by Rizwan Shehzad in The Express Tribune, Oct 18, 2023ISLAMABAD: In a major political breakthrough, the interim government on Tuesday reached out to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership, signalling an effort to create an environment conducive for the upcoming general elections. The day witnessed a flurry of unusual political activities as meetings that appeared to lay the groundwork for the polls opened the lines of communication with foes and erstwhile allies alike. The development followed…
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by Rizwan Shehzad in The Express Tribune, Oct 18, 2023ISLAMABAD: In a major political breakthrough, the interim government on Tuesday reached out to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership, signalling an effort to create an environment conducive for the upcoming general elections. The day witnessed a flurry of unusual political activities as meetings that appeared to lay the groundwork for the polls opened the lines of communication with foes and erstwhile allies alike. The development followed…
By Political Editor in The Sunday Times, July 30, 2023 *As UNP appoints committees to revive party at grassroots level; broader alliance planned with like-minded parties and groups **Lanza’s new party on a mission to win support for Wickremesinghe among SLPP and ‘independent’ MPs……. Behind-the-scenes activity, particularly those initiated by President Wickremesinghe, still retains the focus on a presidential poll. Of course, the aim is to hold it next year. One step is a move…
by Purushottam Poudel in The Kathmandu Post, Dec 12, 2022 Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, who also heads the present ruling alliance of four political parties, has been busy cobbling together a broader coalition to form a new government with a clear majority in the soon-to-be-formed parliament. For that, he is negotiating with leaders from various other political parties as the current coalition is two seats short of a simple majority, which is essential to…
By Wajid Ali Syed in The News, December 08, 2022WASHINGTON: The US State Department has warned of taking action if international terrorists regroup in Afghanistan, while expressing concerns that the Taliban-run country may once again turn into a refuge for militants. US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price raised the concerns during a press briefing, in light of the deteriorating situation in the region after an attack on Pakistan Embassy in Kabul. He said that the…