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Pakistan looks on in hope as Imran Khan becomes prime minister

Politics

2018-08-17

Pakistan looks on in hope as Imran Khan becomes prime minister

Khan's government faces myriad challenges ranging from population growth to simmering extremism, but many are hoping he can steer the country in the right direction.

PTI begins coalition talks as rivals solidify opposition

Politics

2018-07-30

PTI begins coalition talks as rivals solidify opposition

Imran Khan's PTI is in talks with independents and small parties to form a coalition government, while rival parties vow to launch a protest 'movement'.

Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years for corruption

Politics

2018-07-06

Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years for corruption

The future of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party is now in question ahead of July 25 elections.

FATA-KP merger stirs hopes of peace, economic development

Politics

2018-06-21

FATA-KP merger stirs hopes of peace, economic development

Residents of the tribal districts are hoping the democratic change will bring improved security, rule of law, economic development and durable peace.

Politics

2018-05-24

Pakistan set to enable FATA-KP merger

If enacted, a new constitutional amendment would mainstream the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and merge it with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Expected peaceful transfer of power augurs well for Pakistan's democracy

Politics

2018-04-27

Expected peaceful transfer of power augurs well for Pakistan's democracy

The transfer of power next month will mark only the second time in Pakistan's history that an elected government has completed its tenure.

Pakistani army to scale down FATA security checkpoints, address local concerns

Politics

2018-04-25

Pakistani army to scale down FATA security checkpoints, address local concerns

Local residents have welcomed the army's pledge, which is seen as part of the government's strategy to address recent protests from the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement.