The independent bipartisan panel pointed to “numerous” attacks on religious minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians, in 2021 as PM Narendra Modi’s government promoted “its ideological vision of a Hindu state” through policies “hostile to minorities”.
Pakistan’s friendship with the US has a long history of seven decades, but, also faced several ups and downs. Pakistan protected American interests in the regions and ensured that the US have achieved all its strategic goals. Yet, Pakistan faced the hardest sanctions too.
Sindh is PPP's stronghold, along with Karachi having a strong tilt towards MQM-P in Karachi. However, the recent political events have increased PTI's popularity among the public.
The juxtaposition of the Russian and Nordic pavilions at the Biennale graphically illustrates the battle for the shape of this century’s world order that is being fought in the streets of Ukrainian cities, towns, and villages.
Army’s role in Pakistani politics has not been very helpful, but on an odd occasion, it did suggest a framework that was not only sensible but also kept the military in its place. Essentially, it proposed creating a broad-based consensus on core national issues.
It is clear now that Pakistan is not going to provide air bases like the Shamsi airbase to the US. The land corridor through Pakistan has also been closed. However, the air corridor linking Doha with Kabul remains open.
According to Iltalehti, the leaders of Finland and Sweden plan to meet in the week of May 16 and after that publicly announce their plans to apply to join the alliance.
PM Shehbaz's upcoming Umrah trip is causing quite a storm in Pakistan after a long list of people accompanying him for Umrah went viral. The Sharif family is being criticized for allegedly using the public's money to finance the Umrah trip.
The elite class having big vehicles could not be given subsidy, however, those using less petrol such as motorcyclists would be given relief, finance minister said.
