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Imran Khan nominates Pak's ex-chief justice Gulzar Ahmed as caretaker PM

Under Article 224-A(1) of the constitution of Pakistan, a caretaker government is set up to organize elections in the country

Pakistan apex court adjourns hearing by a day on rejection of no-trust vote

President Alvi, the Supreme Court Bar Association and all political parties have been made respondents in the case

Imran to continue as Pak PM until caretaker premier's appointment: Prez

The incumbent Prime Minister shall continue to hold office till appointment of the caretaker premier, the notification said

Imran to continue as Pak PM until caretaker premier is appointed: Prez Alvi

President Alvi had dissolved the National Assembly (NA) on the advice of Prime Minister Khan, minutes after Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri rejected a no-confidence motion against the premier

Imran asks oppn to accept snap polls instead of supporting 'foreign plot'

His statement comes as opposition cried foul after the government dissolved assemblies and called early elections

Imran says he had reports that dissidents frequented US embassy

Khan revealed that the US had sent a threatening message through Pakistan's envoy.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan names US official who sent 'threat' message

The United States has rejected Imran Khan's allegations regarding Washington's role in the alleged "foreign conspiracy" to oust him from power.

Arooj Aftab becomes first Pakistani woman to win a Grammy

Arooj won the award for her song 'Mohabbat' in the Best Global Performance category.

We have nothing to do with political process, says Pakistan's army

Pakistan's army said on Sunday it was not involved in politics, after the country was thrown into uncertainty when Prime Minister Imran Khan dodged an attempt to oust him and sought fresh elections.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan sparks chaos with disputed call for elections

Pakistan's army is 'absolutely not' involved in the current political situation, army spokesman Major General Babar Iftikhar told Geo News

China keeps a close watch on rapid political developments in Pakistan

In the run-up to the tabling of the no-confidence motion by the opposition, China has appealed to all the political parties to close ranks in the interest of stability and development.

Pakistan cabinet dissolved, but Imran will continue as PM

Pakistan's ex Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said Federal Cabinet has been dissolved, but PM Imran Khan will continue his duties under Article 224 of Constitution

Pakistan President dissolves National Assembly on advice of PM Imran Khan

Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said that the Cabinet has been dissolved.

Imran calls for fresh elections; move to oust him blocked in Parliament

Prime Minister Khan, who had effectively lost majority in the 342-member National Assembly, made a brief address to the nation after a stormy parliament session was adjourned by Deputy Speaker Qasim S

Pakistan's Punjab province to elect new chief minister today

Punjab province Governor, Chaudhry Muhamad Sarwar accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Friday.

Pak no-trust vote: PM Imran confident' of victory; Oppn eyes 'treason' case

The 69-year-old cricketer-turned politician is facing the no-confidence motion, which was tabled by the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Sharif on March 28.

Security ramped up in Islamabad before no-trust vote against Imran Khan

A total of 10,000 security personnel have been deployed in Islamabad's red zone: Report

Imran Khan urges 'peaceful protests' ahead of no-confidence motion vote

Terming it a "war for the future of the country, Khan said Pakistan was standing at a decisive point

Shock and awe in Pakistan after PM Imran praises Modi's foreign policy

Pakistani people, including political leaders, were surprised when PM Imran Khan praised his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi's foreign policy before a crowd of thousands of supporters

US has clearly distanced itself from Pak: Ex-American military chief Mullen

The US has "clearly distanced" itself from Pakistan, ex-American military chief Mike Mullen said as the White House and the State Department rejected claims of their involvement in Islamabad politics