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Pakistan's top court resumes hearing on PM Imran Khan's bid to stay on

Former cricket star Khan lost his parliamentary majority last week and had been facing a no-confidence vote tabled by a united opposition that he was expected to lose on Sunday

Pakistan's top court resumes hearing on PM Imran Khan's bid to stay on
Updated On : 05 Apr 2022 | 4:10 PM IST

Pak SC to resume hearing on dismissal of the no-trust vote against PM

Pakistan's Supreme Court will resume the hearing on Tuesday on the dismissal of a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Imran Khan and the dissolution of Parliament by the President on the advice

Pak SC to resume hearing on dismissal of the no-trust vote against PM
Updated On : 05 Apr 2022 | 11:40 AM IST

No-confidence motion cannot be rejected: Pakistan Chief Justice

The Supreme Court of Pakistan adjourned Monday without ruling on the dissolution of parliament that has led to the ongoing political and constitutional crisis in the country.

No-confidence motion cannot be rejected: Pakistan Chief Justice
Updated On : 05 Apr 2022 | 7:30 AM IST

Is the US interfering in Pakistan's internal matter to overthrow Imran Khan

The United States supports peaceful upholding of constitutional and democratic principles in Pakistan, its official has said. As you heard from me last week, we support the peaceful upholding of constitutional and democratic principles in Pakistan, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price told reporters at his daily news conference. It is the case around the world. We do not support one political party over another. We support the broader principles, the principles of rule of law, of equal justice under the law, he said. Price reiterated that there is no truth in the allegations that the United States is interfering in the internal affairs of Pakistan and tried to topple the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan. There is absolutely no truth to the allegations, Price said in response to a question. According to Aparna Pande, an expert in South Asia Foreign Policy Defense Strategy at Hudson Institute, Imran Khan's speeches and rants accusing the US government for his loss of ...

Is the US interfering in Pakistan's internal matter to overthrow Imran Khan
Updated On : 05 Apr 2022 | 7:05 AM IST

India to US: How Pakistan PM Imran Khan's exit may impact rest of the world

The nuclear-armed nation of more than 220 million people lies between Afghanistan to the west, China to the northeast and nuclear rival India to the east, making it of vital strategic importance.

India to US: How Pakistan PM Imran Khan's exit may impact rest of the world
Updated On : 04 Apr 2022 | 8:34 AM IST

'Will fight till the last ball': Pak PM Imran Khan rules out resignation

In a live-address to the nation, 69-year-old Khan also discussed a 'threat letter' that purportedly showed 'evidence' of a foreign conspiracy to topple his coalition government

'Will fight till the last ball': Pak PM Imran Khan rules out resignation
Updated On : 31 Mar 2022 | 10:01 PM IST

Imran Khan attacks political rivals, calls them 'three rats' harming Pak

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday, called them rats for jointly sucking the blood of the country in the garb of National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO).

Imran Khan attacks political rivals, calls them 'three rats' harming Pak
Updated On : 28 Mar 2022 | 7:05 AM IST

Will tax the rich and give money to poor: Imran ahead of no-trust vote

Pakistan opposition parties have moved a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan in the country's Parliament. It is expected to be taken up when the National Assembly meets again today

Will tax the rich and give money to poor: Imran ahead of no-trust vote
Updated On : 28 Mar 2022 | 12:44 AM IST

No-confidence vote: Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets a weekend breather

Pakistan National Assembly's crucial session on a no-trust motion against embattled PM Imran Khan was adjourned on Friday without tabling of the resolution, amid vociferous protests from opposition

No-confidence vote: Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets a weekend breather
Updated On : 26 Mar 2022 | 12:59 AM IST

Pakistan Interior Minister hints at early elections amid political crisis

In retaliation to the dissident PTI members who are ready to quit the party, Rasheed said that the ruling party also have the support of the opposition Minister of the National Assembly

Pakistan Interior Minister hints at early elections amid political crisis
Updated On : 25 Mar 2022 | 6:43 AM IST

'Won't quit', says Pak PM Imran Khan as 3 allies set to join Opposition

3 key allies of the Pakistan govt of PM Khan - Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid and Balochistan Awami Party are set to join the Opposition before the no-confidence vote

'Won't quit', says Pak PM Imran Khan as 3 allies set to join Opposition
Updated On : 24 Mar 2022 | 1:27 AM IST

Chinese FM meets Pak PM; discusses current trajectory of bilateral ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Tuesday and the leaders discussed the current trajectory of bilateral ties as well as evolving regional and international scenario

Chinese FM meets Pak PM; discusses current trajectory of bilateral ties
Updated On : 22 Mar 2022 | 8:38 PM IST

Pakistan: Ahead of no trust vote, Imran Khan's PTI leadership 'dented'

Irrespective of the outcome of the no-confidence vote against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, analysts believe his leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) is already significantly "dented".

Pakistan: Ahead of no trust vote, Imran Khan's PTI leadership 'dented'
Updated On : 22 Mar 2022 | 11:10 AM IST

IMF asked Pak to show how it would fund $1.5 bn subsidy package: Minister

The International Money Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to explain how it would fund a $1.5 billion subsidy package announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said on Sunday

IMF asked Pak to show how it would fund $1.5 bn subsidy package: Minister
Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 12:12 AM IST

Pakistan's Imran Khan reluctant to drop 'yes-man' as district CM: Report

PM Imran Khan reluctant about retaining 'yes-man' Usman Buzdarr as CM of Pak's Punjab district as he has made it easier for Khan to be in charge of the district from Islamabad, said a media report

Pakistan's Imran Khan reluctant to drop 'yes-man' as district CM: Report
Updated On : 20 Mar 2022 | 8:36 AM IST

Pakistan PM Imran Khan facing revolt even before no-confidence vote

The ongoing power game turned ugly for Pakistan PM Imran Khan even before the no-confidence vote as around two dozen disgruntled MNAs of the ruling PTI have come out in the open

Pakistan PM Imran Khan facing revolt even before no-confidence vote
Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 1:16 PM IST

Questions in Pakistan as PM Imran Khan braces for no-confidence motion

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's response to the no-confidence motion tabled against him and his government has been to get the police to act tough against several prominent lawmakers

Questions in Pakistan as PM Imran Khan braces for no-confidence motion
Updated On : 15 Mar 2022 | 11:31 AM IST

I didn't join politics to check prices of 'aloo & tamatar': Imran Khan

Khan said he didn't join politics to check prices of aloo & tamatar, as he attacked oppositions for tabling no confidence motion against him, accusing him for mismanaging economy amid rising inflation

I didn't join politics to check prices of 'aloo & tamatar': Imran Khan
Updated On : 15 Mar 2022 | 1:37 AM IST

Faced with no-trust vote, desperate PM Imran Khan rushes to powerful godman

Faced with the no-confidence motion by the combined opposition in National Assembly, beleaguered PM Imran Khan reached Karachi on Wednesday to seek blessings of powerful spiritual leader Pir Pagara

Faced with no-trust vote, desperate PM Imran Khan rushes to powerful godman
Updated On : 10 Mar 2022 | 12:58 PM IST

New agrmt with Taliban on free movement of trucks between Afghanistan, Pak

The adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Afghanistan and Pakistan have come up with a new agreement with the Taliban on free commuting of trucks between the two countries.Taking to Twitter, the PM's Adviser for Commerce and Investment said that as per the agreement, trucks of both countries can commute freely, after receiving a temporary licence from March 21."We have finally done it! Historical development on the regional connectivity front! We wish to share that Pakistan & Afghanistan have allowed free movement of each other's trucks between the two countries and cross stuffing w.e.f. 21 March 2022," Abdul Razak Dawood said on March 8.He added that Afghan Transporters can obtain Temporary Admission Documents (TAD) from Pakistan Embassy at Kabul and Consulate in Kandahar, while transporters from Pakistan can obtain TAD from Consulates in Peshawar and Quetta."This is a historic development and will go a long way in enhancing our connectivity and trade ...

New agrmt with Taliban on free movement of trucks between Afghanistan, Pak
Updated On : 10 Mar 2022 | 8:12 AM IST