Reflecting provincial governments, Punjab goes to PMLN; Sindh to PPP; Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to PTI; and Balochistan to BNP-M and PMLN
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PMLN’s Saidal Khan Nasir likewise elected Senate deputy chairman unopposed
Minister Nasir Hussain Shah claims restoring peace in capital is ‘top priority’ of provincial government
Shehbaz Sharif Vows to Devolve Relevant Ministries under 18th Amendment
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportP.M. seeks speedy privatization of loss-making state-owned entities and calls for plan to increase revenues without burdening general public
PPP leads with 11 wins, followed by PMLN with six and one each for an independent candidate and the MQM-P’s candidate
PPP likely to win majority of seats in Upper House from Sindh after boycott decision
PTI founder claims PPP did not join federal cabinet because it expects the new government to collapse within six months
Under accord, PPP will support JUIF’s candidates from Balochistan, while JUIF will support PPP’s nominee from Islamabad
Opposition, Treasury Should Work Together to Resolve Crises: Ishaq Dar
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportPMLN senator Mushahid Hussain calls for release of PTI founder as a step toward national ‘healing’
P.M. Shehbaz Sharif urges allies to approach all voters to secure their support for ruling coalition’s joint candidate
Nine-member bench issues short order on presidential reference, with PPP chairman hailing ‘historic’ decision
Party secures support of its own lawmakers, as well as those of the PMLN, PMLQ, BAP and IPP
MQM-P says it is willing to negotiate with PPP for support to Asif Ali Zardari
PPP chairman calls for ending all subsidies to businesses, stressing Pakistan cannot afford to be a ‘welfare state for the elite’
Party claims police action ‘state institutions’ reaction to Achakzai’s speech in National Assembly
Friday’s session to elect new speaker, deputy speaker after swearing-in of newly-elected MNAs amidst protests by PTI-backed lawmakers
Political leaders claim president’s refusal to summon National Assembly session is in violation of the Constitution
Bypassing President Alvi, Speaker Ashraf Summons NA Session on Feb. 29
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportFirst session of the 16th National Assembly to elect speaker, deputy speaker before proceeding to elect the next prime minister
PPP leader calls for both opposition, treasury benches to help him run province for public welfare