MULTAN – Following the events of May 9, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Malik Wasif Mazhar Raan announced on Friday that he would “take a break” from politics. Mr Raan spoke to the media about the May 9 vandalism, stating, “Those who were involved in the riots should be brought toRead More →

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Waleed Iqbal, the head of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), criticised the events on May 9. Mr Iqbal told the reporters, “The military installations were attacked on May 9.” Those responsible for the vandalism should be held accountable. In this sense, an open investigation is required.” He praised theRead More →

LAHORE – Former President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) Chairman Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain met on Friday to discuss the country’s current situation. Mr Hussain paid a visit to Mr Zardari at his house, during which both leaders emphasised issues concerning the nation. Mr Hussain’s health was questionedRead More →

(Reuters) – CAIRO Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed on “the immediate start of upgrading diplomatic relations, exchanging ambassadors,” according to a statement issued by Egypt’s government on Monday. Sisi called Erdogan to congratulate him on his presidential victory. Egypt’s foreign minister, Sameh Shoukry,Read More →