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Leaders of the Awami National Party (ANP) and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) have agreed to a seat adjustment for the provincial assembly by-elections in Shangla and Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The parties have decided to support each other's candidates in the two by-elections, with the PPP
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The Pakistani government received a brief respite when the Prime Minister agreed to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) agenda, but experts warn that this is only a temporary solution. Senior leaders from various parties have expressed skepticism about the government's intentions, with some calling it a "showoff&
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Pakistani lawmakers came together on the last day of the 27th session of the National Assembly to pay rich tributes to the assassinated Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer. A resolution, co-sponsored by 21 lawmakers from four major parties, condemned the governor's killing and emphasized the importance of protecting minority
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The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has bowed to pressure from the opposition and erstwhile coalition partners, agreeing to withdraw the recent hike in petroleum product prices. This decision comes after a meeting of the core committee of the PPP, where it was decided to bow to the collective will of
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Pakistan's coalition government, led by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has suffered a severe blow as its key ally Muttaheda Qaumi Movement (MQM) decided to leave the ruling coalition and join the opposition benches. The MQM's 25 seats in the 342-member National Assembly have brought the
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Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) party, led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman, has demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, citing his alleged sabotage of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) policy of reconciliation. This move comes a day after the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) withdrew its
Bhutto, Benazir
Pakistan's Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, has reaffirmed his commitment to the politics of reconciliation, as envisioned by the late Benazir Bhutto. Speaking to the media, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of collaboration between political parties on national issues and highlighted the government's efforts
Bhutto, Benazir
Thousands of Pakistanis have gathered to mourn the third anniversary of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination, highlighting the enduring legacy of the leader who was killed in a gun and suicide bomb attack on December 27, 2007, while campaigning in Rawalpindi. Bhutto's widower, President Asif
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Leaders from various political parties, including the JUI-F, PTI, PML-N, and others, gathered at an All-Parties Conference in Swat district to express their unified opposition to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's plan to change the status of the provincially administered tribal area (Pata) of Malakand division. The conference, organized
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The government's success in maintaining security for Muharram mourning processions has boosted the Karachi share market's sentiment, with dealers anticipating a positive week ahead. However, potential changes in the position of political parties about the PPP-led government may impact the index's movement. The approval
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The Karachi share market is likely to exhibit a positive sentiment in the upcoming week due to the government's success in ensuring security during the Muharram mourning processions. This development, combined with the approval of the Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) and the sale of British Petroleum'
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Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira emphasized that the implementation of RGST is not just a PPP issue, but a national concern. He stated that expanding the tax network is essential for successful development projects, and the center has transferred most powers to provinces under the 18th
