Imran Khan leaves for Russia on maiden two-day visit for bilateral talks amid border crisis with Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Imran Khan leaves for Russia on maiden two-day visit for bilateral talks amid border crisis with Ukraine

Firstpost  

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday left for Russia on a two-day visit - the first by a Pakistani premier in over two decades during which he will hold talks with President Vladimir Putin to reset the bilateral ties and expand cooperation in the energy sector. Khan’s visit to Moscow will take place hours after US President Joe Biden and other Western governments imposed tough economic sanctions on Russia for sending its military into parts of eastern Ukraine. In a tweet, the Russian Foreign Office said that President Putin and Prime Minister Khan will hold talks in Moscow on Thursday. Prime Minister Khan has expressed hope for a “peaceful solution” to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine as he emphasised that military conflicts could never solve problems.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India? Dates to be announced soon
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India? Dates to be announced soon

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to visit visit India soon, the Kremlin press secretary said on Tuesday, November 19. Russian President Vladimir Putin last visited India on December 6, 2021, when he attended the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcement of Vladimir Putin's India visit has come less than a month …

Moscow will support Islamabad’s bid to join BRICS, says Russian deputy prime minister
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Moscow will support Islamabad’s bid to join BRICS, says Russian deputy prime minister

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Moscow will support Islamabad’s bid to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the Russian deputy prime minister said on Wednesday while visiting the Pakistani capital. “Of course, we would be supportive” of Pakistan’s request to join the BRICS alliance, Alexei Overchuk said in a televised news conference, standing next to his counterpart Ishaq Dar, who is also …

Did US ask for Imran Khan’s removal as Pakistan PM after he visited Russia?
1 year, 5 months ago

Did US ask for Imran Khan’s removal as Pakistan PM after he visited Russia?

Al Jazeera  

The Intercept report cites an alleged ‘cypher’ that shows a top US official told a Pakistani diplomat ‘all will be forgiven’ if Khan is sacked. Islamabad, Pakistan – A United States-based news outlet has published what it claims to be the details of a diplomatic “cypher” – or a secret cable – that suggests the US administration wanted to remove …

Pakistan interior minister says ex-PM Imran Khan might be arrested for leaking confidential documents to US
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan interior minister says ex-PM Imran Khan might be arrested for leaking confidential documents to US

India TV News  

The woes of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan are only increasing as Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Thursday warned that he might be arrested if he fails to cooperate with the investigation into the leaking of national secrets. Sanaullah in the press conference lent credence to the confessional statement by Khan's ex-principal secretary Azam Khan accusing the 70-year-old cricketer-turned-politician …

Pakistan wanted 'cheap Russian crude oil like India…': Imran Khan’s praise
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan wanted 'cheap Russian crude oil like India…': Imran Khan’s praise

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan once again praised India's foreign policy saying that Islamabad "wanted to get cheap Russian crude oil just like India" but was not able to do so as his government collapsed. “We wanted to get cheap Russian crude oil just like India but that could not happen as unfortunately, my government fell due to a …

Letter from the Editors
1 year, 10 months ago

Letter from the Editors

The Diplomat  

February 24, 2023, will mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Putin-Xi relationship – a “bromance,” some may pithily claim – is of key interest, as are Russia’s relations with other powers in Asia, such as Pakistan. In light of that, Korolev writes, “China-Russia strategic alignment is likely to stay, and Russia’s war in Ukraine is unlikely …

'For all those spreading rumours…" Imran Khan on abandoning long march
2 years, 2 months ago

'For all those spreading rumours…" Imran Khan on abandoning long march

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has quashed "rumours" that he is abandoning the long march to hold talks with the government, saying no dialogue will be held until authorities announced a date for snap elections. The rumours of Khan abandoning the march spread after he returned to Lahore when the long march reached Kala Shah Kaku. His Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf …

Russia’s Putin to make 1st foreign trip since launching Ukraine war
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia’s Putin to make 1st foreign trip since launching Ukraine war

Live Mint  

Vladimir Putin will visit two small former Soviet states in central Asia this week, Russian state television reported on Sunday, in what would be the Russian leader's first known trip abroad since ordering the invasion of Ukraine. Pavel Zarubin, the Kremlin correspondent of the Rossiya 1 state television station, said Putin would visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan and then meet Indonesian …

Vladimir Putin to make first foreign trip since Ukraine invasion
2 years, 6 months ago

Vladimir Putin to make first foreign trip since Ukraine invasion

Al Jazeera  

Putin’s last known visit outside Russia was to Beijing in early February, where he and Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a ‘no limits’ friendship treaty. Vladimir Putin will visit two small former Soviet states in central Asia this week in what would be the Russian leader’s first known trip abroad since ordering the invasion of Ukraine. Putin’s last known trip …

Imran Khan Says Pak's 'Freedom Struggle Begins Again' In First Comments After Losing Trust Vote
2 years, 9 months ago

Imran Khan Says Pak's 'Freedom Struggle Begins Again' In First Comments After Losing Trust Vote

News 18  

Pakistan's "freedom struggle" has begun again with the ouster of his government due to a "foreign conspiracy", former prime minister Imran Khan said on Sunday in his first comments since his unceremonious removal hours earlier. Despite the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf: government's hectic efforts to avoid voting on the no-confidence motion against Khan, the joint Opposition succeeded in its month-long efforts to …

How Imran Khan’s dangerous brinkmanship pitches Pakistan into constitutional crisis
2 years, 9 months ago

How Imran Khan’s dangerous brinkmanship pitches Pakistan into constitutional crisis

Firstpost  

Faced with the prospect of an adverse vote of confidence in Parliament that could have led to a humiliating denouement for his government, Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan engineered the dissolution of the National Assembly by calling for fresh elections. However, PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif’s contention is that the PTI government led by Imran Khan has committed “high treason” …

A Powerful Country Supporting India Is Angry With Pak Over Russia Visit: PM Khan
2 years, 9 months ago

A Powerful Country Supporting India Is Angry With Pak Over Russia Visit: PM Khan

The Quint  

Khan, who was addressing the Islamabad Security Dialogue, said an independent foreign policy was crucial for the country and blamed the country's dependency syndrome on other powerful nations for Pakistan not reaching its peak potential. "A country without an independent foreign policy remains unable to secure the interests of its people," he said. On Thursday, Khan had summoned the acting …

Imran Khan says a 'powerful country' supporting India is angry with Pakistan for his Russia visit
2 years, 9 months ago

Imran Khan says a 'powerful country' supporting India is angry with Pakistan for his Russia visit

India Today  

Ahead of Sunday's no-trust motion against him, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said a "powerful country", which is supporting India, is angry with Pakistan because of his recent visit to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin. Referring to the US, Khan said a "powerful country" had expressed displeasure over his recent visit to Russia, the official APP news agency …

Plot afoot to assassinate Pakistan's Imran Khan, claims information minister
2 years, 9 months ago

Plot afoot to assassinate Pakistan's Imran Khan, claims information minister

Firstpost  

His statement comes a week after similar claims were made by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Faisal Vawda who had said that a conspiracy was being hatched to assassinate the prime minister over his refusal to ‘sell the country’ Islamabad: Pakistan’s information minister Fawad Chaudhry on Friday claimed that a plot to assassinate Prime Minister Imran Khan has been reported by the …

Imran Khan says a 'powerful country' that supports India is angry with Pak for his Russia visit
2 years, 9 months ago

Imran Khan says a 'powerful country' that supports India is angry with Pak for his Russia visit

India TV News  

Highlights PM Imran Khan said a "powerful country", referring to US, supporting India, is angry with Pak. Khan, ahead of no confidence vote, emphasised that an independent foreign policy was crucial for Pak "On the other hand, it is supporting its ally India which imports oil from Russia,” he rued. Ahead of Sunday's no-trust motion against him, Prime Minister Imran …

On foreign power against him, Imran Khan names US in TV address | Top quotes
2 years, 9 months ago

On foreign power against him, Imran Khan names US in TV address | Top quotes

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said he would not resign ahead of the trust vote in the National Assembly on Sunday, stating that he had never accepted defeat in life and was known for playing till the last ball in cricket. Stating that Pakistan had reached a "defining moment" in its history, the Prime Minister further said a …

Pakistan’s Khan urges Islamic nations to mediate in Ukraine war
2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan’s Khan urges Islamic nations to mediate in Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

Pakistani leader asks Muslim-majority nations to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine, appealing also to China to join the effort. Pakistan’s prime minister has urged foreign ministers from Muslim-majority nations to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine, appealing also to China’s top diplomat to join the effort. However, Wang’s attendance at the OIC conference underscored China’s increasing influence among OIC …

Why was Pakistan’s PM in Russia amid the Ukraine invasion?
2 years, 10 months ago

Why was Pakistan’s PM in Russia amid the Ukraine invasion?

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Imran Khan had little to gain and much to lose from backing out of his planned visit to Moscow. In other words, while Prime Minister Khan had much to lose from backing out of his planned visit to Moscow due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, he also had little to gain. Prime Minister Khan’s decision to go forward …

Pakistani PM Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine invasion
2 years, 10 months ago

Pakistani PM Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine invasion

Al Jazeera  

Imran Khan expresses ‘regret’ that the conflict was not averted as Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Islamabad, Pakistan – Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in Moscow, as Russian forces continued their invasion of Ukraine, with the latter expressing “regret” that a military conflict was not averted, according to a Pakistani statement. On …

Pakistani PM to visit Russia’s Putin as fears of war loom
2 years, 10 months ago

Pakistani PM to visit Russia’s Putin as fears of war loom

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s prime minister will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, authorities said Tuesday, as the prospect of a Russian invasion of Ukraine seemed imminent. A statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said Prime Minister Imran Khan and a high-level delegation will arrive in Russia on Wednesday for a two-day official visit. “Pakistan and Russia enjoy friendly relations …

Pakistan PM Imran Khan offers TV debate with PM Modi to resolve differences
2 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan PM Imran Khan offers TV debate with PM Modi to resolve differences

India Today  

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday proposed a televised debate with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve differences between the two neighbours. "I would love to debate with Narendra Modi on TV," Imran Khan told Russia Today on the eve of his visit to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. "India became a hostile country so trade …

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's first visit to Russia from Feb 23
2 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's first visit to Russia from Feb 23

India Today  

Prime Minister Imran Khan will travel to Russia on Wednesday on a two-day visit - the first by a Pakistani premier in over two decades during which he will hold talks with President Vladimir Putin and review the bilateral ties including energy cooperation besides exchanging views on major regional and international issues. Prime Minister Khan will pay an official visit …

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit Russia on Feb 23-24: Reports
2 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit Russia on Feb 23-24: Reports

India TV News  

Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Russia on February 23-24, the official Russian media has reported, signaling the first visit by a Pakistani premier to Moscow in 23 years. Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that preparations for the visit of Prime Minister Khan were underway, the state-run TASS news agency reported on Sunday. Pakistan and Russia are expected to …

Pak PM to join Xi, Putin at opening ceremony of Beijing Olympics
2 years, 11 months ago

Pak PM to join Xi, Putin at opening ceremony of Beijing Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived late on Thursday in Beijing where he will join Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladmir Putin at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics scheduled to be held Friday night. Khan landed in Beijing hours after New Delhi said it’s diplomats will not attend the opening and closing ceremonies of …

Trump to not visit Pakistan when he travels to India next month, confirms Islamabad
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump to not visit Pakistan when he travels to India next month, confirms Islamabad

India TV News  

United States President Donald Trump won’t be clubbing his visits to India and Pakistan when he visits New Delhi next month, Pakistan’s foreign ministry confirmed to reporters at a press briefing on Thursday. Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesperson Aisha Farooqi said that the US President “wants an exclusive visit to Pakistan,” a news report in Karachi-based Dawn said. "Prime Minister Imran …

Imran Khan, Donald Trump discuss Kashmir in telephonic conversation
5 years, 1 month ago

Imran Khan, Donald Trump discuss Kashmir in telephonic conversation

India TV News  

In a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday discussed bilateral and regional matters, including the Afghan peace process and the Kashmir issue. According to a statement at the Prime Minister Office, Imran Khan apprised President Trump of the current situation in Kashmir. Appreciating President Trump’s continued engagement as well as mediation offer, …

Imran Khan visits Iran to act as 'facilitator' between Tehran and Riyadh amid rising tensions in the Gulf
5 years, 2 months ago

Imran Khan visits Iran to act as 'facilitator' between Tehran and Riyadh amid rising tensions in the Gulf

Firstpost  

Imran Khan visited Iran on Sunday on a mission to act as a ‘facilitator’ between Tehran and Riyadh and try to defuse rising tensions in the Gulf. Tehran, Iran: Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan visited Iran on Sunday on a mission to act as a “facilitator” between Tehran and Riyadh and try to defuse rising tensions in the Gulf. Emphasising …

Not Kashmir, Prez Xi spoke about Imran Khan visit. PM Modi listened
5 years, 2 months ago

Not Kashmir, Prez Xi spoke about Imran Khan visit. PM Modi listened

Hindustan Times  

The Kashmir issue was not raised or discussed during the second informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel, in Kovalam on Saturday. Xi, however, apprised Modi of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Beijing …

Ahead of Xi’s Visit to India, Pak PM Imran Khan Meets Xi in China
5 years, 3 months ago

Ahead of Xi’s Visit to India, Pak PM Imran Khan Meets Xi in China

The Quint  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday, 8 October, met his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang after his arrival in Beijing on a two-day visit during which he will also hold talks with other top leaders of the country, including President Xi Jinping, and discuss issues of regional and bilateral significance. Khan was received by Chinese Minister for Culture Luo Shugang, …

Pakistan PM Imran Khan to meet US President Donald Trump today
5 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan PM Imran Khan to meet US President Donald Trump today

India Today  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is in United States to attend the 74th session of the United Nation General Assembly on September 24 and address the session on September 27, will meet with US President Donald Trump on Monday. The one-on-one meeting between Imran Khan and Trump is expected to take place around 10 pm Pakistan time today. Imran …

Imran Khan likely to meet Donald Trump at UN General Assembly session on 23 September, says report
5 years, 3 months ago

Imran Khan likely to meet Donald Trump at UN General Assembly session on 23 September, says report

Firstpost  

Imran Khan is likely to meet Donald Trump in New York on 23 September on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, according to a media report. Islamabad: Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is likely to meet US president Donald Trump in New York on 23 September on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, according to a media report. …

Imran Khan likely to meet Donald Trump on Sept 23
5 years, 3 months ago

Imran Khan likely to meet Donald Trump on Sept 23

India Today  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to meet US President Donald Trump in New York on September 23 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, according to a media report. Pakistani leading daily Dawn quoting diplomatic sources said this could be the first of the two meetings Prime Minister Khan is expected to have with President Donald Trump …

Don't know about Chinese muslims, busy with Kashmir issue: Imran Khan
5 years, 3 months ago

Don't know about Chinese muslims, busy with Kashmir issue: Imran Khan

India TV News  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan keeps hitting headlines with his controversial statements. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Pakistan prime minister attmpted a global outreach on Islamabad's stand over Kashmir issue after India's decision to abrogate special status to Jammu and Kashmir, given by Article 370 of Indian constitution. When Imran Khan was asked that if he ever raised the …

Imran Khan to meet US Prez Donald Trump twice on sidelines of UNGA
5 years, 3 months ago

Imran Khan to meet US Prez Donald Trump twice on sidelines of UNGA

India TV News  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will meet US President Donald Trump twice during his visit to Washington later this month where he will also address the UN General Assembly, a media report said on Friday. According to his schedule, Khan will arrive in New York on September 21 to attend the 74th session of the UNGA and he will address …

Imran Khan likely to raise Kashmir issue at UNGA next month
5 years, 4 months ago

Imran Khan likely to raise Kashmir issue at UNGA next month

India TV News  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to raise the Kashmir issue during his address to the UN General Assembly session next month, a media report has said. Khan's General Debate speech at the world body is scheduled for September 27, the report said. According to some sources, Imran Khan has directed his party to mobilise community members and human …

Imran, Trump discuss Kashmir issue on phone
5 years, 4 months ago

Imran, Trump discuss Kashmir issue on phone

India TV News  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday spoke with US President Donald Trump on the telephone about the Kashmir situation. "The Prime Minister presented Pakistan's stance to US President Trump. The Prime Minister was engaging with world leaders and spoke to President Trump on the situation in the region, especially in occupied Kashmir," Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said in …

A visit seeking to reset Pakistan-U.S. relations
5 years, 5 months ago

A visit seeking to reset Pakistan-U.S. relations

The Hindu  

It was a much-awaited meeting. Mr. Khan later thanked “President Trump for his warm & gracious hospitality, his understanding of Pakistan’s point of view & his wonderful way of putting our entire delegation at ease”. The Prime Minister’s visit has “begun the journey of restoring Pakistan’s dignity, pride and respect, which will serve as the foundation for further positive developments …

Imran Khan arrives in Washington for three-day official visit, to meet Donald Trump tomorrow amid hopes for reset in US-Pakistan ties
5 years, 5 months ago

Imran Khan arrives in Washington for three-day official visit, to meet Donald Trump tomorrow amid hopes for reset in US-Pakistan ties

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, hours before Imran’s arrival, Pakistan hired the services of lobbying firm Holland & Knight. Washington: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Washington Saturday afternoon on a three-day official trip to the United States. Imran, 66, is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House Monday during which the American leadership will press him to take …

Pakistan PM Imran Khan to hold talks with US President Donald Trump on Monday
5 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan PM Imran Khan to hold talks with US President Donald Trump on Monday

India Today  

Prime Minister Imran Khan and US President Donald Trump are scheduled to hold talks on cementing Pakistan-US relations in a range of areas, at White House in Washington on Monday. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razzaq Dawood and Special Assistant on Overseas Zulfikar Bukhari are …

Imran Khan embarks on 3-day visit to US
5 years, 5 months ago

Imran Khan embarks on 3-day visit to US

The Quint  

Islamabad, July 20 Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday embarked on a three-day visit to the US where he will meet President Donald Trump at the White House on July 22. According to the White House, Khan's visit will focus on strengthening cooperation between Washington and Islamabad to bring peace, stability and economic prosperity to a region that has …

Imran Khan to seek Trump's help on Kashmir
5 years, 5 months ago

Imran Khan to seek Trump's help on Kashmir

The Quint  

Islamabad, July 15 Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will seek US President Donald Trumps help to resolve the longstanding Kashmir issue with India when he meets the American leader next week in Washington, officials said. "The Prime Minister will definitely take up the Kashmir issue with the US President and seek his help for the resolution of the dispute with …

Pak PM Imran's first meeting with Trump may help reinvigorate bilateral ties
5 years, 5 months ago

Pak PM Imran's first meeting with Trump may help reinvigorate bilateral ties

India TV News  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's first meeting with US President Donald Trump on July 22 will help "renew and reinvigorate" the bilateral ties and he would highlight the importance of resolving "disputes" through dialogue and promoting peace in South Asia, the foreign office has said. Ending the confusion, the White House and Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday announced …

Imran Khan wants to avoid expensive hotels on US visit, expresses desire to stay at ambassadors' official residence
5 years, 6 months ago

Imran Khan wants to avoid expensive hotels on US visit, expresses desire to stay at ambassadors' official residence

India TV News  

In order to do away with heavy hotel bills during his three-day visit to the United States, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed his desire to stay at the official residence of the country's ambassadors. According to media reports, Khan can considerably cut down the cost of his US visit while staying at the residence of Ambassador Asad Majeed …

Imran Khan shames himself, Pakistan at SCO summit | Watch
5 years, 6 months ago

Imran Khan shames himself, Pakistan at SCO summit | Watch

India Today  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan broke the diplomatic protocol at the opening ceremony of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek on Friday. In the video, Imran Khan is seen sitting while everyone else stood to welcome the dignitaries entering the hall, including Russin President Vladimir Putin. IMRAN KHAN SHAMES HIMSELF: WATCH Prime Minister of #Pakistan @ImranKhanPTI's Arrival …

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