others. The verdict was delivered by the Islamabad District…

Ethiopia and Pakistan discuss maritime cooperation - 

Ethiopia and Pakistan discuss maritime cooperation 

ISLAMABAD: H.E. Jamal Baker Abdullah, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Chief of Staff H.E. Naveed Ash Admiral Raff at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. Tuesday.During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of concern, including bilateral cooperation in maritime affairs and regional security.It is right now. Prime Minister Gemal Baker Abdullah briefed the Chief of Staff about the important role played by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in promoting Pan-Africanism in the region and promoting the spirit of brotherhood and cooperation among Africans.The Ambassador also informed the Navy Commander that the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia completed the 37th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, attended by more than 49 African heads of state and leaders of international organizations.Roosevelt talked about Ethiopia’s role in ensuring regional stability by working to combat terrorism.Roosevelt Ethiopia’s regional integration initiatives, including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, different ports and energy exports to neighboring countries were also discussed at the meeting.On this occasion, Ambassador said that Roosevelt Ethiopia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland in accordance with international law.He said Ethiopia has always done it. On the other hand, Naval Forces Commander Admiral H.E. Navid Ashraf recognized Ethiopia’s role in regional integration through various initiatives.The Ethiopian government congratulated Roosevelt on the success of the AU meeting.The Chief of General Staff used the opportunity to acknowledge the importance of the African Union Summit. Like Pakistan, the Ethiopian government is very important in terms of relations between the parties with the legacy of one of the ancient civilizations.He said that both countries are the heirs of centuries of prosperity and have great potential for growth and development. Cooperation between the two parties also includes maritime activities.

KP government

KP government protests proposed amendments to IRSA Act

PESHAWAR: In a move that has caused considerable discontent in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial government has raised serious objections to the proposed amendments to the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) Act, 1992 by the interim federal government. Demanding immediate attention…

President Alvi

Alvi under fire in Senate for ‘attack on Constitution’

ISLAMABAD: Former Senate President Raza Rabbani called the President’s rejection of Dr. Arif Alvi to sign the summary to convene the constituent session of the National Assembly for a “terrorist attack” on the constitution. “Pakistan’s constitution is threatened by terrorism;…

CM Sindh

Murad’s election shows continuation of policies

KARACHI: Syed Murad Ali Shah made history in Sindh by becoming the Chief Minister for the third consecutive term on Monday, indicating that the ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) will continue with the same governance policies that have been followed…

Maryam Nawaz

Shattering glass ceiling: Maryam scripts history

LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz on Monday scripted history when she was sworn in as the first woman Chief Minister of Punjab, breaking the glass ceiling in a political terrain traditionally dominated by male politicians. The 2024 general elections marked the electoral…

Speaker NA

Speaker overrides Alvi to summon NA session on 29th

President Dr. Arif Alvi again took a defiant stance on Monday when he returned the caretaker government’s brief to convene a constituent session of the National Assembly, prompting Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf to convene the first session of the lower…

SIC

SIC members boycott Punjab Assembly’s proceedings

LAHORE: The Punjab session witnessed a brief ruckus on Monday as members of the opposition Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) boycotted the proceedings after being barred from speaking At the start of the session, Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan Khan administered the…