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PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan in December: Report

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif may end his self-exile and return from London to lead his party in the next general elections, according to a media report on Saturday. On Friday, it was reported that the 72-year-old three-time former prime minister was given a diplomatic passport by the PMN-L party-led government.

PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan in December: Report
Updated On : 12 Nov 2022 | 4:06 PM IST

Pakistan rupee drops to record, bonds fall as Fitch cuts outlook

The rupee has tumbled to a succession of all-time lows in recent days as escalating political uncertainty has added to concern over the country's bailout deal with the IMF

Pakistan rupee drops to record, bonds fall as Fitch cuts outlook
Updated On : 19 Jul 2022 | 10:31 PM IST

Pak court declares PM's son Suleman offender in money laundering case

The Lahore Special Court (Central-I) declared Suleman and Tahir Naqvi proclaimed offenders after they failed to appear despite being summoned

Pak court declares PM's son Suleman offender in money laundering case
Updated On : 16 Jul 2022 | 12:55 AM IST

IMF doesn't trust Pakistan because of Imran Khan's wrongdoing: Maryam Nawaz

Maryam said that the coalition government had to make some decisions with a heavy heart, including increasing the prices of petroleum products, because of the wrongdoings of the former Prime Minister

IMF doesn't trust Pakistan because of Imran Khan's wrongdoing: Maryam Nawaz
Updated On : 03 Jul 2022 | 7:19 AM IST

Pak hikes petroleum prices under deal with IMF to revive bailout programme

Prices of all petroleum products went up by about Rs14-19 per litre after the decision came into effect from midnight on Thursday

Pak hikes petroleum prices under deal with IMF to revive bailout programme
Updated On : 01 Jul 2022 | 12:30 PM IST

Pakistan PM Sharif announces 10% super tax on large-scale industries

High net worth individuals will also be subject to a "poverty alleviation tax," Sharif announced after chairing a meeting of his economic team on the federal budget for the next fiscal year 2022-23.

Pakistan PM Sharif announces 10% super tax on large-scale industries
Updated On : 24 Jun 2022 | 3:57 PM IST

Pakistan PM Sharif: Determined to complete all CPEC projects on time

Sharif said the affordable and skilled Pakistani labour and modern Chinese technology jointly will help make the economic development grow at a vigorous pace

Pakistan PM Sharif: Determined to complete all CPEC projects on time
Updated On : 15 Jun 2022 | 8:04 PM IST

Pak rupee, stocks tumble as budget fails to restore investor confidence

The local currency surpassed the critical threshold of 204 against the US dollar in the interbank market during intra-day trade

Pak rupee, stocks tumble as budget fails to restore investor confidence
Updated On : 13 Jun 2022 | 5:14 PM IST

Fear for democracy in Pak as ISI gets power over civil service appointments

It is widely perceived in Pakistan that politicians need the military's backing to come to power, but many now fear that bureaucrats could also need the same support for their appointment and postings

Fear for democracy in Pak as ISI gets power over civil service appointments
Updated On : 12 Jun 2022 | 8:44 PM IST

Your dictation won't work: Shehbaz Sharif on Imran's demand for early polls

While addressing his supporters on Thursday morning, Imran said that he had decided that he would sit at the D-Chowk until the government dissolved assemblies and announced elections

Your dictation won't work: Shehbaz Sharif on Imran's demand for early polls
Updated On : 27 May 2022 | 8:56 AM IST

Imran slams Pak govt after hike in petroleum products, praises India

While invoking the name of India, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan yet again slammed the Shehbaz Sharif government after the federal government hiked the petrol and diesel prices by PKR 30 per litre.While criticising the government, the Imran said this "insensitive government" has not pursued the deal made by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party with Russia for 30 per cent cheaper oil.He went on to praise India, saying strategic ally of the US has managed to reduce fuel prices by PKR 25 per litre by buying cheaper oil from Russia."Nation starting to pay the price for Imported govt's subservience before foreign masters with 20% /Rs30 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices - the highest single price hike in our history. The incompetent & insensitive Govt has not pursued our deal with Russia for 30% cheaper oil," Imran Khan said in a tweet."In contrast, India, strategic ally of the US, has managed to reduce fuel prices by PKR 25 per litre by buying cheaper oil from

Imran slams Pak govt after hike in petroleum products, praises India
Updated On : 27 May 2022 | 7:31 AM IST

Imran Khan gives 6-day ultimatum to Pakistan govt to announce fresh polls

My message for the imported government is to dissolve assemblies and announce elections, otherwise, I will come back again to Islamabad after six days: Imran Khan

Imran Khan gives 6-day ultimatum to Pakistan govt to announce fresh polls
Updated On : 26 May 2022 | 11:54 AM IST

Imran Khan's long march reaches Islamabad after clashes with law enforcers

A large number of party workers and supporters were present at Islamabad toll plaza to welcome their leader

Imran Khan's long march reaches Islamabad after clashes with law enforcers
Updated On : 26 May 2022 | 8:31 AM IST

Pak govt plans to detain Imran Khan as anti-govt march to Islamabad looms

Condemning the crackdown on party workers, particularly in Punjab, to prevent them from participating in the long march, Imran Khan on Tuesday vowed to reach Islamabad at all costs

Pak govt plans to detain Imran Khan as anti-govt march to Islamabad looms
Updated On : 25 May 2022 | 12:35 PM IST

Maryam Nawaz says PML-N should quit govt and go for fresh polls in Pakistan

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the current government may have to take difficult economic decisions that would fuel inflation

Maryam Nawaz says PML-N should quit govt and go for fresh polls in Pakistan
Updated On : 20 May 2022 | 2:01 PM IST

Maryam dares former Pak PM Imran Khan to show proof of assassination plot

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Vice-President Maryam's comments came after Khan claimed on Saturday that a conspiracy to assassinate him was being hatched in Pakistan and abroad

Maryam dares former Pak PM Imran Khan to show proof of assassination plot
Updated On : 16 May 2022 | 1:21 PM IST

IMF suggests revoking govt subsidies in Pak, talks scheduled on May 18

The Express Tribune reported that the IMF has informed the country's government that it could send a mission to Doha for one week on May 18

IMF suggests revoking govt subsidies in Pak, talks scheduled on May 18
Updated On : 09 May 2022 | 1:46 PM IST

2 mn people to march to Islamabad on May 20: Imran Khan warns Shahbaz govt

Khan told the Shehbaz Sharif-led government that two million people will come to the federal capital irrespective of how many containers are put up to create hindrances

2 mn people to march to Islamabad on May 20: Imran Khan warns Shahbaz govt
Updated On : 09 May 2022 | 8:16 AM IST

Blinken, counterpart Bilawal discuss ties since new Pak govt formation

Secretary Blinken congratulated Bilawal on the assumption of his office and expressed the desire to continue strengthening the mutually beneficial Pakistan-US bilateral relationship

Blinken, counterpart Bilawal discuss ties since new Pak govt formation
Updated On : 07 May 2022 | 1:52 PM IST

Pak witnesses 24% increase in militant attacks in April: Think tank

Militants carried out 34 attacks in April, killing 55 people, including 34 security forces personnel: Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies

Pak witnesses 24% increase in militant attacks in April: Think tank
Updated On : 05 May 2022 | 12:10 PM IST