Politics of Pakistan
Bulgarian Parliament Amends Constitution, Removes SCC President from Caretaker PM List
During the second reading of constitutional amendments, Parliament voted on Tuesday to exclude the Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC) president from the list of candidates for the President's selection of a caretaker Prime Minister.
Pakistan’s PM vows to fight on after Parliament ousts him
The ouster of Prime Minister Imran Khan in a parliamentary no-confidence vote early Sunday set Pakistan on an uncertain political path, with his supporters taking to the streets in protest and the political opposition preparing to install his replacement.
Ousted Pakistani PM Sharif lines up brother to take over
Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced plans on July 29 for his brother Shahbaz to take over as leader of the country and lashed out at the Supreme Court ruling that barred him from office.
Pakistani protesters push closer to PM house, force TV off the air
Pakistani protesters pushed closer to the prime minister's house in central Islamabad on Sept. 1 in their bid to force his removal and closed down national television after clashes turned violent over the weekend.
Military returns to political arena in Pakistan
Pakistanâs powerful military returned to the political arena on Aug. 28, agreeing to mediate between the government and protesters who have camped out in the capital for two weeks demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over alleged voting fraud.
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Pakistani PM, Ukranian president call off Ankara trip
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif cancelled plans to attend Recep Tayyip ErdoÄanâs presidential inauguration in Turkey on Aug. 28 due to a crisis at home.
A fiery Pakistani cleric, who has been leading a mass rally outside Parliament demanding Sharifâs resignation, says he has âshut the doorâ on further talks with the government.
Pakistani PM calls off Ankara trip amid domestic crisis
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif cancelled plans to attend Recep Tayyip ErdoÄanâs presidential inauguration in Turkey on Aug. 28 due to a crisis at home.
A fiery Pakistani cleric, who has been leading a mass rally outside Parliament demanding Sharifâs resignation, says he has âshut the doorâ on further talks with the government.
Pakistan begins talks to end protest crisis
Pakistani ministers and opposition politicians met anti-government protesters on Wednesday, but talks ended for the day with the sides appearing no closer to resolving a week-long political crisis that has rattled the restive, nuclear-armed nation.
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Pakistani PM 'much satisfied' with Modi meeting
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has written to his new Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to express satisfaction with their "meaningful" first meeting as the rival neighbours attempt better relations, an official said June 11.
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Pakistani Taliban attack airport in Karachi, 27 dead
Taliban militants disguised as security forces stormed Pakistan's busiest airport on June 8 and at least 27 people were killed in a night-long battle at one of the country's most high-profile targets.