Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Shehbaz Sharif

Jailed Khan Rules Out Alliance With Rivals To Rule Pakistan

Jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan ruled out an alliance with Pakistan's two largest political parties on Tuesday after his candidates took the most seats in last week's general election.

International Business Times

Be it coalition, PTI bloc or churn within the army: All roads in Pak lead to uncertainty

The February 8 elections in Pakistan have resulted in outcomes atypical of best laid plans. Every calculation of Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir and his “selected” winner Nawaz Sharif, the Pakistan Muslim League (N), has gone askew. The voters’ message was clear - against “selection”.

Newslaundry

Why Nawaz Sharif failed to win Pakistan election despite tacit army support

The three-time PM’s party fell short in the election, as Imran Khan’s candidates emerged on top. What’s next for Sharif?

Al Jazeera

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

U.S., U.K. and EU urge probe into Pakistan elections, express concerns

The US, UK, and EU express concerns about Pakistan's electoral process, urging a probe into reported irregularities.

The Hindu

PTI-linked independents take Pakistan election lead as counting nears end

Results so far show wins for candidates aligned with former PM Imran Khan’s party, followed by PMLN and PPP contenders.

Al Jazeera

As one Pakistani ex-PM looks to form a coalition, another releases an AI video speech

The party of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister, Imran Khan, used artificial intelligence to post an online post-election speech by Khan.

WEKU

As early results come in, could Pakistan election spring a surprise?

As I reported from across Lahore on election day, one thing became clear: It’s a closer contest than many had predicted.

Al Jazeera

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Pakistan’s real test begins after election, say analysts

Pakistan’s struggling democracy faces serial crises — political, economic, on the security front, and of legitimacy.

Al Jazeera

As election campaign ends in Pakistan, many lament Imran Khan’s absence

Little excitement in Pakistan’s second-largest city as campaigning for vote, tainted by the ex-PM’s imprisonment, ends.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan Elections: Challenges Await New Government in Economic, Security, and Diplomatic Fronts

Pakistan's 12th general elections on Thursday include 44 political parties competing for seats in the National Assembly. The outcome will impact the countr...

Top News

In Pakistan, old hopefuls jostle to turn around struggling economy

New gov’t will have to deal with soaring inflation, increasing poverty, low forex reserves and weakening infrastructure.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan polls and the certainty of another ‘selected’ PM: What Nawaz return could mean for Indo-Pak ties

Barring an unforeseen development, Pakistan's general elections on February 8 are widely expected to bring Nawaz Sharif back to office for a fourth time in a span of 35 years. Such political longevity is rare in Pakistan, especially as the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) could never complete…

Newslaundry

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan election 2024: Which are the major political parties?

From the left to the right, mapping the major stakeholders in the general election on February 8.

WEKU

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gets 14-year sentence in third conviction

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife were sentenced on Wednesday to 14 years in prison for corruption, a day after he received a 10-year prison sentence for leaking state secrets.

The Independent UK

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is indicted for allegedly insulting election officials

A lawyer says a Pakistani court has indicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a contempt case for allegedly insulting election officials

The Independent UK

Party of Pakistan's popular ex-premier Imran Khan says he'll contest upcoming elections from prison

The party of Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan says he will run in upcoming parliamentary elections from prison

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

Supreme Court verdict upholding abrogation of Article 370 has 'no legal value': Pakistan

Pakistan rejects India's Supreme Court verdict upholding abrogation of Article 370, asserting international law does not recognise New Delhi's unilateral and illegal actions

The Independent UK

A Pakistani court orders public trial for imprisoned ex-premier Khan on charge of revealing secrets

A Pakistani court has ordered a public trial in prison of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on charges of revealing official secrets

The Independent UK

Pakistan court rules the prison trial of former Prime Minister Imran Khan is illegal

A defense lawyer says a Pakistani court has ruled that the ongoing prison trial of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on charges of revealing state secrets is illegal

The Hindu

Another honeymoon: On the return of Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan

To overcome Pakistan’s many challenges and defeat Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif would need support from the generals, which in turn would weaken civilian institutions

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan looks back to the future as Nawaz Sharif eyes fourth stint as PM

Return of Pakistan’s longest-serving PM highlights continuing role of military as political kingmakers

The Independent UK

Pakistan's thrice-elected, self-exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returns home ahead of vote

Pakistan’s thrice-elected former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is returning home on a special flight from Dubai

The Independent UK

Pakistan court grants protection from arrest to ex-leader Nawaz Sharif, allowing his return home

A court in Pakistan has granted several days of protection from arrest to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in graft cases, clearing the way for him to return home from self-imposed exile in London, where he went in 2019 for medical treatment

1 … 8 9 10 11

People

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

50 stories

Bilawal BhuttoZardari

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

International Monetary Fund

2,142 stories

AFPGetty Images

1,242 stories

the National Assembly

The Islamabad High Court

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Artificial Intelligence

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.