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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president, Shehbaz Sharif. (AFP)

PM Shehbaz Sharif pitches for meaningful India-Pakistan engagement

Sharif-'s communication came in response to a letter sent by Modi to the Pakistani leader congratulating him on becoming...

18 April 2022 12:16 AM IST

Sri Lankans demanding president Gotabaya Rajapaksa resign over the debt-ridden countrys worst economic crisis protest in the rain outside the presidents office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, April 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Sri Lanka announces default on all external debt

The finance ministry said creditors were free to capitalise any interest payments due to them from Tuesday afternoon

12 April 2022 12:46 PM IST

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party of dismissed Pakistans Prime Minister Imran Khan, take part in a rally in his support in Peshawar on April 10, 2022. (Abdul MAJEED / AFP)

Imran Khan thanks supporters for protesting against -'US-backed-'...

In an attempt to galvanise his supporters, Imran said, -'it is always the people who protect their own sovereignty and...

11 April 2022 11:51 AM IST

Pakistans opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif. (AP)

PML-N-'s Shehbaz Sharif files nomination for Pak PM-'s post

Imran Khan-'s party threatens to withdraw its lawmakers from Parliament

10 April 2022 9:48 PM IST

Pakistans paramilitary troops arrive to take position outside the National Assembly, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP)

Pakistan immigration authorities on high alert to catch fleeing govt...

The move came hours after Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted through a no-confidence motion in the National Assembly

10 April 2022 1:37 PM IST

In this file photo taken on July 25, 2018, Pakistans cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan speaks to the media after casting his vote at a polling station during the general election in Islamabad. (AAMIR QURESHI / AFP)

Imran Khan becomes first Pak PM to be ousted by no-confidence vote

No prime minister in Pakistan-'s history was ever ousted through a no-confidence motion

10 April 2022 7:14 AM IST

Pakistan speaker Asad Qaiser. (AFP)

Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker...

After announcing resignation, he asked Ayaz Sadiq of PML-N to chair the proceedings, who is now conducting the...

10 April 2022 12:40 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (AP)

Imran Khan holds emergency meeting of Cabinet; vows not to resign

Top courts expected to take action if the orders to complete voting on a no-confidence motion against Khan were not...

9 April 2022 11:57 PM IST

Go to India if you like it so much: Maryam to Pak PM Imran Khan

Go to India if you like it so much: Maryam to Pak PM Imran Khan

The PML-N leader-'s remarks come after Khan called India a -'nation with a great sense of honour-'

9 April 2022 4:04 PM IST

Police officers stand guard to ensure security outside the National Assembly, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Pak Parliament-'s crucial session to decide fate of PM Khan adjourned...

Leader of the Opposition Shehbaz Sharif called on Speaker Qaiser to conduct proceedings in accordance with the court-'s...

9 April 2022 12:32 PM IST

Security personnel patrol outside the Parliament House building in Islamabad on April 9, 2022. (Aamir QURESHI / AFP)

Pak PM Imran Khan on way out as no-confidence vote looms

Whoever takes over will still have to deal with the issues that bedevilled Khan -- soaring inflation, a feeble rupee and...

9 April 2022 10:53 AM IST

Sri Lankans wait at a fuel station after spending hours to unsuccessfully buy kerosene oil in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, April 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Lankan fuel pumps may go dry by April end; India-'s credit line...

People have been protesting for weeks over lengthy power cuts and shortage of gas, food and other basic goods

8 April 2022 10:47 AM IST