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'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

No-trust motion against Pakistan PM Imran Khan: Session called on March 25

On Sunday, the NA Secretariat issued a notification, clearing the dust regarding the key session which the opposition had demanded to be convened by March 21 as per the legal requirements

No-trust motion against Pakistan PM Imran Khan: Session called on March 25
Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 12:58 AM IST

Pakistan PM Imran Khan seeks legal opinion on no-confidence motion

The no-confidence motion, signed by about 100 lawmakers from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was submitted with the National Assembly Secretariat on Tuesday

Pakistan PM Imran Khan seeks legal opinion on no-confidence motion
Updated On : 10 Mar 2022 | 12:20 AM IST

Pakistan confident of defending $1.5 billion fuel subsidy at IMF review

PM Khan this week announced a cut in fuel and electricity prices despite a steep global rise in the cost of oil, pledging to freeze the new rates for 4 months

Pakistan confident of defending $1.5 billion fuel subsidy at IMF review
Updated On : 04 Mar 2022 | 8:54 PM IST

Pakistan: Opposition asks PM Imran Khan to quit within five days

Pakistan Peoples Party chairman also said that all parties were united on the no-confidence move and this was the victory of the PPP stance

Pakistan: Opposition asks PM Imran Khan to quit within five days
Updated On : 04 Mar 2022 | 7:23 PM IST

Pakistan ready to scrap CPEC, if US offers similar assistance: Report

'Pakistani authorities who remain predisposed to the West have even offered to scrap or sideline the CPEC if Washington could offer similar financial assistance'

Pakistan ready to scrap CPEC, if US offers similar assistance: Report
Updated On : 25 Feb 2022 | 4:52 PM IST

Pak PM Khan arrives in Russia on maiden visit; aims to reset bilateral ties

Khan's visit to Moscow will take place hours after US President Joe Biden and other Western governments imposed tough economic sanctions on Russia

Pak PM Khan arrives in Russia on maiden visit; aims to reset bilateral ties
Updated On : 24 Feb 2022 | 2:04 AM IST

Pak PM Khan leaves for Russia on maiden two-day visit for bilateral talks

It said the visit of the Prime Minister will contribute to further deepening of the multifaceted Pakistan-Russia bilateral relationship and enhancement of mutual cooperation in diverse fields

Pak PM Khan leaves for Russia on maiden two-day visit for bilateral talks
Updated On : 23 Feb 2022 | 6:54 PM IST

Adviser to Pakistan PM Imran Khan backs resumption of trade ties with India

Trade with India was suspended by Islamabad in August 2019 after New Delhi revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir

Adviser to Pakistan PM Imran Khan backs resumption of trade ties with India
Updated On : 21 Feb 2022 | 2:25 PM IST

Pakistan govt 'plans to' borrow people's gold for foreign exchange crisis

According to the proposal, the commercial banks will issue a negotiable discounted instrument to the gold owner and pay an interest rate on the precious metal

Pakistan govt 'plans to' borrow people's gold for foreign exchange crisis
Updated On : 20 Feb 2022 | 11:02 PM IST

Imran Khan surrendered country's economic control to IMF: Pak Opposition

'Imran promised to build 5 million homes, but instead made millions of people homeless; he promised to liberate the country of IMF, but instead given the State Bank under its control,' he said

Imran Khan surrendered country's economic control to IMF: Pak Opposition
Updated On : 19 Feb 2022 | 1:20 PM IST

Pak denies ISI chief meeting Afghan leaders in Turkey, calls it 'fake news'

This comes as officials of the Taliban have urged Afghan politicians in exile to 'return to the country and live peacefully'

Pak denies ISI chief meeting Afghan leaders in Turkey, calls it 'fake news'
Updated On : 16 Feb 2022 | 7:39 AM IST

IMF's $1-bn tranches to Pakistan leads to Rs 160-bn taxes on salaried class

Pakistan committed IMF to draft Personal Income Tax legislation till February end and it will be announced in the budget for 2022-23 and will become effective from July 1, 2022

IMF's $1-bn tranches to Pakistan leads to Rs 160-bn taxes on salaried class
Updated On : 05 Feb 2022 | 5:31 PM IST

Pakistan's upper house of parliament passes law for central bank's autonomy

The bill gives the bank independent powers to control price stability and monetary policy

Pakistan's upper house of parliament passes law for central bank's autonomy
Updated On : 29 Jan 2022 | 12:11 AM IST

Imran Khan's pet project, a $7-billion mega city plan, takes a murky turn

The Ravi Urban Development Authority, a government body created to manage the project, pitches it as a green initiative that will bring in much-needed resources to clean up the river

Imran Khan's pet project, a $7-billion mega city plan, takes a murky turn
Updated On : 19 Jan 2022 | 11:09 PM IST

Pak security, Indian opportunity

NSP contains clues for improving relations

Pak security, Indian opportunity
Updated On : 18 Jan 2022 | 11:24 PM IST

Focus of Pak's 1st National Security Policy: Economy & Islamic identity

The NSP was cleared by the National Security Committee on December 27 and was approved by Pakistan's federal cabinet a day later

Focus of Pak's 1st National Security Policy: Economy & Islamic identity
Updated On : 14 Jan 2022 | 9:57 PM IST

Pak court sentences 4 to death in case of blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

Three people were killed and over 20 others injured in the blast outside Saeed's residence here on June 23, 2021

Pak court sentences 4 to death in case of blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house
Updated On : 12 Jan 2022 | 10:02 PM IST

Bilawal Bhutto calls Pakistan PM Imran Khan 'crisis of this century'

He also said the government's deal with the IMF would have devastating effects on the nation

Bilawal Bhutto calls Pakistan PM Imran Khan 'crisis of this century'
Updated On : 12 Jan 2022 | 7:30 PM IST

India in talks with Pak on modalities for sending wheat to Afghanistan

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing that India is committed to sending humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people

India in talks with Pak on modalities for sending wheat to Afghanistan
Updated On : 07 Jan 2022 | 2:31 AM IST