Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Former French PM Balladur Faces Trial In Karachi Submarine Case

Former French PM Balladur Faces Trial In Karachi Submarine Case

The trial of former French Prime Minister Édouard Balladur on charges of taking kickbacks in an arms deal in the 1990s begins on Tuesday. This case is known as ‘Karachi Affair’. Ninety-one-year-old Balladur has been named one of France’s most prominent politicians to face corruption charges, including former president Nicolas Sarkozy and his predecessor, Jacques … Read more