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Pakistan Army Chief admits military involvement in politics
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
While addressing the Defence and Martyrs Day ceremony, the Army Chief said that armies around the world are seldom criticized "but our army is often subjected to criticism." "I think the reason for that is the army's involvement in politics. That is why in February, the army decided to not i
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Pakistan government receives list of contenders for country's next army ch
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Gen Bajwa, 61, is slated to retire next week after a three-year extension. Besides the government, the Pakistani army also confirmed that it had sent the names of six top lieutenant generals for the appointment of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and the chairman of the joint chief of staff
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PM Shehbaz Sharif violated secrecy by consulting 'fugitive' Nawaz, says Im
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
He leveled the allegation while addressing the long march from his Lahore residence, The News International newspaper reported. Khan claimed that Shehbaz violated the country's Official Secrecy Act by consulting his elder brother, Nawaz Sharif on the new COAS appointment.
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"It matters to Sharifs, Zardari...but not to me": Imran Khan on next Pak a
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
In an exclusive conversation with Dawn, Khan said all going was going between him and the establishment until his government failed to convict those he alleged of corruption and his party refused to appoint their preferred choice of Punjab chief minister.
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Imran Khan says Pak Army can play constructive role in his future plans
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
In an apparent dig at the army, Khan, in an interview with The Financial Times, said that even though the people give responsibility to the elected government, the authority lies somewhere else.
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Only demand I have is date for fair, free elections: former Pak PM Imran K
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The former Pakistan prime minister has been at odds with the Shehbaz Sharif government and the country's military establishment since his ouster from power in April this year.
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Pakistan: Imran takes swipe at Shehbaz, says ruling coalition "running awa
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 19 (ANI): Taking a jibe at the Shehbaz Sharif government, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan said that the government is "running away" from elections as the ruling coalition rejected his suggestion of holding snap polls.
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Pak lawmakers demand DNA tests of bodies dumped on Multan hospital roof
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 19 (ANI): Lawmakers belonging to Pakistan's ruling coalition have urged the Shehbaz Sharif government to carry out DNA tests of the dead bodies found on the rooftop of Multan hospital in Punjab province.
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When Pakistan feted US Ambassador in PoK but later summoned him for Demarc
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): The Shehbaz Sharif government, which recently treated US Ambassador Donald Blome lavishly when he visited Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), has now been summoned for an official demarche by Islamabad after US President Joe Biden termed Pakistan as one of the
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"One of the most dangerous nations in world..." US President Biden's candi
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): In perhaps the most candid statement made against it, US President Joe Biden described Pakistan as "one of the most dangerous nations" in the world which holds "nuclear weapons without any cohesion."
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Farmers protesting in Islamabad threaten shutdown in Pakistan if demands n
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 2 (ANI): Pakistan's Kissan Ittehad has threatened the Shehbaz Sharif government with a nationwide shutdown if the demands of the farmers protesting in Islamabad are not fulfilled by Monday.
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Imran's PTI to hold power show against ruling coalition in Pakistan's Kara
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan], September 25 (ANI): Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is set to address a power show against the Shehbaz Sharif government in Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan today, ARY News report
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