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politics1 year ago

"PML-N and PPP Form Coalition Government, Thwarting Imran Khan in Pakistan"

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has struck a deal with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to form a coalition government in Pakistan following the hung national assembly produced by the Feb. 8 elections. As per the agreement, Shehbaz Sharif, the younger brother of former Premier Nawaz Sharif, will be the coalition's candidate for prime minister, while Bilawal's father, Asif Ali Zardari, will be their candidate for the country's president.

politics1 year ago

"Coalition Talks and Deadlock: Pakistan's Path to a New Prime Minister"

Pakistan's political deadlock sees PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari dropping out of the race for prime minister and pledging support for Nawaz Sharif's PML-N, while also ruling out joining the cabinet. This move paves the way for Nawaz Sharif to potentially become prime minister for a record fourth time, following a tumultuous period marked by legal battles and exile. The announcement comes after the February 8 polls resulted in a fractured mandate, with independent candidates winning the most seats in the National Assembly.

politics1 year ago

Imran Khan-Backed Candidates Trail as Nawaz Sharif Claims Victory in Pakistan Election

As Imran Khan-backed candidates lead in Pakistan's election, Nawaz Sharif's party plans to seek talks with rival Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's group on forming a coalition to potentially break the deadlock in the hung parliament. The strong showing by Khan-backed independents has created uncertainty about the country's future, leading to a selloff in its assets. If Sharif becomes prime minister, he will face challenges on multiple fronts, including a struggling economy, heavy indebtedness, and complex international relations. The election outcome remains uncertain, and it may take weeks to form a government, with both Sharif's party and Khan's PTI claiming victory amidst allegations of election-rigging.

politics1 year ago

"Pakistan's Political Landscape: Leaders' Stances on India, Election Process, and Military Influence"

Pakistan's general elections are set for February 8, with Nawaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, and the jailed Imran Khan as the main contenders. Nawaz Sharif has a history of seeking rapprochement with India, while Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has been critical of India, calling it a "rogue Hindutva terrorist state." Imran Khan, despite being in jail, remains influential and has previously called for peace with India. The candidates' stances on India are crucial given the ongoing disputes between the two countries.

politics2 years ago

S Jaishankar's Talks with Bilawal Bhutto: A Hostile Encounter?

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that if he had a good guest, he would be a good host, implying that Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was not a "good guest" for New Delhi during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers meeting. Jaishankar and Bhutto did not hold bilateral talks, but spoke about the issue of terrorism during the SCO meeting. Jaishankar called for combating terrorism in all its forms, while Bhutto reacted by saying, "Let’s not get caught up in weaponising terrorism or trying to earn diplomatic points for it."

politics2 years ago

Imran Khan confronts Bilawal Bhutto over India visit and Kashmir stance.

Imran Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for their foreign trips amid the country's current "crises". Khan questioned the benefit of Bilawal's trip to India to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)'s Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Goa. The PTI chief alleged that Pakistan backed terrorists in Kashmir and the Pakistan foreign minister's position was "found out and called out".

politics2 years ago

Jaishankar criticizes Bilawal Bhutto and addresses Kashmir issue at SCO meeting.

At a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar accused his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari of being a "justifier [and] spokesperson of a terrorism industry". Jaishankar lashed out at Bhutto Zardari's efforts to link the resumption of dialogue to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, saying the only issue up for discussion would be Islamabad's vacation of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

politics2 years ago

"Jaishankar and Bilawal Bhutto clash over terrorism at SCO meeting"

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has called his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari the "promoter, justifier and spokesperson of a terrorism industry" at a meeting of foreign ministers of the member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Goa. The two foreign ministers did not hold a bilateral at the SCO meeting. Mr Jaishankar's comments come on a day when five Indian Army soldiers were killed in action during an operation to find terrorists hiding in a forest near Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch.

international-relations2 years ago

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to make historic visit to India as Pakistan's Foreign Minister.

Pakistan's foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will visit India next month to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting, marking the first high-level visit to India by any Pakistani leader in recent years. The visit is being seen as a significant development that offers hope for a thaw in icy ties between the two neighbours, which have been strained since 2015. Despite the strained ties, successive Pakistani prime ministers have said favourable things about India in public, and there have been reports of backdoor diplomacy channels between the two countries.

diplomacy2 years ago

Pakistan's Foreign Minister to Visit India for Senior-Level Meeting After 7 Years

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will visit India next month to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's foreign ministers meeting, marking the most senior-level visit in seven years between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The SCO is an eight-member regional security and economic grouping led by China, and its members include India, Pakistan, and Russia. The breakthrough comes after China brokered a deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia last month, and Saudi Arabia moved closer to joining the SCO bloc.

international-relations2 years ago

Pakistan's Foreign Minister to Visit India for SCO Meeting After 7-Year Hiatus

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will lead a delegation to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in Goa, India on May 4-5. This will be the highest-level visit to India by any Pakistani leader in recent years and could be an opportunity to improve relations between the two nations. India assumed the rotating presidency of the SCO in 2022 and will host the next summit of council of heads of state this year. The SCO has eight member states, including India and Pakistan, and aims to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation among member states.