Tag: Opposition

JI announces countrywide protest against govt from June 15

Jamat-e-Islami (JI) on Tuesday announced a countrywide protest against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government from June 15. The protest against rising inflation and soaring dollar...

Opp agrees to revive Charter of Democracy

--Opp calls for APC, vows to launch anti-government drive after Eid --Huddle expresses concern over ‘political victimisation’ at the hands of NAB, hike in petroleum...

Opp leaders criticise govt over amnesty scheme

--Marriyum says Imran has taken a U-turn on amnesty scheme --Abbasi says incumbent govt copying PML-N govt’s policies --Khursheed asks govt to explain why it is...

China to oppose new resolution on Masood Azhar

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang on Wednesday said that China's position on the issue of Masood Azhar’s listing as an international terrorist...

Istanbul recount halfway done, opposition candidate says still ahead

ANKARA: Turkey’s main opposition candidate in Istanbul said on Thursday a local election recount was more than halfway done and he was holding onto...

Opp parties to protest against ‘unjust’ hike in oil prices

ISLAMABAD: The opposition parties have decided to lodge a protest in the National Assembly against the government’s latest hike in prices of petroleum products. During...

Bilawal cries ‘conspiracy’ as govt distances itself from BISP controversy

--Bilawal says govt wants to put an end to the poverty-alleviation programme --FM Qureshi says not in favour of changing the name of BISP --Khursheed says...

Imran rules out safe exit for Nawaz

--PM says Pakistani law restricts govt from giving special treatment to convicted prisoner --Dares joint Opp to stage protest in Islamabad, says Bilawal seemingly unaware...

Opp decides against attending NAP meeting

ISLAMABAD: The opposition parties on Wednesday announced to boycott the upcoming parliamentary leaders' meeting called by the federal government over the implementation of the...

Govt, Opp trade barbs over Nawaz’s health

--Fawad says Opp leaders want to save their skin by playing politics over Nawaz's health --PPP's Khursheed Shah warns ruling PTI will be held accountable if...

Govt ‘ditches’ Opp from crown prince’s official banquet

--Sources say decision to not invite opposition leaders made keeping in view ‘limited space’ at venue --Fawad Ch says Opp’s ‘immature attitude another reason for...

Opposition accuses previous PTI govt of corruption in BRT project

PESHAWAR: Opposition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly on Friday blamed the previous Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) provincial government for taking a commission of Rs1.5 billion...

Zardari seeks media’s support to ‘overthrow govt’

Former president and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday urged the media to support the opposition in its attempts to...

PTI demands giving PAC in Sindh to opposition

-Senior police officer removed for corruption of Rs1.3billion restored by Sindh govt, claims Haleem Adil Sheikh  KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh chapter general secretary and parliamentary...

Govt, Opp have decided to put an end to personal criticism:...

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Naeemul Haque on Sunday said that the leadership of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) met National Assembly...

Govt, Opp initiate contact amid war of words

--Fawad, Marriyum, Khokhar participate in first round of talks between govt, opposition –PML-N leaders warn govt against imposing curbs on Shehbaz Sharif --Fawad blames Opp for...

Naeemul Haque warns Shehbaz against his behaviour in NA

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Naeemul Haque has criticised Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz...