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Imran says 'no question' of any deal with Pak govt as stalemate continues

After several hours of political drama and chaos across Pakistan in the wake of PTI's much-anticipated 'Azadi March', the federal government and PTI have both refuted claims of striking an agreement

Pak govt permits Imran Khan to hold protests after army's intervention

The Pakistan government on Wednesday struck a deal with Khan to peacefully hold his party's "Azadi March" in Islamabad at the mediation of the army, amid clashes between police and his supporters

Provide PTI alternate site for Azadi March: Pakistan SC to authorities

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the authorities to provide an alternate place to the supporters of ousted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party for their "Azadi March" protest

Imran Khan's Azadi March: PTI members arrested, Islamabad sealed

Ahead of ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Azadi March scheduled today, police arrested key members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and cut off the capital Islamabad

Default threat reaches Pak as inflation rises, political crisis worsens

Without a bailout from the International Monetary Fund, Pakistan may default for the second time in its history amidst inflation at its peak.

Demanding fair elections in Pakistan, Imran Khan to hold 'Long March' today

Pakistan government has taken a decision to stop the long march and decided to launch a crackdown against the members of PTI throughout the country

After crackdown on supporters, Pak government bans Imran Khan's mega rally

The Pakistan government on Tuesday banned ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan's party from holding a massive rally on May 25 to prevent them from propagating their misleading agenda

WEF 2022: Wrong to weaponise economic tools, says Pak minister Hina Khar

"Either we can allow confrontations to guide the leadership's decision for the future, or we allow liberal values. The world was a much better place to live 20 years back," Khar said.

US's new ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome takes charge in Islamabad

America's new Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome has said that he was thrilled to be in Islamabad and pledged to build on the existing strong ties between the two countries

90 people died in 2022 due to heatwave spells in India, Pakistan: Study

The 2022 heatwave is estimated to have led to at least 90 deaths across India and Pakistan, a study that looks specifically at the recent spells of heatwaves across India and Pakistan said

Pak FM rules out removal of fuel, power subsidies ahead of IMF talks

Pakistan FM Miftah Ismail said on Monday that the government will not remove subsidies on power and fuel as per the commitment made by the previous government with the IMF.

Pakistan central bank hikes main policy rate by 150 bps to 13.75%

The country is going through economic turmoil, including high inflation, reserves declining to as low as less than two months' of imports and a fast-weakening currency

Pak govt says polls to be held next year, rejects ousted PM Khan's demand

Pakistan's coalition government has rejected ousted prime minister Imran Khan's demand that early elections be held in the country

Pak PM warns Imran Khan, says nation will hold him by collar for his 'sins'

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a warning against PTI's Chairman Imran Khan saying that the ousted former prime minister wants a civil war in the country

Imran Khan wants to begin civil war in Pakistan, alleges PM Shehbaz

The nation will never forgive him [for the sin] and will hold him by the collar, Prime Minister Shehbaz said on Monday, while addressing questions from the press

Shadab, Nawaz return for Pakistan's ODI series against West Indies

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the three-match ODI series, scheduled for June 8, 10 and 12 at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, will not be played in a Managed Event Environment (bio-bubbles)

Pak's ex-PM calls for march to Islamabad on May 25; seeks fresh elections

Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan asked his supporters to march peacefully to Islamabad on May 25 to press for the dissolution of the National Assembly and fresh elections in the country.

China-Pak FMs say 'critical to resolve outstanding disputes' in South Asia

Pakistan's FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and emphasised that it is critical to resolve all outstanding disputes in South Asia

Pak foreign min Bilawal Bhutto due to hold talks with Wang Yi on Sunday

Pakistan's new Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is due to arrive late Saturday on his maiden visit to China to hold comprehensive talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi

Former Pak PM Imran under fire for 'sexist comments' against Maryam Nawaz

During his jalsa, Khan, referring to Maryam's Sargodha rally on May 19 in which she continually berated him, said: "Someone had sent me the speech delivered by Maryam Nawaz in Sargodha yesterday"