report in Daily FT, Dec 16, 2023-Re-elected SLPP leader Mahinda Rajapaksa tells National Convention party remains powerful and still is SL’s strongest political force—-Claims country’s youth have been deceived by a political group and have fallen prey to external and internal forces——Says there are concerted efforts to portray Rajapaksas negatively by blaming economic collapse on regimes led by them——–Pledges to deliver justice for party supporters who were harmed or had properties damaged on 9 May…
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by Baqir Sajjad Syed in Dawn, November 26th, 2023 Corps commanders Gujranwala, Quetta changedISLAMABAD: Senior military promotions in Pakistan, especially at the three-star level, are closely watched as they are indicative of potential future leaders within the powerful Army. These appointments impact both the military policy and the broader political landscape, potentially altering the balance of power within Pakistan’s complex political framework. The Army, under former chief Gen Qamar Bajwa, announced its intention to recede…
By Fazal Khaliq | Ghulam Mursalin Marwat in Dawn, April 25th, 2023SWAT / LAKKI MARWAT: At least a dozen people, including police officials, lost their lives in a powerful explosion inside the Kabal police station late on Monday evening. According to hospital sources, at least 57 people — including three civilians — sustained injuries in the blast. The explosion that rocked the police station, which reportedly occurred on the premises of the Counter Terrorism Department…