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The third key point is that most people in their analysis underestimate just how entrenched a particular system or configuration of elite power is in Pakistan’s political sphere.

Is transformation possible in Pak’s diarchic system?

A second and related point concerns the nature of events that have taken place.

14 Jan 2020 4:37 AM

In December last year, an accountability court had sentenced Sharif to seven years in prison in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case and acquitted him in the Flagship case. (Photo: File)

Nawaz Sharif likely to be shifted to US for better treatment

The Sharif family has denied all corruption charges and termed them as politically motivated.

09 Dec 2019 3:42 PM

'The memorandum issued on August 20, 2018, was illegal. I have been regularly appearing in the courts and therefore, I should be granted permission to travel abroad till a final verdict on the petition,' Maryam argued in her petition. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistan: Lahore HC to hear Maryam's petition for removal of name from ECL today

Maryam urged the LHC to declare the order of putting her name on the ECL as null and void and terming it illegal.

09 Dec 2019 2:21 PM

A few dozen unidentified people on Monday staged a protest outside Dawn offices in Islamabad over publication of a news report regarding the ethnicity of the London Bridge attacker of last week, the paper reported on Tuesday. (Photo: Twitter)

Mob attacks Dawn newspaper's office for saying London attacker was of 'Pak origin'

They were apparently angered by the headline of newspaper last week in which it identified Khan as a man of Pakistani origin.

03 Dec 2019 2:27 PM

On Tuesday, Pakistan Cabinet decided to allow 69-year-old Sharif to go to the UK for medical treatment if the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo agrees to sign surety bonds making a commitment that he would return after the treatment and face corruption cases against him. (Photo: File)

Sharif refuses Pak govt's conditional permit to travel abroad

'Sharif would not submit any indemnity bonds worth Rs 7 billion for removing his name from no-fly list,' PML-N leader said.

13 Nov 2019 12:14 PM

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif on Friday accused the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government of arresting his niece Maryam Nawaz as a tactic of "distracting" others to hide its "failed policy" on the Kashmir issue. (Photo: File)

Maryam's arrest 'distraction' by govt to hide 'failed' Kashmir policy: Shehbaz Sharif

Launching a scathing attack on PM Imran Khan, Sharif said that his party will not be 'pushed back' against government's 'cruel tactics'.

10 Aug 2019 8:47 AM

Rehman allegedly raped the first year MSCS student in Multan and shot a video of the crime. (Representational Image)

Rape accused PML-N lawmaker flees Pakistan fearing arrest

The Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) left for Dubai, UAE on Monday night.

07 Aug 2019 3:00 PM

The news channel also posted a statement on its Twitter handle shortly after the blackout. (photo: ANI)

Maryam Nawaz's interview 'forcefully' taken off air within minutes

This comes after 3 Pakistani channels -- Channel-24, Abb Takk and Capital TV -- were taken off air for showing press conference of Maryam.

12 Jul 2019 10:15 AM

A special court indicted Musharraf for high treason in March 2014. Musharraf left for Dubai in 2016 to "seek medical treatment" and has not returned since. (Photo: File)

'Musharraf unlikely to return to Pakistan to stand trial for treason'

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government had filed the treason case against Musharraf over imposition of extra-constitutional emergency.

28 Apr 2019 3:18 PM

Last month, he was admitted to a hospital in Dubai after suffering a reaction from a rare disease for which he is already under treatment. (Photo:File)

Lawyer confirms Parvez Musharraf will return to Pakistan on May 1

Pakistan's former military dictator Pervez Musharraf, who is facing high treason case, is likely to return to the country on May 1.

28 Apr 2019 8:54 AM

A tumultuous year passes: Big changes on all fronts

Collectively, events in these four areas of democratic activity do not provide much cause for optimism.

01 Jan 2019 7:14 AM

Pakistan began exploring the possibility of yet another loan package with the IMF while the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) PML-N was still in power and the exploratory talks continued under the interim government as well. (Representational Image)

Pak seeks largest loan package from IMF: report

IMF said that it would listen to Pak's request for financial support 'very, very attentively', as it did with any member with good standing.

11 Oct 2018 1:47 PM

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sits in a vehicle alongside his younger brother Shahbaz Sharif (R) following his release from Adiala prison in Rawalpindi on September 19. (Photo: AP)

You're innocent: Supporters welcome Nawaz Sharif in Lahore after release

A large number of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party supporters, including women workers, gathered outside Haj Terminal to welcome them.

20 Sep 2018 1:59 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

United Oppn would have given PML-N a harder time

The PML(N) clearly has a powerful motive to make life tough for Prime Minister Imran Khan.

26 Aug 2018 6:27 AM

Sharif appeared before the Islamabad-based court for hearing in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills and the Hill Metal Establishment cases. (Photo: File)

Paid day-to-day expenses of PM House from my own pocket: Sharif

Sharif's comments came a day after PM Khan, in his first address broke down the expenses of the Prime Minister House.

20 Aug 2018 5:12 PM

The newly-elected National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament, is meeting to elect the prime minister. (Photo: File)

As Imran Khan prepares to become Pak PM, rift appears within Oppn

Imran Khan's victory has become almost certain after rift emerged in grand Opposition alliance over candidature of Shahbaz Sharif.

17 Aug 2018 2:10 PM

In Pakistan, the President is considered as a symbol of the federation and head of the state and exercises all powers on the recommendations of the prime minister. (Representational Image)

Pakistan to elect next president on September 4: Election Commission

The candidates can file nominations by August 27 and the final list of contesting candidates will be issued on August 30.

16 Aug 2018 3:33 PM

A hand out image made available by the Pakistan National Assembly on August 13, 2018, shows (from L to R) Pakistan's cricketer-turned politician and head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Movement for Justice) party Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Khalid Maqbool , Sardar Akhtar Mengal and others taking the oath as Members of Parliament during the first session of the Parliament in Islamabad following general election. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan's newly-elected Parliament votes to elect Speaker

The election of the Prime Minister will be held after election of the new Speaker who will supervise the election process of the premier.

15 Aug 2018 2:12 PM

Sharif's daughter Maryam and son-in-law Safdar were also present at the event. (Photo: File)

Sharif cuts cake, celebrates Pak's Independence Day in jail

Pakistan on Tuesday celebrated its 72nd Independence Day. The PML-N leaders also prayed for the prosperity of the nation.

15 Aug 2018 1:08 PM

Imran Khan looked prominent as he sat in the front row of the parliament house close to the chair of the leader of the house, which he is eventually expected to take after formal election as Prime Minister. (Photo: File)

First session of Pakistan's newly-elected Parliament begins

Pakistan's newly elected parliament has met for the first time since last month's general elections.

13 Aug 2018 3:30 PM

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