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Darshan Lal becomes first Hindu to become Pakistan cabinet minister in 20 years
August 6, 2017 17:24 IST
The decision was announced on Friday as the new Prime Minister Shahaid Khaqan Abbasi formulated his cabinet.
Pakistan Oppn leader Imran Khan faces parliamentary probe into sexual harassment
August 4, 2017 20:23 IST
Prime Minister Abbasi, in his address to lawmakers, called for the formation of a special committee to probe the allegations against Khan in-camera and suggested that the committee present a report before the House after its investigation so that the "matter can be closed".
New Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi wants probe of harassment accusations against opposition’s Imran Khan
August 4, 2017 18:52 IST
A furious social media backlash threatening violence against Khan's accuser, lawmaker Ayesha Gulalai, has also exposed raw nerves about the treatment of women in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s president to swear in new Cabinet ministers
August 4, 2017 12:18 IST
Pakistan's new Cabinet is set to be sworn in at the presidency building in the capital, Islamabad, with the country getting its first full-time foreign minister since the Pakistan Muslim League party came into power in 2013.
Petition filed to bar Nawaz Sharif, his children from going abroad
August 3, 2017 21:53 IST
The Supreme Court on Friday disqualified 67-year-old Sharif from premiership for dishonesty and ruled that corruption cases be filed against him and his children over the Panama Papers scandal, forcing him to resign.
NAB chief tells bureau to complete 16 inquires against Sharifs
August 3, 2017 20:55 IST
According to NAB record, in at least three of these cases, the beneficiaries have either voluntarily returned some money or paid the difference to compensate for losses to the state exchequer. On Monday, NAB had decided to file references against Sharif, his children and son-in-law, as well as the former finance minister Ishaq Dar.
Military brought Pakistan on track, civilians derailed it: Pervez Musharraf
August 3, 2017 18:30 IST
Pervez Musharraf, who toppled the civilian government of Nawaz Sharif in 1999 in a military coup, also has also been charged with involvement in the murder of two-time prime minister Benazir Bhutto in 2007.
Pakistan govt website hacked, hackers post Indian Independence Day greetings with national anthem
August 3, 2017 21:05 IST
According to reports, the hackers posted Indian national anthem and Independence Day greetings on the website www.pakistan.gov.pk. The website was restored after some time.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi likely to continue as Pakistan PM for 10-month PML-N tenure
August 3, 2017 17:58 IST
Nawaz Sharif, who was disqualified by Supreme Court in the Panama Papers case on July 28, had nominated his brother Shahbaz Sharif to succeed him after winning a by-election on his vacant seat in Lahore.
New Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi delays Cabinet formation
August 2, 2017 22:22 IST
Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had met Nawaz Sharif at the ousted former prime minister's Murree residence earlier on Wednesday.
Pakistan EC urged to sack Imran Khan over harassment allegations
August 2, 2017 22:06 IST
The 64-year-old cricketer-turned-politician faced heavy criticism and pressure to quit after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Ayesha Gulalai in a televised press conference on Tuesday said he has been sending "inappropriate and explicit messages" to her and other women workers of the party.
Pakistan’s anti-graft watchdog closes probe against PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
August 2, 2017 21:09 IST
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the former minister for petroleum and natural resources, was a principal suspect in the inquiry conducted by the National Accountability Bureau (Karachi) for 17 months.
Pakistan risks policy continuity after Nawaz Sharif’s ouster: Moody’s
August 2, 2017 20:10 IST
"If heightened political uncertainty and strife among the various branches of government disrupt the administration's economic and fiscal agenda, macroeconomic stability and the government's access to external finance could be impaired, weighing on Pakistan's credit profile," Moody quoted the agency as saying yesterday
New Pak PM meets Nawaz Sharif before finalising Cabinet: Report
August 2, 2017 19:59 IST
Abbasi has said that Nawaz Sharif may have been disqualified by the Supreme Court but remains the "people's premier". He has praised Sharif's leadership and criticised opposition parties for accusing him of corruption
Pakistan SC questions why Imran Khan did not close offshore firm for 10 yrs after selling its assets
August 2, 2017 18:49 IST
Hanif Abbasi's counsel Akram Sheikh said that Khan did not submit the complete bank statement of his offshore company that was found on May 10, 1983 and winded up in 2015. The counsel also said that Khan himself had admitted that he was the beneficial owner of the NSL.
Pakistan’s new PM consults with ousted boss Nawaz Sharif on cabinet
August 2, 2017 13:52 IST
Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday began his first full day in office by meeting with his ousted former boss Nawaz Sharif, a signal the ex-premier would continue to wield influence.
Imran Khan sent me inappropriate text messages: Ex-Pakistan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf member Ayesha Gulalai
August 2, 2017 11:13 IST
PTI's chief whip in the Pakistan National Assembly, Shireen Mazari, responded to Gulalai's initial announcement by saying that Gulalai was levelling false allegations against PTI chairman Imran Khan.
Pakistan ‘indebted’ for China’s support on Kashmir-issue, NSG: Army chief
August 1, 2017 22:10 IST
"Pakistan is indebted to China for its unflinching support to our perspective at all international forums, may it be expansion of Nuclear Suppliers Group, Kashmir Issue, or Pakistan's full membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation," Gen. Bajwa said.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi: From Nawaz Sharif loyalist to accidental Prime Minister
August 1, 2017 22:06 IST
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is a true loyalist of Sharif and stood with him when his government was toppled in 1999 by former military dictator Pervez Musharraf. Abbasi, who was imprisoned after the coup, remained steadfast and did not switch sides; one of the reasons Sharif chose him as the interim leader.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi elected as interim Pakistan PM, wins by 221 votes
August 1, 2017 21:04 IST
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will be sworn-in in later at a special ceremony at the President's House, where President Mamnoon Hussain will administer the oath to him.
JuD chief Hafiz Saeed’s house arrest extended by two more months
August 1, 2017 11:47 IST
According to the notification, "The Counter Terrorism Department has reported that keeping in view the expected release of said activist ( Hafiz Saeed) and other leaders and workers of said organisations (JuD and Falah-e-Insaniat) they have planned to spread chaos in the country.
Pakistan to get its 18th Prime Minister today, PML-N Shahid Khaqan Abbasi leads the race
August 1, 2017 09:19 IST
The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) nominee, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is set to score an easy win in today's election in the assembly due to persisting disunity among the opposition. Nawaz Sharif has been disqualified by the Pakistani Supreme Court from the top post.
Six candidates in race for Prime Minister’s polls on Tuesday
July 31, 2017 22:20 IST
Under Pakistan's Constitution, the prime minister has to be elected by a majority of the 342-member lower house of parliament, which comes to 172 votes. The PML-N and its coalition partners command a 209-seat majority in the assembly.
Nawaz Sharif’s party accuses Opp leader Imran Khan of submitting fake documents in SC
July 31, 2017 22:08 IST
PML-N Asif Kirmani hit out at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan, saying "Imran Khan once said he would never want to be a [leader] like Sheikh Rasheed. Now he has nominated the same man as the prime minister."
Sharif family to face four cases after Panama Papers verdict
July 31, 2017 22:02 IST
The cases would be related to four flats in the Avenfield House, Park Lane, London, United Kingdom. Establishment of the Azizia Steel Company and the Hill Metal Company, for possessing assets beyond the known sources of income and companies mentioned in the judgement.
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