ISLAMABAD – The joint committee of the Senate and National Assembly on Law and Justice has rejected all four amendments proposed by the government’s coalition partners to the 27th Constitutional Amendment, sources confirmed. During the meeting, the MQM’s proposed change to Article 140-A, which sought to enhance devolution of powers to local governments, was turned […]
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ANP Punjab laud efforts for removing Pakistan from FATF grey list
PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) Punjab on Saturday lauded the efforts made by the federal government for removing the country from the grey list of Financial Action Task Force (FATF). ANP Punjab General Secretary Amir Bahadur Hoti in a statement issued here said the government had ensured fulfillment of all FATF requirements in order to […]
Multiple fronts and the single parent
As I picked up a pen and paper and sat down to write after what feels like Eons, the thoughts immediately came to mind that I want to share some snippets, some random thoughts that have stuck in my mind as a single mother, as a wide-eyed political member and as a struggling opposition member […]
‘Iron lady’ Begum Nasim Wali Khan
Renowned veteran politician, Begum Nasim Wali Khan, known as Mor Bibi and the iron lady, who was also the former provincial president of the Awami National Party (ANP), passed away on Sunday in Charsadda. She was laid down next to her husband, Khan Abdul Wali Khan’s grave according to her wishes in Wali Bagh. She […]
Dr Alvi, Ghani express grief over death of Begum Naseem Wali
ISLAMABAD – President Dr. Arif Alvi Sunday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the death of the veteran leader of Awami National Party (ANP) and former lawmaker Begum Naseem Wali Khan. In his condolence message, he prayed for the departed soul and for the bereaved family to bear the loss with equanimity. He […]
Asfandyar voted as central ANP chief for the sixth time
Asfandyar Wali Khan was re-elected unopposed as the central president of the Awami National Party for the sixth consecutive time after the ANP’s central election commission conducted polls at the Bacha Khan Markaz. Members of the council cast their votes enthusiastically to elect the office-bearers of the central cabinet. The breakup of other elected office-bearers […]
ANP appoints new office bearers for Punjab
Manzoor Ahmed Khan was elected as the unopposed president of Awami National Party’s (ANP) Punjab chapter for the second consecutive term, on Monday. A meeting of the provincial council of the party was held to elect office bearers for the ANP provincial cabinet, under the supervision of central election commissioner, Mian Iftikhar Hussain. All the […]
ANP leader gunned down in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Awani National Party (ANP) leader and candidate for PK-74 Ibrar Khalil and his nephew Rashid Khan have been gunned down in the province capital Peshawar. According to the reports, the incident took place when unidentified motorcyclists fired upon the vehicle of ANP leader in the jurisdiction of Tehkal police station. The deceased ANP leader […]
ANP to support BAP for Balochistan government formation
QUETTA: The Awami National Party (ANP) declared on Sunday to support the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) in the formation of the Provincial government. The newly elected member of the Balochistan Assembly Asghar Khan Achakzai made the announcement at BAP’s office in Quetta. The president of ANP’s Balochistan chapter stated that their party was ready to form the […]
Taliban not behind Haroon Bilour’s killing, says Ghulam Ahmed Bilour
PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) senior leader Ghulam Ahmad Bilour stated, “Taliban are not involved in the attack on Haroon Bilour,” however claimed, “Our own people, who have benefited from this murder, are behind the incident.” Ghulam Ahmad Bilour is late Haroon’s eldest uncle, who survived the suicide attack, and is contesting polls from NA-35. While talking to […]