Category: Politics

Third, this development sends a strong message to the international community about Pakistan’s commitment to combating corruption. It may improve the country’s standing in the eyes of international organizations and investors, potentially attracting much-needed foreign investment.

Khursheed Shah stated that Asif Zardari had thrown his support behind Bilawal Bhutto, effectively handing over the reins to the younger Bhutto scion. Shah went further to suggest that if Asif Zardari had chosen to contest elections alongside Bilawal, they could have easily gained significant political traction, possibly reminiscent of the 1980s when the PPP enjoyed widespread popularity.

The court had previously demanded detailed responses from the Ministry of Interior and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) concerning the authenticity of the audio recordings. In the absence of satisfactory responses, the court had warned that intelligence agencies might be directly tasked with investigating the matter.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed his concern over the allegations leveled by Justin Trudeau against India, stating that the situation is quite grave. He emphasized that it is time to recognize India as a state promoting Hindu extremism and terrorism rather than a secular state.

In a statement, the U.S. Embassy noted that the demand for U.S. visas from Pakistan has reached its highest level ever. As a result, they are working diligently to reduce the waiting time for visa appointment slots.

Addressing the party’s consultative meeting via a video link, Nawaz Sharif drew an analogy, comparing their efforts to save the nation from default to rescuing an injured person on the road. He argued that just as one should save an injured person on the road, they saved the country from default.

Shehbaz Sharif’s positive remarks come as the change in the leadership of Pakistan’s judiciary has generated significant interest and expectations. The judiciary plays a pivotal role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice for all citizens.

After taking the oath of office, Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa presided over the first bench hearing in the Supreme Court. The full bench of the Supreme Court will hear a case related to the Practice and Procedure Act today. The Registrar of the Supreme Court, Jazila Islam, has issued the case list, and the hearing is scheduled for 9:00 AM.

This development comes in the context of multiple legal cases and investigations related to alleged corruption and misuse of authority against Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and his family. The cases reportedly involve embezzlement of substantial amounts of public funds.