Pakistan politics

Pakistan: Traders call for nationwide strike as talks with government end in stalemate

The traders' community, have once again called for a nationwide strike on Wednesday as their talks with the Federal Board…

3 months ago

Pakistan: Arrest warrant issued against Gilgit-Baltistan’s former CM in fake degree case

A senior Civil Judge has issued an arrest warrant for Khalid Khurshid Khan, the former chief minister (CM) of Gilgit-Baltistan…

7 months ago

Asif Zardari to meet Nawaz Sharif in London, say sources

Former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari will meet Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) premiere Nawaz Sharif in London, ARY News…

1 year ago

Shehbaz Sharif clears ground for arrival of brother Nawaz Sharif to ‘make Pakistan Great’

With former prime minister Imran Khan and his party – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on the backfoot, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…

1 year ago

The Dubai huddle and what it means for Pakistan

The Pakistani media is rife with speculation on what is transpiring in Dubai between the two main political parties the…

1 year ago

Pakistan’s political dynasts converge in Dubai to carve path for Nawaz Sharif’s return

With former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Dubai, senior leaders of the country's political dispensation have landed in the…

1 year ago

Jinnah wanted all of India to be Balkanised: Professor Ishtiaq Ahmed

Most present-day problems have their answers in history and the same holds true for Balochistan. Balochistan, then the Princely State…

1 year ago

UK docks pro-Imran YouTuber Adil Raja on terror charges

When the UK police arrested, and later released, retired Pakistani army officer and popular YouTuber Adil Raja, on a request…

1 year ago

Pakistan dreams shattered

Pakistan is a divided society today with everybody seeming to be fighting each other. It is a self-inflicted wound. And…

1 year ago

Pro-army rally by Sunni hardliners may lead to FATF clampdown on Pak

A radical Sunni group, banned by Pakistan under international pressure, emerged in a big way on the main Shahrah-e-Faisal road…

2 years ago

Independence only solution as Baloch-Pakistan contradiction is irreconcilable

Dr. Naseem Baloch The current situation in Pakistan is the result of irreconcilable national contradictions. The current state of Pakistan is…

2 years ago

Reprieve for Imran Khan after Islamabad High Court ruling, former PM also gets two-weeks bail

A division bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday ordered not to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran…

2 years ago

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi arrested in Islamabad

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi was on Thursday arrested by the Islamabad…

2 years ago

London, New York bear brunt of Imran Khan’s arrest as frenzied supporters pour into streets

Former Pakistani prime minister, Imran Khan's arrest on Tuesday afternoon has brought the country to its knees as violence and…

2 years ago

PTI gears up for protests seeking Imran Khan’s release, will approach Pak supreme court today

Asserting that ongoing nationwide protests will continue until the release of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has…

2 years ago

With Imran Khan’s dramatic arrest, clash between former PM and Army comes to a head

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan was arrested on Tuesday afternoon outside the Islamabad High Court. The IHC has now…

2 years ago

Desperate Imran Khan seeks foreign intervention, rolls out anti-corruption, rights campaign in US

Pakistan’s embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan has ignited a massive campaign hashtagged "Pakistan under siege" in the US against his…

2 years ago

How political vendetta, murderous radicals and hotheads are turning Pakistan into a failed state

With each passing day, the theatre of the absurd plays to full strength in Pakistani politics. Even as scarcity of…

2 years ago

Recovery of AK-47 rifles, petrol bombs from Imran Khan’s mansion raises questions about his intent

Security forces allegedly recovered 16 assault rifles and ammunition from former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan's Lahore residence on Saturday.…

2 years ago

Pakistani cities erupt in protests against Imran Khan’s possible arrest

Protests broke out in major cities of Pakistan on Tuesday at the call of PTI Chairman Imran Khan as police…

2 years ago

Watch: Violent clashes outside Imran Khan’s Lahore residence as police try to arrest him

Police personnel and supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan clashed in Lahore on Tuesday afternoon after a heavy posse…

2 years ago