The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has given the federal government a one-month deadline to fulfill its promises. The decision was made during an important meeting chaired by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at Bilawal House, where several key matters were discussed. The meeting focused on the political alliance between the PPP and the PML-N, strategies … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari paid tribute to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and the martyrs of democracy on the 18th anniversary of Karsaz tragedy. He said that from that day until her martyrdom, her life and sacrifice remained a source of guidance and strength for all … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Amid rising tensions and a war of words between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has convened an emergency party meeting on Thursday. According to party insiders, the meeting — to be held via Zoom — will be attended by members of the Central Executive … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari held a late-night meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to review the country’s evolving political situation, as tensions persist between coalition allies PPP and PML-N. The leaders discussed matters pertaining to the overall security and political situation in the country, as well as recent … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), a key ally of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), staged a walkout from the National Assembly on Friday in protest against a recent statement by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The walkout took place during a session chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, with PPP lawmakers leaving the … Read more
KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasized the need for immediate relief to farmers and flood victims through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). He announced that the Sindh government will support small farmers through the Benazir Hari Card initiative, while urging the federal government to step up its role to expand … Read more
Sukkur: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the country is facing a severe flood emergency, which has badly affected Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh. He stated that floods have caused heavy loss of life and property, leaving many people homeless in Punjab and bringing destruction to cities like Multan. Bilawal added … Read more
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have decided to contest upcoming by-elections together. Details that emerged on Saturday indicate that both parties agreed to field the runner-up from the previous election in these by-elections. This arrangement was announced by former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday strongly criticized the federal government for moving too slowly on development projects in the province, especially in Karachi. Speaking at the inauguration of the New Hub Canal, Murad Shah accused the Centre of failing to deliver on its funding promises for federally backed projects. “One … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to initiate consultations with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and other political parties on addressing shortcomings in the 18th Constitutional Amendment. According to official sources, the consultation process will continue during the ongoing session of the National Assembly. In the first phase, talks will be held with the PPP, … Read more
ISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR/LAHORE: The ruling coalition in Pakistan has solidified its majority in the Senate following extensive elections held across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab assemblies, marking a significant shift in the legislative landscape. In the upper house, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) emerged as the largest party with 26 seats, followed by the Pakistan Muslim League … Read more
PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released the final list of candidates contesting the upcoming Senate elections from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the ECP, a total of 16 candidates are in the race for 11 vacant Senate seats from the province. The election will be held on July 21. For the general seats, … Read more
Karachi: An Anti-Corruption Court has acquitted Yousaf Raza Gillani, the Chairman of the Senate, in nine cases related to the TDAP corruption scandal. The hearing took place in an Anti-Corruption Court in Karachi. It is noted that the FIA had registered 26 cases related to mega corruption in TDAP, and Yousaf Raza Gillani had already … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed July 5, 1977, as the “Darkest Day” in the country’s history, recalling it as the day when a “tin-pot dictator” overthrew the will of the people and derailed democracy. In a strongly worded statement, Bilawal said the Zia not only toppled an elected government … Read more
PESHAWAR: The opposition alliance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is now just 20 members away from securing a simple majority in the provincial assembly. Following the Supreme Court’s verdict, the Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) restored the reserved seats, raising the opposition’s strength to 53 members. Meanwhile, the ruling PTI holds 92 seats in the KP Assembly. Out … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a notification restoring reserved seats, following the Supreme Court’s decision. According to the ECP, members who had been de-notified earlier have now been reinstated, with notifications issued for 74 reserved seats across the assemblies. In the National Assembly, the ECP has notified: 12 women and 1 minority … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has hinted at the possible inclusion of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in both the federal and Punjab governments. Khawaja Asif stated, “I can’t reveal what’s currently happening, but there is a possibility that PPP may join the government.” He added that PPP’s inclusion would be a positive development, although … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, has officially joined the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). The announcement came following a meeting with PPP Women’s Wing President Faryal Talpur. The meeting was also attended by Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Zia Lanjhar, and other senior party … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians’ Spokesperson Shazia Marri said that the proposed 18 per cent tax on solar panels is unacceptable, and that the salary and pension increases are inadequate in light of the prevailing inflation. Reacting to the federal budget, PPP Parliamentarians’ spokesperson Shazia Marri said terms salary and pension increases insufficient amid inflation. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has established Election Monitoring and Control Centre (EMCC) to ensure transparency and address public complaints during the upcoming PP-52 , Sialkot, provincial assembly by-elections on June 1. The center, set up at ECP headquarters, is tasked with monitoring the electoral process, offering voters a dedicated platform to voice … Read more
LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will be the next young Prime Minister of Pakistan, elected through the public mandate. He made these remarks during a meeting at Governor House Lahore, where a delegation of PPP Attock’s leadership and ticket holders, led by Punjab Governor … Read more
KARACHI: Waqar Mehdi of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has won the Senate seat from Sindh with a total of 111 votes. Muttahida Qaumi Movement Paksitan (MQM-P) ‘s candidate Nighat Mirza received 36 votes. A total of 149 votes were cast in the election out of which two votes being declared invalid. Chief Minister Sindh … Read more
KARACHI: Narendra Modi-led Indian government blocked access to Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on X (formerly Twitter). The blocking of Pakistani social media channel in India continued and now the account of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has also been blocked. The visitors to Bilawal’s profile are now met with a terse … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on World Press Freedom Day honoured the sacrifices made by the journalists who have lost their lives in pursuit of truth. In his message on the May 3, the World Press Freedom Day, the president reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upholding … Read more
KARACHI: A Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Union Council (UC) Chairman was shot dead in Pakistan Bazar area of in Orangi Town, Karachi. Aamir Bhutto was sitting in his office in the Gulshan-e-Zia area that comes under the jurisdiction of the Pakistan Bazaar police station when two armed men walked in and fired indiscriminately. He was … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) Saba Talpur won by-election in NA 213 Umerkot with a lead of over 74,000 votes, as per unofficial and unannounced results. Polling for the by -elections in NA -213 Umerkot began at 8am on Thursday morning, which continued till 5pm. A total of 18 candidates were contested in the constituency, … Read more
KARACHI: The polling for by-election in National Assembly constituency NA-213 began on Thursday. The polling has started at 8 am and will continue without any interruption until 5 pm for NA-213 Umerkot. There are a total of 18 candidates in the constituency, with Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) candidate Saba Talpur and Grand Democratic Alliance(GDA) -backed … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of Pakistan Peoples Party senior leader and founding member Taj Haider. In a statement, the president paid tribute to the late Taj Haider for his services to the Pakistan Peoples Party and democracy. Late Taj Haider was … Read more
