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Pakistan Thanks Saudi Leadership for Support in Wake of Devastating Floods

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed on Friday Islamabad’s gratitude to the Saudi leadership for the support it extended in wake of the devastating floods that swept the country. The FM held telephone talks with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. He praised the Kingdom for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. announces $30 million in support for Pakistan flood response

The United States will provide $30 million in support for Pakistan following severe rains and flooding, the U.S. embassy in Islamabad announced on Tuesday.

Reuters

PM Modi extends condolences to flood victims as Pakistan Finance Minister says he may consider reopening trade

Pakistan Finance Minister says Islamabad could consider importing Indian vegetables and essentials

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Pakistan court suspends ban on broadcasting Imran Khan speeches

Media regulatory body had imposed a ban on live telecasts of the former prime minister’s speeches.

Al Jazeera

Five-member Islamabad high court bench to try Imran Khan for contempt proceedings:Report

ISLAMABAD: A five-judge bench of the Islamabad high court will hear the contempt case against Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan for his controversial remarks threatening a female judge during a rally, a media report said on Sunday.

The Times of India

Pakistan acknowledges request by Qatar to provide security during FIFA World Cup

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday tacitly acknowledged about a request by the Qatari government to provide security during the FIFA world cup.

The Times of India

Pakistan declares national emergency as flood toll nears 1,000

At least 937 people have died and 33 million ‘badly affected’ as Pakistan struggles to cope with devastating floods.

Al Jazeera

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International: Pakistan court grants Imran Khan pre-arrest bail in terror case

Former Pakistan Minister Imran Khan on Thursday secured an interim pre-arrest bail plea in the terror case filed against him for threatening a sessions judge during a public rally. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Imran Khan's street politics sets up showdown with Pakistan army

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's military-backed establishment faces a dilemma: The more they seek to boot Imran Khan out of politics, the greater the risk he becomes even more popular.

The Times of India

Anger among Khan supporters in Pakistan as legal challenges mount

Imran Khan’s supporters rally behind him over the government’s actions against the cricketing icon-turned-politician.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan Army to provide troops to Qatar for FIFA World Cup security

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Cabinet has approved a draft agreement that allows the government to provide troops for security at the FIFA football World Cup to be held in Qatar in November.

The Times of India

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Qatar seeking trade, investment

Visit comes ahead of an IMF meeting next week that is expected to approve a $1.2bn tranche of lending to Islamabad.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s Imran Khan charged: Will he be jailed?

Removed leader must appear before an anti-terrorism court to face charges after allegedly ‘threatening’ officials.

Al Jazeera

Pak's ex-PM Imran Khan gets protective bail in terrorism case

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad high court on Monday granted Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan protective bail till Thursday in a terrorism case registered against him for threatening police, judiciary and other state institutions at his Islamabad rally on Saturday.

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Ex-Pakistan PM Khan's supporters vow to block his arrest on terrorism charges

Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gathered outside his home on Monday to stop police arresting him on anti-terrorism charges related to a weekend televised speech.

WEKU

Police file terrorism charges against Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan

The terrorism charges come over a speech Khan gave in Islamabad in which he vowed to sue police officers and a female judge and alleged that a close aide had been tortured after his arrest

Dynamite News

International: Pakistan probes ex-PM Imran under terror law

Pakistan's police have said the country's former Prime Minister Imran Khan is under investigation and security has been tightened outside his residence. Read more on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

Pakistan regulator bans live telecast of Imran Khan’s speeches

The former prime minister has been holding a series of rallies to protest arrest of his ex-chief of staff, alleged bias.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Pakistani PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: New Cooperation Opportunities with Saudi Arabia

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif places economic reform at the top of his country's priorities, 75 years after Pakistan's independence. Sharif believes a serious dialogue concerning Jammu and Kashmir is contingent on India stopping the "illegal acts" and "brutal treatment of innocent Kashmiris." In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Sharif…

The Times of India

IMF money to arrive in Pakistan by August-end: Report

ISLAMABAD: The IMF's executive board will meet on August 29 to approve a bailout package for cash-strapped Pakistan within this month, including the pending disbursement of about $1.18 billion, a media report said on Saturday.

The Independent UK

LGBT+ Afghans call on UK to save them from Taliban violence in Pakistan protest

Ozlam, 24, is leading a group of refugees in a protest in Islamabad, Pakistan, calling for the UK to offer asylum to oppressed LGBT+ Afghans.

The Times of India

Imran Khan summoned in 'Toshkhana' controversy; PDP claims former PM took most items for free

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a notice to former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief, Imran Khan in connection with the government treasure-house collection controversy and summoned him for a hearing on August 18.

Bangkok Post

Flash floods kill over 500 people in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Flash floods caused by abnormally heavy monsoon rains killed at least 549 people in Pakistan over the past month, with remote communities in the impoverished southwestern province of Balochistan among the worst hit, a government agency said.

The Times of India

Pakistan pulls out of Chess Olympiad; India hits out at Pak for 'politicising' sporting event

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Thursday pulled out of the Chess Olympiad being held in Tamil Nadu, prompting India to hit out at the neighbouring country for "politicising" the sporting event.

The Times of India

Pakistan boycotts Chess Olympiad in Chennai; India says decision 'highly unfortunate'

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI: Pakistan said on Thursday that it will boycott the International Chess Federation event in Chennai citing the torch relay of the event passing through Jammu and Kashmir, a move termed by India as "highly unfortunate".

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