Failure of PTI rally in Muzaffarabad has triggered pinching questions about the diminishing popularity graph of the party. The power show which fell short of expectations, primarily due to poor turnout and organizational shortcomings, has exposed the party leadership to public scrutiny. Flawed Strategy: Champion of Protest in Trouble The flawed political strategy of PTI […]
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Government dismisses rumours of raising voting age as baseless
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday termed reports regarding raising the voting age in Pakistan from 18 to 25 as “baseless”, saying there was “no such legislation under consideration”. There is an emerging political discussion in the country about raising the voting age from 18 to 25. While no formal bill has been tabled yet, […]
Sukkur boat capsize reports baseless, all passengers safe: PDMA DG
Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh, Salman Shah, on Saturday rejected reports of a boat accident in Sukkur, terming them “false and contrary to facts.” In a statement, the DG PDMA said that contact was established with the Deputy Commissioner Sukkur, who confirmed that the incident occurred near Mahi Ja Bhan. A group […]
Govt denies Justice Siddiqui’s statement against state officers as ‘baseless’
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday denied allegations levelled by Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, a former Islamabad High Court judge, against officers of the state, terming them ‘baseless’ and ‘misleading.’ On behalf of the government, the additional attorney general submitted a statement in the Supreme Court which is hearing an appeal filed by Justice Siddiqui […]