Tag: Pakistan
Shehbaz Sharif, the new Pakistani Prime Minister, forms his government
The main portfolios have been divided between the two main Pakistani parties, the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). The two teams, long rivals, joined forces…
Pakistani army attacks reportedly left nearly 50 dead
Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, border tensions with Pakistan have increased. Islamabad says armed groups are carrying out attacks from Afghan soil and demands a response from Kabul.…
Pakistan: with the arrival of Shebbaz Sharif in power, the return of political dynasties
The “new Pakistan” has lived. Less than four years after promising his fellow citizens to rid the Islamic Republic (230 million inhabitants) of corruption, Imran Khan, 69, was ousted from…
Pakistan Army Denies Khan’s Accusations of US
Pakistan’s military has today denied allegations that the US conspired to prevent the deposed former prime minister, Imran Khan, from obtaining a vote of confidence in parliament. Han, 69, who…
The country is confused! The government had fallen… Flash call from former Prime Minister Imran Khan: “I will take the people to the streets”
According to local media reports, Pakistani Justice Movement Party (PTI) leader Khan held his first rally in Peshawar after his dismissal. “I WILL TAKE THE PEOPLE TO THE STREET” In…
Shehbaz Sharif, new Prime Minister and “old hand in political life”
70-year-old Shehbaz Sharif is the leader of PML-N, the Muslim League of Pakistan. He led with other opposition leaders the revolt that overthrew Imran Khan, whom he succeeded as Prime…
LAST MINUTE | Shahbaz Sharif named new prime minister of Pakistan
Breaking news: Pakistan’s new prime minister has been announced. The Pakistani Parliament elected Shahbaz Sharif as prime minister, replacing Imran Khan, who was dismissed. Shahbaz Sharif was the candidate of…
Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan take to the streets in Pakistan
In Pakistan, a vote of confidence was held yesterday for Prime Minister Imran Khan and his government in the National Assembly, and Khan was dismissed from his post as his…