Pakistan's largest parties strike deal on coalition government
Shehbaz Sharif said the two parties had the numbers to form government, and also had the support of other smaller parties.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Shehbaz Sharif set for Pakistan's top job as elder brother steps aside
Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam said her father did not want to run minority coalition govt having had clear majorities previously.
Thu Feb 15 2024
FACTBOX - How will Pakistan form its next government?
By law, the National Assembly, or the lower house of parliament, must be called by the President three weeks after the national election.
Tue Feb 13 2024
What's next in Pakistan election deadlock
A prime ministerial candidate has to show a simple majority of 169 seats in the National Assembly when the house is called in coming days.
Mon Feb 12 2024
Early Pakistan vote results show rivals neck and neck
Five seats won by Imran Khan's supporters, four by Nawaz Sharif's party.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan votes via postal ballot, as Pakistanis flock to polling stations
Imran Khan was barred from contesting the election and his popular Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faced a pre-poll widespread crackdown.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Pakistan votes amid polarisation, militant attacks and economic crisis
The main contests are expected to be between candidates backed by jailed ex-PM Imran Khan and the Pakistan Muslim League of Nawaz Sharif.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Pakistan's Imran Khan denied court-ordered public trial - lawyer
The special court hearing the case said Imran Khan's trial on the charge of leaking state secrets will be held in jail premises.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Pakistan's top court accepts Imran Khan's plea for bail
The court found the trial did not meet legal requirements, meaning the prosecution would have to restart the case.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Pakistan's ex-PM Sharif seeks to wrestle back voters from foe Imran Khan
Nawaz Sharif cannot run again for election or hold public office even though his party said he aims to become PM for a fourth time.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Pakistan court forbids arrest of ex-PM Nawaz Sharif on his return
Nawaz Sharif is expected return home on Saturday from four years in self-imposed exile, his lawyer said.
Thu Oct 19 2023
Political change in Pakistan as Shehbaz Sharif seeks to become PM
Former PM Nawaz Sharif's younger brother, Shehbaz has led a bid by the opposition in parliament to topple former cricket star Imran Khan.
Mon Apr 11 2022
In election test, ousted Pakistan PM's heir-apparent takes limelight
This past weekend, crowds mobbed Maryam's car and threw rose petals as she crisscrossed the eastern city of Lahore campaigning for her mother, Kulsoom.
Tue Sep 12 2017
New Pakistan PM wants probe of harassment accusations against opposition's Imran Khan
A furious social media backlash threatening violence against Khan's accuser, lawmaker Ayesha Gulalai, has also exposed raw nerves about the treatment of women in Pakistan.
Fri Aug 04 2017
Pakistan's new PM forms cabinet with an eye to 2018 poll
Ishaq Dar, a powerful finance minister, returns in the same role, despite a criminal investigation ordered against him by the Supreme Court.
Fri Aug 04 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024