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
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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024