Sunday, April 23rd, 2023
PM concerned for safety of citizens in Sudan
ISLAMABAD: As deadly clashes between two rival generals in Sudan continued amidst calls for an Eid ceasefire, Pakistan has stepped up efforts to help its citizens trapped in the restive African state. In a statement on Friday, PM Shehbaz Sharif said the government was keeping close eye on developments in Sudan and efforts to ensure the safety of Pakistani citizens there were being constantly monitored. The statement said that there were about 1,500 Pakistanis currently in Sudan, adding that the Pakistani embassy was in contact with them and providing themRead More
Despite uncertainty, PTI to launch Punjab election campaign tomorrow
Despite no clarity on polls, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Asad Umar announced on Sunday that the Imran Khan-led party will launch its election campaign for Punjab elections tomorrow. “Tehreek-e-Insaf will officially launch its election campaign from tomorrow. They (PDM) may not be ready but we are ready,” tweeted Umar. The PTI finalised a list of 297 candidates earlier this week for the elections after PTI Chairman Imran Khan interviewed all party candidates in person to uphold merit in awarding party tickets. The former premier — who was ousted inRead More