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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicPakistan People’s Party

Topic: Pakistan People’s Party

Pakistan elections: All eyes on whether Army favourite Nawaz Sharif will win majority

Elections marred by political violence, with twin bomb blasts in Balochistan killing 26 on eve of polls. Imran Khan’s party has fielded independents after a state-sanctioned crackdown.

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to Imran Khan — Pakistan’s yearning for a ‘miracle man’ is its downfall

Absolutism has made Pakistani politics less issue-oriented and more tribal. It is hard to tell apart PML-N or PPP from PTI on important subjects.

‘Game over’: Pakistanis ask if Imran Khan is the next ‘victim’ of Fawad Chaudhry curse

With the Opposition's no-confidence motion in place, people are mocking Fawad Chaudhry for claiming that Imran Khan's the 'only leader' of Pakistan.

Cynthia Ritchie’s accusations are bigger than Covid in Pakistan. As Imran Khan would like

Cash-strapped and under pressure for poor Covid-handling, Imran Khan government and Pakistan military are using an age-old strategy to shift attention.

#MeToo movement makes debut in Pakistan, high-profile people named

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Legal trouble for former PM Shaukat Aziz as court issues non-bailable warrant; International golf returns to Pakistan after 11 years.

PM Modi congratulates Imran Khan, hopes democracy will take deeper roots in Pakistan 

Here’s what is happening across the border: Pakistan may get its first woman Prez and Nawaz's hospital ward made a sub-jail.

Pakistan media targeted as it doesn’t believe in silence of the lambs: Dawn CEO

Pakistan’s teenage prodigy started making video games at 13, and a former PPP senator has said the elections are already rigged.

Chief Justice of Pakistan announces donation of Rs 1 million for dam construction, invites philanthropy

New press freedom movement starts in Pakistan as alerts warn of antibiotic-resistant typhoid fever.

The devious plans of Pakistan’s army & Supreme Court might just work in upcoming polls

The powers-that-be must seriously consider the price Pakistan pays for each round of their attempt to manipulate the political process.

Bilawal Bhutto’s convoy attacked at Karachi’s Lyari neighbourhood

Printing of most expensive ballot paper starts for July elections as a transgender activist declares assets worth Rs 100 million.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.