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US has made Pakistan a slave without invading it, says former PM Imran Khan

The US has made Pakistan a slave without having to invading it, ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed, asserting that the people will never accept an "imported government."

US has made Pakistan a slave without invading it, says former PM Imran Khan
Updated On : 16 May 2022 | 5:01 PM IST

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

Former PM Imran Khan's security increased after assassination plot claims
Updated On : 16 May 2022 | 3:02 PM IST

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

Maryam dares former Pak PM Imran Khan to show proof of assassination plot
Updated On : 16 May 2022 | 1:21 PM IST

India to host Regional Anti-Terror Structure talks under SCO today

All members of the SCO will be attending the meeting which will include a three-member delegation from Pakistan

India to host Regional Anti-Terror Structure talks under SCO today
Updated On : 16 May 2022 | 8:53 AM IST

Heatwave scorches Pakistan, mercury shoots to 51 degrees in Jacobabad

Unconfirmed reports suggest at least three people died of acute water diarrhoea in a remote area of Sindh, Kaccha, in Dadu as the temperature rose to 49°Celsius

Heatwave scorches Pakistan, mercury shoots to 51 degrees in Jacobabad
Updated On : 15 May 2022 | 1:53 PM IST

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

Conspiracy being hatched to kill me in Pakistan, abroad: Imran Khan
Updated On : 15 May 2022 | 10:01 AM IST

Pakistan will go ahead with tour of crisis-hit Sri Lanka, says PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board has assured its Sri Lankan counterparts that it had no hesitation touring the country for a two-Test series in late July-August, despite the ongoing unrest in the country

Pakistan will go ahead with tour of crisis-hit Sri Lanka, says PCB
Updated On : 14 May 2022 | 6:29 PM IST

Will not allow anyone to harm iron-clad Pak-China ties: Bilawal Bhutto

Foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday vowed not to allow anyone to harm the iron-clad friendship between Pakistan and China

Will not allow anyone to harm iron-clad Pak-China ties: Bilawal Bhutto
Updated On : 14 May 2022 | 5:36 PM IST

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.

I have 'blocked' numbers of those in establishment: Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan
Updated On : 14 May 2022 | 3:30 PM IST

Imran Khan says 'nuking Pakistan better than giving power to thieves'

Issuing a weird statement, former Prime Minister Imran Khan said that "dropping an atomic bomb would have been better than handing over the helm to the thieves".

Imran Khan says 'nuking Pakistan better than giving power to thieves'
Updated On : 14 May 2022 | 3:26 PM IST

Pakistan: PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif opposed to fuel price rise, says insider

A source present at the meeting told Dawn news that the PML-N faced a tough choice: either increase fuel prices or pass the reins to an interim set-up

Pakistan: PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif opposed to fuel price rise, says insider
Updated On : 14 May 2022 | 1:12 PM IST

Pakistan forex reserves plunge to lowest level since Dec 2019: Report

As per data from Pakistan's central bank, inflows clocked in at USD 16.4 billion in the week that ended May 6, from USD 16.5 billion a week earlier

Pakistan forex reserves plunge to lowest level since Dec 2019: Report
Updated On : 14 May 2022 | 2:42 AM IST

Imran Khan attacks Pak Army, blames it for worsening economic crisis

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan on Friday took a veiled dig at the powerful army for allowing the Opposition's crucial no-confidence motion filed against him to become a success, saying he had warned the neutrals that if the conspiracy succeeded, the country's fragile economic recovery would go into a "tailspin." Khan took to social media after the Pakistani rupee continued to depreciate and reached Rs 193 against the US dollar, the lowest in the country's history. He said the imported government was doing nothing as the market was waiting for action. Market awaiting policy & action, which Imported Govt has failed to provide. Both myself & Shaukat Tareen had warned the Neutrals' that if conspiracy succeeded our fragile economic recovery would go into a tailspin. That is what has now happened, he said in a tweet. Interestingly, Khan could do little as the prime minister to improve the economy and failed to control inflation but is now using the bleak economic ...

Imran Khan attacks Pak Army, blames it for worsening economic crisis
Updated On : 13 May 2022 | 10:43 PM IST

Pak-Afghan relations under stress after Islamabad's airstrike: Report

Islamabad claims that its security forces are being targeted from across the border in Afghanistan and it was only taking action against Pakistan Taliban

Pak-Afghan relations under stress after Islamabad's airstrike: Report
Updated On : 13 May 2022 | 2:11 PM IST

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

Imran seeks review of Pakistan SC's decision on no-confidence voting
Updated On : 13 May 2022 | 1:53 PM IST

Environment for 'fruitful, constructive dialogue' with India not there: Pak

Foreign Office spokesman Asim Iftikhar said that there was a national consensus on this issue and successive govts had pursued the same policy of seeking peaceful settlement of disputes with India

Environment for 'fruitful, constructive dialogue' with India not there: Pak
Updated On : 13 May 2022 | 1:26 PM IST

Pak Prez Arif Alvi asks chief justice to probe 'regime change conspiracy'

Khan, ousted through a no-trust vote on April 10, has accused the US of orchestrating the fall of his government after his decision to follow an independent foreign policy over the issue of Ukraine

Pak Prez Arif Alvi asks chief justice to probe 'regime change conspiracy'
Updated On : 13 May 2022 | 12:40 PM IST

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto to visit US next week

Reportedly, Blinken has also asked the Pakistan Foreign Minister to participate in the "Global Food Security" meeting which will be held on May 18, reported Ary News

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto to visit US next week
Updated On : 13 May 2022 | 11:27 AM IST

Need country-specific policies to tackle Covid globally: Pak FM Bilawal

The foreign minister participated in the Second Global COVID-19 Summit, co-hosted virtually by the United States, Belize, Germany, Indonesia, and Senegal, according to Foreign Office

Need country-specific policies to tackle Covid globally: Pak FM Bilawal
Updated On : 13 May 2022 | 8:58 AM IST

Islamabad hands over top Pakistani Taliban commanders to Afghan mediators

Muslim Khan and Mehmood Khan were recently transferred from a military detention facility to the custody of the Afghan Taliban in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt, said sources

Islamabad hands over top Pakistani Taliban commanders to Afghan mediators
Updated On : 13 May 2022 | 7:44 AM IST