South Asia
Newly Appointed Pakistani Prime Minister Visits Saudi
In his maiden foreign trip as Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif visited Saudi Arabia and met with the Crown Prince, Muhammad Bin Salman.
Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill Dozens of Civilians
Military airstrikes carried out by Pakistan in the northeastern Afghan province of Khost– which borders Pakistan– killed and wounded dozens of Afghans on Saturday, April 16.
Imran Khan Ousted as Pakistan’s Prime Minister
Imran Khan was ousted as Pakistan’s Prime Minister after losing a vote of no-confidence in Parliament on Sunday.
Pakistani Prime Minister Dissolves Parliament and Calls for General Elections
On Sunday, in a move that shocked the nation, Prime Minister Imran Khan dissolved Pakistan’s parliament ahead of a no-confidence motion initiated against him by his political opposition.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Faces No-Confidence Motion After Military Revokes Support
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan is facing pressure to resign from office through a motion of no-confidence initiated by the political opposition and supported by Pakistan’s army; the latter holding immense influence over the nation’s government affairs.
Pakistan Maintains Neutrality amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict despite Mounting Pressures from the West
In the midst of escalating tensions between Russia and the West, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Moscow and engaged in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bill Gates Visits Pakistan to Discuss Polio Eradication Efforts
Last week, the Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who is renowned for his philanthropic work, visited Pakistan for the first time and met with Prime Minister Imran Khan.