Pakistan politics

Imran Khan's moment of truth

What is happening now is not unfamiliar to Pakistan’s treacherous power politics. The signs of rupture are evident in its ranks as the PTI faces a massive crackdown.

A state of anarchy in Pakistan

The gun attack on Imran Khan has pushed Pakistan deeper into anarchy.

Imran Khan stable after assassination attempt

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was in stable condition after being shot in the leg at a political rally on Thursday in what the country's president deemed "a heinous assassination attempt".

Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan gets interim bail in terrorism case

An Islamabad anti-terrorism court on Thursday granted PTI chief Imran Khan interim bail in a case registered against him for his controversial remarks about a female judge during a rally in the capital last week.

Terrorism charge: Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan seeks pre-arrest bail

PTI chief Imran Khan moved the Islamabad High Court on Monday seeking pre-arrest bail after he was booked in a terrorism case for “threatening” a female judge and senior police officers at a public rally.

Engagement with India in Pakistan's interest: Foreign Minister Bilawal

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday advocated the case for trade and engagement with other countries, especially India and the United States, and noted that his country was isolated on the world stage due to past policies.

Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif issued green passport

Pakistani former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s name has been removed from the exit control list (ECL) and he has finally been issued a green passport by the government, led by his younger brother Shehbaz Sharif.

Frontrunner for next PM of Pakistan: Who is Shehbaz Sharif?

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, is all set to become the next Prime Minister after Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was voted out in a no-confidence motion.

US Asst Sec of State for South, Central Asian Affairs made the threat: Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday shared more details about the threat he said he had been facing since early last month.

May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023

Imran Khan's moment of truth

What is happening now is not unfamiliar to Pakistan’s treacherous power politics. The signs of rupture are evident in its ranks as the PTI faces a massive crackdown.

November 11, 2022
November 11, 2022

A state of anarchy in Pakistan

The gun attack on Imran Khan has pushed Pakistan deeper into anarchy.

November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022

Imran Khan stable after assassination attempt

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was in stable condition after being shot in the leg at a political rally on Thursday in what the country's president deemed "a heinous assassination attempt".

August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022

Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan gets interim bail in terrorism case

An Islamabad anti-terrorism court on Thursday granted PTI chief Imran Khan interim bail in a case registered against him for his controversial remarks about a female judge during a rally in the capital last week.

August 22, 2022
August 22, 2022

Terrorism charge: Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan seeks pre-arrest bail

PTI chief Imran Khan moved the Islamabad High Court on Monday seeking pre-arrest bail after he was booked in a terrorism case for “threatening” a female judge and senior police officers at a public rally.

June 19, 2022
June 19, 2022

Engagement with India in Pakistan's interest: Foreign Minister Bilawal

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday advocated the case for trade and engagement with other countries, especially India and the United States, and noted that his country was isolated on the world stage due to past policies.

April 26, 2022
April 26, 2022

Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif issued green passport

Pakistani former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s name has been removed from the exit control list (ECL) and he has finally been issued a green passport by the government, led by his younger brother Shehbaz Sharif.

April 10, 2022
April 10, 2022

Frontrunner for next PM of Pakistan: Who is Shehbaz Sharif?

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, is all set to become the next Prime Minister after Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was voted out in a no-confidence motion.

April 4, 2022
April 4, 2022

US Asst Sec of State for South, Central Asian Affairs made the threat: Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday shared more details about the threat he said he had been facing since early last month.

March 31, 2022
March 31, 2022

US being made the scapegoat? Imran Khan discloses content of ‘threat letter’

Pakistan government confirmed on Wednesday (March 30, 2022) that its allegation about a foreign conspiracy against the prime minister was based on a diplomatic cable received from one of the country’s missions abroad.