Stories by Arif Malik

TLP head Khadim Rizvi taken into 'protective custody', scores of workers arrested in crackdown

Main leaders of TLP, TLYRA taken into custody as LEAs conduct massive crackdown in Lahore, other cities.

Updated 24 Nov, 2018 08:06pm

LIVE BLOG: Protests end, life back to normal after TLP’s call to end agitation against Aasia Bibi verdict

Traffic flows unimpeded after removal of road blockages.

Updated 06 Nov, 2018 12:47pm

Punjab Assembly adopts 43 motions to slash fiscal 2019 budget

"This is the first budget of Punjab's history that has been accepted by all," Punjab CM tells the assembly.

Updated 25 Oct, 2018 05:43pm

Newly elected PML-N MPAs take oath 2 days after refusing to join Punjab Assembly

Say they will continue protesting until suspended PML-N lawmakers are reinstated.

Published 24 Oct, 2018 03:21pm

'PML-N MPAs won't take oath until suspended MPAs reinstated'

Hamza accuses PA speaker of biased conduct; house committee to investigate reports of vandalism against PML-N MPAs.

Updated 22 Oct, 2018 05:56pm

Hamza announces PML-N boycott of Punjab Assembly

Says party won't attend proceedings unless temporarily barred MPAs' "honour is not restored".

Updated 19 Oct, 2018 11:49pm

Punjab cabinet presents 2018-19 budget with emphasis on populist concerns

"The budget has outlined measures to provide relief to the common man, in accordance with Imran Khan's vision," says CM.

Updated 21 Nov, 2018 02:43pm

NA speaker calls session on Oct 17; production order issued for Shahbaz Sharif

Opposition parties to protest outside Parliament House on Thursday, saying NA session not called "as per demands".

Updated 10 Oct, 2018 08:09pm

Sharifs pay Shahbaz visit at NAB office in Lahore

Shahbaz's wife Nusrat, sons Hamza and Salman present during the meeting which reportedly lasted an hour and 15 minutes.

Updated 08 Oct, 2018 07:40am

PM Khan says Pakistan might look towards IMF to address mounting balance of payments crisis

PM Khan talks about zero-tolerance against corrupt practices; govt to introduce whistleblower and witness protection act

Updated 21 Nov, 2018 02:09pm

3 PML-N MPAs take oath, boost party's strength in Punjab Assembly to 162

Uzma Bukhari during assembly session accuses Speaker Pervez Elahi of partisan conduct.

Published 04 Oct, 2018 03:33pm

PTI's Shahzad Waseem edges out PML-N candidate in election for Senate seat in Punjab

Dr Waseem bags 181 of the total 351 votes cast, whereas, Ahsan's tally stood at 169; one vote was rejected.

Published 03 Oct, 2018 06:51pm

'People either with or against Imran Khan,' says Fawad Chaudhry

Says today's politics shows a 'middle class revolution'.

Updated 30 Sep, 2018 07:54pm

PPP calls for immediate meeting of the South Punjab task force

After 39 days under the PTI government, why has no meeting of the task force been held, asks Ali Haider Gilani.

Published 27 Sep, 2018 04:49pm

Devolution only way to empower masses, PM Khan says

The prime minister met with the leadership as well as bureaucrats, police high-ups in Lahore today.

Updated 24 Sep, 2018 07:39am

Sharifs, Captain Safdar shifted back to Adiala jail as five-day parole ends

The three were flown to Islamabad after leaving Jati Umra.

Updated 17 Sep, 2018 06:05pm

Bilawal, Zardari visit Jati Umra to offer condolences over Begum Kulsoom's death

Sherry Rehman, Qamar Zaman Kaira and Rehman Malik also part of PPP delegation condoling with former PM.

Published 16 Sep, 2018 04:37pm

Kulsoom Nawaz laid to rest at Jati Umra in Lahore

Three-time former first lady's funeral prayers were led by Maulana Tariq Jameel.

Updated 14 Sep, 2018 08:03pm

PML-N announces funeral arrangements for Kulsoom Nawaz

Shahbaz Sharif arrives in London to attend Kulsoom's funeral prayers, bring her body to Lahore.

Updated 13 Sep, 2018 07:40am

Hamza Shahbaz appointed opposition leader in Punjab Assembly

Speaker issues order declaring Shahbaz opposition leader after delay due to reservations over signatures on requisition.

Published 06 Sep, 2018 02:09pm