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Pakistan summons US envoy, protests 'interference in internal affairs'

Pakistan summons US envoy, protests 'interference in internal affairs'

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2022

Pakistan summoned a senior US diplomat here and lodged a strong protest over America's alleged "interference" in its internal affairs, according to media reports on Friday.

US rubbishes Imran's charge of 'foreign conspiracy' to oust him

US rubbishes Imran's charge of 'foreign conspiracy' to oust him

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2022

"There is no truth to these allegations," a State Department spokesperson said soon after Khan made the allegations in a live televised speech from Islamabad on Thursday.

Imran gets a breather, Pak parliament session adjourned to Sunday

Imran gets a breather, Pak parliament session adjourned to Sunday

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2022

Pakistan's National Assembly session was on Thursday adjourned abruptly till Sunday after opposition lawmakers demanded an immediate vote on a no-confidence motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan who has effectively lost majority in the lower house.

Shahbaz Sharif to open debate on no-trust vote against Imran Khan

Shahbaz Sharif to open debate on no-trust vote against Imran Khan

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2022

The National Assembly session will be held at the Parliament House at 4 pm (local time), according to the schedule issued by the assembly secretariat. It also issued a 24-point agenda for the session and the no-confidence motion is fourth on the agenda.

Putin 'misled' by Russian military on Ukraine war: US

Putin 'misled' by Russian military on Ukraine war: US

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2022

They are now publicly trying to redefine the goals of their invasion to be different than they were at the outset, she noted when asked about some declassified American intelligence information that Putin had bad information from his military.

Imran Khan shares proof of 'foreign conspiracy' with journalists, but no names

Imran Khan shares proof of 'foreign conspiracy' with journalists, but no names

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2022

Pakistan's embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday shared some details from what he called a "foreign conspiracy letter" with senior journalists and cabinet members, asserting that the document was authentic.

Facing defeat in parliament, Pak PM Imran Khan calls special cabinet meet

Facing defeat in parliament, Pak PM Imran Khan calls special cabinet meet

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2022

Pakistan's embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday summoned a special session of the federal cabinet amidst reports that two ministers belonging to the ruling coalition partner Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan have resigned after their party announced that it will support Opposition's no-confidence motion.

Biden's point person on Russian sanctions to visit India

Biden's point person on Russian sanctions to visit India

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2022

In New Delhi, Singh will continue US administration's ongoing consultations with India, and advance a range of issues in the US-India economic relationship and strategic partnership.

'We'll see': Biden suspicious of Russia reducing Ukraine ops

'We'll see': Biden suspicious of Russia reducing Ukraine ops

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2022

I don't read anything into it until I see what their actions are, Biden told reporters.

Indian American Raj Subramaniam to be new CEO of FedEx

Indian American Raj Subramaniam to be new CEO of FedEx

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2022

Indian American Raj Subramaniam would be the new chief executive officer of FedEx, according to an announcement made Monday by the US multinational courier delivery giant.

'No apologies': Biden on Putin 'can't remain in power' remark

'No apologies': Biden on Putin 'can't remain in power' remark

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2022

'I was expressing the moral outrage I felt toward the way Putin is dealing ..., which is just brutality, half the children of Ukraine.'

Pak parliament to vote on no-trust motion against Imran on March 31

Pak parliament to vote on no-trust motion against Imran on March 31

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2022

Pakistan's National Assembly resumed its crucial session on Monday after a two-day recess where Opposition is likely to formally table the no-trust motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan amidst fluid political situation in the country.

Imran gets a reprieve as Pak parliament session put off to Monday

Imran gets a reprieve as Pak parliament session put off to Monday

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2022

The Pakistan National Assembly's crucial session on a no-trust motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan was adjourned on Friday without tabling of the resolution, amid vociferous protests from opposition lawmakers.

Russian forces committed war crimes in Ukraine: US

Russian forces committed war crimes in Ukraine: US

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2022

Russian troops have targeted areas where civilians are present, including apartment buildings, schools and hospitals.

OIC denounces terrorism, calls Kashmir a just cause

OIC denounces terrorism, calls Kashmir a just cause

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2022

The Islamabad Declaration was issued at the conclusion of the 48th session of the foreign minister of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation which was attended by the ministers and delegates from 57 Muslim states and international organisations.

Imran says won't resign, to play till last ball as 3 allies may ditch him

Imran says won't resign, to play till last ball as 3 allies may ditch him

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2022

Talking to reporters in Islamabad, he said the Opposition has laid all of their cards, but the no-confidence motion against him would not be successful.

Imran Khan fined Rs 50,000 for violating election code

Imran Khan fined Rs 50,000 for violating election code

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2022

Pakistan's top election body has imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on Prime Minister Imran Khan for violating election code of conduct by addressing a rally in Swat ahead of the local government election in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

Pakistan-China sign pacts to strengthen 'iron-clad friendship'

Pakistan-China sign pacts to strengthen 'iron-clad friendship'

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2022

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi discussed ways to further strengthen the "iron-clad friendship" between the two countries as the two sides signed five agreements to deepen their bilateral cooperation in various fields, the foreign office said on Tuesday.

Imran Khan lauds India's 'independent foreign policy' on Ukraine

Imran Khan lauds India's 'independent foreign policy' on Ukraine

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2022

Khan said that India, which is a part of Quad, has imported oil from Russia despite American sanctions.

Pak Parl session called on Mar 25 to take up no-trust motion against Imran

Pak Parl session called on Mar 25 to take up no-trust motion against Imran

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2022

Around 100 lawmakers from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples' Party submitted the no-confidence motion before the National Assembly Secretariat on March 8, alleging that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government led by Khan was responsible for the economic crisis and the spiralling inflation in the country.