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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Discuss Boosting Relations, Development

Saudi Arabia affirmed its continuous support for Pakistan and its economy and increasing investment cooperation with Islamabad. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Pakistani Prime Minister Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif in Jeddah. During the visit, the two sides exchanged views on issues of mutual concern at the regional and international…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pakistan: Woman suicide bomber change in Baloch rebels’ strategy?

Shari Baloch blowing herself up to kill three Chinese nationals making analysts wonder if rebels are changing tactics.

Al Jazeera

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari takes oath as Pakistan's foreign minister

ISLAMABAD: Scion of Pakistan's leading political dynasty, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on Wednesday took oath as the foreign minister of Pakistan, ending speculation about his role in the new government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

The Times of India

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Deadly border attacks test Pakistani gov’t relations with Taliban

Alleged Pakistani raids in Afghanistan in response to killing of its soldiers have raised tensions between two nations.

Al Jazeera

Shehbaz Sharif says will devise plan for security of Chinese and other foreigners working in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: In the wake of the suicide attack on Chinese nationals in Karachi, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that he will hold a meeting to devise plan for security of people from China and other foreigners working in Pakistan.

The Times of India

Imran Khan once again praises India's foreign policy at Lahore rally

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan once again lauded India's foreign policy over importing oil from Russia, saying that "New Delhi's decision is for the betterment of its people."

The Times of India

‘Life destroyed’: Afghan civilians describe alleged border raids

People in Khost say those killed in air raids were civilians as Pakistan yet to confirm if it was behind deadly attacks.

Al Jazeera

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U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar meets with Pakistani leaders

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has met with Pakistani leaders in the first visit by a member of Congress since a new coalition government came into power in Islamabad last week after the ouster of former premier Imran Khan

The Independent UK

Taliban authorities summon Pakistani envoy to protest military strikes

Taliban authorities on Saturday summoned Pakistan's ambassador in Kabul to protest against military strikes inside Afghanistan by Pakistani forces, the Afghan foreign ministry said.

Reuters

PM Sharif: Peaceful settlement of Kashmir dispute ‘indispensable’

Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif tells his Indian counterpart he wants a ‘peaceful settlement of outstanding disputes’.

Al Jazeera

Shehbaz Sharif steps out of the shadows to lead Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif, who became Pakistan's new prime minister Monday after leading the opposition alliance that ousted Imran Khan, is a tough administrator with a penchant for quoting revolutionary poetry.

Bangkok Post

Khan lawmakers quit en masse as Pakistan parliament elects Sharif PM

More than 100 lawmakers loyal to Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan resigned on Monday, creating a headache for the new, Western-friendly incumbent Shehbaz Sharif as he tries to drag his country out of political and economic crisis.

Reuters

Names of six Imran Khan aides added to stop list: Report

ISLAMABAD: The names of six key aides of ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan have been put on a stop list by Pakistan's top investigation agency to prevent them from leaving the country, according to a media report on Monday.

The Times of India

Political change in Pakistan as Shehbaz Sharif seeks to become PM

Opposition politician Shehbaz Sharif submitted his nomination to be Pakistan's next prime minister to the legislature on Sunday, his party said, after incumbent Imran Khan lost a no-confidence vote in parliament after nearly four years in power.

Reuters

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Explainer-What political upheaval in Pakistan means for rest of the world

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted from office in a no-confidence vote in parliament in the early hours of Sunday after three years and seven months in power.

Al Jazeera

Spotlight on Pakistan Supreme Court amid constitutional crisis

A bench headed by Pakistan’s chief justice is hearing petitions challenging PM Imran Khan’s dissolution of parliament.

The Times of India

Pakistan's NSA resigns amid ongoing political crisis

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's national security (NSA) adviser Moeed Yusuf resigned on Monday amid the ongoing constitutional and political crisis in the country.

The Times of India

Pakistan PM Imran Khan names US official who sent 'threat' message

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has revealed that Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu had sent a threatening message to him through Pakistan's envoy Ambassador Asad Majeed.

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The Times of India

Imran Khan bets Pakistan drama will help him return to power

ISLAMABAD: To avoid losing a no-confidence vote in parliament, Pakistan leader Imran Khan instead triggered an unprecedented political crisis. Now the question is whether voters will reward him at the next election.

The Times of India

Imran Khan thrusts country into constitutional crisis: Pakistan media

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan media has criticised the dissolution of the National Assembly in the country, saying that whatever happened on Sunday violated all rules governing proceedings in the House, particularly those dealing with the motion of no-confidence.

Reuters

Explainer-What political upheaval in Pakistan means for rest of the world

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan blocked a no-confidence vote he looked sure to lose on Sunday and advised the president to order fresh elections, fueling anger among the opposition and deepening the country's political crisis.

Bangkok Post

Pakistan to go to the polls after PM Khan foils move to sack him

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan foiled an attempt to boot him from office Sunday by getting the president to dissolve the national assembly, meaning fresh elections must be held within three months.

The Times of India

Pakistan PM Imran Khan advises President to dissolve assemblies; calls for fresh polls

ISLAMABAD: In a surprise move, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that he has advised President Arif Alvi to dissolve the National Assembly and call for fresh elections, minutes after the deputy speaker rejected a no-confidence motion against the embattled leader.

Reuters

Fresh turmoil for Pakistan as PM Khan dodges ouster, opposition vows fight

Pakistan's political turmoil deepened on Sunday, when Prime Minister Imran Khan avoided an attempt to oust him and sought fresh elections after dissolving parliament, a move the opposition called treasonous and vowed to fight.

Bangkok Post

Pakistani PM accuses US of regime change push

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said a move to oust him from office was an attempt at regime change backed by the United States.

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