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Pak PM Khan discusses Russia-Ukraine war with European Council President

The prime minister stressed the urgent need for ceasefire and de-escalation in violence. Khan hoped the dispute would be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy

Pakistan PM Imran Khan vows 'zero tolerance' for terrorists

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday vowed "zero tolerance" for terrorists as he urged for quick persecution of the cases of terrorism in the courts

Pakistan confident of defending $1.5 billion fuel subsidy at IMF review

PM Khan this week announced a cut in fuel and electricity prices despite a steep global rise in the cost of oil, pledging to freeze the new rates for 4 months

Pakistan: Opposition asks PM Imran Khan to quit within five days

Pakistan Peoples Party chairman also said that all parties were united on the no-confidence move and this was the victory of the PPP stance

Rise in terror incidents in Balochistan leaves Pakistan govt in a fix

As the security situation in Balochistan province continues to worsen, analysts have pointed to the spread of violence to urban centres by rebels of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Imran Khan's relief measures result of long march, no-trust motion: Bhutto

PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto on Monday said PM Imran Khan's decision to reduce petroleum and electricity prices was a result of PPP's 'long march' and no-trust motion to oust the government.

Pakistan Opposition plans to seek repeal of 'black law' against media

Media persons across Pakistan observed a 'black day'

Believe in resolving conflicts through dialogue: Pakistan PM Imran Khan

'We are resolute and unwavering in our commitment to the security of our country and our nation,' he said

Pakistan govt's external debt rises by 20% in H1 FY22, hits Rs 21 trn

Pakistan government's external debt rose by a massive 20 per cent in the first half of the current fiscal (2021-22), to reach a high of Rs 21 trillion in December 2021.According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data, the government's total debt stocks rose by 8 per cent in the first half of the current fiscal (2021-22) which increased the total domestic and external debt to an all-time high of Rs 51.724 trillion in December 2021, up from Rs 47.931 trillion in June 2021, reported Business Recorder.Continued borrowing from domestic and external resources for financing the fiscal deficit is increasing the country's debt burden, the report further said citing economists.The external debt included Rs 14.814 trillion of government external debt, Rs 4.223 trillion non-government debt, and loans of Rs 1.188 trillion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Earlier this month, IMF released a fresh tranche of loans to the tune of USD 1 billion to Pakistan, subject to fulfilling certain ...

Pakistan achieved nothing in Moscow, irked Washington on top: Report

As the Moscow visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan concludes, Pakistan has not achieved any tangible gains, while irking the US further, a report has said."We've communicated to Pakistan our position regarding Russia's further renewed invasion of Ukraine, and we have briefed them on our efforts to pursue diplomacy in our war," said US State Department spokesperson, Ted Price.Imran Khan's meeting with Putin came hours after several Western nations hit Russia with new sanctions, which Khan himself is seen joyfully describing as "exciting times" in a video shared on Twitter of Khan's landing in Moscow.It gives the Western Powers for whom Pakistan is a "non-NATO ally," reasons to be annoyed, The Times of Israel reported.On top of this, Khan's added 'disqualification' in eyes of the US is that his country is being increasingly seen as a Chinese ally. China is the US's larger adversary that is tacitly supporting Moscow, the report said, adding further that, Khan may soon realize that he is ...

Pak PM's Russia visit: A tale of diplomatic confusion, political isolation

Imran Khan would have little to remember or cherish about his 2-day visit to Russia which concluded on February 24.

'It was planned': Pak FM justifies PM's Russia visit amid Ukraine crisis

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the latest situation didn't come up in a day but was a result of an evolving crisis over a period of time, and the visit was not related to the Ukraine

Pakistan ready to scrap CPEC, if US offers similar assistance: Report

'Pakistani authorities who remain predisposed to the West have even offered to scrap or sideline the CPEC if Washington could offer similar financial assistance'

Pakistan PM Imran Khan's visit to Moscow called 'foolhardy', ill-timed

Khan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday amid the ongoing crisis at the Ukraine-Russia border.

Pak PM Imran Khan meets Russian President Putin amidst Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Pakistan PM Imran Khan in the Kremlin in his first face-to-face talks since the start of a special military operation in eastern Ukraine

Pak PM Imran Khan in Moscow, set to meet Putin amidst Ukraine conflict

Pakistan PM Imran Khan began his engagements in Moscow by laying a wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' and is scheduled to meet Vladimir Putin

US 'aware' of Pak PM's Moscow visit, says position on Russia communicated

Ahead of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's maiden visit to Moscow, the US has communicated its position to Islamabad on Russia's "renewed invasion" of Ukraine

Pakistan PM arrives in Moscow on two-day visit amid the Ukraine crisis

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan landed in Moscow late on Wednesday on a two-day visit amid the ongoing crisis at the Ukraine-Russia border.This comes as tension continues to escalate after Russia's recognition of eastern Ukrainian enclaves of Donetsk and Luhansk. As a response to Moscow's actions, several Western nations hit Russia with fresh sanctions for its military deployment into parts of eastern Ukraine.Imran Khan's ill-timed visit, the first such trip by a Pakistani PM in 23 years, aims to push for the construction of a long-delayed, multi-billion-dollar gas pipeline to be built in collaboration with Russian companies.The Pakistan Prime Minister is also scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit and discuss issues concerning economic cooperation.Earlier, Pakistani media reports had said that Moscow and Islamabad were in talks to finalise a plan for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit this year.A Pakistani newspaper said Putin's visit was under ..

Pak PM Khan arrives in Russia on maiden visit; aims to reset bilateral ties

Khan's visit to Moscow will take place hours after US President Joe Biden and other Western governments imposed tough economic sanctions on Russia

Pak PM Khan leaves for Russia on maiden two-day visit for bilateral talks

It said the visit of the Prime Minister will contribute to further deepening of the multifaceted Pakistan-Russia bilateral relationship and enhancement of mutual cooperation in diverse fields