by Rizwan Shehzad in The Express Tribune, November 7th, 2023.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) president Asif Ali Zardari have shown determination to shape the country’s political landscape as they vowed to find a way to work together to safeguard the state and revive the economy, it emerged on Monday. The bigwigs of the two major political parties initiated contact over the phone and pledged their commitment…
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by Riadul Karim in Prothom Alo, Nov 6, 2023The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is persisting with actions like hartals and blockades as part of their demand for the government’s resignation. Simultaneously, law enforcement agencies are making arrest operations, apprehending top BNP leaders one after the other. Consequently, the political climate is growing increasingly confrontational. Amidst these developments, the Election Commission (EC) is moving forward with plans to announce the schedule for the upcoming national elections.…
by Rafiul Islam in The Daily Star, Nov 1, 2023Babul Matbar managed to sell only half a kilogramme of apples during the hartal enforced by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday — a significant drop from his usual daily sales of 15 to 25 kg. Despite this setback, he arrived at the Gabtoli Bus Terminal yesterday morning, the first day of the three-day countrywide blockade, hoping he would sell some apples and send money to his…
report in Daily FT, Oct 21, 2023—President Wickremesinghe finally meets Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing——-Xi assures China will continue to provide assistance to Sri Lanka without any political strings attached————Wickremesinghe shares vision to set up maritime economic corridor linking China, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and South Africa; In a significant diplomatic encounter, President Xi Jinping yesterday extended China’s unwavering commitment to aiding Sri Lanka in achieving economic stability and progress, devoid of any political agenda.…
report in Pakistan Today, Oct 18, 2023LAHORE: Chaudhry Asadur Rehman, a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, on Tuesday drawn public criticism for promising ‘heavenly ticket’ to those welcoming former prime minister Nawaz Sharif at the party’s forthcoming political rally at Minar-e-Pakistan scheduled for October 21. In a widely circulated video on social media, PML-N leader while addressing a corner meeting in Kamalia, can be heard telling his supporters that on October 21, “angels would be…
By Asim Yasin in The News, Oct 17, 2023ISLAMABAD: PPPP President Asif Ali Zardari Monday met JUIF chief Fazlur Rehman in a bid to cool down the political temperatures between the two parties. In a 50-minute talk held at the residence of Fazlur Rehman, both the leaders discussed ways for a ceasefire on political statements against each other. On this occasion, Zardari also condoled the death of Fazl’s mother-in-law. In their official statements, both the…
PTI asks Alvi to initiate dialogue between parties, establishmentBy Ansar Abbasi in The News, October 17, 2023ISLAMABAD: Some PTI leaders have approached President Dr Arif Alvi to make an effort for a dialogue between political parties including the PTI and the establishment. The PTI sources say that President Alvi in principle agrees to the idea but it is not sure whether he would go for it or not. There is a lot of frustration within…
by Umer Farooq in Dawn, October 14th, 2023PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday said that different political parties have different opinions regarding the general election, but the caretaker government will hold polls as soon as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announces the schedule. “Every political party registered with the ECP is entitled to file [nomination papers] for its candidate,” the caretaker PM said, while talking to media person about the caretaker government’s…
By Fidel Rahmati in The Khaama Press Online, October 13, 2023The Special Representative of Russia for Afghanistan has once again emphasized the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan and stated that Moscow is concerned about the political structure in the country. Zamir Kabulov, in an interview with Anadolu Agency, said that Moscow has no complaints about the foreign policy of the Taliban. However, it disagrees with this group on its domestic policies. He emphasized…
Report in The Daily Star, Oct 13, 2023The government’s refusal to allow BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to receive treatment abroad could lead to a new political crisis in the country, warned 23 eminent citizens in a joint statement yesterday. They also urged the government to consider the issue. Khaleda’s doctors recommended that she be sent abroad immediately for treatment. And according to the country’s top lawyers, there is no legal barrier to sending her abroad,…
report in Daily Times, Oct 12, 2023 Kakar says govt won’t be responsible if someone legally barred from political processRuling out the possibility of any delay in general elections, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Wednesday said that the polls would be announced and conducted on time. The PM’s statement comes amid growing demand from various quarters for immediate announcement of the poll date. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had announced last month…