News for 'Pakistani Parliament'

Shahbaz Sharif to open debate on no-trust vote against Imran Khan

Shahbaz Sharif to open debate on no-trust vote against Imran Khan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The National Assembly session will be held at the Parliament House at 4 pm (local time), according to the schedule issued by the assembly secretariat. It also issued a 24-point agenda for the session and the no-confidence motion is fourth on the agenda.

Dawood in Pakistan; will do everything to bring him home: Rajnath in Parliament

Dawood in Pakistan; will do everything to bring him home: Rajnath in Parliament

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Rajnath Singh on Monday said that India has effective intelligence to prove that underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is in Pakistan.

Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan after Eid: PML-N leader

Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan after Eid: PML-N leader

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Mian Javed Latif said a decision on PML-N supremo and the three-time prime minister Sharif's anticipated return will be discussed with the coalition partners.

160 terrorists waiting in launchpads across LoC, says Army commander

160 terrorists waiting in launchpads across LoC, says Army commander

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Around 300 terrorists are present in Jammu and Kashmir, while 160 others are waiting on the launchpads for an opportunity to sneak into this side from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan, a top army commander said on Tuesday.

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'I criticise the interference of the army in politics.' 'But the people know I am not anti-Pakistan.' 'Public support is my biggest strength.'

3 IAF officers sacked for BrahMos misfire into Pak

3 IAF officers sacked for BrahMos misfire into Pak

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

"These three officers have primarily been held responsible for the incident. Their services have been terminated by the central government with immediate effect. Termination orders have been served upon the officers on August 23," it said.

'Pakistani army officers don't want to join the ISI'

'Pakistani army officers don't want to join the ISI'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'The military in Pakistan is capable and self critical, but intelligence is stuffed full of lifers who resist change, which is why career soldiers in Pakistan try with all their might not to be transferred into the ISI.'

Another bid on Imran's life possible, govt must look into matter: Pak judge

Another bid on Imran's life possible, govt must look into matter: Pak judge

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Justice Farooq said the PTI should submit a fresh plea to the Islamabad administration seeking permission for its long march, demanding early general election.

Imran govt challenges SC order calling for no-trust vote

Imran govt challenges SC order calling for no-trust vote

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The review petition, filed through Dr Babar Awan and Azhar Siddique, named the Pakistan Peoples Party, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Supreme Court Bar Association, Sindh High Court Bar Association and the Sindh Bar Council as respondents.

Imran paying price for being 'disobedient' to US: Russia

Imran paying price for being 'disobedient' to US: Russia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Khan met Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on February 24, the day the Russian leader had ordered a "special military operation" against Ukraine.

Jaish chief living in posh Pak locality as state guest: News channel

Jaish chief living in posh Pak locality as state guest: News channel

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

According to Times Now Navbharat channel, it has 'accessed undeniable visual evidence' that confirms Pakistan's 'deep state is still providing a safe haven to terror masterminds' including Masood Azhar, who heads Jaish-e- Mohammed terror group.

Congress takes on Modi over NSG, Swamy; to raise issues in Parliament

Congress takes on Modi over NSG, Swamy; to raise issues in Parliament

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Trouble is brewing for government in the monsoon session of Parliament, which is expected to start next month, with the Congress on Monday hinting at stacking up ammunition on issues like failure at the Nuclear Suppliers Group, terror strikes and diatribes of Subramanian Swamy.

Marked by some historic events, Budget Session of Parliament comes to a close

Marked by some historic events, Budget Session of Parliament comes to a close

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The Rajya Sabha approved 15 legislations during the session while the Lok Sabha passed 23 bills, including the GST bills.

Pak drama drags on; voting on no-trust motion doubtful

Pak drama drags on; voting on no-trust motion doubtful

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The Pakistan Parliament witnessed multiple adjournments and heated arguments, but the voting on a no-confidence motion against him appeared to be a distant possibility.

Pakistan's freedom struggle has begun again: Imran after ouster

Pakistan's freedom struggle has begun again: Imran after ouster

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Pakistan's 'freedom struggle' has begun again with the ouster of his government due to a 'foreign conspiracy', former prime minister Imran Khan said on Sunday in his first comments since his unceremonious removal hours earlier.

Terrorism Pak's 'only crowning glory' for 70 yrs: India at UN

Terrorism Pak's 'only crowning glory' for 70 yrs: India at UN

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

"This august forum witnessed a new low on its 75th anniversary. The leader of Pakistan today called for those who incite hate and violence to be outlawed. But as he went on, we were left wondering, was he referring to himself?" First Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN Mijito Vinito said, making India's Right of Reply.

Former Pak ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry arrested

Former Pak ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry arrested

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A video shared by Qureshi's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Twitter shows plain-clothed men taking him away, with him waving at party workers before departing from the location where he was detained.

Dy Speaker rejects no-trust motion against Imran Khan

Dy Speaker rejects no-trust motion against Imran Khan

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Opposition lawmakers, who earlier appeared confident of the success of the no-trust move as they made their way to Parliament House, protested against the decision.

Imran Khan shares proof of 'foreign conspiracy' with journalists, but no names

Imran Khan shares proof of 'foreign conspiracy' with journalists, but no names

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Pakistan's embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday shared some details from what he called a "foreign conspiracy letter" with senior journalists and cabinet members, asserting that the document was authentic.

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present. Yet, when friendships develop there are no borders, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

Pakistan EC disqualifies former PM Imran Khan for 5 years

Pakistan EC disqualifies former PM Imran Khan for 5 years

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Pakistan's Election Commission on Friday disqualified former prime minister Imran Khan for five years in the Toshakhana case for hiding proceeds from the sale of gifts he received from foreign leaders.

Pak army chief wanted ceasefire with India

Pak army chief wanted ceasefire with India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

General Bajwa, unlike many of his predecessors, believes the Pakistan army's long-term interests lie in reducing tensions with India, reports Ajai Shukla.

'Deeply concerned' about security of Chinese in Pakistan, Xi tells Sharif

'Deeply concerned' about security of Chinese in Pakistan, Xi tells Sharif

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

On his maiden visit to Beijing, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during which the two leaders agreed to strengthen the all-weather friendship and the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Imran released Abhinandan fearing Indian attack: Pak MP

Imran released Abhinandan fearing Indian attack: Pak MP

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Sadiq, who was the Speaker of the National Assembly during the PML-N government, made a similar statement earlier on Wednesday in Parliament that Foreign Minister Qureshi had said in an important meeting that if Varthaman was not released, India would attack Pakistan 'at 9 pm that night (sic)' and 'for God's sake we should let him go'.

India's missile system highly safe, secure: Rajnath on accidental firing

India's missile system highly safe, secure: Rajnath on accidental firing

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

He said the government is committed to rectify any shortcoming found in the weapon system after enquiry into the incident.

Army tests India-made surface-to-air missile

Army tests India-made surface-to-air missile

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The QRSAM system is unique in its ability to operate on the move, searching for and tracking enemy targets; and then fire on a short halt.

Truss plans shake-up of UK cabinet, Sunak unlikely to join

Truss plans shake-up of UK cabinet, Sunak unlikely to join

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Britain's Prime Minister-elect Liz Truss will spend Monday putting finishing touches to her new cabinet after being elected Conservative Party leader and is expected to unleash a complete shake up of outgoing leader Boris Johnson's top team.

Parliament or BCCI? Why Anurag Thakur must quit one

Parliament or BCCI? Why Anurag Thakur must quit one

Rediff.com23 May 2016

An MP's is a full-time job, so is the BCCI president's. How can Anurag Thakur do justice to both, asks Sudhir Bisht.

Pak election commission says not possible to hold polls in 3 months

Pak election commission says not possible to hold polls in 3 months

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Pakistan's election commission has expressed its inability to hold general elections within three months due to legal, constitutional and logistical challenges, according to a media report on Tuesday.

Pakistani cleric issues new 24-hour deadline for Sharif to resign

Pakistani cleric issues new 24-hour deadline for Sharif to resign

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Amid Pakistan Army's mediation efforts, protesters have stepped up pressure on the embattled government with cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri setting yet another deadline of 24 hours for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to quit.

Boris Johnson running 'anyone but Rishi' campaign: Report

Boris Johnson running 'anyone but Rishi' campaign: Report

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

With Rishi Sunak now firmly placed as the candidate to beat, the battle lines are drawn for second place in the race to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and British prime minister, with the remaining five contenders set for their first public clash on Friday.

Target: Eject Modi!

Target: Eject Modi!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The full-court press on India over Ukraine, the BBC 'documentary', the Oxfam report, the Hindenburg attack on Adani and obliquely on the Indian economy, and any number of other acts are signs that India is a target, warns Rajeev Srinivasan.

Pak-occupied Kashmir's 'premier' resigns after revolt in ruling party

Pak-occupied Kashmir's 'premier' resigns after revolt in ruling party

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Niazi, hand-picked by his party chief Imran Khan, resigned on Thursday after 25 lawmakers of his party moved a resolution of no-confidence motion against him to replace him with party's regional president Sardar Tanveer Ilyas.

No-trust vote against Imran likely to take place at 8.30 pm

No-trust vote against Imran likely to take place at 8.30 pm

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The Opposition parties need 172 members in the 342-member house to orchestrate the downfall of Prime Minister Khan.

Imran Khan rejects reports of Army chief Gen Bajwa's dismissal

Imran Khan rejects reports of Army chief Gen Bajwa's dismissal

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

"There was neither any talk of dismissing the army chief nor was this on the cards," Khan told journalists after chairing an emergency Cabinet meeting.

Boris Johnson's future as British PM hangs in balance over partygate

Boris Johnson's future as British PM hangs in balance over partygate

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

A survey of voters in Wakefield, who go to the polls for a by-election on June 23 to elect a new MP, suggests the Tories could lose by as much as 20 points.

Pakistan is getting isolated internationally

Pakistan is getting isolated internationally

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'Whatever comes in the minds of the Pakistani generals and Pakistan military, they just go for it.' 'They do not care about the consequences for their country or the consequences to the people of Pakistan.'

Pak media welcomes regime change with a sigh of relief

Pak media welcomes regime change with a sigh of relief

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Khan was ousted from power after losing a no-confidence vote in his leadership following days of high drama.

Imran Khan says he won't accept imported govt; calls for street protests

Imran Khan says he won't accept imported govt; calls for street protests

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

In his address, 69-year-old Khan also expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court's verdict on the National Assembly deputy speaker's controversial decision on the rejection of no-trust motion against him.