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Former dictator Musharraf's return to Pakistan ruled out on medical grounds

The family of former Pakistan Army chief Pervez Musharraf has said that since there is no proper treatment available at home, there is no immediate possibility of shifting him to Pakistan.

Critically-ill Pervez Musharraf may be brought back from UAE: Report

Gen. Musharraf, 78, who ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008, was charged with high treason and given a death sentence in 2019 for suspending the Constitution

Fear for democracy in Pak as ISI gets power over civil service appointments

It is widely perceived in Pakistan that politicians need the military's backing to come to power, but many now fear that bureaucrats could also need the same support for their appointment and postings

Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf hospitalised in UAE: Family

Earlier, his close aide and former information minister Fawad Chaudhry said that General Musharraf is critical and on a ventilator support in a UAE hospital

Pakistan army to get Rs 1.4 trillion next fiscal year, says report

Defence spending often comes under scrutiny at the time of the announcement of the annual budget when allocati­ons for various sectors are earmarked

Imran Khan's protest: Pak Army called in to protect Islamabad's Red Zone

As PTI Chairman Imran Khan's caravan is on its way to famous D-Chowk after entering Islamabad on Thursday, the federal government has called in the Army for the security of the capital's Red Zone

Bilawal Bhutto says PTI minister threatened him before no-trust vote

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed on Thursday that a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) minister had threatened him with the imposition of martial law a night before the no-confidence motion against ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan was passed, media reports said.

In a veiled attack, Imran Khan blames Pak Army chief Bajwa for his ouster

Imran Khan has alleged that "some elements" in the powerful establishment who indulged in "bad practices" were responsible for his unceremonious ouster from power

Imran contradicts Pak Army; insists 'establishment' gave him '3 options'

He also said that the military was onboard over his visit to Russia and he telephoned Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa before the visit

Pakistan Army says it has 'nothing to do with politics', supports democracy

The powerful institution asserted that its chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa was not seeking an extension and will neither accept one.

Pakistan Army claims 'propaganda campaign' launched to malign armed forces

Pakistan Army on Tuesday claimed that there was a "recent propaganda" campaign by some quarters to malign the country's military.

Pak Army disputes PM Imran Khan, denies US' involvement in regime change

Pakistan's powerful Army has contradicted Prime Minister Imran Khan's remarks accusing America of hatching a conspiracy to topple his government

We have nothing to do with political process, says Pakistan's army

Pakistan's army said on Sunday it was not involved in politics, after the country was thrown into uncertainty when Prime Minister Imran Khan dodged an attempt to oust him and sought fresh elections.

Pak Army Chief calls for dialogue to resolve all disputes with India

Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa while addressing the Islamabad Security Dialogue has called for dialogue to resolve all disputes with India.

Pak military establish not taking sides in political crisis: Shebhaz Sharif

Leader of Opposition in Pakistan Parliament Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that the powerful military establishment is not taking sides in the current political crisis in the country

Imran Khan meets Pakistan Army Chief amid looming no-confidence motion

Amid the looming no-confidence motion against his government, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan met Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa

Pak summons Indian envoy over alleged violation of its airspace by missile

The Indian diplomat who was summoned to the Foreign Office was told about the alleged violation of its airspace by an Indian-origin super-sonic flying object which entered into Pakistan from Suratgarh

Corruption runs amok among Pakistani Army Generals, says report

The recent leak of data from Credit Suisse has again brought to light the extent to which greed and corruption run amok in the Pakistan Army, especially among its Generals, a report said.

'No enmity with Pakistan's people, but with its rulers,' says Amarinder

Former Chief Minister and Punjab Lok Congress president Capt. Amarinder Singh on Wednesday said that he was not against Pakistan's people but against its rulers and army.

Pakistani soldier killed in terrorist attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A 26-year-old Pakistan Army soldier, Sarfaraz Ali, was killed as terrorists attacked a military check post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) Bannu district, ISPR said in a statement