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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

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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

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.

Reuters

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.

Al Jazeera

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

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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.

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.

The Times of India

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.

Reuters

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

The Times of India

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.

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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.

Reuters

Pakistan army chief says his country seeks to expand relations with United States

Pakistan's army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Saturday his country sought to expand its relationship with Washington, a day after Islamabad protested to the U.S. embassy over alleged interference in its internal affairs.

Reuters

Pakistan PM Khan protests to US about alleged interference

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said his government handed an official protest to the U.S. embassy on Friday over what it called Washington's interference in the country's affairs.

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan’s transgender women protest against rising tide of violence

Rally and vigil held in Islamabad to highlight discrimination and attacks on community, including murders of five trans women in March

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Pakistan PM says govt has sent official note to US embassy over alleged interference

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said his government had on Friday handed an official note to the United States' mission in Islamabad to protest over what it called Washington's interference in the country's affairs.

The Times of India

Imran Khan’s options fade as Pakistan opposition gains support

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s fight for political survival is getting tougher as the opposition appears to have garnered the numbers its needs to oust him from office, ahead of a debate in parliament on a no-confidence vote.

The Times of India

Mysterious Bill Gates photo highlights Imran Khan's army crisis

ISLAMABAD: When Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan released a photo of a luncheon with Bill Gates last month, social media users noticed something odd: The round table had 13 seats, but only a dozen men.

Reuters

Imran Khan, cricket star turned Pakistan premier, is ousted

ISLAMABAD -Imran Khan was ousted as Pakistan's prime minister on Sunday after a no-confidence vote in parliament, bringing to a premature end a tenure marked by a deteriorating economy and signs that he had lost the trust of the powerful military.

The Times of India

No-confidence motion: Blow for Imran Khan as MQM-P strikes deal with opposition

ISLAMABAD: Amid the political chaos, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf got another shock as Muttahida Qaumi Movement - Pakistan (MQM-P), an ally of the PTI-led government, decided to join hands with the opposition to support them in the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan.

Al Jazeera

Thousands rally in Pakistani capital as pressure grows on PM Khan

Rival pro-government and opposition supporters descend on Islamabad ahead of a no-confidence motion on Imran Khan.

Manchester Evening News

Flight from Manchester to Pakistan cancelled at last minute after protest sparks safety concerns

Roads around Islamabad Airport have been blocked by anti-government demonstrators

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