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Opposition slams Imran Khan, Speaker over no-confidence motion adjournment

The session was adjourned on Friday morning shortly after tributes were offered to Khayal Zaman, a member of the house from the ruling PTI who had recently passed away

No-confidence vote: Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets a weekend breather

Pakistan National Assembly's crucial session on a no-trust motion against embattled PM Imran Khan was adjourned on Friday without tabling of the resolution, amid vociferous protests from opposition

Australia dismisses Pakistan in final session to win test match series

Lyon bowled an unchanged marathon spell of 28 overs on the last day

577 Indian fishermen in Pakistan's custody, Centre tells Lok Sabha

As many as 577 Indian fishermen are in the custody of Pakistan and India has been consistently raising the incidents of their detention, the Lok Sabha was informed

Pakistan Assembly adjourned without taking up trust vote against Imran Khan

National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said that the session was adjourned till 4pm on March 28 due to the demise of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmaker Khayal Zaman

Pak PM asks Chinese premier to refinance loan as economy stays in doldrums

Amidst a weakening economy, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has requested Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to further refinance an RMB 15 billion loan that was extended to the country three years ago for another three years on existing terms and conditions, local vernacular media reported.Loan refinancing refers to the process of taking out a new loan in order to pay off one or more outstanding loans.The three-year loan was earlier extended on March 25 in 2019 by a consortium of Chinese banks, including, China Development Bank, Bank of China and Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, to finance the trade between the two countries, to fund projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as well as other earmarked projects, the reports said.The previous loan was provided at an interest rate of six-month Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate (SHIBOR) plus a 2.50 per cent margin for a period of three years with maturity on March 25, 2022.Pakistan has been facing acute liquidity ..

Pakistan: Opposition finalizes strategy ahead of no-confidence vote

Imran's situation is precarious given that three of the four allies have stated their support to the Opposition's no-confidence motion and said that they will vote accordingly

Pak Assembly session starts today, no-trust motion against Imran on agenda

The crucial session of the Pakistan National Assembly will begin on Friday in which the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan will be moved.According to the National Assembly Secretariat, the house will meet at 11 am, with Speaker Asad Qaiser in the chair, reported the Express Tribune.A 15-point agenda of Friday's session issued by the Secretariat on Thursday night also includes the no-confidence motion.Notably, acting on mutual hatred to oust Imran Khan, the Opposition parties submitted the no-confidence motion in National Assembly on March 8.In the 342-member National Assembly, the Imran Khan government requires at least 172 members to sail through the no-confidence vote.However, several dissident MNAs of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) came out in open and the government allies are reported to have sided with the Opposition, thus, it is yet to be seen if Imran Khan succeeds in defeating the no-trust motion.Further, in reference to the defection of Parliament members, ...

Imran's fall from grace is his own fault and tragic for Pakistani democracy

Even if he survives, he will find his political capital severely dented - and be even more in debt to the military

Pakistan Interior Minister hints at early elections amid political crisis

In retaliation to the dissident PTI members who are ready to quit the party, Rasheed said that the ruling party also have the support of the opposition Minister of the National Assembly

Pakistan says four soldiers killed in attack claimed by Taliban

Militants attempting to sneak into Pakistan from Afghanistan early on Thursday triggered a shootout with soldiers that killed four Pakistani troops, the military said.

Early polls can be held to end uncertainty: Pak minister Sheikh Rashid

Imran Khan is heading a coalition government and he can be removed if some of the partners decide to switch sides

India slams OIC for resorting to 'falsehoods and misrepresentation'

The strong reaction by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came a day after the OIC at its foreign ministerial meeting in Pakistan criticised India for its policy on Kashmir

OIC supports Pak's call for joint probe in accidental firing of projectile

The OIC is a 57-member grouping of Muslim majority nations, including Pakistan

Pak Oppn's no-trust motion a 'last ball' for PM Imran Khan's political fate

As Pakistan PM Imran Khan is set to face a no-confidence motion, several reports say that this motion is expected to be proven as the 'last ball' to decide former cricketer turned politician's fate.

No-trust vote against Imran Khan will follow Constitution rules: Speaker

Over the no-trust motion against Pakistan PM Imran Khan, National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said that he would run the assembly's proceedings in accordance with the Constitution.

Cash-strapped Pakistan says China agreed to roll over $4.2 bn debt

Pakistan has said that China agreed to rollover $4.2 billion debt that was maturing this week, providing a major financial relief to the cash-strapped country.

Chinese FM Wang meets Pak Army chief Bajwa; holds bilateral talks

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security and bilateral defence cooperation.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan fined Rs 50,000 for violating election code

Pakistan's top election body has imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on PM Imran Khan for violating election code of conduct by addressing a rally in Swat ahead of the local government election

Pak PM seeks unity of Islamic world to deal with problems faced by Muslims

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for the unity of the Islamic world to deal with problems faced by Muslims and bring peace across the globe.