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PPP unease with Shahbaz imperils alliance with PML-N.
'Slapping' of citizen: PTI MPA Imran Ali Shah suspended until disciplinary committee takes final decision
Party changes its position on the status of under-fire lawmaker's membership.
Dawn investigations: Mystery still surrounds Gen Zia’s death, 30 years on
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Alliance unravels as PPP refuses to vote for Shahbaz
JI, too, decides to stay away from PM election; Fazl meets Zardari to persuade him to review abstention decision.
‘Regional cricket heads fail to impress Imran’
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Modi softens rhetoric, calls for embracing Kashmiris
Reports suggest China is keen to help improve ties between Islamabad and Delhi.
PTI and allies sweep speaker, deputy speaker roles in Punjab and Balochistan
Mahmood Khan elected KP chief minister, Murad Ali Shah takes top ministerial job in Sindh.
Imran Khan selects Usman Buzdar as PTI's Punjab CM nominee
"He is the only MPA to not have electricity at his home," the PM-elect says.
Twitter threatened with shutdown in Pakistan
“Out of a hundred requests from Pakistan to block certain offensive material, roughly five per cent are entertained.”
Punjab chief minister slot: PTI says name kept under the wraps on ally’s request
PTI leader says the PML-Q asks Imran to announce the name after the election of speaker and deputy speaker.
Deepening rifts in opposition leave PML-N alone against PTI challenge
Saad Rafique confident PPP will support PML-N in the 'next phase'.
In a first, SC allows overseas Pakistanis to vote in upcoming by-polls
By-polls to fill seats left vacant by lawmakers who contested and won more than one seat in the July 25 elections.
Karachi ranked among world’s least liveable cities
Middle East, Africa and Asia account for the 10 lowest-scoring cities in the Economist global survey
How generations of Pakistanis settled in colonial Malaya and Singapore
The migration from Punjab and NWFP to Malaya and Singapore has its roots in the British policy of military recruitment.
Fixing Pakistan’s financial woes
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Pakistani-born academic becomes Australia’s first Muslim female Senator
Mehreen along with her family migrated to Australia in 1992.
FO rejects charges Pakistanis aided Taliban in Ghazni
“We have not received any evidence to back up these spurious accusations and reject these baseless allegations.”
Two constables dismissed for torturing girls in Lahore farmhouse raid
Officers, however, justify ‘crackdown on obscene activities’.
Former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away
Indian president, prime minister tweet condolences; FO remembers the deceased as a "renowned statesman".
Imran Khan extends support to Turkey in times of 'severe economic challenges'
PM-in-waiting says he is sure Turkey will succeed "against adversities".
Imran’s ascent to PM Office all but certain
PPP unease with Shahbaz imperils alliance with PML-N.
Karachi ranked among world’s least liveable cities
Middle East, Africa and Asia account for the 10 lowest-scoring cities in the Economist global survey
A midnight escape to Pakistan from Hyderabad Deccan on a plane with one engine on fire
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Under-fire PIA denies involvement in Polish tourist's 'Kiki Challenge' video
PIA spokesperson says "an inquiry has been constituted in this regard".
Billboards celebrating Pakistan's independence day put up in Iran capital
US secretary of state, British and German envoys convey wishes to Pakistan.
Fake accounts case: Omni Group Chairman Anwar Majeed taken into FIA custody
Justice Nisar claims Chaudhry Nisar included ISI, MI officials' in Panama JIT; the lawmaker denies CJP's assertion.
PTI's Asad Qaiser, Qasim Suri elected NA speaker and deputy speaker amid opposition ruckus
Qaiser defeats PPP's Shah, while Suri edges out MMA's Maulana Mehmood.
Erdogan says Turkey to 'boycott' US electronic goods
Turkish Airlines to join campaign on social media with the hashtag #ABDyeReklamVerme — 'don't give ads to America'.
Pakistan reiterates 'strong support' for Turkey after US sanctions
FO spokesman says Pakistan is opposed to the imposition of 'unilateral sanctions against any country'.
Indian cricket star Sidhu arrives in Pakistan for Imran's oath-taking with 'message of love'
Navjot Singh Sidhu says he has come to the country to become a part of Khan's happiness.
PTI insists IMF is a ‘fallback’
“We use a fallback option only after exploring our preferred options,” says Asad Umar.
'Pakistan's destiny lies in power of vote,' Mamnoon says at 72nd Independence Day event
Commemorative ceremonies are being held all over the country to mark the independence anniversary.
Friends in Swabi back Asad Qaiser for speaker’s job
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PTI issues show-cause notice to party lawmaker for 'beating up' Karachi citizen
Notice issued to MPA Dr Imran Ali Shah says his actions "seen in the video" are unacceptable to the party.
Three possibilities
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Dawn investigations: Mystery still surrounds Gen Zia’s death, 30 years on
Behind the crash of Pak-1 is a tale of power politics, deceit and betrayal.
Alliance unravels as PPP refuses to vote for Shahbaz
JI, too, decides to stay away from PM election; Fazl meets Zardari to persuade him to review abstention decision.
Kiki Challenge furore
Has NAB nothing better to do than play morality police and make a ridiculous exploit look like a security breach?
Imran Khan selects Usman Buzdar as PTI's Punjab CM nominee
"He is the only MPA to not have electricity at his home," the PM-elect says.
'Bilawal stole the show': PPP chairman's first parliamentary speech impresses Twitterati
Micro-blogging site abuzz with praise for the young lawmaker after his first address to the parliament.
Prime Minister Imran Khan: PTI chairman sworn in as 22nd premier of Pakistan
High-profile guest list includes politicians, cricketers and celebrities; simple ceremony held at President House.
Imran clean bowls Shahbaz to become PM
Khan wins 176 seats while his opponent, PML-N's Shahbaz Sharif, secures 96 votes.
GOAT debate: Is Prime Minister Imran Khan the greatest sportsman ever?
The man from Mianwali is fast closing in on bona fide GOATs such as Ali, Jordan, Federer and Senna.
British PM agrees to work with Imran Khan's govt to root out money laundering
The understanding was reached during Theresa May's felicitation call to the PM-elect.
Indian cricket star Sidhu arrives in Pakistan for Imran's oath-taking with 'message of love'
Navjot Singh Sidhu says he has come to the country to become a part of Khan's happiness.
More than half of Karachi without power as Extra High Tension line trips
Gulistan-i-Jauhar, DHA, Saddar, Federal B Area among the areas affected.
Imran Khan ─ from flamboyant cricketer to prime minister
A look back at key moments in 'Kaaptan' Khan's life.
Dr Arif Alvi nominated by PTI for president's post
Nomination confirmed by Fawad Chaudhry in Twitter post.
'Dear PTI, welcome to a bumpy ride': Twitter erupts in congratulations for PM-elect Imran Khan
Pakistani Twitter also has some advice for the incoming prime minister.
'Slapgate': Chief Justice takes notice of PTI MPA's assault on citizen
The PTI MPA has been suspended by the party and faces a disciplinary hearing.
Army chief hosts dinner in honour of clergy
His Eminence Cardinal Joseph Coutts and Right Reverend Humphrey Sarfraz Peter and others attend dinner.
Dawn investigations: Mystery still surrounds Gen Zia’s death, 30 years on
Behind the crash of Pak-1 is a tale of power politics, deceit and betrayal.
Alliance unravels as PPP refuses to vote for Shahbaz
JI, too, decides to stay away from PM election; Fazl meets Zardari to persuade him to review abstention decision.