Friday, November 22nd, 2024
Gen (retd) Bajwa calls Bushra’s allegations against Saudi Arabia ‘baseless’
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22: Former army chief General (retired) Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday termed the allegations of Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, against Saudi Arabia as “baseless”. “National interests should not be harmed to gain political mileage by making baseless allegations,” the former army chief said while speaking to Geo News. A day earlier, Bushra Bibi issued a rare video message ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI), accusing Saudi Arabia of being involved in ousting her husband’s government. She alleged that when the former primeRead More
ICCI President calls for national dialogue to address political, economic challenges
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 /DNA/ – Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), has issued an urgent appeal to political stakeholders, emphasizing that political stability is the cornerstone of economic progress and national prosperity. He urged all parties to set aside their differences and engage in a constructive national dialogue to formulate comprehensive, long-term economic policies that serve the nation’s interests and uplift its people. Highlighting the critical link between political harmony and economic recovery, Qureshi asserted that Pakistan’s mounting financial challenges, including industrial closures,Read More
Interior Minister lauds police sacrifices at NPA graduation ceremony
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 /DNA/ – Minister for Interior, Mr. Mohsin Raza Naqvi, was the chief guest on the occasion. The chief Guest congratulated all the graduating officers on the successful completion of their basic training. He appreciated the role of NPA in training the officers of Police Service of Pakistan. He said that the role and duties of law enforcing agencies is of pivotal importance for the stability and socio-economic advancement of our country. He also said that the whole nation is indebted to police for its sacrifices in theRead More
Politics has stooped to its ‘ugliest’ face, Asif reacts to Bushra’s fresh allegations
PTI’s political ship is sinking, says Asif, and Bushra made statement against Saudi Arabia to save it ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 /DNA/ – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif lamented on Friday that politics has stooped to its “ugliest face” after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, levelled allegations against Saudi Arabia. “Our politics has never witnessed such a low […] she (Bushra) has declared herself as Sharia, how much lower can they stoop,” the top official said during a press conference in Islamabad. Khan’s wife, in a rare videoRead More
Militiary role in Pakistani politics
Aleesha Shafique Pakistan’s political landscape has long been defined by the pervasive influence of its military establishment. The recent transition of power, which saw Shahbaz Sharif ascend to the prime ministerial office following the suspension of Imran Khan, underscores the enduring role of the military in shaping governance. This change, widely perceived as orchestrated by then-Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, reflects the systemic entanglement between Pakistan’s civilian political institutions and its military. Central to this crisis was a growing rift between Imran Khan and General Bajwa, exacerbatedRead More
Iran’s Strategic Patience is Transforming into Nuclear Deterrence, Iranian expert
TEHRAN, NOV 22 /DNA/ – “Gaza War has led to the transformation in Iran’s strategic thinking which is increasingly inclined towards nuclear deterrence”, said Dr. Nabi Sonboli, an international affairs expert at Institute of Politics and International Studies (IPIS), Tehran. He was speaking on an event organized by Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) on “Gaza War and Transformative Nature of Iran-Israel Conflict” in Islamabad. Dr. Nabi, while discussing a wide array of issues, mentioned that Gaza War debunked the myth of Iran as a destabilizing state in the region. Instead,Read More