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In unprecedented verdict, Pakistan court hands death sentence to Musharraf
In an unprecedented verdict, a Pakistani special court comprising high court judges, awarded death sentence to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf over his imposition of emergency in the country on November 3, 2007. Peshawar High Court...Dec 17, 2019 658 0 -
Musharraf declared absconder, two police officers sentenced in Benazir Bhutto murder case
Nearly a decade after former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was killed in a gun and bomb attack a Pakistani Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced two police officers to 17 years imprisonment and declared former president Pervez Musharraf an...Aug 31, 2017 1510 0 -
Imran Khan steps up political attacks as Parliament deals with no-trust move
No compromise on anti-graft policy...Read MoreMar 28, 2022 385 0 -
A Pakistani-American scholar’s new book on the life and achievements of Caliph Ali
“I am the City of Knowledge and Ali is its Gate.” This saying is attributed to the Prophet of Islam (peace and blessings upon him). It not only immortalizes Ali but also captures his defining characteristic. Ali...Jul 24, 2021 757 0 -
Diplomacy: Pakistan’s say on the Middle East conflict
Last week, Prime Minister Imran Khan condemned Israel and strongly affirmed Pakistan’s support of Palestinians in the ongoing conflict. In a statement, Khan referred to the Palestinians’ “legitimate struggle for rights” and promised to mobilize the...May 18, 2021 617 0 -
In changing times, US needs to reframe its engagement with Afghanistan and Pakistan
The historic Khyber Pass route connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan, Image: James Mollison / Wikimedia To say the least, the United States has had a complicated relationship with South Asia over the past two decades. As a student...Apr 11, 2020 799 0 -
Kartarpur model may help find lasting solutions to conflicts – Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister of India, is hopeful that if replicated the Kartarpur corridor model – which will see opening up of Sikhism’s second holiest site on Saturday – could help find lasting resolution...Nov 8, 2019 909 0 -
Who will be Pakistan’s next finance minister?
In the midst of negotiating a bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund, Pakistan’s government suddenly finds itself is in search of a new finance minister after Asad Umar’s exit. Umar, a former CEO of Engro...Apr 18, 2019 793 0 -
Pakistan’s history of shifting political trends and the media malaise
The other day, a noted Army general recalled a conversation with a senior retired colleague in the Punjab, during which a piece of key advice was proffered: never retire. It is a telling commentary on society. Those...Jan 25, 2019 1066 0 -
Pakistan opens Sikh holy place to pilgrims; India says no to dialogue
Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan performed opening of the construction of Kartarpur Corridor leading to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib – one of the holiest places for Sikhs located close to Indian border in Pakistan’s Punjab province. With...Nov 28, 2018 991 0
