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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

Imran Khan's Azadi March: PTI members arrested, Islamabad sealed
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 11:03 AM IST

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

Provide PTI alternate site for Azadi March: Pakistan SC to authorities
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:10 AM IST

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

Pak govt permits Imran Khan to hold protests after army's intervention
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:08 AM IST

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

Imran says 'no question' of any deal with Pak govt as stalemate continues
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:05 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 : 01 Aug 2023 | 6:30 PM IST

Air India Disinvestment Pak Army called in to protect Islamabad's Red Zone

As PTI Chairman Imran Khan's caravan is on its way to famous D-Chowk after entering Islamabad on Thursday, the federal government has called in the Army for the security of the capital's Red Zone

Air India Disinvestment Pak Army called in to protect Islamabad's Red Zone
Updated On : 01 Aug 2023 | 6:16 PM IST

Live news: Advancing Russian forces reach key highway out of Donbas cities

Live news updates: blasts in Afghanistan to Russia-Ukraine war and coronavirus, catch all the live updates here

Live news: Advancing Russian forces reach key highway out of Donbas cities
Updated On : 07 Oct 2022 | 5:21 PM 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

No petrol in Lahore, no cash in ATMs, claims former Pakistan cricketer

Imran Khan leads party to sit-in in Islamabad demanding fresh elections

No petrol in Lahore, no cash in ATMs, claims former Pakistan cricketer
Updated On : 26 May 2022 | 3:16 AM IST

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.

Default threat reaches Pak as inflation rises, political crisis worsens
Updated On : 25 May 2022 | 10:34 AM IST

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

Demanding fair elections in Pakistan, Imran Khan to hold 'Long March' today
Updated On : 25 May 2022 | 9:17 AM IST

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

After crackdown on supporters, Pak government bans Imran Khan's mega rally
Updated On : 24 May 2022 | 11:09 PM IST

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.

WEF 2022: Wrong to weaponise economic tools, says Pak minister Hina Khar
Updated On : 24 May 2022 | 7:25 PM IST

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

US's new ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome takes charge in Islamabad
Updated On : 24 May 2022 | 1:56 PM IST

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

90 people died in 2022 due to heatwave spells in India, Pakistan: Study
Updated On : 24 May 2022 | 8:07 AM IST

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.

Pak FM rules out removal of fuel, power subsidies ahead of IMF talks
Updated On : 24 May 2022 | 6:51 AM IST

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

Pakistan central bank hikes main policy rate by 150 bps to 13.75%
Updated On : 24 May 2022 | 1:22 AM IST

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 govt says polls to be held next year, rejects ousted PM Khan's demand
Updated On : 23 May 2022 | 11:05 PM IST

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

Pak PM warns Imran Khan, says nation will hold him by collar for his 'sins'
Updated On : 23 May 2022 | 10:14 PM IST

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

Imran Khan wants to begin civil war in Pakistan, alleges PM Shehbaz
Updated On : 23 May 2022 | 6:35 PM IST