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Imran Khan 'thanks' Opposition for boosting his party's popularity

Imran Khan lashed out at former premier and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, saying he had introduced horse-trading in the country's politics

Pakistan may go into early elections, says Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed

Rasheed said that he had advised Imran Khan to call for elections after the budget, insisting that Khan's popularity has increased in the wake of opposition's no-confidence motion against him

Imran-led PTI intensifies efforts to woo allies ahead of no-trust motion

After the no-confidence motion against the government was adjourned to March 28, Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has intensified efforts to woo its allies

Pakistan Interior Minister hints at early elections amid political crisis

In retaliation to the dissident PTI members who are ready to quit the party, Rasheed said that the ruling party also have the support of the opposition Minister of the National Assembly

'Won't quit', says Pak PM Imran Khan as 3 allies set to join Opposition

3 key allies of the Pakistan govt of PM Khan - Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid and Balochistan Awami Party are set to join the Opposition before the no-confidence vote

No-trust motion against Pakistan PM Imran Khan: Session called on March 25

On Sunday, the NA Secretariat issued a notification, clearing the dust regarding the key session which the opposition had demanded to be convened by March 21 as per the legal requirements

Pakistan PM Imran Khan seeks legal opinion on no-confidence motion

The no-confidence motion, signed by about 100 lawmakers from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was submitted with the National Assembly Secretariat on Tuesday

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

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'

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

Adviser to Pakistan PM Imran Khan backs resumption of trade ties with India

Trade with India was suspended by Islamabad in August 2019 after New Delhi revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir

Pakistan govt 'plans to' borrow people's gold for foreign exchange crisis

According to the proposal, the commercial banks will issue a negotiable discounted instrument to the gold owner and pay an interest rate on the precious metal

Imran Khan surrendered country's economic control to IMF: Pak Opposition

'Imran promised to build 5 million homes, but instead made millions of people homeless; he promised to liberate the country of IMF, but instead given the State Bank under its control,' he said

Pak denies ISI chief meeting Afghan leaders in Turkey, calls it 'fake news'

This comes as officials of the Taliban have urged Afghan politicians in exile to 'return to the country and live peacefully'

IMF's $1-bn tranches to Pakistan leads to Rs 160-bn taxes on salaried class

Pakistan committed IMF to draft Personal Income Tax legislation till February end and it will be announced in the budget for 2022-23 and will become effective from July 1, 2022

Pakistan's upper house of parliament passes law for central bank's autonomy

The bill gives the bank independent powers to control price stability and monetary policy

Imran Khan's pet project, a $7-billion mega city plan, takes a murky turn

The Ravi Urban Development Authority, a government body created to manage the project, pitches it as a green initiative that will bring in much-needed resources to clean up the river

Pak security, Indian opportunity

NSP contains clues for improving relations