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Ahsan Iqbal Seeks PM’s Intervention to Include Planning Ministry in IMF Talks

Says loan programme will have implications for people, economic development ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has asked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to include the Planning Commission in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), arguing that the $7 billion programme has implications beyond fiscal targets and numbers. “I have recommended to the prime minister that […]

Shafi Jan Criticises Naqvi Over Remarks on PTI Protest

K-P minister asked why the same permanent strategy had not been formulated for the stability of the national economy. PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information and Science & Information Technology Minister Shafi Jan has criticised Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi over his recent press conference, urging him not to use the funerals of martyrs for political purposes. “Using […]

Attaullah Tarar Says Armed Groups Will Not Be Allowed to Enter Islamabad

DI KHAN: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said groups carrying weapons or sticks will not be allowed to enter Islamabad, accusing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of not holding peaceful protests. Speaking to party workers and the media in Kohat, Tarar said the city was mourning following the recent incident and questioned the role of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa […]

KP Assembly Seeks Probe Into Alleged Abduction of Minister Fazal Shakoor

Attack on Shakeel Khan also condemned; Speaker demands loyalty oath for federal officers PESHAWAR: The alleged abduction of provincial minister Fazal Shakoor from the Peshawar Toll Plaza and an attack involving fellow minister Shakeel Khan dominated an emergency session of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday, with lawmakers demanding investigations and stronger protection for elected representatives. […]

Aleema Khan Detained for 30 Days Ahead of PTI September 27 March

The authorities described both individuals as posing a potential threat to public peace and recommended their detention under the MPO. LAHORE: Police detained Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, for 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance on Sunday, days before the party’s planned September 27 protest march. […]