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Outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit (Photo: PTI)

Dialogue is key to resolving issues, says Pak envoy Basit

The Indo-Pak peace process came to an abrupt halt after the Pathankot terror attack in 2016.

30 July 2017 3:57 AM IST

Former petroleum minister and senior PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. (Photo: AFP)

Shahid Abbasi is interim Pakistan Prime Minister

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz, the 65-year-old Punjab CM, cannot immediately replace take over as Prime Minister as he...

30 July 2017 2:46 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

End of Sharif dynasty?

It is evident that the baton of leadership will now be passed on to Shahbaz Sharif, thus maintaining the dynastic hold...

30 July 2017 12:21 AM IST

The announcement charts a way forward for Pakistan after the Supreme Court ousted Sharif on Friday following an investigation into corruption allegations against him and his family. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan's deposed PM Sharif names brother Shehbaz as successor

The younger Sharif holds only a provincial seat and thus must be elected to the national Assembly before becoming the...

29 July 2017 9:17 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif, who resigned from his post after the top court disqualified him, was quoted by The Express Tribune as saying that he wished to see his brother Shehbaz appointed the next prime minister. (Photo: AP)

Fomer Pakistan PM Sharif to chair crucial party meet to choose...

Party sources said that Sharif proposed name of his younger brother Shehbaz in on Friday's meeting.

29 July 2017 2:23 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif, who resigned from his post after the top court disqualified him, was quoted by The Express Tribune as saying that he wished to see his brother Shehbaz appointed the next prime minister. (Photo: AP)

India must stand strong on cross border issues post Pak PM's...

Reports said there will be no change with regard to dealing with various terrorist organisations operating from Pak soil...

29 July 2017 11:06 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Sharif ouster: A camouflaged coup

Corruption in high places is common not only in the poorer parts of the world but also in some G-7 countries.

29 July 2017 12:13 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz could be Pak PM: reports

Names of Rana Sanaullah and Hamza Shehbaz are being touted as contenders for the post of Punjab chief minister, the...

28 July 2017 8:38 PM IST

According to Pakistani media reports, it was decided in advance that if the Supreme Court disqualifies Nawaz Sharif then Asif will be made interim prime minister for 45 days till someone from Nawaz Sharifs family is elected. (Photo: AFP)

Khawaja Asif likely to be interim Pak PM after Sharif's ouster

Despite Nawaz's disqualification, ruling party Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) enjoys a majority in the Parliament.

28 July 2017 6:38 PM IST

Sharif said he decided on reopening the border because of shared cultural and religious ties between the two nations, as well as the economic losses incurred by the closure. (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif: PM thrice, but forced to quit in middle of term every...

A steel tycoon-cum-politician, Sharif had served as the Pakistan's prime minister for the first time from 1990 to 1993.

28 July 2017 2:31 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: AFP)

Chronology of Panama Papers scandal in Pakistan

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalism published the Panama Papers, exposing tax evasion by the...

28 July 2017 2:20 PM IST

Sharif said he decided on reopening the border because of shared cultural and religious ties between the two nations, as well as the economic losses incurred by the closure. (Photo: AP)

As Nawaz Sharif steps down, who could be Pakistan's next PM?

Sharif's chosen candidate will put a vote in the National Assembly a rubber stamp affair as the PML-N holds a strong...

28 July 2017 2:07 PM IST