ISLAMABAD: The recent meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has raised cautious optimism that Pakistan’s long-standing fiscal federalism challenges could be addressed through political consensus. Read More: KP CM writes to PM over ‘failure’ to release funds The discussion highlighted the need for collective efforts among political parties […]
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PPP opposes key clauses in 27th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has formally rejected several crucial clauses of the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, citing concerns over provincial autonomy and the federal balance of power. Party sources confirmed that PPP lawmakers opposed changes they believe would weaken constitutional safeguards. The party particularly objected to the removal of sub-clause 3A of Article […]
PPP won’t support any tweak against provincial autonomy, says LG minister
Minister for Local Government, Housing, and Town Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will not support any amendment that undermines the powers of the provinces or affects the public interest. He expressed these views while talking to the media on Thursday during his visit to the Pakistan Maritime […]
PTI demands CM-Imran Khan Meeting
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary party on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution urging authorities to arrange a meeting between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan. The move came after Mr Afridi was reportedly denied access to Mr Khan on four occasions despite Islamabad High Court (IHC) […]
Clarity on 27th Amendment expected soon
ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Wednesday that clarity on the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment is expected within the next few days, after which the bill may be tabled in parliament next week. He assured that ongoing consultations would ensure no rollback of the 18th Amendment, which devolved key powers to the provinces. […]
Gill says Zardari’s PPP is no more in Sindh, but now limited to Larkana
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Thursday said that ‘morally’ and ‘financially corrupt’ Zardari-like politics revolved around personal interests. Reacting to the statement of Bilawal Bhutto, he said that the performance of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman also dubious like his election as party head. He said […]