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
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's lawyers cannot reach him in jail - Spokesperson
Imran Khan was taken by police from his home in Lahore and transferred to Attock prison just outside Islamabad.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Tension prevails outside Imran Khan's house in Lahore City
Tension prevailed outside former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's house in Lahore city on Thursday amid a wave of arrests of his supporters.
Fri May 19 2023
Fresh turmoil in Pakistan as former PM Imran Khan faces arrest
Court orders to arrest Imran Khan came in a case pertaining to his selling state gifts given by foreign leaders while he was prime minister.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Pakistan's Imran Khan ready to give surety bond to appear in court after clashes
A lower trial court in capital Islamabad had issued a arrest warrant for Khan for not appearing before it despite several summons.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Clashes between Pakistan police, former PM Khan's supporters injure several
A couple of hundred Khan supporters gathered outside the house after a police team arrived from Islamabad to arrest him on a court order.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Lahore is most polluted city, Chad worst among countries - Survey
IQAir survey measures air quality levels based on the concentration of lung-damaging airborne particles known as PM2.5.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Former Pakistan PM Khan gets court protection against arrest
Imran Khan was granted protective bail by a court in the eastern city of Lahore, providing him respite from arrest for two weeks .
Tue Feb 21 2023
Ousted Pakistani PM Khan demands fresh elections
Khan asked his supporters to be ready for his call to march toward Islamabad if his demand to call fresh elections was delayed.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Imran Khan defies 'severe threat alert', vows to speak at Lahore rally
Imran said the Lahore event would attract "a record crowd in Pakistan's history."
Thu Apr 21 2022
Pakistan's parliament set to elect new prime minister
Thousands of Khan's supporters gathered in cities, including Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar, for protests against his ouster.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Delhi, Lahore smog forces schools, industry closures
Air quality has worsened across northern India and adjacent parts of Pakistan in recent years.
Wed Nov 17 2021
Bomb blast kills three people, wounds 14 in eastern Pakistan - Police
Health authorities said some of the wounded, including children, were in critical condition.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Pakistan deploys paramilitary forces to quell deadly Islamist protests
Police struggled to clear violent sit-ins by Islamists protesting against the arrest of their leader.
Wed Apr 14 2021
'Raped twice': Pakistan virginity tests block justice for victims
Pakistan remains a deeply conservative nation, yet there are signs of mounting anger over the handling of sexual abuse cases.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024