Dr. Shamshad Akhtar officially stepped into her role as the Caretaker Finance Minister of Pakistan after taking the oath of office at the Presidency.
President Dr. Arif Alvi conducted a notable oath-taking ceremony for the interim cabinet at Islamabad’s Aiwan-e-Sadr on Thursday. The interim cabinet consists of 16 federal ministers, 6 special advisers, and 3 advisers, as detailed in an official document.
While walking with her son in London, HinaParvezButt was harassed and heckled by an overseas Pakistani.
The core committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) expressed strong reservations about the delay in hearing the bail plea of party chairman Imran Khan, the ousted prime minister. The committee raised concerns that Imran Khan might be subjected to a sinister tactic by being administered slow poison while incarcerated. The party alleged that he was being denied the right to order food and water from home, worsening concerns for his well-being and safety.
In his farewell address, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan emphasized the need for the country to achieve economic self-reliance and move beyond dependency for economic progress. He spoke about the importance of breaking away from the “begging bowl” mentality and stated that the privileged class must contribute to the nation’s development.
Outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan is reportedly planning to travel to London in the coming days to accompany his ailing wife, Nusrat Shehbaz, for medical treatment. Nusrat Shehbaz has been admitted to Ittefaq Hospital for about six days.
Following the final round of negotiations between outgoing leader Shehbaz Sharif and leader of the opposition in the National Assembly (NA), Raja Riaz, senator Anwaarul Haq Kakar was chosen interim prime minister on Saturday.
Following the final round of negotiations between outgoing leader Shehbaz Sharif and leader of the opposition in the National Assembly (NA), Raja Riaz, senator Anwaarul Haq Kakar was chosen interim prime minister on Saturday
President Dr. Arif Alvi has directed both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing National Assembly to nominate a suitable candidate for the position of Caretaker Prime Minister by August 12, 2023.
Tristan Tate has expressed his solidarity with former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in the wake of Khan’s recent sentencing. Imran Khan, a former cricketer and politician, was arrested and sentenced to three years in prison by an Islamabad court for alleged corrupt practices. The sentence also included a ban from participating in politics. This development sparked protests among many Pakistanis.
The document you’ve shared describes a meeting that took place between officials from Pakistan and the United States. The meeting centered around two main topics: the leadership of Imran Khan and Pakistan’s stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to the leaked document, during this meeting, representatives from the U.S. State Department encouraged the Pakistani government to remove Imran Khan from his position as prime minister. This encouragement was reportedly based on the perception that Khan’s position of neutrality regarding the Ukraine conflict was not satisfactory to the U.S.
The ongoing discussions in Islamabad revolve around the selection of the next interim Prime Minister as Pakistan’s National Assembly is on the verge of a resolution. Key members of the ruling PDM coalition, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PPP leader Asif Zardari, are actively engaged in consultations to agree on a suitable candidate.
