Family member says PM was on private trip, went through security check like all passengers

PM is said to have discussed plan with Punjab CM who managed to convince his elder brother

Insiders say risk of further divisions in ranks was too great

Groups within party have differing choice over coveted post

Review every name on a case-by-case basis and remove those no longer need to be on it

PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has decided to nominate Raja Zafarul Haq, sources say

Bureaucrats say meeting with VP Mike Pence while on a personal visit may have breached protocol

One group wanted hardliner like Pervaiz Rashid, other backed Zafarul Haq for having good ties with security brass

Govt lacks accurate data about Pakistanis performing Umrah each year, says report

The Punjab chief minister was elected unopposed