Category Archives: Politics

Zaradri agrees to Sharif’s ‘mini-budget’ demand to save his (president) office

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By Kiran Bokhari

Islamabad, May 23 (www.pakdestiny.com) President Asif Ali Zardari has agreed to the condition of prime minister in-waiting Nawaz Sharif to sign an ordinance for ‘mini-budget’ and in return he (Sharif) assured that the PML-N will not demand his (Zardari) resignation.

 

Rehman Malik and Asif Hashmi may not return to Pakistan because of ‘accountability fear’

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By Iram Salim

Islamabad, May 21 (www.pakdestiny.com) PPP leaders Rehman Malik and Asif Hashmi, who have fled to London and Dubai, respectively, may not return because of fear of accountability by Sharifs.

 

Imran Khan’s party wins revote in Karachi, protests expected

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ISLAMABAD: Cricket hero Imran Khan’sPakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf party won a revote in an upmarket constituency of Karachi on Sunday, unofficial results showed, a day after gunmen killed a party leader, setting the stage for protests and counter-protests.
 

Nawaz Sharif is caught seeking assurance from establishment in his May 11 ‘controversial’ speech

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By Raza Ruman

Islamabad, May 19 (www.pakdestiny.com) Nawaz Sharif’s speech on the eve of election day, May 11, is itself evident for his request to the establishment for securing him simple majority.

 

Nawaz Sharif’s intention to appoint army chief only on ‘seniority basis’ challenged in SC

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By Sarmad Ali

Islamabad, May 17 (www.pakdestiny.com) A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging Mian Nawaz Sharif’s intention to appoint an army chief only on seniority basis after the retirement of Gen Kayani by end of this year.

 

Sherry Rehman quits as Pakistan envoy to US

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Islamabad, (IANS) Sherry Rehman has quit as Pakistan’s ambassador to the US, it was reported here Tuesday.