BEIJING – China and Kyrgyzstan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on green development and pledged to further safeguard regional security and stability, according to a joint statement issued last week. The joint statement came following a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and incoming Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov, who attended the opening ceremony … Read more
Economics and politics are inter-twined, the quicker any nation recognised this reality, the better placed it is for growth and development. For any nation state to be successful, the basic human needs and necessities of its populace have to be satisfied, first and foremost. The People’s Republic of China has achieved this enormous task. Having … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Commenting on Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent remarks against the opposition, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice-President Sherry Rehman on Monday said that the focus of Imran Khan’s politics was opposition parties, not performance or people. While answering callers’ questions live on national television yesterday, Prime Minister Imran Khan had warned his opponents that if … Read more
President of the Qaumi Awami Tehreek (QAT) Ayaz Latif Palejo is a man of many talents. Besides being a prominent politician, Ayaz is a noted lawyer, a reputed teacher and a civil engineer. Of course, being the son of veteran left-wing leader, Rasool Bakhsh Palejo, he has a rich legacy to live up to. And … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Vice-President Sherry Rehman on Saturday claimed “Prime Minister Imran Khan thinks that everyone has come into politics for corruption except him.” Read more: ADB’s inflation forecast for Pakistan a wake-up call for govt: Sherry Rehman “The prime minister thinks that everyone except him has come to do corruption in politics, … Read more
KABUL: The Taliban struck several journalists to prevent media coverage of a women’s rights protest in Kabul on Thursday. A group of about 20 women marched from near the ministry of education to the ministry of finance in the Afghan capital. Wearing colourful headscarves they chanted slogans including: “Don’t politicise education”, as traffic drove by … Read more
Texas on Thursday made it illegal for popular social media platforms to ban users ‘simply based on their political viewpoints.’ Political conservatives have accused Facebook, Twitter and other social media giants of stifling their voices, providing no evidence to support the claims. Social media platforms have consistently defended themselves against such accusations. Former US President … Read more
Malaysia: Malaysia’s politics is on fire as the incumbent Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin decided to dissolve the parliament to prepare for the General Election 15 after losing the majority, however, the King Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah of Pahang might refuse the dissolution request and appoint a new prime minister. The intense politicking or rather, … Read more
Oscar-winning American actor and producer, Matthew McConaughey might be the next celebrity to go into politics. McConaughey won an Oscar for his role in 2013 AIDS drama ‘Dallas Buyers Club.’ The star of ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ and ‘Magic Mike’ appeared to be considering the idea when discussing politics with syndicated talk radio host Hugh Hewitt in an … Read more
Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry has said that Maryam Nawaz’s politics is to seize the party leadership. According to details, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has said that Maryam Nawaz is running a campaign against her uncle Shehbaz Sharif. If Shehbaz Sharif falls from the party leadership then Maryam will do politics. [embedpost … Read more
Protests have erupted in Israel demanded the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over allegations of corruption. People of Israel protested against the prime minister and his government, and dozens of Israelis marched towards parliament on Wednesday. Police have arrested four people and dispersed the protestors these people were protesting against the vote to give the … Read more
Former President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday telephoned Pakistan Peoples Party Punjab President Qamar Zaman Kaira and General Secretary Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed۔ Asif Ali Zardari discussed in detail the latest situation and party affairs with the Punjab leadership. While discussing the party affairs, former president said that workers should be united, soon a good time … Read more
Famous scholar and chief of Pakistan Awami Tehreek Dr Tahir ul Qadri have said that coronavirus and politics should be kept separate. According to details, Tahir-ul-Qadri said that the issue of coronavirus is the result of carelessness in the country. He said, “We have suggested a curfew-style lockdown, no tough decisions have been taken and … Read more
The U.S. government on Thursday indicted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and more than a dozen other top Venezuelan officials on charges of “narco-terrorism,” the latest escalation of the Trump administration’s pressure campaign aimed at ousting the socialist leader. According to the sources of Reuters, The State Department has offered a reward of up to $15 … Read more
Former Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal will appear before the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) probe team today (Friday). As per details, Former Interior Minister and senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader will appear in a case related to alleged corruption and irregularities in Narowal Sports City project. Sources said that Ahsan Iqbal will appear before the … Read more
British Politician Jeremy Corbyn has condemned violence against Muslims in Indian Capital by extremist Hindu groups linked with the ruling Bhartya Janata Party (BJP). In an interview, Labour chief and leader of the opposition in the British parliament, Jeremy Corbyn said he’s saddened and shocked at the killing of innocent Muslims in Delhi riots, The riots … Read more
White House in a statement on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump will raise the issue of religious freedom in India with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit. According to the details, a senior official of the White House told this to US media during a conference call ahead of Trump’s first official … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that Pakistan desired enhanced relations with Japan in diverse fields with particular focus on infrastructural development. According to the details, The prime minister expressed these views in a meeting with President Shinichi Kitaoka, who is Pakistan on a four-day visit. A briefing was given on JICA’s ongoing … Read more
President of Germany has suggested that Russia and China and the United States, were stoking global instability, as he warned of the danger that the three were slipping into a new “great power” game and nuclear arms competition. According to the sources of Reuters, In opening remarks at the annual Munich Security Conference, German President … Read more
NEW YORK: President Donald Trump on Tuesday night told to Americans that his administration was working to end the Afghan war – the longest conflict in the country’ history. He did not provide a timeline for the withdrawal but he said that they will bring US troops back home. According to the sources of APP, … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dropped his bid for parliamentary immunity from prosecution on corruption charges, exposing the embattled leader to a possible trial that would decide his personal and political future, BOL News learnt. According to the details, Israel’s attorney general has filed a formal indictment in court against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It came … Read more
IRAQ: Thousands of protesters blocked bridges, roads and building in several cities in southern Iraq on Sunday. The protesters were demanding an independent prime minister as the deadline to choose an interim leader looms. Baghdad is set to announce a provisional prime minister at midnight on Sunday following the resignation last month of Adil Abdul-Mahdi. Prime Minister Adel Abdul … Read more
The United States has expressed its willingness to engage in dialogue with Iran to arrange a deal that will better serve international peace and security. US Ambassador to the United Nations, Kelly Craft was addressing the United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, United States. Later, she walked over to talk to Iran’s United … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan said, the federal government is fully aware of the problems of Karachi and also committed to play its role for their solution. Talking to Members of National Assembly of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf from Karachi in Islamabad on Friday (Dec 20), PM said Karachi is the economic hub of Pakistan, and … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said, MQM has supported and stood by us in difficult times. Talking to media after meeting with coalition leaders at MQM’s temporary center in Karachi, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that MQM, including Khalid Maqbool, were present in the meeting today. The political and Sindh situation was discussed in … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that students could not be used for politics after Madressah reforms. Presiding over a meeting of government and his party spokespersons in Islamabad, PM Imran said that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman was trying to save his sinking political career. According to sources, he said that … Read more
Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan says opposition has become a symbol of political hypocrisy as PML-N and PPP have been doing politics with JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. In a series of tweets on Thursday, she said the two major opposition parties want to use innocent and non-political students of … Read more
Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Tahir-ul-Qadri has announced retirement from politics. According to details, Pakistan Awami Tehreek founder Tahir-ul-Qadri announced retirement from politics on Saturday. Decision was taken due to health conditions and religious responsibilities, Tahir ul Qadri said. He added that he wants to focus on his academic commitments and writing. “I have health … Read more
