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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 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

Pak ready to move forward on Kashmir if India agrees: Gen Bajwa

Gen Bajwa highlighted the importance of keeping conflict away from the region, he said Pakistan wanted the Sino-India border to be resolved soon through diplomacy and dialogue as well, Dawn reported

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

Pak PM claims Nawaz Sharif meeting Haqqani, other anti-military individuals

Imran Khan has said that Pakistans strong 'establishment gave him three options to end the ongoing political turmoil -- face no-trust vote in Parliament, hold fresh elections, or step down

Pakistan PM Imran Khan's defeat imminent: Oppn leader Shahbaz Sharif

Pakistan's leader of Opposition Shahbaz Sharif censured Pakistan PM Imran Khan, saying his "defeat is imminent" on Sunday

Plot to assassinate Pakistan PM Imran Khan reported: Minister

Khan's security has been beefed up as per the government's decision after these reports, the Dawn newspaper quoted Chaudhry as saying.

'My life is in danger,' says Pakistan PM ahead of no-confidence motion

He said not only his life was in danger but the Opposition, which is playing in foreign hands, will also resort to his character assassination

Imran Khan says a 'powerful country' backing India is angry with Pakistan

"A county without an independent foreign policy remains unable to secure the interests of its people," he said

Pakistan's opposition declares Imran Khan 'security threat' for country

Pakistan's opposition parties have declared Prime Minister Imran Khan a "security threat" for the country, Dawn reported.

Pak summons US diplomat, lodges protest over 'interference' in affairs

Pakistan summoned a senior US diplomat here and lodged a strong protest over America's alleged "interference" in its internal affairs, according to media reports on Friday. The US State Department on Thursday firmly rejected embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan's remarks over Washington's role in an alleged foreign conspiracy to oust him from power. In a live address to the nation, 69-year-old Khan discussed a 'threat letter' and termed it as part of a foreign conspiracy to remove him as he was not acceptable for following an independent foreign policy. He named the US as the country behind the threat letter in what appeared to be a slip of tongue. Dunya News quoted sources as saying that the US diplomat was summoned by the Foreign Office (FO) over a threatening letter that warned of dire consequences if the Opposition's no-confidence motion against Khan failed. The step was taken after a decision by Pakistan's National Security Council (NSC) on Thursday. The Foreign Office also ha

US, who we considered a friend, sanctioned us: Pak PM Imran Khan

His address today comes amid backdoor efforts to reach a deal between the premier and the joint opposition to dissolve the lower house

Threat letter from US, says Pak PM Imran Khan says in slip of tongue

Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government confirmed that its allegation about a foreign conspiracy was based on a diplomatic cable received from one of the country's missions abroad

No-confidence vote will decide nation's destiny, says Pak PM Imran Khan

Imran Khan has vowed that "come what may", he will not step down and face the no-confidence motion filed by the joint Opposition against him in the National Assembly: Report