Pak's ex-chief justice Nasirul Mulk takes oath as caretaker PM
Former chief justice Nasirul Mulk Friday took oath as Pakistan's seventh caretaker Prime minister until general elections on July 25 to oversee the second-ever democratic transition of power in the country ruled by the powerful army for much of its life since it gained independence 70 years ago.
Jun 01, 2018, 15:34 PM IST
US-Pak discuss commitment to advancing ties based on 'shared interest'
Visiting Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met here and discussed about their mutual commitment to advancing a multifaceted relationship between the two countries based on "shared interest".
Oct 05, 2017, 09:07 AM IST
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, military meet to respond to Donald Trump's criticism
President Donald Trump has chastised Pakistan for harbouring "agents of chaos" and providing safe havens to militant groups waging an insurgency against a US-backed government in Kabul, saying Islamabad must promptly change tack.
Aug 24, 2017, 12:58 PM IST
Pakistan's 'Mother Teresa' Dr Ruth Pfau laid to rest in Karachi
"The entire nation is indebted to Ruth Pfau for her selflessness and unmatched services for eradication of leprosy," said Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.
Aug 19, 2017, 17:52 PM IST
Islamabad wants positive, constructive ties with neighbours: Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
"Pakistan desires positive and constructive relations with all the countries of the world, especially with its neighbours on the basis of sovereign equality," Abbasi said in his address to the nation on the occasion of Pakistan`s 70th Independence Day.
Aug 14, 2017, 14:55 PM IST
Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi consults with ousted boss Nawaz Sharif on cabinet
The ruling PML-N party on Tuesday used its majority in the National Assembly to install Abbasi who is expected to serve until Sharif`s brother, Shahbaz, becomes eligible to take over, probably within two months.
Aug 02, 2017, 13:50 PM IST
