Tag: Imran Khan
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Arrogant response by India: Pak PM fumes over cancellation of foreign ministers’ meet
India's decision came following nation-wide outrage over the brutal killings of Indian security personnel by Pakistan-based entities.
September 22, 2018 -
March to Freedom
It might on occasion sound trivial to aver that laughter and tears go together. Yet in their moment of grief, the Sharif family of Pakistan has had its share of both and in the span of a week. The former Prime Minister and PML(N) leader, Nawaz Sharif, is a free man as are his daughter, …
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September 22, 2018 -
India calls off talks with Pakistan in New York, slams Imran Khan for terror
India also lashed out at Pakistan’s new Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying his “true face” has been revealed to the world in his first few months in office.
September 21, 2018 -
Imran Khan writes to Narendra Modi, calls for resumption of peace dialogue
Imran Khan has proposed a meeting between Foreign Ministers Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines of UNGA in New York later this month.
September 20, 2018 -
In need of repair
Judges waste time on administrative matters which can quite easily be outsourced, says Ahmed Bilal Soofi.
September 20, 2018 -
Imran Khan govt auctions 70 luxury cars as part of austerity drive
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said the first batch of 70 vehicles have been sold successfully.
September 17, 2018 -
Rajnath Singh echoes VK Singh’s remark on Imran Khan, Pakistan mindset
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday echoed the view of Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh who said that India should not expect a change in Pakistan’s mindset.
September 17, 2018 -
Imran at ISI
It is difficult to recall a prospective Prime Minister visiting the GHQ in Rawalpindi ahead of the elections, and then following it up with a visit to the headquarters of the country’s premier spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence.
September 16, 2018 -
Worrisome optics of Imran’s first month
Imran Khan’s visit to the Inter Services Intelligence ( ISI) headquarters in Islamabad on September 12 assumes huge significance. It also does not surprise his detractors, who have all along been suspicious about his extraordinary proximity to the armed forces specially towards the ISI. During his visit, he was received by army chief Gen Qamar …
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September 15, 2018 -
A thaw in Indo-Pakistan ties?
A slight thaw is visible in India’s frozen relationship with Pakistan. After many months, Indian media representatives were invited for dinner by Islamabad’s envoy to New Delhi. It used to be a regular event on the social calendar of journalists covering foreign affairs. But after India-Pakistan ties nosedived, the dinner invitations stopped. In fact, media …
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September 12, 2018 -
Imran Khan gets into direction
Mission Mars' has made all of us so proud, and I have tried to encapsulate the spirit of all those who made this achievement possible.
September 11, 2018 -
Imran has a long and rocky road ahead
Imran Khan as Prime Minister is a reality. He was sworn in last month. His rapid ascent from political periphery to the PM’s office has left both his detractors and followers astounded. The humongous and sincere support of the establishment – which he got – and subsequent elections played a conspicuous role that is surprising …
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September 10, 2018 -
Economics and Religion
It is unfortunate both for Pakistan and its economy that the Imran Khan government has buckled at the threshold to the resonant rumblings and the ramped up pressure of the orthodox segment. It thus comes about that at a direly critical juncture ~ when the new establishment contends with a stuttering economy ~ the aggressive …
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September 9, 2018 -
Kartarpur corridor | Respond to Pak’s gesture, Sidhu urges Centre
“They (Pakistan) are ready to open the corridor of Kartarpur Sahib on the 550 birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Ji. There can be no bigger happiness than this for the people of Punjab,” said Sidhu.
September 8, 2018 -
Sidhu’s praise for Imran insult to India: BJP
"This has become a habit with the Congress to insult our Prime Minister and praise that of the neighbouring country. The entire country is watching this. Rahul Gandhi should clarify the issue," BJP Spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said.
September 7, 2018 -
Frozen Funds
Donald Trump’s reprisal against Pakistan only confirms that Imran Khan has succeeded to a depleted inheritance. The misuse of US assistance ~ a $ 300 million tranche ~ earmarked for action against terrorists, predates the change of guard in Islamabad. Was it really necessary for the White House and the Pentagon to wait for the …
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September 4, 2018 -
US military to cancel USD 300m aid to Pakistan over its inaction against terror groups
The move is part of a broader suspension announced in January when Washington had announced that it was cutting almost all security aid to the Islamabad.
September 2, 2018