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Nawaz, Fazl cement alliance with ‘adjustment’

by Rizwan Shezad in The Express Tribune, Nov 22, 2023ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday decided to move forward with mutual consent and “adjustment” in the upcoming general elections and beyond. The two heavyweights of the country’s political arena had their first formal meeting after Nawaz returned to the country on Oct 21. The two leaders discussed the current political situation, and the…

Pakistan to close Spin Boldak border with Afghanistan, sparking concerns

By Fidel Rahmati in Khaama Press Online, October 26, 2023Pakistan has decided to close the Spin Boldak border, Afghanistan, effectively limiting the movement of residents from both sides of the border. Until now, people from both sides could freely travel across the border without requiring visas. This move has prompted significant reactions and concerns within Pakistan and beyond its borders, giving rise to discussions about the potential consequences. The closure of the Spin Boldak border…

Imran Khan may be legally barred from contesting polls: PM Kakar

report in The News online, Sept 29, 2023In an interview with BBC during his visit to London, the premier said, “The fate of Imran Khan is not final (as yet). There are judicial remedies available to him… And if all the options are utilised judicially, then yes, there is a possibility that he may legally be barred from that process which is beyond the control of the caretaker government.” Responding to another question regarding Pakistan…

Gammanpila accuses President of attempting to go beyond 13A

report in Daily FT, Aug 11, 2023*Accuses Wickremesinghe of attempting to mislead Parliament through his recent statement**Says there is no necessity to bring in acts to implement 13A as it was already enacted years ago***Claims it is regrettable that SLPP has chosen to endorse 13A****Implies Wickremesinghe’s current enthusiasm for 13A is mere political ployJathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila yesterday accused President Ranil Wickremesinghe of attempting to go beyond the 13th Amendment to the…

Terrorism a threat to Pakistan and beyond, warns Bilawal

Report in Dawn, February 19th, 2023• Urges world to help Afghan authorities build capacity to counter terrorism• Calls for opening Kabul’s banking channels, unfreezing its funds• Top Chinese official says Beijing firmly supports Islamabad in maintaining security ISLAMABAD: Even if the Afghan rulers demonstrate the will to counter terrorism, they certainly don’t have the capacity to do so, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zar­dari said on Saturday, warning that the threat will soon spill over outside the…