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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
TopicMaryam Nawaz

Topic: Maryam Nawaz

Pakistani journalists call Maryam Nawaz govt dictatorial after Punjab passes Defamation Bill

The scope of the bill extends to addressing fake news circulated through platforms like YouTube and social media channels. Citizens call it a 'terrible legislative proposal'.

Maryam Nawaz wants girls to ride bikes—Pakistanis can’t decide if it’s good PR or un-Islamic

In March, the government started the Punjab Motorcycle Scheme to provide 20,000 bikes to students. At a women’s sports meet in Lahore, Nawaz called for more female students to apply for the scheme.

Maryam Nawaz dons police uniform. Pakistanis liken her to Sacha Baron Cohen from Dictator

While many likened her to Cohen and Sridevi, a lawyer took her sartorial choice so seriously he sought a court order to register an FIR.

‘Pakistan’s Doon’ Aitchison College seeing elite vs elite fight. Head quits over govt meddling

The controversy erupted after the Punjab governor allegedly changed school rules specifically for the children of Ahad Cheema, the minister who is close to PM Shehbaz Sharif.

‘Next, prepositions in outer space?’ Pakistanis target Maryam Nawaz again after school visit

Visiting a girls' school in Pakistan Punjab, CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif flipped through a student's textbook and read 'Geography' on the cover page. It was a blunder, considering the attack from her critics.

Maryam Nawaz’s journey to ‘Takht-e-Lahore’ no small feat. She will restore PML-N’s lost glory

Facing political persecution with resilience and defiance made Maryam Nawaz a political force long before she began her parliamentary career.

Not ‘Lifafa’, Pakistani media has a new name: ‘Basket Journalists’. Thanks to a leaked audio

In the leaked audio, PML-N's Maryam Nawaz and Pervaiz Rashid talk of 'media bias', while certain journalists will receive ‘baskets’ from Nawaz Sharif.

Pakistanis find Nawaz Sharif’s grandson more handsome than Imran Khan. They want him as PM

Pakistanis shamed the PML(N) leader for ‘flaunting Nawaz Sharif’s stolen money’ to organise an extravagant wedding and for ‘toxic exhibition of financial prowess’.

Jemima Goldsmith and Maryam Nawaz are fighting over their sons. And Imran Khan started it

A polo match in London has become a mahayudh on Twitter between PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz and Imran Khan’s ex-wife Jemima Goldsmith.

Pakistan’s Bhutto-Zardari siblings can show India’s dynasts how to fight the good fight

Like Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, the Bhutto-Zardari siblings have been ghettoised by their parents’ politics. But unlike the Gandhis, they are also a symbol of hope for their people.

On Camera

Pakistani fundamentalists closer to controlling state. Now the battle is over baby milk bank

Islamic clerics push back against human milk banks as Shari’a proscribes marriages between so-called milk siblings. But several Islamic countries, including Iran, operate them.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.