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Elahi still Punjab CM amid threats of Governor Rule as PTI prepares for protest

A summary of political developments in the country

Updated 22 Dec, 2022 03:44pm

Pakistan

Federal govt to deploy Rangers, FC in Punjab

Government officers should not become part of any unconstitutional process, says interior minister

Published 21 Dec, 2022 11:51pm

Pakistan

Sanaullah hints at imposing governor rule if Elahi does not take vote of confidence

Says Elahi will cease to remain the CM and governor can summon session to elect a new CM

Updated 21 Dec, 2022 11:56pm

Pakistan

Rana Sanaullah blames KP govt for not improving CTD’s performance

Alleges that Imran Khan had time “to steal watches”, but had no time to save people from terrorists

Published 19 Dec, 2022 08:21pm

Pakistan

PTI forms committee to work out seat adjustment with PML-Q

Committee will hold its first meeting on Tuesday

Published 19 Dec, 2022 06:26pm

Pakistan

‘Imran should stop abusing Gen (retd) Bajwa as he was their benefactor’

Pervez Elahi says PML-Q will be the first one to counter propaganda against former army chief

Updated 18 Dec, 2022 11:03pm

Pakistan

Bushra Bibi’s second audio leak in a month

She sounds agitated over gifts

Updated 16 Dec, 2022 07:56pm

Pakistan

Petitions across country cannot be merged, court tells Swati

The senator had asked the court to bring cases in Balochistan and Sindh to Islamaba

Published 16 Dec, 2022 05:38pm

Pakistan

Azam Swati finally moved back to Islamabad

He was arrested in Islamabad, then moved to Balochistan and then to Sindh

Published 15 Dec, 2022 10:27am

Pakistan

Imran says will announce date for dissolution of KP, Punjab assemblies on Dec 17

Sources say party wants dissolution by Dec 23 so that subsequent elections are not delayed due to Ramazan

Updated 14 Dec, 2022 09:18pm

Pakistan

Supreme Court questions PTI lawmakers’ willingness to resign from National Assembly

Imran's lawyer completes arguments in case against tweaks to NAB laws

Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:40pm

Pakistan

NA speaker prorogues session to thwart PTI resignation plans

There were reports that the PTI was planning to resign on the floor of the assembly

Updated 14 Dec, 2022 07:14pm

Pakistan

No early elections, PDM allies tell PML-N

Imran Khan has been pressing for early elections as the only solution

Published 13 Dec, 2022 03:18pm

Business & Economy

Govt to take strict action against smuggling of dollar, wheat: Ishaq Dar

Says PTI "destroyed country’s economy" during its tenure

Published 12 Dec, 2022 11:48pm

Pakistan

Fawad warns of Punjab-KP assemblies dissolution by Dec 20

Says Pakistan needs political stability and its not possible without a stable government

Published 11 Dec, 2022 11:35pm

Pakistan

Chaudhry Shujaat to meet Nawaz in London: sources

The leaders are expected to discuss moves to thwart PTI's assembly dissolution plans

Published 11 Dec, 2022 01:16pm

Pakistan

Counsel of PM Shehbaz’s son-in-law turns out to be PTI official

PTI removes party official for representing PM’s son-in-law in Daily Mail case

Published 10 Dec, 2022 07:53pm

Pakistan

Sanaullah’s case was “worst” example of political victimisation: PM Shehbaz

Premier says Rana Sanaullah braved heinous charges with patience

Published 10 Dec, 2022 07:24pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan to be arrested soon as corruption has been proven against him: Nawaz Sharif

Says PTI chief, Shehzad Akbar should hang their heads in shame after Daily Mail apology

Published 10 Dec, 2022 05:30pm

Pakistan

Elections will be held in October 2023

Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb says govt will complete its tenure

Updated 10 Dec, 2022 05:56pm

Pakistan

Alvi playing role of mediator between PTI, PDM

Nawaz to lead PML-N campaign in next elections

Published 10 Dec, 2022 11:09am

Pakistan

How audio leaks overshadowed major political events

The leaks began with the turn of the calendar, both PTI and PMLN were targeted

Updated 10 Dec, 2022 12:20pm

Pakistan

PTI decides to dissolve Punjab, KP assemblies till Dec 20

Spokesperson Punjab govt says assemblies will be dissolved within the next few days

Published 08 Dec, 2022 06:09pm

Life & Style

‘Lahore da Pawa, Akhtar Lawa!’: Why is he trending in Pakistan?

Says when I said Lahore Da Pawa, I got the energy and felt powerful

Published 08 Dec, 2022 01:03pm

Pakistan

No chance of martial law as democracy has matured in Pakistan: President Alvi

President says he is sure country will not default

Updated 08 Dec, 2022 05:01am

Blog

‘Will they, won’t they’ continues as PTI, PDM explore backdoor talks

Induction of PTI lawmaker into Punjab cabinet makes many question PTI's assembly dissolution plans

Published 07 Dec, 2022 07:11pm

Pakistan

Imran Riaz’s hopes of Australia visit ends in Twitter spat with Moonis Elahi

Riaz was to be the guest of honour at a dinner in Brisbane, with tickets for the event sold for AUD 90

Updated 07 Dec, 2022 06:12pm

Pakistan

Centaurus sealed for ‘not ensuring safety’, Imran senses Shehbaz’s vendetta

Centaurus' owner Sardar Tanveer was seen in a verbal spat with PM Sharif on Monday

Published 06 Dec, 2022 10:55am

Pakistan

PTI comes up with ‘new campaign’ for early elections

Eleven-day drive to start tomorrow

Updated 06 Dec, 2022 12:08pm

Pakistan

No need for early elections: Bilawal

Foreign minister says since Modi’s election, space for Muslims in India as well as Kashmir is shrinking

Published 05 Dec, 2022 11:25am