Pakistan

Aiming to sail through trust vote before it’s lobbed at him by archenemy, PM Shehbaz seeks a show of strength

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Masood Khan witnesses the signing ceremony

I have decided not to become part of the process leading to the dissolution, says Balighur Rehman

Former premier directs PM Shehbaz to form a parliamentary board

Elahi to forward a few names for the caretaker set-up as talks with Punjab Assembly opp leader Hamza Shahbaz begin

Sources say MQM-P has decided to contest local body elections in Karachi and Hyderabad tomorrow

Shehbaz also meets senior federal ministers and PML-N leaders at his residence in Lahore's Model Town

Rejects Sindh govt's request to postpone Karachi, Hyderabad LG polls citing 'threats to political leaders'

Swati says Pakistan cannot prosper if there is no rule of law

Tarar says Nawaz hasn’t expressed annoyance with party leadership over matter

Treasury senator calls Imran a thief, drawing opposition’s swift rebuke

FIA to submit its response on Jan 16

Interior minister says K-P CM's energy focused on assembly dissolution, not people's security

PML-N decides not to rely on ‘external elements’

CJP Umar Ata Bandial regrets indifference to educational system

Social media platforms usually do not entertain requests of regulators with reference to removal of defamatory content

Minister says federal govt had plenty of wheat reserves; claims provinces not releasing grains

Joint statement on PM’s visit says both sides to work together to bridge digital divide

The former prime minister’s choice of transport has come under criticism several times during his time in office

Arrest draws severe condemnations from legal fraternity for taking Rehman as a prisoner within premises of court

Inflation measured by SPI reached 31.75% on a year-on-year basis in the week ending on January 12

Says Pakistan’s economy has strong footings

Legal experts say president empowered to dissolve NA if PM fails to take trust vote

Large amount of arms and ammunition recovered from the possession of terrorists, says spokesperson

SBP says inflows stood at $2.10b in Nov; major reduction comes from UAE

PTI chief says he has plans other than vote of confidence

Vague statements as ruling coalition left stunned by PTI’s final move

PTI huddle today to decide when to send summary to governor

Summary for provincial assembly dissolution today; chamber will stand dissolved on Jan 16 if governor ignores advice

Says PTI has challenged those who have been sucking the nation's blood over the past 30 years

Free and fair elections is the sole answer to the current crisis, says PTI leader

Islamabad has always welcomed int'l community to play its role in promoting peace in the region, says FO spokesperson

Planning ministry secretary says global lenders giving loans on one per cent interest rate at 40-year repayment period

Defence wraps up arguments, prosecution ordered to present final arguments

Legal experts are being consulted on promulgating ordinance regarding the LG polls, says provincial minister

Court to hear petition challenging 'reasons' behind CM's advice on Jan 16

Saudi interested in supporting govt in navigating Pakistan's economic challenges and building a sustainable economy

Memon says concerns of MQM-P will be resolved at government level

Turner to assume senior diplomatic position in London as director general geopolitical at UK’s FCDO

Ruling coalition in hot waters with dissolution of Punjab, K-P assemblies inching closer

List includes names of 50 women from Asia-Pacific reaching new heights in their industries

PFMAS chief says implementation of price policy underway in light of agreement with govt

Police book her employer for deleting CCTV footage

Judge allows plea of Jam Owais, Meraj Jokhio and Ahmed Khan

Leaders claim Elahi not in favour of dissolving Punjab Assembly

Ex-PM single-handedly destroys PML-N, powerful quarter’s machinations

CJP Bandial says money in fund will not be spent to repair flood damage

Directs Sindh chief secretary, IG, LEAs to provide proper assistance to election officers

Shehbaz, Zardari, Fazl speak with Siddiqui and assure him of progress on demands

CJ Farooq wonders how experienced counsel like Barrister Zafar could do this