This attack was declared an attack on the “global oil economy” by the Houthis which further ignited hike in the global oil prices.
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Spikes in food and energy prices were hitting low-income countries particularly hard, and they may need more grants and highly concessional financing. Countries should undertake reforms to improve debt transparency and strengthen debt management policies to reduce risks.
In a press briefing at the White House, Psaki said: “We support the peaceful upholding of constitutional democratic principles, we don’t support one political party over another.”
He was administered the oath by Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjarani as President Arif Alvi complained of discomfort, according to the president’s Twitter account, hours before the oath-taking ceremony.
In his maiden speech as PM-elect Shehbaz Sharif said that his government would strive to overcome energy crisis, offer better healthcare to people by reviving Benazir Bhutto health cards and improve ties with EU, UK, Saudi Arabia and other countries.
After the boycott of the PTI, opposition parties joint candidate Mian Shehbaz Sharif stands winner as the Prime Minister of Pakistan and just formality of voting is required in the National Assembly.
Ex-PM’s principal secretary Azam Khan, special assistant on political communication Shahbaz Gill, adviser on interior and accountability Shahzad Akbar, Director-General Punjab Gohar Nafees, and DG Federal Investigation Agency Punjab Zone Mohammad Rizwan’ have been added to the stop-list.
NA Secretariat issued the order of the day for April 11, according to which election of the prime minister, under Article 91 of the Constitution, read with Rule 32 of Rules of Business and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, is the only item to be taken up by the House.