Mian Abrar

Mian Abrar

The writer is Head of News at Pakistan Today. He has a special focus on current affairs, regional and global connectivity, and counterterrorism. He tweets as @mian_abrar and also can be reached at [email protected]

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Govt jirga concerned after Karachi police register FIRs against PTMNATIONAL

Govt jirga concerned after Karachi police register FIRs against PTM

–Govt-sponsored jirga confident of yielding ‘positive outcome’ in PTM talks –Jirga members in favour of allowing PTM to hold Karachi rally on March 13 PESHAWAR/KARACHI: The government-backed jirga for negotiations with the Pashtun<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/05/10/govt-jirga-concerned-after-karachi-police-register-firs-against-ptm/" title="Read more" >...</a>

May 10, 2018
BAP throws cold water on Bizenjo’s request for electoral allianceNATIONAL

BAP throws cold water on Bizenjo’s request for electoral alliance

NP’s Buledi says no discussion held over forming alliance with ‘unregistered’ BAP Top NP leadership criticises Bizenjo for supporting a ‘corrupt Punjabi politician’  ISLAMABAD: In a major blow to Minister for Maritime<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/05/08/bap-throws-cold-water-on-bizenjos-request-for-electoral-alliance/" title="Read more" >...</a>

May 8, 2018
Budget debate not MPs’ cup of teaNATIONAL

Budget debate not MPs’ cup of tea

-Opposition slams govt over massive foreign loans, unachieved targets of previous yearsISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Friday witnessed lack of interest from lawmakers in the budget debate

May 4, 2018
Lawmakers table no-confidence motion against KP Assembly speakerNATIONAL

Lawmakers table no-confidence motion against KP Assembly speaker

-Two MPAs accuse Asad Qaiser of being tilted towards ruling PTI PESHAWAR: In a surprise move, two lawmakers from Opposition benches moved separate no-confidence motions against the Speaker of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/05/04/lawmakers-table-no-confidence-motion-against-kp-assembly-speaker/" title="Read more" >...</a>

May 4, 2018
Treasury hails, Opposition grills Miftah over ‘unrealistic’ budgetNATIONAL

Treasury hails, Opposition grills Miftah over ‘unrealistic’ budget

-Asad Umar points out lack of focus on circular debt, heavy borrowing -Govt lawmakers hail ‘tax-free’ budget aiming 6.2 per cent growth rate ISLAMABAD: As the National Assembly witnessed low attendance on Thursday and<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/05/03/treasury-hails-opposition-grills-miftah-over-unrealistic-budget/" title="Read more" >...</a>

May 3, 2018
PM goes ahead with FATA mainstreaming planNATIONAL

PM goes ahead with FATA mainstreaming plan

--National Security Committee approves plan ahead of the announcement--Modalities of the plan to be sorted out within next four weeks--Additional Rs1000 billion required for FATA development i

May 2, 2018
Minister lashes out at top babus for ignoring Kashmir issueNATIONAL

Minister lashes out at top babus for ignoring Kashmir issue

-Barrister Usman Ibrahim calls International Human Rights Conference in Islamabad a complete failure ISLAMABAD: In a rare show of fury over the performance of his ministry, a sitting Minister of the incumbent<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/04/29/minister-lashes-out-at-top-babus-for-ignoring-kashmir-issue/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Apr 29, 2018