The Latest Breaking News from Islamabad

Pakistan PM Imran Khan advises President to dissolve assemblies; calls for fresh polls

ISLAMABAD: In a surprise move, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that he has advised President Arif Alvi to dissolve the National Assembly and call for fresh elections, minutes after the deputy speaker rejected a no-confidence motion against the embattled leader.

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022

Fresh turmoil for Pakistan as PM Khan dodges ouster, opposition vows fight

Pakistan's political turmoil deepened on Sunday, when Prime Minister Imran Khan avoided an attempt to oust him and sought fresh elections after dissolving parliament, a move the opposition called treasonous and vowed to fight.

Reuters · Apr 3, 2022

Pakistani PM accuses US of regime change push

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said a move to oust him from office was an attempt at regime change backed by the United States.

Bangkok Post · Apr 2, 2022

Imran Khan’s options fade as Pakistan opposition gains support

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s fight for political survival is getting tougher as the opposition appears to have garnered the numbers its needs to oust him from office, ahead of a debate in parliament on a no-confidence vote.

The Times of India · Mar 31, 2022

Mysterious Bill Gates photo highlights Imran Khan's army crisis

ISLAMABAD: When Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan released a photo of a luncheon with Bill Gates last month, social media users noticed something odd: The round table had 13 seats, but only a dozen men.

The Times of India · Mar 31, 2022

Imran Khan, cricket star turned Pakistan premier, is ousted

ISLAMABAD -Imran Khan was ousted as Pakistan's prime minister on Sunday after a no-confidence vote in parliament, bringing to a premature end a tenure marked by a deteriorating economy and signs that he had lost the trust of the powerful military.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2022

No-confidence motion: Blow for Imran Khan as MQM-P strikes deal with opposition

ISLAMABAD: Amid the political chaos, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf got another shock as Muttahida Qaumi Movement - Pakistan (MQM-P), an ally of the PTI-led government, decided to join hands with the opposition to support them in the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan.

The Times of India · Mar 30, 2022

Thousands rally in Pakistani capital as pressure grows on PM Khan

Rival pro-government and opposition supporters descend on Islamabad ahead of a no-confidence motion on Imran Khan.

Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2022

Flight from Manchester to Pakistan cancelled at last minute after protest sparks safety concerns

Roads around Islamabad Airport have been blocked by anti-government demonstrators

Manchester Evening News · Mar 27, 2022

Pakistan reports 329 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths in last 24 hours

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 329 new Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the national command and operation center (NCOC) said on Friday.

The Times of India · Mar 25, 2022