One year after violent protests shook Pakistan, military and Imran’s PTI still at loggerheads
Today, both PTI and the military establishment mark May 9 as a 'black day' by labeling each other as the victim and an aggressor.
Today, both PTI and the military establishment mark May 9 as a 'black day' by labeling each other as the victim and an aggressor.
The latest controversy came days after Sam Pitroda created a storm with his racist remarks in an interview to The Statesman, following which he had to resign from the post of Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress.
Two or three years after Partition, the governments of India and Pakistan decided that just as there had been a cordial exchange of prisoners, there should now be a similar exchange of lunatics.
Fears that Pakistan is moving towards a complete economic meltdown are rising in the country.
Addressing an election rally in Gujarat's Anand, Modi said that the partnership between Congress and Pakistan has been completely exposed.
Pakistan continued to act with restraint and responsibility, the Foreign Minister said.
The ruling PTI coalition has a total of 179 members in the National Assembly, while the opposition claims to have the support of 162 members.
Instability within the country has already hit Pakistan’s financial markets. Hoping to gain popularity and stave off the challenge, Imran announced a reduction in oil prices, alongside a slew of other schemes which his government can ill afford and which are against existing agreements with the IMF. This is adding to economic uncertainty as further financial assistance from IMF may be blocked leading to Pakistan defaulting on payments.
The duo had catapulted Pakistan within sight of victory, needing a further 80 runs with nine wickets in hand and ample time still to bat.
India today acknowledged that a technical malfunction led to the accidental firing of a missile which landed in an area…
