Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as the 24th prime minister of Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the newly elected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on March 05. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on March 07 thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for felicitations on his election to the top political office in the country. Shehbaz was administered oath by President Arif Alvi at the Aiwan-i-Sadr in Islamabad. Shehbaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister after he secured 201 votes in the National Assembly. The government formation in Pakistan has taken place after protracted talks involving PML(N), PPP and smaller parties.
08 March,2024 04:28 PM IST
PM Modi’s economic model has left the 1st woman CM of Pakistan Province Maryam Nawaz impressed. His economic model has been the talk of the town in Pakistan. Maryam Nawaz is so excited with his model that now she intends to implement programs similar to PM Modi's economic model. However, Amjad Ayub Mirza raised a question on the practicability of the implementation of her policies. Maryam Nawaz has said that she will make policies to transform Punjab Province into an economic hub. Watch video for more.
27 February,2024 11:39 AM IST
Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has once again lauded India during an address in Islamabad. Nawaz Sharif was addressing the Pakistan Muslim League_ Nawaz (PML-N) cadre in Islamabad on Dec 20. While praising India, Nawaz Sharif said that the countries around us have reached the moon. Pointing out the dire economic situation, Nawaz Sharif said that Pakistan has still 'not risen' from earth. Pakistan Muslim League_ Nawaz (PML-N) supremo asserted that Pakistan is responsible for its downfall. India became the fourth country to land on the moon’s surface and the first on the South Pole. The ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 successfully touched down on the south pole of the lunar surface on Aug 23.
22 December,2023 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai
After Farooq Abdullah’s ‘Let J&K go to hell’ remark sparked furore, the National Conference chief issued a clarification. While talking to ANI, Farooq said, “We will not stand with any another country, but at least respect us, try to win our hearts. This is why I used these words. I am clarifying”. A day after the Supreme Court upheld the abrogation of Article 370, National Conference Chief and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on December 12 said on the Article 370 Verdict, “Let Jammu and Kashmir go to hell. They (Government) made Jammu and Kashmir a hell.” In a landmark move, the Supreme Court Constitution Bench unanimously upheld the abrogation of Article 370 of J&K on Dec 11. A 5-Judge bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud pronounced the verdict and called Article 370 “Temporary Provision”.
12 December,2023 06:01 PM IST
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has expressed intentions of normalising ties with India. While speaking to ticket aspirants of his party, Sharif called for improving ties with New Delhi. He also said that during his tenure as Prime Minister, two Indian PMs visited Pakistan. In 1999, former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited Pakistan just a few months before the Kargil War began. In the year 2015, PM Narendra Modi held a meeting with Nawaz in Pakistan during a surprise visit to the country. Nawaz Sharif also said that he was ousted by former military-chief of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf for opposing Kargil War. Pakistan’s continuous attempts to infiltrate Indian territory with terrorists have been the reason for unfriendly relations. The 26/11 Mumbai Attacks left an unending outrage and pain amongst Indians. India-Pakistan ties nosedived after the abrogation of Article 370 in the year 2019.
10 December,2023 04:55 PM IST
Crossing well above the halfway mark, the BJP is set to form its government once again in Madhya Pradesh. On CM candidature Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on December 05 said that he had never been in a CM race, he is just a party worker. MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "...Neither was I a CM contender earlier nor now. I am just a party worker and whatever post or duty the party will give I will fulfil that....". BJP won with a full majority in the MP election results 2023. Chauhan had called it a victory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and the planning of Home Minister Amit Shah.
05 December,2023 05:30 PM IST
As Israel and Hamas remain locked in an intense fight, tensions have mounted in the Middle East. Amid the war, US President Joe Biden appeared to talk about the recently inked IMEC project. However, The White House issued a clarification on Joe Biden’s “regional integration” remark. President Joe Biden was referring to the normalisation process, an agreement that the US was trying to reach between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
27 October,2023 03:01 PM IST | Mumbai
TN Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s ‘eradicate Sanatana Dharma’ remark sparked a political slugfest. Notably, on Sept 02 DMK leader said that Sanatana Dharma should not merely be opposed but eradicated. Taking to X, Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sept 02 cleared his stance about ‘Sanatan Dharma’. Speaking about his alleged ‘Genocide’ claims, Udhayanidhi said that he already made his comment on social media. BJP’s Annamalai took aim at the DMK Minister and said that “eradication of a particular culture will be genocide”. K Annanmalai schooled DMK leader by saying that the Sanatana Dharma has existed from even before Christianity, Islam.
04 September,2023 02:54 PM IST | Mumbai
While Himachal Pradesh has been grappling with one of the worst floods in decades, Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s recent statement blaming the Bihari architects for the construction in the state that could not withstand the floods, has landed him in a damage control mode. Later, the Chief Minister clarified his alleged “Bihari architects” remark. In recent weeks, incessant Himachal rains and severe flooding have led to massive destruction of lives and property in the state.
18 August,2023 12:36 PM IST
Former Opposition leader of Maharashtra Vijay Wadettiwar claimed preparations are on to replace Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on "health grounds" after admitting him to a hospital. He also claimed Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar met in Pune recently amid speculation about Shinde's likely replacement as the CM of Maharashtra. Meanwhile, NCP working President Supriya Sule on August 16 dispelled rumours surrounding her and Sharad Pawar getting offers for certain cabinet positions. She said that she clearly has not received any such offers for any positions at the Centre. She also denounced the comments of Vijay Wadettiwar.
16 August,2023 06:01 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
