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PTI claims there is a plot to blame party for vandalism in Pakistan

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) alleged that there is a conspiracy afoot to blame it for violence and vandalism on state properties by baton-wielding protesters waving party flags

Pakistan Army has nothing to do with Ex-PM Imran's arrest: Government

Following arrest of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan from premises of the IHC, government sources have confirmed that the countrys army has nothing to do with the development

In aftermath of Imran's arrest, internet services suspended in Pakistan

In the aftermath for former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest, the Interior Ministry instructed the PTA to block mbile broadband services across the country

PTI calls for countrywide shutdown in Pak to protest Imran's illegal arrest

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government. The 70-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician was taken into custody in a clumsy fashion by the paramilitary Rangers on Tuesday on the orders of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) by barging into a room of the Islamabad High Court where he came to attend a corruption case hearing.

Pakistan keen to pay for more Russian oil imports with Chinese Yuan

Pakistan's first cargo of Russian oil will arrive within a month, and was purchased at a discount, a spokesman in the energy ministry's petroleum division said in response to questions

Imran Khan to face Pakistan court after his arrest sparks violence

The arrest came a day after Pakistan's military issued a rare statement blasting Khan for repeating allegations that a senior military officer was behind his assassination attempt last year

Imran Khan to be presented at Police Lines Headquarters in H11 in Islamabad

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will be presented at New Police Guest House, Police Lines Headquarters in H11/1 instead of the F8 Court Complex, Islamabad and Judicial Complex G 11/4 on Wednesday, The Pakistan Daily reported.Taking to its Twitter handle, the Pakistan Daily shared the notification from the office of the Chief Commissioner Islamabad which reads, "In exercise of powers vested under section 9 (2) of Cr.P.C., Law & Justice Division's Notification No.F.17(2)/80-Pub, dated 31.12.1980, issued in pursuance of Article 2 of Islamabad Capital Territory (Administration) Order, 1980 (P.O. No.18 of 1980) and all other powers enabling in this behalf, the Provincial Government, as a one-time dispensation, is pleased to declare New Police Guest House, Police Lines Headquarters H 11/1, Islamabad, the venue for hearing of case titled 'District Election Commissioner Vs Imran Khan Niazi' and for the appearance of Mr Imran Khan Niazi before Honorable Judge Accountability ...

Imran Khan's party claims police raided PTI leader Usman Dar's residence

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has alleged that police raided the residence of PTI leader Usman Dar. The party said that the mother of the Dar brothers was harassed

Amnesty International calls on Pakistan to restore internet services

Human rights group Amnesty International has called on the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to restore internet services in the country and access to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube

US reacts to Imran Khan's arrest, calls for democracy, rule of law in Pak

The United States reacted to the chaos in Pakistan after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on Tuesday and called for respect of democratic principles and the rule of law

Imran's party abandoned politics to join 'tribe of terrorists': Pak min

"First the attack on PTV, then the attack on the parliament and now the attack on the military organization and what is called terrorism?"

PTI calls supporters to gather at Islamabad Judicial Complex at 8 am

Asserting that ongoing nationwide protests will continue until the release of Imran Khan, PTI has instructed the party leaders, workers and supporters to gather at the Islamabad Judicial Complex

PTI to move SC against Court upholding Imran Khan's arrest: Fawad Chaudhry

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry said the party will approach the Supreme Court today morning to challenge the Islamabad High Court's upholding Imran Khan's arrest

Dependence on China could increase if IMF deal fails: Pakistan Minister

Pakistan Minister Khurram has said that failure to sign staff-level agreement between IMF and Pak could lead to country's increased reliance on China

Imran Khan faces over 120 cases of treason, blasphemy across Pakistan

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, who was arrested by paramilitary Rangers on Tuesday, is facing 121 cases across the country, including for committing treason and blasphemy and inciting violence and terrorism. Khan, who travelled from Lahore to the federal capital Islamabad, was undergoing a biometric process at the court when the Rangers broke open the glass window and arrested him after beating lawyers and Khan's security staff, according to senior party leader Shireen Mazari.

Imran Khan arrested from Islamabad High Court premises in corruption case

The arrest of the 70-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician comes a day after the powerful army accused Khan of levelling baseless allegations against a senior officer of the spy agency ISI

Pakistan, China to extend CPEC to Afghanistan, stress on fighting terrorism

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have agreed to forge closer economic ties by extending the Beijing-backed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan to fully harness the country's potential as a hub for regional connectivity. Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang and Afghanistan's Taliban-appointed acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi held the 5th China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Dialogue, where they also underlined the need to prevent any group from using their territories for terror activities against any nation. The three countries reiterated their resolve to fully harness Afghanistan's potential as a hub for regional connectivity and reaffirmed "their commitment to further the trilateral cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and to jointly extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan, according to a joint statement issued on Monday, two days after the meeting here on .

Pakistan could default in the absence of IMF bailout loans, warns Moody's

Pakistan is struggling to restart a $6.5 billion bailout program from the Washington-based lender, which has stalled after the government failed to meet some loan conditions

Pakistan among world's worst performers in internet access: Report

The report said that despite a rise in internet penetration, approximately 15% of the population still lacked access to the internet and mobile or telecom services

Pakistan among world's worst performers in internet access: Report

Pakistan in 2022 remained among the world's worst performers in terms of internet access and digital governance, according to a report released on Monday. Titled "Pakistan's Internet Landscape 2022", the report was released by Bytes For All -- a human rights and advocacy organisation -- which explores in detail the relationship between human rights and information and communication technologies in Pakistan last year. In terms of internet access and overall governance, Pakistan made some gains, but in the context of the world, the country remains among the worst performers, even within just Asia, according to the report. It highlights that despite an increase in internet penetration, approximately 15 per cent of the population still lacked access to the internet and mobile or telecom services. Add to this a lack of inclusivity and digital literacy, one of the biggest global gender gaps in access and a struggle to stay online due to load-shedding and blackouts brought on by an energy