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Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has not responded yet to Trump's remarks on new Afghan strategy. (File Photo)

Pakistan's PM Abbasi, military chief Bajwa meet to respond to Trump's criticism

Analysts have also warned putting greater pressure on Pakistan risks driving Islamabad deeper into the arms of China.

24 Aug 2017 1:25 PM

Mystic Mantra: Light lamps of love

Rather than being an onlooker cursing God for darkness and disease, why not light a little lamp?

22 Aug 2017 12:53 AM

Deposed Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters during a rally in Muridke, Pakistan, on August 12. (Photo: AP)

Pak: Judicial independence or playing to the gallery?

The Pakistani Army is known to pull the levers of power directly or indirectly.

21 Aug 2017 12:52 AM

Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Photo: AP)

Pakistan criticises ‘LoC violations’ by India

The NSC meeting took place in the capital where ministers, advisors and all three chiefs of the armed forces were present.

17 Aug 2017 6:44 AM

Abbasi will be occupying the office till the remaining tenure of PML-N, until mid 2018. (Photo: File)

Pak PM Abbasi expands cabinet, appoints 5 special assistants

With the new induction, Abbasi's cabinet has grown to 57 members, including ministers, ministers of state, advisors and special assistants.

16 Aug 2017 1:12 PM

Pakistan PM blames New Delhi for impasse in ties

In I-Day speech, Abbasi accuses India of pursuing expansionist agenda.

15 Aug 2017 2:08 AM

Addressing the Independence Day ceremony in Islamabad, Yang said China stands with Pakistan in its efforts to achieve progress and development. (Photo: AP)

China, Pak have always stood by each other: Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang

He is also expected to inaugurate projects related to the USD 50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

14 Aug 2017 8:37 PM

He said, 'Our government has invariably made efforts to initiate the process of meaningful dialogue and adoption of peaceful means to resolve the issues but unfortunately the expansionist designs of India have remained the main hurdle in this regard.' (Photo: AP)

India’s expansionist designs main hurdle in bilateral ties: Pak PM Abbasi

Abbasi said Pakistan ‘desires positive and constructive’ relations with all countries based on sovereign equality.

14 Aug 2017 3:37 PM

The situation between both nations further deteriorated after a Pakistan military court announced a death sentence to former Indian Naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan wants positive, constructive ties with neighbours: PM Abbasi

Abbasi's remarks hold importance as India-Pakistan tensions are running high amid a spree of ceasefire violations.

14 Aug 2017 1:23 PM

Ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AFP)

Nawaz Sharif fields wife in ‘Waterloo’

Kulsoom Nawaz is however, not expected to replace Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as the PM who was elected this month after Sharif’s ouster.

12 Aug 2017 6:46 AM

has not visited his hometown and his stronghold, Lahore, since he was disqualified by the Supreme Court last week over the Panama Papers scandal. (Photo: File)

Sharif kicks off roadshow to Lahore in show of strength

Sharif held a meeting with PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, cabinet ministers and senior party leaders before starting the 370-km-long journey.

09 Aug 2017 2:39 PM

Prime Minister Shahid Abbasi said that Pakistan would work with Afghanistan for security and stability in the region. (Photo: AP)

Will cooperate with Afghanistan to fight terror, bring stability: Pak PM Abbasi

President Ghani and PM Abbasi agreed to work together to improve the economic condition in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

08 Aug 2017 12:39 PM

Abbasi: Don’t expect much

The composition of the Abbasi Cabinet was also cleared by Mr Sharif, keeping in mind the needs of the election.

08 Aug 2017 6:21 AM

Newly-elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, takes oath from Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain at the Presidential palace in Islamabad. (Photo: PTI)

First Pakistani Hindu minister in 25 years

Khawaja Mohammed Asif, former defence minister, will be the new foreign minister.

05 Aug 2017 6:16 AM

Pakistan’s President Mamnoon Hussain (front left) administers oath to ministers in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan PM has polls on mind

Sharif allies in Abbasi Cabinet, Punshi first Hindu minister in 25 years.

05 Aug 2017 2:47 AM

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Party lawmaker puts Imran Khan on a shaky wicket

He also ordered the inspector general of Islamabad police to provide security to Ms Wazir.

05 Aug 2017 2:42 AM

Imran Khan faces parliamentary probe into sexual harassment

The assembly then passed the motion and directed the committee to submit its report within a month.

04 Aug 2017 7:09 PM

Abbasi is likely to continue as premier for the remaining 10-month tenure of PML-N. (Photo: AP)

US says "looks forward" to working with new Pak PM for mutual cooperation

Abbasi, was endorsed by Sharif to hold the post for interim arrangement of 45 days (till mid-September) till Shahbaz makes to Islamabad.

04 Aug 2017 12:15 PM

Pakistan's new PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi sworn in

The new Cabinet largely retained old faces but some new leaders were included as ministers and ministers of state.

04 Aug 2017 11:45 AM

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan's new PM forms cabinet after reshuffle with Dar as finance minister

Asif Khawaja, who was in charge of the defense as well as water and power ministries, has been appointed foreign minister.

04 Aug 2017 11:10 AM

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