Pakistan Government

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 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

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

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

Pakistani FM Bhilawal Bhutto Zardari visits China for bilateral talks

This would be the Minister's first bilateral visit abroad since assuming office in April, the Ministry said, adding that it is "part of the high-level exchanges between the two sides"

New Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto to visit China in May

At the special invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will visit China between May 21 and 22, his maiden visit to China after assuming office last month,

Not lowering fuel subsidies till govt survival assured, Pak PM Sharif

Pakistan is under considerable pressure from the International Monetary fund (IMF) to cut down on the fuel subsidies for taking the bailout package discussions further

PM Sharif orders tightening of security for Chinese citizens in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday ordered the tightening of security for Chinese nationals working on the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif forms task force on climate change amid heatwaves

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday formed a task force on climate change in view of the country currently facing heatwave and melting of glaciers.

Former PM Imran Khan accuses Pak govt of 'stifling' voices of critics

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Monday accused the federal government of using means to "stifle the voices" of its opponents, media reports said.

Former PM Imran Khan's security increased after assassination plot claims

Imran 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

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

Conspiracy being hatched to kill me in Pakistan, abroad: Imran Khan

Speaking at a big rally at Sialkot in Punjab province, Khan said he came to know about the conspiracy a few days ago and has named all those involved in it in the recorded video

I have 'blocked' numbers of those in establishment: Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan

Messages are coming from the establishment, but I will not talk to anyone unless the date of the next general election is announced," Dawn newspaper quoted Khan as telling reporters on Friday.

Imran Khan seeks review of Pak Supreme Court verdict on no-confidence vote

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court, challenging the apex court's April 7 decision on the crucial vote of no-confidence.

Imran seeks review of Pakistan SC's decision on no-confidence voting

Khan, also chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has contested that Article 248 of the Constitution barred any other institution from interfering in the affairs of Parliament

Bilawal Bhutto says PTI minister threatened him before no-trust vote

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed on Thursday that a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) minister had threatened him with the imposition of martial law a night before the no-confidence motion against ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan was passed, media reports said.

'Big decision' expected as Pak PM Shehbaz set to meet Nawaz in London

A "big decision" is on the cards as Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be meeting his elder brother and PML-N supremo in London, media reported.

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

Imran Khan took away Rs 150 mn vehicle after being ousted: Pak minister

Pakistan's Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has claimed that ousted prime minister Imran Khan took away a plush PKR 150 million official vehicle after being removed from power