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‘It was too late’: Monsoon rains wreak havoc in remote Pakistan

Dozens of districts submerged by rains, killing 437 people since mid-June and forcing the evacuation of thousands.

Al Jazeera

Protesters in Pakistan slam ‘theft’ of ex-PM Imran Khan’s mandate

Khan’s party loses key vote in Punjab assembly despite winning a by-election there in a landslide earlier this week.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan's Khan Calls for Early Election after State Assembly Victory

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan called again Monday for an early national election after his party seized control of the state assembly in Punjab, the country's most populous province. Twenty seats were up for grabs in the Punjab by-election, which was seen as a popularity test for the former…

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Pakistan’s Imran Khan calls for early polls after Punjab victory

The Punjab state assembly vote is being seen as bellwether for national election that must be held by October next year.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party set to beat ruling coalition in byelections

ISLAMABAD: A party led by former Pakistan premier Imran Khan is poised to win the majority of the bypolls in the most populous province of Punjab, building the case for early national polls.

The Times of India

Imran Khan leads Pakistan's ruling coalition in key election

The vote count is underway in Pakistan’s most populous province of Punjab on Sunday for several by-elections with Imran Khan, who was ousted in April following a protracted political battle, leading Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government.

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Imran Khan urges Pak generals to take ‘U-turn' on support for govt led by Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani military should take a U-turn on its support to the "failed" government headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, ousted premier Imran Khan has said, urging the powerful generals to review their decision as any wrong move by them would further widen the gulf between the people and…

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Pakistan Stock Exchange sinks by nearly 5% after PM Sharif announces ‘super tax'

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange plunged by more than 2,000 points or nearly 5 per cent in just 22 minutes of manic trade at noon on Friday, after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a new “super tax” on large-scale industries that spooked investors.

The Times of India

Give Shehbaz Sharif some time to carry out economic and electoral reforms: Bilawal Bhutto

KARACHI: Blaming former Prime Minister Imran Khan for Pakistan's current economic travails, foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has urged the people to give the current Shehbaz Sharif dispensation some time to carry out the economic and electoral reforms.

The Times of India

Pakistan mulling visa on arrival for pilgrims?

AMRITSAR: Is Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif government planning to give visas on arrival to Sikhs willing to pay obeisance at the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev? According to highly placed sources, deliberations are being held about allowing Indian followers of Baba Nanak to visit Nankana Sahib in Pakistan in exchange for…

The Times of India

Imran Khan wants rule of law and an Islamic welfare state in Pakistan

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan alleges he was ousted from office as part of a US conspiracy, yet there are claims he lost crucial military support — nevertheless, he's campaigning for a return.

ABC News

The Prophet remarks | global response to the controversy

More than 15 countries so far have condemned the remarks by suspended BJP spokespersons on Prophet Mohammad

The Hindu

Fear for democracy in Pakistan as ISI gets power over civil service

New PM mounts ‘attack on constitution’ by putting spy agency in charge of vetting bureaucrats

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan trims working week by a day to help fix energy crisis

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government ended Saturday as a work day for its employees under a raft of energy-saving measures aimed at easing fuel shortages that have triggered rolling blackouts.

The Times of India

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Facing 'severe' energy crisis, Pakistan reverts to five-day work week

Pakistan will reduce its official work week to five days from six in a bid to reduce energy and fuel consumption as part of an energy conservation plan approved by the country's cabinet on Tuesday, the information minister said.

The Hindu

India-Pakistan ties and the mirror of 2019

There are sound reasons why New Delhi must shift course from the belligerence it once profited from

Al Jazeera

Pakistan: Khan gives six-day deadline to gov’t to announce polls

Imran Khan warns government to set new polls in six days or he will again march on the capital with millions of people.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan: Clashes as defiant ex-PM Imran Khan marches to capital

Police fire tear gas and baton-charge Khan’s supporters to stop them from reaching Islamabad for already-banned rally.

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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Khan calls for protests to force elections

Recently ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan asked his supporters to march on Islamabad, the nation’s capital, for a sit-in on May 25 as a way to press the government to quit and call new elections.

The Hindu

The neighbourhood in turmoil, lessons for India

The impact of the changes on Indian policy will offer New Delhi a better understanding of future domestic challenges

Al Jazeera

Pakistan holds bailout talks with IMF in Qatar as economy falters

The new Pakistan government is seeking the release of more funds from a $6bn rescue programme agreed with IMF in 2019.

Reuters

Pakistan's new foreign minister seeks to broaden U.S. ties

Pakistan's new Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Thursday he would like to pivot away from single-issue transactional relationship with the United States as he seeks to repair frayed ties with Washington.

Al Jazeera

The world reacts to the killing of Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh

Killing of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces triggers outpouring of condemnation and condolences.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to discuss extending term of $3bn deposit

Saudi Arabia will discuss the option of extending the terms of $3bn deposit in Pakistani bank, a joint statement says.

The Hindu

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