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Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif discusses ailing economy with brother Nawaz in London

The key members of Pakistan Muslim League-N, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, met on Wednesday with their party's supreme leader Nawaz Sharif in London and briefed him about the country's economy

Pak, China discuss issues of mutual interest; agree to enhance cooperation

The Foreign Minister underscored his determination to inject fresh momentum in the bilateral strategic cooperative partnership and add new avenues to practical cooperation, the FO said

Pak PM meets older brother Nawaz in London amid mounting economic pressure

The PML-N delegation dashed to London as political and economic pressure mounted on the government which is expecting organised protests by ousted premier Imran Khan who is demanding early elections

Pak elections will only be held after introduction of poll reforms: Zardari

He also said the coalition government headed by Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz Sharif had no issue with voting rights and representation of overseas Pakistanis in elections

No change in trade policy with India: Pak amid buzz over trade minister

Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce issued a statement, saying Ministry of Commerce manages 57 Trade Missions in 46 countries which includes the post of Minister (Trade and Investment) in New Delhi, India

PPP's Asif Ali Zardari opposes calls for early elections in Pakistan

He said that Imran Khan was demanding early elections and the PPP was not afraid of polls, but it wanted electoral reforms before holding the polls.

US propped change in Pak govt, says Imran; compares Shehbaz with Mir Jafar

Talking about the anti-army accusations, Khan clarified that he did not criticise the armed forces as they were a crucial force that was holding the country together

Former Pak Pm Imran Khan warns Shehbaz government against arresting him

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched an all-out attack on the current government and warned that all plans against arresting him would backfire.

Imran Khan launches app to gain youth support amid political tug of war

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is scurrying to take the Pakistani youth onboard his party and in order to fulfill this, he has launched a party membership application called "Raabta".

Pakistan reports first case of Covid-19 Omicron sub-variant BA.2.12.1

Pakistan on Monday reported the first case of Covid-19 Omicron sub-variant BA.2.12.1.

Pak leader claims IMF delaying meeting, seeking hike in petroleum prices

As per Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf spokesperson on finance Muzzammil Aslam, the IMF has deferred a meeting with Pakistan authorities until May 18 as they are seeking a hike in petrol and diesel prices

Pakistan stock mkt tumbles as investors fret about unclear economic policy

The Pakistan Stock Exchange 100 index dropped by 1,447.67 points, or 3.23 per cent, to 43,393.14, its lowest since March 22

Shehbaz Sharif warns Imran Khan of legal action for provocative statements

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has accused Imran Khan of planning to trigger a civil war and warned of legal action for concocting a narrative against the country's national institutions.

Covid-19 pandemic: First case of Omicron sub-variant detected in Pakistan

This new sub-variant is causing increasing number of cases in different countries, the National Institute of Health tweeted

IMF suggests revoking govt subsidies in Pak, talks scheduled on May 18

The Express Tribune reported that the IMF has informed the country's government that it could send a mission to Doha for one week on May 18

Pakistan reports 64 new cases, overall Covid tally reaches over 1.5 million

A total of 30,375 people died from COVID-19 in Pakistan, with no more deaths recorded on Sunday, according to the ministry's statistics

2 mn people to march to Islamabad on May 20: Imran Khan warns Shahbaz govt

Khan told the Shehbaz Sharif-led government that two million people will come to the federal capital irrespective of how many containers are put up to create hindrances

Not in favour of any narrative against US, will try to improve ties: Pak PM

While talking to reporters in Lahore, Shehbaz Sharif said that the word 'revenge' doesn't lie in their dictionary. However, the law will find its own way.

Pak army slams 'deliberate attempts' to defame it after Imran govt outster

Pakistan's army warned its critics on Sunday to avoid throwing dirt on the premier institution as it took "strong exception" to "intensified and deliberate attempts" to drag it in politics

Pakistan reports 46 fresh Coronavirus cases and three more deaths

This comes amid World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that suggest that the actual number of COVID-19 deaths in Pakistan was eight times the figure reported by the government