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Pak investigation agency probes senior journalist Sami Abraham under PECA

The journalist has been accused of levelling false allegations against senior government functionaries, reported ARY News.

Pakistan: Sharif-led govt nominates Baligh-ur-Rehman as new Punjab Governor

Rehman had served as the state minister for education, interior and narcotics control when Nawaz Sharif became prime minister after the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz victory in the 2013 elections

Shehbaz Sharif govt to check ex-PM Imran Khan's assets and income

After ousting Imran Khan from power and tackling his claims of corruption against opposition party leaders, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif has decided to scrutinise the value of the former PM's assets & income

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif leaves for Saudi on three-day official visit

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday left for Saudi Arabia on his maiden three-day official visit abroad during which he will hold wide-ranging discussions with the top Saudi leadership, with particular focus on advancing economic, trade and investment ties. The 70-year-old leader was sworn in as Pakistan's 23rd prime minister on April 11 after his predecessor Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Sharif, who has been invited for the trip by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is accompanied by a high-level delegation including key members of the Cabinet. "Today I am embarking on a visit to Saudi Arabia to renew & reaffirm our bonds of brotherhood & friendship. I will have wide-ranging discussions with Saudi leadership. KSA is one of our greatest friends & as Custodian of the Two Holy Places, has a special place in all our hearts, Sharif tweeted. Separately, his office issued a video message of the prime minister. The video, played on all TV channels, .

3 Chinese tutors among 4 killed in blast inside University of Karachi

The chief minister assured the Chinese official that the incident would be fully investigated, a statement issued by the CM's office said

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Saudi Arabia at 'own expense'

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Saudi at his own expense, Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb said and also criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders for spreading "lies"

Row erupts in Pakistan over PM Shehbaz Sharif's 1st foreign visit to Saudi

After PTI raised questions about this visit, Pakistan Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb responded on Monday, saying Shehbaz Sharif would travel to Saudi Arabia at his own expenses

Can't achieve durable peace without resolution of Kashmir issue: Pakistan

Sharif was sworn in as Pakistan's 23rd prime minister on April 11 after his predecessor Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote

Breakthrough in Pakistan-IMF bailout talks as $8-bn package approved

The size of the loan would be increased from the existing $6 billion to $8 billion - a net addition of $2 billion, a senior government functionary requesting anonymity said

Shehbaz Sharif, Putin quietly exchange letters to enhance ties: Report

A day after his appointment as Pakistan Prime Minister, President Putin sent a congratulatory message to Sharif which was made public by the Kremlin Press Office

Pakistan PM Shehbaz withdraws foreign affairs portfolio from Tariq Fatemi

In a setback to Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he was forced to withdraw the appointment of seasoned diplomat Tariq Fatemi as his Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs

PML-N-led govt plans impeachment of Pakistan President Arif Alvi

PML-N led govt in Pakistan has announced plans to impeach President Arif Alvi, who recently emerged as a major obstacle to the smooth sailing of the new govt

34% of Pakistan's population living on just $3.2 a day income: World Bank

The World Bank has said that 34 per cent of Pakistan's population was living on just $3.2 or Pak Rs 588 a day income, Express Tribune reported.

Ex-IMF economist Miftah Ismail has a tight time frame as Pak's FM

Ismail, who briefly held the post four years ago, brings with him a record of decisive policy action and a close relationship with PM Shehbaz Sharif but faces a daunting array of challenges

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's Cabinet takes oath after several days of delay

The Cabinet includes 31 ministers and three ministers of the state and its first meeting has been summoned in the evening by Prime Minister Sharif

Pakistan braces for worst diesel shortage amid harvesting season: Report

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has been warned by economists and industry experts that the country would face the worst shortage of diesel next month amid the harvesting season, Express Tribune reported

Change in govt in Islamabad, an opportunity for normalising India-Pak ties

Unlike his predecessor Imran Khan, Shehbaz Sharif is an experienced politician who understands the imperatives of improving relations with India

Pak PM to unveil Cabinet, Senate chairman Sadiq Sanjrani to administer oath

The Cabinet was scheduled to take oath tonight at 8:30 pm on Monday; however, when the prime minister's office contacted the president's office, Alvi refused to administer oaths, Geo TV report

Pak cabinet swearing-in delayed after Prez Alvi refuses to administer oath

According to the sources familiar with the development, the new cabinet is now likely to take oath now on Tuesday or Wednesday, reported ARY News

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