By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Peshawar High Court on Thursday upheld the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to reject the Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) claim to reserved seats for women and minorities in the Parliament.
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IMF to conclude Pakistan’s SBA review amid new bailout talks
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to conduct its final review of Pakistan’s $3 billion stand-by arrangement (SBA) starting today, with discussions anticipated on a new, longer-term bailout for the South Asian nation, the finance ministry and IMF said.
Imran Khan’s allies arrested amid nationwide protests against alleged vote rigging
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The police arrested dozens of opposition activists on Sunday, including two close aides of the jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, as his party staged nationwide protests against what it called a rigged election last month.
Asif Zardari sworn in as Pakistan’s president for a second time
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ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari, the co-chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, was sworn in as the 14th president of Pakistan on Sunday, becoming the first person to hold the office twice in the country’s history.
Zardari wins second term as Pakistan’s president
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari, the leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party and a former president, won a second term as the country’s head of state on Saturday, defeating his rival Mahmood Khan Achakzai, a veteran politician and an ally of the jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.
Legal challenges mar presidential race between Zardari and Achakzai
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Legislative houses are set to elect the 14th president on Saturday, in a contest that has been marred by legal disputes and political wrangling over the composition of the electoral college.
IMF stays on course with Pakistan bailout despite election dispute
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday it was ready to work with Pakistan’s new government to complete the second review of its $3 billion bailout program and support a new medium-term economic plan if requested.
IMF awaits new cabinet for second tranche review
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ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday expressed its readiness to work with the newly formed coalition government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Pakistan to conclude the ongoing $3 billion standby loan arrangement.
Ex-PM Khan calls for independent inquiry into May 9 clashes
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that he fully endorsed the statement of the military’s top commanders and demanded strict action against those responsible for the violent clashes that erupted on May 9 of the previous year.
High court blocks swearing-in of 22 lawmakers in quota dispute
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A high court in Pakistan on Wednesday temporarily blocked the swearing-in of 22 lawmakers who were awarded reserved seats for women and minorities in the lower house of Parliament, following a legal challenge by a group of independent candidates allied with the party of former prime minister Imran Khan.