Pakistan

Ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz in a dilemma

London: There was more to the high level meeting of leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in London than met the eye, informed sources indicated. On the face of it, the…
Political philosophy of Imran Khan

In this article, I am going to make an attempt to look into Imran Khan’s mindset and try to explain the deep rooted political psychology of his so-called anti-colonial rhetoric. Khan’s politics…

Pakistan decides to resume trade with India – A difficult decision?

Islamabad: The Pakistan government under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to resume trade with India, designating a trade minister for the task. Though the decision is being seen as a major…
Asif Ali Zardari opposes calls for early elections in Pak

Karachi: Former Pakistan President and PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari has opposed the calls to hold early elections in the country to overcome political uncertainty that has marred the stock market and…
‘Big decision’ expected as Pak PM Shehbaz set to meet Nawaz in London

Islamabad: A “big decision” is on the cards as Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be meeting his elder brother and PML-N supremo in London, media reported. Senior PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan…
Imran Khan warns Pakistan government against arresting him

Islamabad: 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. Speaking to his party workers at…
Pakistan currency at all-time low against dollar

Karachi: The Pakistani currency depreciated by Rs 0.60 to an all-time low of Rs 188.66 against the US dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday, as looming uncertainty over the resumption of…

Pak National Assembly passes resolution condemning Imran’s anti-army statements

Islamabad: The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed a resolution condemning Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairperson Imran Khans “anti-army” statements during his public gathering in Abbottabad on Sunday, media reports said. The resolution…
Zardari blasts Imran Khan for ‘attacking’ state institutions

Islamabad: Former Pakistan President and PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Monday lashed out at ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan for “attacking the state institutions” after being ousted from power through a no-confidence…
Imran Khan must be reined in before he divides Pak further: Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad: Following an “anti-state” speech by former Pakistan premier Imran Khan a day earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that Khan must be reined in before he divides the country…
Imran Khan vows to bring 3 mn people to Islamabad for protest march

Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday vowed to bring more than 3 million people to Islamabad after May 20 for a protest march, local media reported. Addressing a political…
Imran Khan warns Shehbaz govt, says ‘no power could stop long march’

Abbottabad: Addressing the Abbottabad public gathering, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday warned Shehbaz Sharif’s government that no power could stop them from entering the federal capital during the long…
Pak Army warns against deliberate attempts to drag military into politics

Islamabad: The Pakistani military on Sunday warned politicians, journalists and analysts against dragging Pakistan Army and its leadership in the country’s political affairs, saying that the practice is “extremely damaging”, reports said.…
Never wanted to bring my own army chief: Imran Khan

Islamabad: Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that he never meddled in Pakistan Army’s affairs and never wanted to bring his own army chief amid the reports of disagreement…
PTI rejects panel formed by govt to probe foreign conspiracy

Islamabad: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected Shehbaz Sharif governments step to form a commission to investigate the threat letter that PTI chairman and former premier Imran Khan claims to be the…