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Pak-Afghan relations under stress after Islamabad's airstrike: Report

Islamabad claims that its security forces are being targeted from across the border in Afghanistan and it was only taking action against Pakistan Taliban

Imran seeks review of Pakistan SC's decision on no-confidence voting

Khan, also chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has contested that Article 248 of the Constitution barred any other institution from interfering in the affairs of Parliament

Environment for 'fruitful, constructive dialogue' with India not there: Pak

Foreign Office spokesman Asim Iftikhar said that there was a national consensus on this issue and successive govts had pursued the same policy of seeking peaceful settlement of disputes with India

Pak Prez Arif Alvi asks chief justice to probe 'regime change conspiracy'

Khan, ousted through a no-trust vote on April 10, has accused the US of orchestrating the fall of his government after his decision to follow an independent foreign policy over the issue of Ukraine

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto to visit US next week

Reportedly, Blinken has also asked the Pakistan Foreign Minister to participate in the "Global Food Security" meeting which will be held on May 18, reported Ary News

Need country-specific policies to tackle Covid globally: Pak FM Bilawal

The foreign minister participated in the Second Global COVID-19 Summit, co-hosted virtually by the United States, Belize, Germany, Indonesia, and Senegal, according to Foreign Office

Islamabad hands over top Pakistani Taliban commanders to Afghan mediators

Muslim Khan and Mehmood Khan were recently transferred from a military detention facility to the custody of the Afghan Taliban in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt, said sources

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif discusses ailing economy with brother Nawaz in London

The key members of Pakistan Muslim League-N, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, met on Wednesday with their party's supreme leader Nawaz Sharif in London and briefed him about the country's economy

Pak, China discuss issues of mutual interest; agree to enhance cooperation

The Foreign Minister underscored his determination to inject fresh momentum in the bilateral strategic cooperative partnership and add new avenues to practical cooperation, the FO said

Pak PM meets older brother Nawaz in London amid mounting economic pressure

The PML-N delegation dashed to London as political and economic pressure mounted on the government which is expecting organised protests by ousted premier Imran Khan who is demanding early elections

Pak elections will only be held after introduction of poll reforms: Zardari

He also said the coalition government headed by Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz Sharif had no issue with voting rights and representation of overseas Pakistanis in elections

No change in trade policy with India: Pak amid buzz over trade minister

Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce issued a statement, saying Ministry of Commerce manages 57 Trade Missions in 46 countries which includes the post of Minister (Trade and Investment) in New Delhi, India

PPP's Asif Ali Zardari opposes calls for early elections in Pakistan

He said that Imran Khan was demanding early elections and the PPP was not afraid of polls, but it wanted electoral reforms before holding the polls.

US propped change in Pak govt, says Imran; compares Shehbaz with Mir Jafar

Talking about the anti-army accusations, Khan clarified that he did not criticise the armed forces as they were a crucial force that was holding the country together

Former Pak Pm Imran Khan warns Shehbaz government against arresting him

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched an all-out attack on the current government and warned that all plans against arresting him would backfire.

Imran Khan launches app to gain youth support amid political tug of war

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is scurrying to take the Pakistani youth onboard his party and in order to fulfill this, he has launched a party membership application called "Raabta".

Pakistan reports first case of Covid-19 Omicron sub-variant BA.2.12.1

Pakistan on Monday reported the first case of Covid-19 Omicron sub-variant BA.2.12.1.

Pak leader claims IMF delaying meeting, seeking hike in petroleum prices

As per Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf spokesperson on finance Muzzammil Aslam, the IMF has deferred a meeting with Pakistan authorities until May 18 as they are seeking a hike in petrol and diesel prices

Pakistan stock mkt tumbles as investors fret about unclear economic policy

The Pakistan Stock Exchange 100 index dropped by 1,447.67 points, or 3.23 per cent, to 43,393.14, its lowest since March 22

Shehbaz Sharif warns Imran Khan of legal action for provocative statements

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has accused Imran Khan of planning to trigger a civil war and warned of legal action for concocting a narrative against the country's national institutions.