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January 3, 2024 5:20 PM

Ex Pakistan PM Imran Khan charged with contempt of electoral watchdog – lawyer

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was charged on Wednesday with contempt of the electoral commission, his lawyer Naeem Haider Panjutha wrote on social media platform X. The 71-year-old former cricket star has been embroiled in political and ...

January 3, 2024 12:21 PM

Over 500,000 Afghan immigrants repatriated so far, says Pak Interior Ministry

Over 500,000 Afghan immigrants had been sent home as a result of the government's deportation campaign against them, Pakistan's Interior Ministry told the Senate on Tuesday, according to Dawn. All illegal immigrants were given an ultimatum by the go...

December 22, 2023 4:46 PM

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan granted bail, but release uncertain

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan and one of his aides in a case related to an alleged leak of state secrets, his lawyer said. It was not immediately clear if Khan would be released from jail as he h...

December 21, 2023 1:42 PM

Nawaz Sharif acknowledges India’s progress, reflects on Pakistan’s challenges

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif once again acknowledged India's progress and global advancements, drawing a stark contrast with Pakistan's ongoing challenges. Speaking to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) members in Islamabad, Sharif l...

December 15, 2023 5:26 PM

Pakistan media ban on Imran Khan trial raises transparency concerns

A Pakistan court has banned media from reporting on proceedings in a closed-door trial of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan on charges of leaking state secrets, raising concerns about transparency ahead of national elections in February. Th...

November 30, 2023 11:18 AM

Pakistan court overturns ex-PM Nawaz Sharif’s graft conviction

A Pakistan court overturned the conviction of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a corruption case on Wednesday, his lawyer said, removing one of the many obstacles for him to qualify to stand in elections in February. The veteran politician. who...

November 22, 2023 3:38 PM

Pakistan’s top court accepts Imran Khan’s plea for bail

Pakistan's Supreme Court accepted on Wednesday a bail application from detained former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his lawyer said, a day after another court declared illegal his trial on charges of leaking state secrets. The former cricket star is...

November 15, 2023 4:55 PM

IMF head expects agreement with Pakistan this week on funding review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects an agreement with Pakistan this week on targets for the first review of a $3 billion bailout, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday, clearing the way for additional funding. "I exp...

November 4, 2023 11:54 AM

Militants attack air force base in central Pakistan -military

Six militants attacked an air force training base in the central Pakistani area of Mianwali on Saturday morning damaging three aircraft, the country's military said. Three militants were killed before they entered the base and the other three had be...

November 2, 2023 4:25 PM

Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing overwhelmed as Afghans face expulsion

Pakistan's northwestern border crossing was flooded with thousands of people looking to cross into Afghanistan on Thursday, a day after the government's deadline expired for undocumented foreigners to leave or face expulsion. Pakistani authorities...