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Fawad Focuses Efforts to Help PTI Mend Fences With US

Fawad Chaudhry’s Efforts Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Vice President Fawad Chaudhry met US Ambassador Donald Blome on Tuesday at the US embassy in the federal capital, weeks after his party chief declared his desire to repair…

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Punjab Assembly

Punjab Torn – Efforts to Scuttle, Save Assembly Underway

PTI to Dissolve Punjab Assembly Since Imran Khan was originally slated to see Pervaiz Elahi on Tuesday, a meeting between the Punjab House speaker and the PTI chairman has drawn attention as the major opposition…

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PTI, Rivals in Close Contest as AJK Votes in Local Polls

PTI’s Standing in AJK Polls As voting for the first phase of local government (LG) elections in Muzaffarabad division was held on Sunday in a largely peaceful environment, the ruling PTI in Azad Jammu and…

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Pakistan's New Army Chief

Who is Pakistan’s New Army Chief, Lt Gen Asim Munir?

Qamar Javed Bajwa’s Replacement General Qamar Javed Bajwa‘s replacement, Lieutenant General Asim Munir, has been chosen by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after days of rumours, anticipation, and concern that the appointment to the military’s highest…

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How Will History Remember Gen Bajwa?

How Will History Remember Gen Bajwa?

Non-Elected Public Official’s Appointment Never in the history of Pakistan has a non-elected public official’s appointment been the subject of as much rumor as the COAS position.  After 44 years of service in the Pakistani…

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JIT asks ‘PML-N spokesperson’ to substantiate allegations against Nawaz

Tasneem Haider’s Accusations Tasneem Haider Shah has been called by the investigators looking into the assassination attempt on PTI Chairman Imran Khan to request proof of his assertions that PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif was involved…

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Sharif family left for Europe

Nawaz, Family in Europe ‘For Holiday’

Sharif’s 10-day Vacation The Sharif family left for Europe on Monday for a 10-day vacation, including PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz.  According to sources, Mr. Sharif, Ms. Nawaz, Hussain Nawaz, Hasan…

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Pakistan Nears Moment of Truth in COAS Sweepstakes

Pakistan Nears Moment of Truth in COAS Sweepstakes

After weeks of secret negotiations, law changes, and media campaigns over who should command the only nuclear-armed military in the Islamic world, Pakistan is about to name its new chief of army staff.  Bajwa’s Retirement…

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National Obsession With COAS Appointment

‘What’s The National Obsession With COAS Appointment’, Asks Bilawal

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari called the rumours, discussion, and speculation surrounding the upcoming appointment of the chief of army staff “unfortunate,” and he issued a warning that the country’s fixation on this position would not…

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Bajwa, Alvi Descend on Lahore

All eyes were once again focused on Lahore on Friday night as President Arif Alvi and Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa spent the night in the city. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…

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