Page 20 - Latest Updates on Imran Khan
Poverty in Pakistan rises to over 5% in 2020, estimates World Bank
The World Bank has estimated that poverty in Pakistan has increased from 4.4 per cent to 5.4 per cent in 2020, as over two million people have fallen below the poverty line
 "Poverty in Pakistan rises to over 5% in 2020, estimates World Bank")
No need for nuclear arsenal once Kashmir issue is resolved: Pakistan PM
Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is "simply a deterrent" to protect the country and there will no longer be any need for it once the Kashmir issue is resolved, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said
 "No need for nuclear arsenal once Kashmir issue is resolved: Pakistan PM")
Bilawal Bhutto slams Imran Khan govt for shifting inflation blame on IMF
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari slammed Imran Khan's government for shifting inflation blame on IMF
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Oppn party PML-N slams Imran Khan govt for rising inflation in Pakistan
PML-N lashed out at the Imran Khan-led government for the rising inflation in the country and reiterated that the party will not let the PTI pass the 'anti-people budget' in the National Assembly
PPP to hold protests against Imran Khan's govt over water shortage in Sindh
Pakistan People's Party Sindh chapter announced holding protests against Imran Khan's government at the district-level in the Sindh province from June 3 to June 15 against acute water shortage
 "PPP to hold protests against Imran Khan's govt over water shortage in Sindh")
Pakistan PM Imran Khan's ruling party splits, parliament majority at risk
A member of the party, Jahangir Tareen, recently had a fallout with Khan and is backed by 40 lawmakers of the National Assembly and provincial Punjab Assembly reports Dawn newspaper.
Pak won't hold talks with India until decision on Kashmir reverse: Imran
Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday that Pakistan would not hold talks with India until New Delhi reverses its decision of scrapping the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan leaves for Saudi Arabia on three-day visit
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday left for Saudi Arabia for a three-day visit to discuss bilateral relations between the countries.
Pakistan to spend 'bare minimum' $6 billion to boost economic growth
The government's GDP target for next year is a percentage point higher than the IMF's 4% projection, and FM Tarin is seeking to boost growth to 6% in the year after
 "Pakistan to spend 'bare minimum' $6 billion to boost economic growth")
Pakistan to spend 'bare minimum' $6 bn to boost growth: Finance Minister
Pakistan plans to boost spending on large infrastructure projects by as much as 40% to create jobs and foster productivity in an economy crippled by the coronavirus pandemic, Finance Minister Shaukat.
 "Pakistan to spend 'bare minimum' $6 bn to boost growth: Finance Minister")
Pakistan reports more than 200 deaths due to Covid, worst for single day
Information ministry reported that another 4,678 persons were reported as having recovered in the last 24 hours.
Pak govt surrenders before TLP, resolution tabled to expel French envoy
The cases against TLP workers, registered under terrorism charges, will also be quashed.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi embarks on UAE visit
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has embarked on a three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to the Foreign Ministryin Islamabad
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Imran Khan appoints Shaukat Tareen as new FM in cabinet reshuffle
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has appointed Shaukat Tareen as the new finance minister of the country, the fourth to don the mantle, in another cabinet reshuffle, it was announced by his office on Friday.
 "Imran Khan appoints Shaukat Tareen as new FM in cabinet reshuffle")
Protest erupts in Pak demanding Imran Khan to apologise over rape statement
A protest erupted here against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, demanding a public apology from him for his statement blaming "vulgarity" in society for rape and sexual violence
Welcome re-engagement process between India & Pak: Ashraf Jehangir Qazi
Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, former Pakistan high commissioner to India says there is reason for cautious optimism about prospects of normalising India-Pakistan relations
 "Welcome re-engagement process between India & Pak: Ashraf Jehangir Qazi")
Pak PM Khan warns against 'extremely' dangerous third wave of coronavirus
Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that the third wave of the coronavirus was extremely dangerous in comparison to the previous two waves
Pak textile sector disappointed with govt's u-turn on India cotton imports
Pakistan's textile sector is "disappointed" by the government's decision to not allow the import of Indian cotton and has said that buying cotton from the neighbouring country is the need of the hour
Pak cabinet rejects proposal to import cotton, sugar from India: Reports
The U-turn comes a day after Finance Minister Hammad Azhar announced that Pakistan will be lifting a ban that was imposed in the wake of heightened tension over Kashmir in 2019
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Best of BS Opinion: Competition in e-tail, Covid-19 vaccine, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
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