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Pakistan PM Sharif may some take time to appoint his Cabinet: Report

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may take some time to appoint a new Cabinet as he knows the fragile nature of the ruling alliance and wants to take along all his allies

Pakistan PM Sharif may some take time to appoint his Cabinet: Report
Updated On : 13 Apr 2022 | 1:44 PM IST

Rising unrest in Pakistan after Imran's ouster causes concerns for China

The massive protests in several parts of the country after Khan's ouster, leading to disruption of social order have caused serious concerns for Beijing.

Rising unrest in Pakistan after Imran's ouster causes concerns for China
Updated On : 13 Apr 2022 | 1:28 PM IST

Imran's desperate bid to cling to power brought Pak closer to civilian coup

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's unscrupulous and desperate attempts to cling on to power by inciting his followers to protest and rebellion was equivalent to a civilian coup

Imran's desperate bid to cling to power brought Pak closer to civilian coup
Updated On : 13 Apr 2022 | 12:09 PM IST

Pakistan Army claims 'propaganda campaign' launched to malign armed forces

Pakistan Army on Tuesday claimed that there was a "recent propaganda" campaign by some quarters to malign the country's military.

Pakistan Army claims 'propaganda campaign' launched to malign armed forces
Updated On : 13 Apr 2022 | 8:36 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia, China

Newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia and China on his first foreign trip after taking charge, a Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader has said.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia, China
Updated On : 13 Apr 2022 | 6:12 AM IST

New Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif likely to visit Saudi Arabia, China: Report

Traditionally, a Pakistani prime minister's first foreign visit has often been to Riyadh and Beijing due to Islamabad's strategic relationship with both countries

New Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif likely to visit Saudi Arabia, China: Report
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 9:51 PM IST

Live: Putin says peace talks with Ukraine are at dead end, goads West

Putin says Kyiv had derailed peace talks by staging what he said were fake claims of Russian war crimes

Live: Putin says peace talks with Ukraine are at dead end, goads West
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 9:15 PM IST

New Pakistan govt will raise Kashmir issue on all international forums

The government led by Shehbaz Sharif in Pakistan will establish contacts with friendly countries following the policy of peace and equality, and trade with these states will be enhanced

New Pakistan govt will raise Kashmir issue on all international forums
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 2:08 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif has no immediate plans to return to Pakistan: Report

Despite Shehbaz Sharif finally taking over as the chief executive of Pakistan, his elder brother Nawaz Sharif's immediate return from London has been ruled out by his party, the PML-N, Dawn reported.

Nawaz Sharif has no immediate plans to return to Pakistan: Report
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 12:23 PM IST

India, US call on Pakistan to ensure its territory is not used for terror

India and the US have called on Pakistan to take immediate, sustained, and irreversible actions to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorist attacks.

India, US call on Pakistan to ensure its territory is not used for terror
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 10:57 AM IST

India, US ask Pakistan to take immediate action against terrorism

India and the US have asked Pakistan to take "immediate, sustained, and irreversible action" to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorist attacks

India, US ask Pakistan to take immediate action against terrorism
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 10:40 AM IST

Former PM Imran Khan demands 'immediate elections' in Pakistan

Ousted Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has demanded an "immediate elections" in the country, hours after Shehbaz Sharif took oath as the 23rd Prime Minister on Monday.Taking to Twitter, Imran Khan who is the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf said, "Let the people decide, through fair and free elections, whom they want as their prime minister. He also said that he would be holding a rally in Peshawar on April 13."We are demanding immediate elections as that is the only way forward -- to let the people decide, through fair & free elections, whom they want as their prime minister," he Tweeted."On Wednesday I will be holding a jalsa in Peshawar after Isha - my first jalsa after being removed through a foreign- instigated regime change. I want all our people to come, as Pakistan was created as an independent, sovereign state not as a puppet state of foreign powers," he said in another Tweet on Monday.The voting on the no-confidence motion against the Imran Khan-led Pakistan .

Former PM Imran Khan demands 'immediate elections' in Pakistan
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 8:46 AM IST

Change in Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's oath stokes controversy

Newly-elected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stoked controversy after he reportedly deviated from the oath, as mandated in the country's constitution.

Change in Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's oath stokes controversy
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 8:22 AM IST

New Pakistan govt will not take revenge, seek accountability: Maryam Nawaz

PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz on Monday said the new government led by Shehbaz Sharif will not take revenge against the ousted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government

New Pakistan govt will not take revenge, seek accountability: Maryam Nawaz
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 8:01 AM IST
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 7:32 AM IST

US values its long standing cooperation with Pakistan: White House

However, Psaki refrained from responding to questions on the possibility of a phone call between President Joe Biden and Sharif

US values its long standing cooperation with Pakistan: White House
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 1:36 AM IST

'India desires peace in a region free of terror': Modi congratulates Sharif

'Congratulations to H. E. Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on his election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan,' Modi tweeted

'India desires peace in a region free of terror': Modi congratulates Sharif
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 1:02 AM IST

Shehbaz Sharif takes oath as Pak PM; won't sit with 'thieves', says Imran

Imran khan's party resigns en masse from lower house of parliament

Shehbaz Sharif takes oath as Pak PM; won't sit with 'thieves', says Imran
Updated On : 11 Apr 2022 | 11:22 PM IST

Pakistan's paradox

Upholding constitutional values offers a mixed message

Pakistan's paradox
Updated On : 11 Apr 2022 | 10:58 PM IST

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as new Prime Minister of Pakistan

Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani administered oath of office to 70-year-old Shehbaz in President Dr Arif Alvi's absence

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as new Prime Minister of Pakistan
Updated On : 11 Apr 2022 | 10:09 PM IST