The Latest Breaking News from Shehbaz Sharif

Court orders immediate release of former prime minister who was arrested in Islamabad this week

Somehow resembling the chaotic street politics of the last few months, the dramatic arrest of Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan by paramilitary unit Pakistan Rangers on the premises of the Islamabad High Court on May 9, and the ensuing unrest, mark an expected escalation that may test the nerves of power…

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Pakistan’s army warns against further attacks on state buildings or personnel after ex-PM’s arrest.

Khan, ousted from power last year, was appearing in court to face corruption charges

Foreign minister plays down any prospect of reconciliation effort as he stresses trip to Goa is purely for regional summit

Pakistan army says it killed three fighters in exchange of fire in North Waziristan district near Afghan border.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will hold talks with Foreign Ministers of China and Russia, and other counterparts of the eight-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on May 4

Late-night talks between the ruling alliance and Khan’s party, however, end without any agreement on an election date.

Sharif secures 180 votes, against the 172 required to achieve a simple majority in the lower house of the parliament.

Around 63 people are injured in the blasts, out of which eight are in critical condition, police say