Pakistan's Imran Khan offers TV debate with PM Modi to resolve issues: 'Discovered to my horror...'
3 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan's Imran Khan offers TV debate with PM Modi to resolve issues: 'Discovered to my horror...'

India TV News  

Pakistan's Imran Khan offers TV debate with PM Modi to resolve issues: 'Discovered to my horror.' Highlights Pak was carved out as a Muslim country after division of India by the British colonial rule in 1947 Pakistan often invites shame at international forums for being a haven for terror outfits India maintains that the onus is on Pakistan to create an environment free of terror and hostility Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that he would like to have a televised debate with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to resolve the issues between the two neighbouring nations. India has repeatedly said it desires normal relations with Pakistan and it was for that country to create a conducive atmosphere by taking "credible, verifiable and irreversible" action against cross-border terrorism. The relationship further dipped after India's warplanes pounded a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp deep inside Pakistan on February 26, 2019, in response to the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed.

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Invite depends on relations: Government on iftar invite from Pak High Commission
1 week, 3 days ago

Invite depends on relations: Government on iftar invite from Pak High Commission

India Today  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday addressed questions about whether any Indian government official was invited to the iftar dinner hosted at the Pakistan High Commission for Pakistan’s National Day on Thursday. "Nimantran toh rishton pe nirbhar karta hai naa.," Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. says MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on being asked if any Indian Govt official …

‘Instead of spreading lies…’: India rejects Pak’s response to PM Modi comment
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1 week, 5 days ago

‘Instead of spreading lies…’: India rejects Pak’s response to PM Modi comment

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday rejected Pakistan’s reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on the reasons for poor relations between the two countries and urged Islamabad to vacate Indian territory under its “illegal” occupation. Pakistan’s foreign ministry responded to PM Modi remarks during a podcast with Lex Fridman, by describing them as “misleading and one-sided” During a podcast on …

‘Not Time For War’: PM Modi’s Advice To Putin, ‘Brother’ Zelenskyy On Ukraine, Talks On Trump, China, Pakistan
2 weeks ago

‘Not Time For War’: PM Modi’s Advice To Putin, ‘Brother’ Zelenskyy On Ukraine, Talks On Trump, China, Pakistan

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the Lex Fridman Podcast, reiterated his call for diplomacy in resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. ‘Every Noble Attempt for Peace With Pakistan Met With Hostility, Betrayal’: PM Modi Turning to India's ties with Pakistan, PM Modi remarked that every effort to foster peace had been met with hostility and betrayal. Reflecting on his initial …

Imran Khan must reform himself for Pakistan's progress: Shahid Khaqqan Abbasi
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Imran Khan must reform himself for Pakistan's progress: Shahid Khaqqan Abbasi

Hindustan Times  

Islamabad, Pakistan's former prime minister and Awam Pakistan Party convener Shahid Khaqqan Abbasi said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan must reform himself or the country will struggle to progress, a media report said on Monday. Imran Khan must reform himself for Pakistan's progress: Shahid Khaqqan Abbasi Abbasi on Sunday emphasised the United States would not intervene in the issues concerning …

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan seeks global help for democracy, regional stability
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4 weeks ago

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan seeks global help for democracy, regional stability

The Hindu  

Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has appealed to the international community, particularly the United States, to reaffirm its commitment to democracy, human rights and regional stability. Dawn reported that in an article published in Time magazine in his name, the incarcerated politician congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on his “political comeback.” He also expressed hope that the U.S. …

Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan reacts to Pakistan's humiliating loss against India and group-stage exit from Champions Trophy 2025
1 month ago

Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan reacts to Pakistan's humiliating loss against India and group-stage exit from Champions Trophy 2025

Firstpost  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has reacted to his team’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, expressing disappointment over the loss to India. Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan is among those who have expressed deep disappointment over Pakistan’s performance in the Champions Trophy. Imran Khan slams Pakistan cricket team’s CT 2025 exit According to Imran Khan’s …

PM Modi, US President Trump call on Pakistan to bring perpetrators of 26/11 attacks to justice
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi, US President Trump call on Pakistan to bring perpetrators of 26/11 attacks to justice

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have called on Pakistan to "expeditiously" bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks even as the latter announced approving extradition to India of Tahawwur Rana, a key plotter of the dastardly strike. Modi said India and the US have stood "firmly together" in the fight against terrorism …

Why Pakistan wants to normalise relations with India after Trump returns to power in US | Explained
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Pakistan wants to normalise relations with India after Trump returns to power in US | Explained

India TV News  

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Islamabad wants to resolve all issues, including Kashmir, with India through talks. It is interesting to note that Pakistan's overture for peace is largely attributable to the changing geopolitics with Donald Trump assuming the presidency in the United States. Donald Trump is known for taking a hard line against Pakistan, as is …

Pakistan’s political deadlock deepens as PTI withdraws from negotiations
2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s political deadlock deepens as PTI withdraws from negotiations

Al Jazeera  

Analysts expect ex-PM Imran Khan’s party to return to street agitations, but some experts believe it has missed a trick in walking away from dialogue. Speaking to reporters outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where the former PM is held, Ali Khan said the PTI founder had “categorically” directed that no further negotiations should take place because the government had not …

Does Imran Khan conviction threaten Pakistan’s PTI-government negotiations?
2 months, 1 week ago

Does Imran Khan conviction threaten Pakistan’s PTI-government negotiations?

Al Jazeera  

The conviction of the ex-PM comes amid talks aimed at easing political tensions within Pakistan. The two sides had initiated negotiations late last year on several contentious issues, including the release of imprisoned PTI leaders – whom the party labels “political prisoners” – and addressing alleged electoral fraud in last year’s controversial elections. However, with Khan behind bars, the PTI’s …

Why are Donald Trump’s allies cheering for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why are Donald Trump’s allies cheering for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?

Al Jazeera  

From Richard Grenell to Matt Gaetz, their comments reflect overseas PTI campaigning for Khan’s release. Islamabad, Pakistan – When Richard Grenell, a close confidante of Donald Trump, the incoming United States president, demanded the release of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan last November during protests in Islamabad, the post went viral. Then, just days before the US election …

Imran Khan's PTI demands unmonitored access to its leader amid Pakistan tensions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan's PTI demands unmonitored access to its leader amid Pakistan tensions

Hindustan Times  

Talks between the Pakistani government and opposition parties, particularly PTI, have hit a roadblock, with allegations of government interference and restrictions on the party's access to its jailed leader, Imran Khan, Dawn reported. Due to claims of government meddling and limitations on the party's access to its imprisoned leader, Imran Khan, negotiations between the Pakistani government and opposition groups, especially …

Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan claims he was given chance to leave country on exile for three years
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan claims he was given chance to leave country on exile for three years

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has claimed that he was offered a chance to leave the country on exile for three years but he declined. In a post on X on Friday, the 72-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician said, “I was offered the opportunity of a three-year exile while I was in Attock Jail, but I will live and die …

Ex-PM Imran Khan claims he rejected exile deal, vows to ‘live and die in Pakistan’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-PM Imran Khan claims he rejected exile deal, vows to ‘live and die in Pakistan’

Firstpost  

Imran Khan revealed that while imprisoned in Attock Jail, he was offered a three-year exile which he refused, saying “I will live and die in Pakistan.” Former prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan who has been in jail since May 2023 on multiple charges, has claimed that he was offered a chance to leave the country on exile for three …

Imran Khan's PTI, Pakistan govt to meet on Jan 2 to break political deadlock
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Imran Khan's PTI, Pakistan govt to meet on Jan 2 to break political deadlock

Hindustan Times  

Negotiators from the Pakistan government and opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf are set to hold a critical in-camera meeting aimed at resolving their ongoing political differences. Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, who founded Tehreek-e-Insaf is set to present two key demands in writing during the upcoming session after internal consultations. Asad Qaiser, former National Assembly Speaker and PTI leader, reiterated …

Pakistan 2024: Troubled ties with neighbours, economic woes and a problem called Khan
3 months ago

Pakistan 2024: Troubled ties with neighbours, economic woes and a problem called Khan

Hindustan Times  

Islamabad, Pakistan was haunted by political uncertainty, economic instability, a deteriorating security situation and troubled relations with neighbours in 2024. But what defined the year were not just these perennial ills but the country’s inability to tackle incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan. Pakistan 2024: Troubled ties with neighbours, economic woes and a problem called Khan Amid political turbulence, Pakistan …

Pakistan Defence Minister slams Imran Khan, questions his loyalty: ‘Slavery should be immediately accepted’
3 months ago

Pakistan Defence Minister slams Imran Khan, questions his loyalty: ‘Slavery should be immediately accepted’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif lashed out at former Prime Minister Imran Khan, accusing him of seeking foreign intervention from the United States despite his past statements rejecting such involvement. Pakistan's cricket fans hold a poster with imprisoned former premier Imran Khan following the third International cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South …

Imran Khan’s party holds talks with Pakistan’s government to seek former PM’s release
3 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan’s party holds talks with Pakistan’s government to seek former PM’s release

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The political party of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan held talks on Monday with the government over the release of its leader and other political activists, officials said. Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, or PTI, have not had talks with the government since parliamentary elections in February which saw their main political rival, Shehbaz Sharif, …

Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites
3 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan has jailed 25 civilians over attacks on military facilities that followed the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2023. The military’s public relations wing confirmed the ruling on Saturday, stating that a military court had handed down sentences of between two and 10 years of “rigorous imprisonment”, with 14 facing a decade behind bars. The statement did …

Imran Khan is now accused of 188 cases; ex-Pak PM calls govt 'authoritarian'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan is now accused of 188 cases; ex-Pak PM calls govt 'authoritarian'

Firstpost  

The former prime minister is booked in 99 cases in Punjab, 76 in Islamabad and two in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Former prime minister Imran Khan accused the government of ’authoritarianism’ as the number of cases and inquiries against him reached 188. As per a post on his official X account, the former prime minister also accused the government of “undermining democratic …

‘House of Cards’: How Imran Khan’s ‘final call’ deepens uncertainty in Pakistan
3 months, 4 weeks ago

‘House of Cards’: How Imran Khan’s ‘final call’ deepens uncertainty in Pakistan

Firstpost  

Khan frames his movement as one to restore ‘true democracy’ and ‘justice’ in Pakistan, despite his own contradictions and political alliances The political landscape of Pakistan has been undergoing dramatic shifts in recent years, with the rise of PTI’s populist movements, intense political polarisation, and societal rifts. The political landscape of Pakistan has been undergoing dramatic shifts in recent years, …

Tejashwi Yadav wants India to play in Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy, takes 'biryani' dig at PM Modi
4 months ago

Tejashwi Yadav wants India to play in Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy, takes 'biryani' dig at PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has called for the Indian cricket team to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, arguing that mixing politics with sports is detrimental. Tejashwi Yadav's comments come as uncertainty looms over India’s participation in the tournament, which is scheduled to begin in February 2025. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Tejashwi Yadav …

​Protest nation: On the state of Pakistan
4 months ago

​Protest nation: On the state of Pakistan

The Hindu  

Another shutdown of the capital city. Pakistan is witnessing circles of crises, with a prolonged showdown between the military-backed government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. In the latest episode, PTI supporters marched towards the capital, after Mr. Khan made the “final call” for protests, demanding the release of their leader and other …

Imran Khan supporter protests: Why Pakistan’s capital is on lockdown, with internet shutdowns and thousands marching
Top News
4 months ago

Imran Khan supporter protests: Why Pakistan’s capital is on lockdown, with internet shutdowns and thousands marching

CNN  

CNN — Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through barricades around the capital Tuesday and marched into Islamabad, clashing with security forces and demanding his release. Policemen fire tear gas shells to disperse supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party during a protest to demand the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, in Islamabad on …

Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistan’s Islamabad
4 months ago

Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistan’s Islamabad

Al Jazeera  

Supporters seeking the release of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through a ring of shipping containers locking down the capital, Islamabad, battled police, and ignored a government threat to respond with gunfire. Dozens more were injured, including journalists who were attacked by Khan’s supporters, who also beat a videographer covering the protests for The Associated Press news …

How does Imran Khan continue to drive Pakistan's political agenda from jail?
4 months ago

How does Imran Khan continue to drive Pakistan's political agenda from jail?

Firstpost  

Thousands of supporters of Imran Khan are marching to Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad to demand his release from jail. A key Khan aid, Ali Amin Gandapur, who is the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and is expected to lead the largest convoy into Islamabad, called on people to gather near the entrance of the city’s red zone, known as …

Why Imran Khan is the most powerful man in Pakistan
4 months ago

Why Imran Khan is the most powerful man in Pakistan

India Today  

November 24 saw the beginning of a political showdown between Imran Khan and Pakistan’s government. Thousands of Khan’s supporters marched on Islamabad to put pressure on the country’s weakening administration, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The protesters aimed to achieve three primary objectives: the release of Imran Khan and other detained leaders, a reversal of the alleged election fraud, …

Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests and march to Islamabad on November 24
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests and march to Islamabad on November 24

China Daily  

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founding chairman Imran Khan has called for a march on Islamabad on 24 November. According to Faisal Chaudhry, Imran Khan announced that Islamabad will be the focal point of the 24 November protest, with demonstrations to be held across Pakistan and worldwide. Faisal Chaudhry said Khan has called this the "final protest call," with key demands, including the …

Pakistan instigating terrorism in India, not acceptable to us: Rahul Gandhi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan instigating terrorism in India, not acceptable to us: Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Commenting on the relationship between India and Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi, currently in the United States on his maiden overseas visit as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, lashed out at Pakistan for ‘instigating terrorism in India.' Gandhi's remarks come ahead of next month's Shanghai Cooperation Organization Heads of Government Meeting, to be held in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, and …

Pakistan: Chaos erupts as Imran Khan’s supporters clash with police during Islamabad rally
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan: Chaos erupts as Imran Khan’s supporters clash with police during Islamabad rally

India TV News  

Tensions flared in Islamabad on Sunday as supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with police during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rally demanding his immediate release. The situation quickly escalated as PTI supporters began throwing stones at law enforcement officers, injuring several, including Senior Superintendent of Police Shoaib Khan. PTI leaders slammed administration Several PTI leaders addressed the crowd, …

Pakistan at risk of parochialism, says former PM Imran Khan
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan at risk of parochialism, says former PM Imran Khan

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan is at risk of parochialism as political instability and terrorism have brought the economy to the verge of collapse. Mr. Khan said the country was facing the risk of parochialism and no one would invest in Pakistan while the country suffered from terrorism, Dawn News reported. Being a federal party, the …

Pak's Punjab govt not considering sending Imran Khan's cases to military court trial
7 months ago

Pak's Punjab govt not considering sending Imran Khan's cases to military court trial

ABP News  

Lahore, Aug 30 : Pakistan’s Punjab government on Friday said at the moment it is not considering sending the cases of former prime minister Imran Khan to military court for trial. “Currently no proposal is under consideration in the Punjab Cabinet or Punjab Law Department to send Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf founder leader Khan’s cases to military court,” Barth said. Earlier, Federal …

Will PM Modi go to Pakistan? Islamabad extends invite to SCO meeting amid strained ties
7 months ago

Will PM Modi go to Pakistan? Islamabad extends invite to SCO meeting amid strained ties

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan has officially extended an invite to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting scheduled in Islamabad in October, according to the Foreign Office spokesperson on Thursday. When asked about ties with India, Baloch said, “Pakistan does not have direct bilateral trade with India.” India-Pakistan tensions Islamabad and New Delhi have a long history of strained …

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan criticizes military, US, and government
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan criticizes military, US, and government

The Hindu  

Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, who blames the military for his ouster and 12-month-old imprisonment on what he calls trumped-up charges, said on August 4 it would be "foolish" not to have "excellent" relations with the Army. "Given Pakistan's geographical position and the military's significant role in the private sector, it would be foolish not to foster such …

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan says he is ready to hold talks with the military
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan says he is ready to hold talks with the military

The Hindu  

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has said his party is ready to hold "conditional negotiations" with the country's powerful military and has appointed a representative for the talks. "We will hold conditional negotiations if the military leadership appoints its representative," according to a post from Khan's official X handle on Wednesday, which cited a message from him from …

Pakistan: Imran Khan hints willingness to talk with army, says never made accused, only criticised
8 months ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan hints willingness to talk with army, says never made accused, only criticised

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan's beleaguered former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday signalled willingness to hold talks with the powerful army after finding himself at a blind alley due to scores of cases slapped on him, his wife and senior party leaders. This comes as Khan;'s wife Bushra Bibi was on Tuesday named as a suspect in 11 cases, including the attack …

Pakistan terms PM Modi’s remarks as jingoism
8 months ago

Pakistan terms PM Modi’s remarks as jingoism

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Pakistan has rejected the statement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 25th commemorative ceremony of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, terming it as “belligerent’ and smacking “jingoism.” A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad late Friday evening said, “Pakistan rejects the Indian Prime Minister’s belligerent remarks made in Drass. Prime Minister Mr. Modi had …

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's party announces countrywide protest for release of all arrested leaders
8 months ago

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's party announces countrywide protest for release of all arrested leaders

Hindustan Times  

Islamabad, Pakistan authorities on Friday braced for a possible showdown with supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf after the party announced a countrywide protest for the release of all arrested party leaders. Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's party announces countrywide protest for release of all arrested leaders Apart from the PTI, the rightwing Jamaat-e-Islami also announced a …

Former Pak PM Imran Khan’s sharp retort on government decision to ban his party, claims action ‘out of desperation’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Pak PM Imran Khan’s sharp retort on government decision to ban his party, claims action ‘out of desperation’

The Hindu  

Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on July 15 reacted sharply to the government's decision to ban the party, saying the move came “out of desperation” and is a “sign of panic" within the federal administration. Senior PTI leader Senator Ali Zafar told Geo News that the federal government was attempting to ban the party “out of desperation” …

Pakistan government says it will ban Imran Khan’s opposition party PTI
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan government says it will ban Imran Khan’s opposition party PTI

The Independent  

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Pakistan government announces move to ban Imran Khan’s PTI
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan government announces move to ban Imran Khan’s PTI

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani government has said it plans to ban Pakistan Terheek-e-Insaf, the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. He also said the government planned to bring treason charges against Khan and two other senior party leaders – former President of Pakistan Arif Alvi and ex-Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Qasim Suri – as well …

Pakistan: Imran Khan to remain in jail despite acquital in illegal marriage case
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan to remain in jail despite acquital in illegal marriage case

India Today  

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his third wife were acquitted on charges of marrying unlawfully by a Pakistan court on Saturday, yet he will not be freed after authorities issued fresh orders to arrest him. The couple were sentenced to seven years in February when a court found them guilty of breaking Islamic law by failing to observe the …

PM Modi-Russia's Putin bilateral meeting today, Ukraine monitors closely
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi-Russia's Putin bilateral meeting today, Ukraine monitors closely

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently in Moscow for a two-day visit, will hold formal talks with President Vladimir Putin on various bilateral issues on Tuesday, July 9. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin embrace during an informal meeting at Novo-Ogaryovo residence, outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, July 8, 2024. Modi-Putin meeting The ‘two-friends’ will hold restricted …

Pakistan PM extends olive branch to imprisoned Imran Khan, says 'let's sit and talk' amid sharp rivalries
9 months ago

Pakistan PM extends olive branch to imprisoned Imran Khan, says 'let's sit and talk' amid sharp rivalries

India TV News  

Islamabad: In a surprising move, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appeared to extend an olive branch to his predecessor and fierce rival, the incarcerated former PM Imran Khan, by offering to hold talks with him if was facing any "troubles" in jail. Interestingly, Shehbaz also referred to the 2018 elections, which were won by Imran Khan's PTI, as "rigged", echoing …

Pakistan Minister says ‘angry’ Imran Khan should remain jailed till 2029 to ensure…
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Minister says ‘angry’ Imran Khan should remain jailed till 2029 to ensure…

Live Mint  

Pakistani minister Ahsan Iqbal claimed on Saturday that many would prefer the incarceration of former PM Imran Khan till 2029 to ensure ‘economic stability’. The Federal Planning and Development Minister also insisted that the PTI would have to ‘show seriousness’ if Imran Khan wanted to hold dialogue with the government. “People come to us and tell us if Pakistan has …

Could Nawaz Sharif's recent praise of PM Modi be a pivotal moment for India-Pakistan relations?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Could Nawaz Sharif's recent praise of PM Modi be a pivotal moment for India-Pakistan relations?

India TV News  

New Delhi: A day following the swearing-in of the NDA government's council of ministers, former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, a prominent figure leading Pakistan's ruling PML, extended an olive branch to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledging the BJP's recent electoral triumph as a testament to his leadership. Prime Minister Modi message to Pakistan PM Modi swiftly reciprocated within two …

Why Pakistan has not congratulated PM Modi on historic third term? Islamabad gives evasive reply
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Pakistan has not congratulated PM Modi on historic third term? Islamabad gives evasive reply

India TV News  

Islamabad: While leaders from over 50 countries have congratulated India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his re-election following the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, Pakistan has refrained from sending any greetings on the occasion. Pakistan's Foreign Office on Friday said it seeks "cooperative" relations with all its …

Tale of two elections: Pakistan’s flawed political journey versus India’s credible electoral process
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Tale of two elections: Pakistan’s flawed political journey versus India’s credible electoral process

Firstpost  

As the campaign for the world’s largest electoral exercise came to an end, my mind turned to the election for the National Assembly held in Pakistan on February 8 this year. In the 2018 elections, the army, under General Qamar Bajwa, who ironically was appointed by Nawaz Sharif as the army chief, decided that Imran Khan should be assisted from …

OPINION | Why Pakistanis have gone gaga over Modi's comments in mega-election show
10 months ago

OPINION | Why Pakistanis have gone gaga over Modi's comments in mega-election show

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments in my ‘special election show’ about Pakistan’s atom bomb and ‘Chandrayaan’ have become the talk of the town on Pakistani social media websites. Clips from my ‘Salaam India’ show with Modi are trending on Pakistani social media sites, with their Youtubers garnering hits by inserting these Modi clips. In the show last week, when I …

Imran Khan seen for first time in nine months as he appears in court via video link
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan seen for first time in nine months as he appears in court via video link

The Independent  

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