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UK Foreign Secretary Assures No Military Trial for Imran Khan Amid Concerns
LONDON: In response to concerns raised by British MPs regarding the imprisonment of former prime minister Imran Khan, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy issued a detailed statement to Labour MP Kim Johnson, assuring that there is “no indication” Mr. Khan will be tried in military courts. The letter, dated November 11, was made public by…
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Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Criticizes PML-N for Ignoring PPP in Legislative Processes
KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has voiced his frustration with the PML-N government, accusing it of sidelining his party during key legislative processes and failing to accord the PPP due respect. Despite being part of the coalition, Bilawal expressed his discontent over unmet agreements and the perceived disrespect towards his party. In an informal conversation…
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IMF and Pakistan Agree to Transfer Development Responsibilities to Provinces
ISLAMABAD: Following the conclusion of its staff visit to Pakistan, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Saturday that it and the Pakistani government have agreed on the necessity of transferring “greater social and development responsibilities to provinces.” During the unscheduled visit from November 12 to November 15, discussions focused on a $7-billion bailout, which…