The country narrowly averted default last summer, and its $350 billion economy has stabilised after the completion of the last IMF programme
economy51 minutes ago
Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari reached Karachi from Dubai along with former interior minister Rehman Malik on Friday night.
According to party sources, Bilawal will soon visit Punjab in order to monitor party preparations for the upcoming local government elections later this year.
Bilawal had left for Dubai early last week along with father, Asif Zardari, sister Assefa, which followed the departure of his aunt Faryal Talpur.
Talking to newsmen after arriving at the Bilawal House, Senator Rehman Malik said the PPP leadership had not fled the country as both former president Asif Ali Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had gone to Dubai to inquire about the health of veteran PPP leader Makhdoom Amin Faheem, who has been seriously ill.
After the departure of both the central leaders, baseless news reports were spread that the PPP leadership had fled their homeland, he said, adding that leadership of the party had the courage to face any tough situation.
The senator said that the PPP had always had complete respect and honour for the Pakistan army and it continues to show reverence for the national institution.
He said former president Asif Zardari would not take back his recent statement but he would give explanation on his statement whenever he was asked to explain. Malik said Zardari would return to the country and would leave again whenever he would like.
He said that Zardari had always eulogised services and sacrifices rendered by Pakistan army so his recent statement should not be aired after distorting it. To a question, the PPP’s senator said that there was no plan in near future to change the Sindh chief minister as Qaim Ali Shah was duly chosen and elected for this office.
He said there was a threat to the life of Bilawal and in this regard the government was responsible for his security. The senator was of the opinion that the Sindh government could not be held responsible for the large number of causalities in Karachi during the recent heatwave as deaths had occurred due to natural calamity. He said the Sindh government could not be held responsible for shortage of electricity as provision of power supply was responsibility of the federal government.
news@khaleejtimes.com
The country narrowly averted default last summer, and its $350 billion economy has stabilised after the completion of the last IMF programme
economy51 minutes ago
From producing royalty-free tunes to personalised compositions that adapt to moods and habits, founder of a pioneering AI music startup in Dubai discusses its potential to reshape the entertainment landscape
entertainment1 hour ago
The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) asked air passengers to check their flight schedules in advance
asia1 hour ago
The authority has urged everyone to investigate accuracy of such clips
gulf2 hours ago
To date, the country has delivered more than 31,000 tonnes of urgent humanitarian supplies
world2 hours ago
The municipality has been helping out residents combat the same in their day-to-day life by sharing information about preventive measures
uae2 hours ago
The Prime Minister hardened his rejection of Hamas demands for an end to the Gaza war
world2 hours ago
Rainfall received in the UAE on May 2 was not as intense as the one on April 16 with significant weather events unlikely in the near future
uae3 hours ago