The PPP remains an afterthought in Punjab despite the space created by the PMLN’s declining popularity and sidelining of the PTI
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World Bank Advises Consensus within Pakistan on Much-Needed Economic Reforms
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportGlobal lender calls for ending tax exemptions; bringing real estate and agriculture sectors into tax net to reduce poverty, increase employment
PPP chairman describes India as ‘rogue’ state over Canadian allegations of intelligence linking Delhi to killing of Sikh leader in Vancouver
PPP CEC reiterates calls for ECP to issue election date and schedule, and empowers Asif Zardari to address issue of lack of a ‘level playing field’
Party’s leadership expresses reservations over alleged ‘bias’ against it by ECP, criticizing bar on development projects in Sindh
ECP Urges P.M. Kakar to Only Include Apolitical Candidates in Cabinet
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportElectoral body emphasizes need for neutral caretaker setup to ensure level playing field for all parties
PPP chairman claims advanced weapons left behind by the U.S. in Afghanistan have now reached robbers in Sindh
PPP chairman urges supporters to refute claims of his party not delivering and vows to complete devolution process initiated by 18th Amendment
PPP co-chairman expresses full confidence in ECP and urges all stakeholders to focus on worsening economic indicators rather than politics
PPP chairman maintains adherence to the political process is the best chance for resolving ongoing national crises
PPP Urges ECP to Expedite Delimitation Process to Ensure Timely Elections
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportCEC assures party its suggestions will be considered and delimitation process completed as soon as possible
Party reiterates general elections should be held within 90 days, hinting at pursuing ‘legal course’ to pressure ECP into announcing date
Rival parties demand general elections be conducted within 90 days of NA’s dissolution
Rival parties differ over sustained popularity of the PTI but agree democracy cannot succeed amidst meddling from ‘non-political’ forces
In press statement, Raza Rabbani says electoral body must make clear exactly how much time it needs for delimitation of constituencies after digital census
Pakistan, Afghanistan Must Work Together to Tackle Terrorism: Bhutto-Zardari
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn final press conference as foreign minister, PPP chief says there is no space left for Pakistan to engage meaningfully with India
Bilawal Urges ‘Elders’ to Take Decisions that Ease Politics for Next Generation
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportNational Assembly passes several legislations, including watered-down amendments to Official Secrets Act
In farewell dinner for allies, premier highlights economic achievements, stressing government has saved country from default
Senate Refers Secrets Act Amendment Bill to Committee after Stiff Opposition
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportSenators slam government for attempting to bulldoze legislation without proper debate mere days before it is due to step down