The political history of Pakistan is marred and punctuated by the sudden, mysterious and ruthless political assassinations of renowned figures. The political alluvium of Pakistan is stained with the blood of political people who died untimely deaths at the hands of callous and gruesome agendas. Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan widely known as Quaid-e-Millat (Leader of the Nation) and Shaheed-e-Millat was one […]
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Marrying Reham was ‘life’s biggest mistake’, says Imran
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday said that marrying ex-wife Reham Khan was the ‘biggest mistake’ of his life. Speaking to a British newspaper, Imran said that marrying ex-wife Reham Khan was the ‘biggest mistake’ of his life. Read also: ‘Won’t be dictated by society’, Reham talks to Daily Times He continued that he […]
Choose lesser of the two evils
As the country heads towards general elections, everyone including me is worried about who to choose as a leader. Everyone is seemed confused and this is not something unusual because with every passing day, we are witnessing new scandals of our politicians and this adverse situation is making us more doubtful about which side we […]
Withered democracy and institutional development in Pakistan
The people of Pakistan are optimistic for an ideal democracy in the country. Since decades, several forms of governments have been experienced but the real essence of democracy is distant dream in Pakistan. However, another election is scheduled on July 25,the next elected parliament will form the government through democratic way. Moreover, former prime minister […]
No exceptions in law, Avenfield verdict should not be delayed: Imran Khan
CHARSADDA: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the verdict on Avenfield reference should be announced on Friday. While talking to the media before departing for Islamabad after a two-day election campaign in Karachi, Khan said that the verdict against Nawaz Sharif in the corruption references should not be delayed any longer. […]
PML-N expected to unveil party manifesto today
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday will be unveiling the party’s manifesto. According to sources, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif is expected to make the manifesto public during a press conference in Lahore. The party’s manifesto will shed light on the prevailing challenges in the country and will unveil the party’s action plan for developing […]
Elections 2018: Bilawal to campaign in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has decided to start the second phase of his election campaign from Hyderabad. He will be touring different districts of Sindh. He is scheduled to address his supporters at party veteran Naveed Qamar’s residence in Latifabad. Bilawal Bhutto will also be addressing rallies at Tando Jam, […]
Sanghar displays ‘thenga’ banners for disloyal electables, bargains votes with basic amenities
KARACHI: Voters of energy-basket Sanghar district have come up with rare pamphlets inscribed with ‘thenga’ – a gesture to express defiant refusal for votes to political parties for repeated broken promises on development work. One such poster displayed by residents of Union Council-II, a poor locality in the center city, reads, “Vote lenay hen toe […]
ECP seeks air support from Interim govt for transportation of ballot papers
ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday declared 2,700 polling stations sensitive. While briefing the Interim Prime Minister (PM) Justice (r) Nasirul Mulk, the commission briefed over the possible plans that an sabotage the election process. ECP recommended that the caretaker government sets up monitoring centres in all four provinces with the assistance of […]
Five interesting battlegrounds of 2018 polls
The countdown for the general elections 2018 has started as all political parties have finalised their candidates and kicked off their election campaigns. Each political party claims to win the upcoming general elections and form the government for next 5 years. Here are the five major constituencies in which heavyweights of different political parties would […]