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  Ahead of General elections, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to handover power to caretaker govt in August

  World | July 14, 2023 9:54 IST

  Pakistan's interim govt: The caretaker government is appointed in Pakistan after the outgoing Prime Minister and the leader of the Opposition give the nod for it.

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  Relief to cash-strapped Pakistan as it gets final IMF approval for USD 3 billion loan

  World | July 13, 2023 0:03 IST

  The development came two weeks after the two sides reached a staff-level agreement over the “stand-by arrangement”.

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  Pakistan PM Shehbaz regrets neighbouring nations made greater progress as his tenure nears to end

  World | July 12, 2023 17:34 IST

  It is worth mentioning the current Shehbaz government came into power in April last year after throwing the Imran Khan regime. Since then, the government has been facing multiple turbulence-- be it economic, inflation or domestic unrest.

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  Pakistan crackdown on media continues: Journalist sacked for questioning PM Shehbaz on press freedom

  World | July 11, 2023 20:06 IST

  Chaudhry was informed that “he was no more with PTV”, and was off-air from a program he was to record from the venue. He further said that nothing has been given to him in writing, thus far.

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  Pakistan: Imran Khan's legal woes continue to mount as poll commission issues non-bailable warrant

  World | July 11, 2023 16:56 IST

  The arrest warrant order against Khan and Chaudhry was passed by a four-member ECP bench headed by member Nisar Durrani after the two PTI leaders failed to appear before it on Tuesday despite several warnings.

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  Pakistan PM accuses Imran Khan of engaging in 'vile' and 'sinister' campaign against army chief

  World | July 09, 2023 18:51 IST

  Sharif said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was using proxies to target the army chief.

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  Pakistan: In blow to ex-PM Imran Khan, Islamabad court declares Toshakhana complaint 'maintainable'

  World | July 09, 2023 9:30 IST

  The case was filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) alleging that Khan "intentionally hid" subtleties of the gifts he held from the Toshakhana — a storehouse where presents gave to government authorities from unfamiliar authorities are kept.

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  Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan booked in six cases in connection with violent May 9 protests

  World | July 06, 2023 14:52 IST

  Imran Khan was removed from power after his government lost a no-confidence motion and his arrest on corruption charges triggered violent protests across Pakistan.

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  'Toshakhana case not maintainable': Islamabad High Court rules in favour of Imran Khan

  World | July 04, 2023 14:14 IST

  On May 10, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan was indicted in the Toshakhana case by Additional Sessions Judge Humayun Dilawar, who dismissed protests about the admissibility of the case.

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  India asks Pakistan to release repatriation of 254 Indian fishermen, 4 civilian prisoners

  India | July 01, 2023 15:06 IST

  The MEA said Pakistan was asked for early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, missing Indian defence personnel, and fishermen along with their boats. India has shared lists of 343 civilian prisoners and 74 fishermen in its custody, who are Pakistani or are believed to be Pakistani.

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  Pakistan: Countdown begins for economic collapse; desperate PM Shehbaz pleads IMF for $6B bailout

  World | June 28, 2023 9:11 IST

  Interestingly, discussions between Islamabad and the IMF stalled in December after the global lender delayed the release of a crucial tranche of $1.1 billion from the bailout

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  OPINION | PAK ARMY’S SACKED OFFICERS: TRAITORS OR IMRAN SUPPORTERS?

  India | June 28, 2023 6:23 IST

  The Pakistani army announced it has dismissed three senior officers, including a Lieutenant General, and concluded disciplinary proceedings against 15 army officers, including three Majors and seven Brigadiers, for their role in the May 9 nationwide violence after Imran Khan was arrested.

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  Pakistani Army Lt Gen among other top officers sacked over May 9 violence

  World | June 26, 2023 21:08 IST

  The Pakistan Army has sacked several top officers, including a Lieutenant-General, for failing to protect military installations during the May 9 violent protests after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan.

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  Pakistan signs whopping $4.8 billion nuclear project with China amid economic turbulence

  World | June 20, 2023 15:12 IST

  Under the recently brokered deal, Beijing would build a 1,200-megawatt Chashma-V nuclear plant at Chashma in the Mianwali district of Punjab.

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  Pak ex-PM Imran Khan says 'will not surrender even if govt puts him in jail'

  World | June 19, 2023 17:11 IST

  Pakistan former Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that he will continue to fight for rule of law and won't surrender even if the government puts him in jail.

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  Pakistan dynasty politics continue: PML-N elects Shehbaz as party president, Maryam as VP

  World | June 17, 2023 15:02 IST

  The elections were uncontested, apparently indicating a show of unity within the PML-N, but actually an indication of the iron grip by the Sharif family members who virtually hand-picked every office holder of the party.

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  Pakistan: Imran Khan's trouble to continue; likely to be tried in military court

  World | June 04, 2023 19:59 IST

  The trial of people involved in the attacks on military installations in different parts of the country, including the attack on General Headquarters in Rawalpindi as well as Lahore’s Jinnah House where the Corps Commander was residing, has already begun.

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  Imran Khan to file Rs 15 billion lawsuit against National Accountability Bureau Chairman

  World | June 02, 2023 10:46 IST

  Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that he has decided to file a Rs 15 billion defamation suit, against Chairman, NAB.

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  Al-Qadir scam: Pakistan Former PM Imran Khan to appear before court in EUR 190 mn case today

  World | May 31, 2023 11:15 IST

  The federal government had previously placed the name of former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan on the Exit Control List (ECL) in connection with the EUR 190 million (PKR 60 billion) National Crime Agency (NCA) scandal, according to ARY News.

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  Pakistan: 'Disqualified' Nawaz Sharif likely to return as President approves THIS move I DETAILS

  World | May 29, 2023 23:24 IST

  Sharif was disqualified in 2017 by a five-member bench of the apex court but he couldn't file an appeal as there was no law to challenge the judgment of the top judiciary.