Politics

Pakistan's religious minorities on path towards political empowerment
Politics

2018-09-25

Pakistan's religious minorities on path towards political empowerment

The participation of minority religious groups in the July elections, including the first victory ever by a Hindu running for a general National Assembly seat, is a step in the right direction, observers say.

Khan highlights development, corruption fight in 1st speech as prime minister
Politics

2018-08-20

Khan highlights development, corruption fight in 1st speech as prime minister

He spoke for more than an hour, repeating many of his campaign pledges to build an Islamic welfare state but also touching on problems rarely mentioned by Pakistani prime ministers such as child sex abuse and climate change.

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.

Pakistan set to enable FATA-KP merger
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.

In pictures: Pakistani pride amid growing security
Politics

2017-08-15

In pictures: Pakistani pride amid growing security

Pakistan celebrated its 70th year of independence in lavish displays of pride nationwide.