Stories by Adil Shahzeb

Shehbaz urges Bilawal to refrain from making political atmosphere ‘tense’ after Nawaz debate challenge

Bilawal had proposed a debate between him and PML-N supremo Nawaz any time before the election day.

Updated 28 Jan, 2024 03:43pm

‘A sick organisation’: Khawaja Asif suggests PIA be shut down, replaced by new airline

PML-N leader calls flag carrier a "sick organisation", stresses its privatisation.

Published 21 Sep, 2023 08:29pm

Shehbaz, Raja Riaz hold first meeting for deliberations on caretaker premier

Outgoing opposition leader says six candidates discussed in opening dialogue; ECP bars postings, transfers until appointment of caretaker administration.

Updated 10 Aug, 2023 11:29pm

No names finalised for caretaker prime minister: PM Shehbaz

Says decision on matter should be such that status of the interim PM is "generally acceptable".

Updated 08 Aug, 2023 11:25pm

Sindh Assembly can be dissolved on Aug 11 to facilitate ECP, says Murad

Says he will advise the governor to dissolve the assembly a day earlier and the governor will accept the advice the same day.

Published 27 Jul, 2023 08:03pm

Dar all but confirms that Election Act set to be amended to empower caretaker govt

Says caretaker PM should be able to take important decisions, premature to say if he's in the running for the role.

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 11:21pm

Nawaz was disqualified to pave way for Imran, claims Aleem Khan

IPP president claims Faiz wanted to be COAS after Bajwa had retired.

Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:02pm

Khawaja Asif terms IMF official’s statement ‘meddling in our internal affairs’

Says "state was threatened, mutiny took place on May 9".

Updated 01 Jun, 2023 10:36pm

Imran will be tried in military courts for ‘planning, executing’ May 9 attacks: Rana Sanaullah

Interior minister claims the planning of attack on military installations on May 9 was carried out by Imran himself, says there is evidence to back claim.

Updated 30 May, 2023 10:37pm

Govt to announce ‘alternative plan’ for economic woes before budget: Khurram Dastgir

Power minister says since there's uncertainty and "we're not getting support we expected from West", PM, finance minister will announce alternative strategy.

Published 23 May, 2023 09:03pm

Minister sees Pakistan’s dependence on China rising if IMF deal fails to materialise

Power Minister Khurram Dastgir insists Pakistan is gradually moving towards financial stability.

Published 09 May, 2023 01:54pm

‘Fear’ the fallout of PM Shehbaz’s disqualification: Raja Pervaiz Ashraf

Speaking of SC order on CJP powers' bill, NA speaker says court is "directly intervening in Parliament's affairs".

Updated 03 May, 2023 11:54pm

Parliament has given its verdict on elections, says Khawaja Asif

Defence minister says parliament is "reflection of public's aspirations" and "predominates" over other institutions.

Updated 20 Apr, 2023 12:20am

Military establishment ‘still playing a role in political affairs’: Qureshi

Says there is a "perfect storm" in the making and asks whether "institutions can shut their eyes" to it.

Published 12 Apr, 2023 01:29pm

PTI open to ‘constitutional amendment’ for one-time extension in poll date, says Asad Qaiser

Says party willing to talk with govt provided it publicly announces its readiness to negotiate with PTI.

Updated 06 Apr, 2023 04:32pm

SC’s ‘Sadiq and Ameen’ judgement did not cover all aspects of Imran’s conduct: ex-CJP Nisar

Says the 2017 ruling was in a particular context, acknowledges he may have erred in some of his decisions during his time as CJP.

Updated 06 Mar, 2023 11:01pm

At height of crisis, Imran regrets Ukraine escalation

No agreements, MoUs signed during whirlwind tour; every responsible country must voice concern over Ukraine, US tells Pakistan.

Updated 25 Feb, 2022 02:27pm

Set to meet Putin, PM Imran walks a tightrope

The trip is highly anticipated for many in and outside Pakistan as it coincides with the onset of Russia-Ukraine armed conflict.

Updated 24 Feb, 2022 12:13pm

'Tread with caution': Analysts comment on PM Imran's Russia trip amid Ukraine tensions

Many at home and abroad are questioning the timing of the visit.

Updated 24 Feb, 2022 12:33pm