Pakistan train blast kills 24, injures 70
Reuters
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM South Asia
Leaked cable hints at US role in Imran’s ouster
Star Desk
19 May 2026, 00:00 AM South Asia
Pakistan sends new Iranian proposal to US
Agencies
19 May 2026, 00:00 AM South Asia
Car bomb kills 15 cops in Pakistan
AFP, Peshawar
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM South Asia
Pakistan eyes Chinese capital markets with panda bond
Reuters
10 May 2026, 09:44 AM Global Economy
BJP names Suvendu Adhikari as Chief Minister of West Bengal
AFP, Kolkata 
8 May 2026, 19:44 PM South Asia
Sri Lanka raises fuel prices as inflation spikes
AFP
3 May 2026, 14:36 PM South Asia

Farmers’ Protest: Indian police trying to stop march to New Delhi

Police in India yesterday fired tear gas at hundreds of farmers and their supporters during a protest march towards New Delhi to pressure the government to honour a promise it made in 2021 to pay more for crops.
13 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Pakistan parties rule out alliances in post-election deadlock

Two of Pakistan's main political parties ruled out any alliances today after an indecisive election, raising the possibility of a minority government or weeks more of negotiation before a coalition is formed
13 February 2024, 15:27 PM

Pakistan polls: PPP, CEC to meet again today amid reluctance to join govt

The Central Executive Committee of the PPP which met in Islamabad to deliberate on the post-poll scenario and proposals regarding the coalition government has decided to reach out to all political parties, including the PTI-backed independents, for a possible power-sharing deal
13 February 2024, 03:22 AM

Sharif, Bilawal eye Pak PM post

Political parties in Pakistan yesterday wrangled over terms and conditions of possible coalitions to form the next government after last week’s election resulted in no clear winner.
12 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Uncertainty ahead for Pakistan after indecisive election

Pakistan has weeks of political uncertainty ahead following its indecisive election, analysts said Monday, with dozens of constituency results facing challenges in court and rival parties negotiating possible coalitions
12 February 2024, 08:54 AM

PTI to join hands with ‘another’ to get reserved seats

Barrister Gohar says firm no to power-sharing talks with PML-N or PPP, claims they would prefer to sit in opposition
12 February 2024, 05:55 AM

Coalition talks gather pace in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), who got the most seats in recently concluded polls in the country, yesterday held “successful” talks with the Pakistan Peoples Party of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who came third, in an early sign that the country is heading towards a unity government.
11 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Pakistan coalition talks hit first bump

MQM denies deal with PML-N; PTI claims it won 170 seats in polls, moves court over alleged irregularities
11 February 2024, 15:59 PM

Pakistan polls: PTI-backed independents lead in final count

Pakistan's national election vote count concluded on Sunday with independents, mostly backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, winning 101 of the 264 seats, the election commission's website showed
11 February 2024, 09:58 AM

Pakistan election: All roads lead to coalition

Two of Pakistan's major political parties — the PML-N and PPP — are making hectic efforts to form government in the Centre, Punjab and Balochistan
11 February 2024, 07:50 AM

Khan’s sister says Sharif’s claim to election victory is an ‘insult to Pakistanis’

Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, has said PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif's premature declaration of victory in polls is an "insult to Pakistanis"
11 February 2024, 05:08 AM

Govt Formation in Post-Polls Pakistan: Negotiations start after hung verdict

Pakistan’s political parties yesterday began negotiating to form the next government after Thursday’s general election resulted in a hung verdict.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Can Pakistan form govt on split election results?

Two days after Pakistan’s general elections were held, a split mandate has emerged among the big three parties and there is little clarity about who will be able to form a government.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Imran Khan granted bail in 12 cases

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) of Pakistan yesterday granted bail to jailed former Pakistan premier Imran Khan in 12 cases linked to the May 9 attacks on military installations.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Imran Khan granted bail in 12 cases

However, Khan will remain in jail as he is convicted in many other cases
10 February 2024, 11:01 AM

Pakistan coalition talks loom after strong vote showing for jailed Khan

Pakistan faces days of political horse-trading after the final few election results released Saturday showed no clear majority, but a strong performance by independent candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan
10 February 2024, 06:04 AM

Pakistan army chief tells politicians to show 'maturity' after indecisive poll

Pakistan's army chief told feuding politicians Saturday to show "maturity and unity" after an election failed to produce a clear winner, leaving the military's favoured party having to cobble together a coalition in order to rule
10 February 2024, 04:57 AM

AI-generated party video has Khan claiming victory in Pakistan election

An AI-generated video released Saturday by the party of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has him claiming victory in the country's election
10 February 2024, 04:36 AM

Pakistan election: US, UK and EU urge probe, express concerns

The United States, Britain and the European Union on Friday separately expressed concerns about Pakistan's electoral process in the wake of a vote on Thursday and urged a probe into reported irregularities
10 February 2024, 04:09 AM

Pakistan ex-PMs and bitter rivals Sharif and Khan both claim poll win

Independents, most backed by former PM Khan, win 92; Sharif's party to hold talks to form coalition govt; Bhutto's PPP wins 50 seats
9 February 2024, 20:39 PM