The Latest Breaking News from Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan internet cut as violence erupts after arrest of ex-PM Imran Khan

Khan, ousted from power last year, was appearing in court to face corruption charges

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023

Pakistani minister flies to India for first visit by a senior official in 12 years

Foreign minister plays down any prospect of reconciliation effort as he stresses trip to Goa is purely for regional summit

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

Pakistani soldiers in deadly gun battle with armed fighters

Pakistan army says it killed three fighters in exchange of fire in North Waziristan district near Afghan border.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023

Pakistan’s Punjab elections to go ahead as court confirms ruling

Supreme court stands by decision to order elections next month in move that seemingly pits judiciary against government

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023

How Imran Khan’s poll demand sparked a new Pakistan crisis

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan premier Imran Khan’s bid for snap elections has evolved into a constitutional crisis, with the government pushing back against a Supreme Court order to carry out two provincial polls, raising concerns over the future of the democratic process.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2023

Pakistan govt and judiciary in new standoff amid economic turmoil

Pakistan's parliament on Thursday ruled against providing funds for provincial snap polls ordered by the Supreme Court, creating new discord between the judiciary and government amid months of political and economic turmoil.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2023

Where does Pakistan find itself year after Imran Khan lost power?

Ex-PM’s message of resistance, victimhood has caught people’s imaginations, revealed deep schisms in state institutions.

Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2023

Pakistan to launch new military operation against Islamist militants -statement

Pakistan plans to launch a new nationwide operation to root out Islamist militants, the national security committee said on Friday, in a potentially costly move for a country already facing full-blown economic and political crises.

Reuters · Apr 7, 2023

Pakistan minister cancels trip to IMF, World Bank meetings in US - sources

Pakistan's finance minister has cancelled a visit to Washington for spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, government officials said on Friday, citing domestic political turmoil as the reason.

Reuters · Apr 7, 2023

Pakistan parliament rejects court order for snap provincial polls

Lawyer from opposition leader Imran Khan’s party says resolution passed by MPs carries ‘no backing of the law’.

Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2023