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Pakistan gets first shipment of Russian crude under discount deal

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calls arrival of the Russian crude a ‘transformative day’ for the crisis-ridden country.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan lays out budget but may not satisfy IMF

The ‘plain-vanilla’ budget is unlikely to satisfy IMF, which could lead to the South Asian nation defaulting on debt.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan accused in lawyer murder case

Lawyer Abdul Razzaq Shar was shot by unknown gunmen and had accused Khan of high treason, police say.

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Pakistan PM hopeful of IMF deal this month amid escalating crisis

Shehbaz Sharif’s statement comes as Pakistan seeks immediate release of $1.1bn from IMF, part of $6.5bn bailout package.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan's Prime Minister hopeful for deal with IMF this month

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is hopeful of finalising a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this month, he said in an interview with Turkish news agency Anadolu.

Reuters

Condolences pour in from global leaders on Odisha rail disaster

A number of global leaders — including the Chinese President and Premier, the President of France, and the Prime Ministers of Japan and the United Kingdom — have expressed their condolences regarding the rail accident in Orissa that has left more than 280 people dead. In a message on social…

The Hindu

Why two luxury London homes are at the centre of Pakistan’s turmoil

The unrest that engulfed the country after Imran Khan’s arrest is linked to valuable properties in the British capital. They have raised concerns about the UK’s status as a haven for political elites and their money

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At least 11 killed in Pakistan avalanche

Four women and a boy were among those killed in the disaster near the Shounter Pass in northern Pakistan, police say.

Al Jazeera

Avalanche kills 11 members of nomadic tribe in northern Pakistan

At least 11 people died after an avalanche hit members of a nomadic tribe as they crossed a mountainous area in northern Pakistan, the country's disaster management agency said on Saturday.

Reuters

‘He’s fighting for our future’: Pakistan’s young voters rally behind Imran Khan

Attempts to jail and harass the cricketer turned politician have only strengthened his support among young people

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan’s establishment has an Imran Khan problem

With the Imran Khan-establishment equation that existed earlier fading away, Pakistan could witness much turmoil

The Hindu

Pakistan to try those who attacked military under army law: PM

Government decision comes amid mounting criticism of its earlier announcement to try all protesters under draconian law.

Al Jazeera

Analysis-Pakistan in uncharted territory as army seeks to vanquish Imran Khan

Pakistan's military has struck back after an unprecedented challenge to its hegemony by the popular Imran Khan and his followers, but the nuclear-armed nation remains caught between its most powerful institution and the man who was once a firm ally.

Reuters

Imran Khan alleges ‘reign of terror’ as supporters face trial in military courts

Former Pakistan prime minister says ‘fascist tactics’ employed by those in power

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Imran Khan arrest: Pakistan enters ‘uncharted territory’

“Kaha tha Imran Khan ko na chhedna.” If there’s a single slogan that captures the “profound crisis” of the Pakistani state, it is this, said Avinash Paliwal in The Indian Express (Delhi): “We told you, don’t touch Imran Khan.”

Al Jazeera

Pakistani government to try violent protesters under army laws

People were seen burning and attacking police, gov’t buildings, official and public vehicles, and military assets.

Reuters

Pakistan to try ex-PM Khan's violent supporters under army laws

Pakistan's civilian and military leaders on Tuesday said that rioters and their backers who attacked state assets and military installations to protest the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan will be tried under army laws.

The Times of India

Imran Khan accuses 'agencies men' for causing May 9 mayhem

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Monday accused the "agencies men" for arson and shooting in some areas during the May 9 violent protests and said that it was blamed on his party to justify the current crackdown by Shehbaz Sharif government.

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Pakistan gov’t vs judiciary tussle intensifies after Khan freed

Protest by pro-gov’t supporters outside Supreme Court and parliament resolution against top judge escalate the tensions.

The Guardian - UK

‘Pakistan’s democracy hangs by a thread,’ says Imran Khan on return home after arrest

Former prime minister steps up attacks on Pakistan’s military leaders as ministers plan to rearrest him

Reuters

Factbox-Pakistan anti-graft agency that arrested Imran Khan has wide powers

Created by military dictator late General Pervez Musharraf and currently headed by a retired general, Pakistan's powerful anti-graft agency that arrested former prime minister Imran Khan in a land fraud case has a mandate to end corruption in the country.

The Hindu

Descent into chaos: on the state of Pakistan’s politics

Pakistan’s leaders are busy fighting each other instead of addressing the several crises such as the battered economy and terror attacks

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan supreme court rules arrest of Imran Khan was illegal

Court orders immediate release of former prime minister who was arrested in Islamabad this week

Newslaundry

Imran Khan’s arrest a test of nerves for power alignments in Pakistan

Somehow resembling the chaotic street politics of the last few months, the dramatic arrest of Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan by paramilitary unit Pakistan Rangers on the premises of the Islamabad High Court on May 9, and the ensuing unrest, mark an expected escalation that may test the nerves of power…

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