News for 'Pak National Assembly'

Pak silent on whereabouts of Dawood, Hafiz Saeed

Pak silent on whereabouts of Dawood, Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A Pakistani delegation is attending the Interpol General Assembly in New Delhi.

Imran Khan becomes 1st Pak PM to lose no-trust vote

Imran Khan becomes 1st Pak PM to lose no-trust vote

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

While in power, Khan repeatedly talked about making Pakistan an Islamic welfare state. However, he failed to fix the economy and the basic problem of keeping the prices of commodities in control.

'Those who politicise...': Jaishankar's jibe at Pak, China

'Those who politicise...': Jaishankar's jibe at Pak, China

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

In his address to the high-level UN General Assembly session, Jaishankar said those who politicise the UNSC 1267 Sanctions regime, sometimes even to the extent of defending proclaimed terrorists, do so at their own peril.

Rs 63.8 crore: Cost of Pak PM's foreign trips

Rs 63.8 crore: Cost of Pak PM's foreign trips

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is under fire for spending a whopping Rs 638 million on his foreign trips and living at least every fifth day of his tenure out of the cash-strapped country.

Modi misleading nation on Article 370 vote: Cong

Modi misleading nation on Article 370 vote: Cong

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Modi and the BJP have been targeting the Congress during the campaign for assembly polls, claiming that the grand old party opposed the scrapping of Article 370.

Imran Khan loses midnight no-trust vote, ousted as Pak PM

Imran Khan loses midnight no-trust vote, ousted as Pak PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Khan, 69, was not present in the lower house at the time of voting. His party lawmakers staged a walkout.

Pak court scraps warrants against Imran Khan amid major showdown

Pak court scraps warrants against Imran Khan amid major showdown

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

A Pakistani judge on Saturday cancelled former premier Imran Khan's arrest warrants in the Toshakhana corruption case and allowed him to go home without indicting him, amidst clashes between his supporters and police outside the court complex in Islamabad.

Former Pak ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry arrested

Former Pak ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry arrested

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A video shared by Qureshi's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Twitter shows plain-clothed men taking him away, with him waving at party workers before departing from the location where he was detained.

Good ties with India not possible until...: New Pak PM

Good ties with India not possible until...: New Pak PM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

"We will raise voice for Kashmiris brothers and sisters at every forum, diplomatic efforts will be made, they will be provided diplomatic support, we will give them moral support," he added.

Pak suspects 'foreign hands' in Karachi attacks

Pak suspects 'foreign hands' in Karachi attacks

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Pakistan has said that it did not rule out the involvement of "foreign hands" in the recent incidents of Karachi violence.

'Frivolous, pointless': India slams Pak for raking Kashmir at UN

'Frivolous, pointless': India slams Pak for raking Kashmir at UN

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

India has repeatedly told Pakistan that Jammu and Kashmir "was, is and shall forever" remain an integral part of the country.

'Hope democracy takes deeper roots in Pak': PM Modi congratulates Imran Khan

'Hope democracy takes deeper roots in Pak': PM Modi congratulates Imran Khan

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The prime minister also reiterated his vision of peace and development in the entire neighborhood.

Pak to witness three-way contest for PM's post

Pak to witness three-way contest for PM's post

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The election of a new prime minister by Pakistan's National Assembly on Friday will be a three-way contest between Raja Parvez Ashraf of the ruling PPP, Sardar Mehtab Abbasi of the main opposition PML-N and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman.

'Peace seekers don't shelter terrorists': India slams Pak at UN

'Peace seekers don't shelter terrorists': India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

India also slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for raking up Jammu and Kashmir at the UN.

New Pak PM's agenda: Better Indo-Pak ties

New Pak PM's agenda: Better Indo-Pak ties

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Pakistan desires peaceful ties with its neighbours, including India, and will work to strengthen the dialogue process that is already underway to resolve problems like the Kashmir issue, Prime Minister-elect Raja Pervez Ashraf said on Friday.

New Pak govt won't indulge in 'politics of revenge': Shehbaz Sharif

New Pak govt won't indulge in 'politics of revenge': Shehbaz Sharif

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Shehbaz Sharif, the joint opposition's candidate for the post of prime minister, on Sunday vowed that the new government in Pakistan want to 'move forward' and not indulge in 'politics of revenge'.

In a veiled attack, Imran Khan blames Pak Army chief for his ouster

In a veiled attack, Imran Khan blames Pak Army chief for his ouster

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Khan, in the same breath, praised the Army, saying "Pakistan needs the Armed forces more than Imran Khan."

Will take oath as Pak PM on August 11: Imran Khan

Will take oath as Pak PM on August 11: Imran Khan

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

He said alleviation of poverty from interior Sindh will be among top priorities of his government.

Uproar in Pak House over amendments

Uproar in Pak House over amendments

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

The entire opposition has opposed constitutional amendments that give Musharraf sweeping powers over the legislature.

Pak voters reject extremists, banned groups

Pak voters reject extremists, banned groups

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Before the elections, concerns have been raised in the country over the participation of hardline Islamist groups in large numbers.

Truth of Pulwama attack accepted in Pak Parliament: Modi

Truth of Pulwama attack accepted in Pak Parliament: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

His statement comes two days after Pakistan's Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry admitted his country's role in the Pulwama attack during a debate in their National Assembly (Parliament).

Pak's defence minister frontrunner to replace Nawaz Sharif

Pak's defence minister frontrunner to replace Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

According to Pakistani media reports, other names that have been doing rounds are for interim prime minister are: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Petroleum Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.

Party colleagues rally behind Imran as Pak set to elect new PM

Party colleagues rally behind Imran as Pak set to elect new PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Despite the government's hectic efforts to avoid voting on the no-confidence motion against Khan, the joint Opposition succeeded in its month-long efforts to oust Khan from the prime minister's office as 174 members of the 342-member National Assembly voted against him in the wee hours of Sunday after a day of high drama.

Pak panel advises government not to 'encourage' terrorism in Kashmir

Pak panel advises government not to 'encourage' terrorism in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs on Monday issued a four-page policy paper linked to Kashmir.

Over 230 Pak opp lawmakers resign

Over 230 Pak opp lawmakers resign

Rediff.com30 Sep 2007

Journalists all over the country marched with black flags to protest against the tear-gas and baton charge on media persons covering the protests before the Election Commission on Saturday during the scrutiny of nominations for presidential poll.

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Multilateral platforms are being misused to justify and protect perpetrators of terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said

Two Pak drones recovered so far: Punjab govt

Two Pak drones recovered so far: Punjab govt

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The damaged drone was recovered in Mahawa village based on the information given by one of the four people the state police arrested on Sunday.

Pak ISI chief holds first ever media meet, says Army chief given 'lucrative offer'

Pak ISI chief holds first ever media meet, says Army chief given 'lucrative offer'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Pakistan's ISI chief Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum said on Thursday that Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was given a "lucrative offer" in March by the then government amidst the political turmoil, as the powerful top spy launched a veiled attack on ousted premier Imran Khan at an unprecedented press conference.

'Imran Khan to take oath as Pakistan PM on August 18'

'Imran Khan to take oath as Pakistan PM on August 18'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Senior Indian cricketers Kapil Dev, Navjot Singh Sidhu and Sunil Gavaskar have been invited for the ceremony said a PTI leader.

Ex-Pak Prez Zardari arrested in fake bank accounts case

Ex-Pak Prez Zardari arrested in fake bank accounts case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

TV footage showed Zardari coming out of his house and embracing his younger daughter Aseefa before getting into a black Landcruiser.

Guj poll: 'Bring back our family members from Pak jail and get votes'

Guj poll: 'Bring back our family members from Pak jail and get votes'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The family members of the fishermen lodged in Pakistani jails say they would vote for those parties in the upcoming elections which assure to bring their relatives back from the neighbouring country.

56 killed, nearly 200 injured in blast at Shia mosque in Pak

56 killed, nearly 200 injured in blast at Shia mosque in Pak

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The blast occurred at an Imambargah located near the Qissa Khwani Bazaar area of Peshawar when the worshippers were offering Friday prayers.

The young diplomat who countered Pak PM at UNGA

The young diplomat who countered Pak PM at UNGA

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

First Secretary Sneha Dubey gave a blistering retort to Khan in the UN General Assembly as she delivered India's strong Right of Reply from the UNGA hall, carrying on with a tradition seen over the past few years of young Indian diplomats taking on Pakistani leaders and strongly responding to their rants over Kashmir and other internal matters of India.

'Ghus ke maara': Pak minister brags about Pulwama attack

'Ghus ke maara': Pak minister brags about Pulwama attack

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

"We hit India by entering inside. Our achievement in Pulwama is the achievement of the entire community under the leadership of Imran Khan. You all also have credit (for it), Chaudhry told the National Assembly on Thursday.

Pak suspends talks with US after Trump's warning

Pak suspends talks with US after Trump's warning

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Pak also suspended all bilateral visits as a mark of protest.

Imran released Abhinandan fearing Indian attack: Pak MP

Imran released Abhinandan fearing Indian attack: Pak MP

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Sadiq, who was the Speaker of the National Assembly during the PML-N government, made a similar statement earlier on Wednesday in Parliament that Foreign Minister Qureshi had said in an important meeting that if Varthaman was not released, India would attack Pakistan 'at 9 pm that night (sic)' and 'for God's sake we should let him go'.

Pak may give India MFN status

Pak may give India MFN status

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Khar made the remarks while speaking during question hour in the National Assembly or lower house of parliament.

'Goli maro', 'Indo-Pak' slogans hurt BJP in Delhi polls: Shah

'Goli maro', 'Indo-Pak' slogans hurt BJP in Delhi polls: Shah

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Shah admitted that the BJP may have suffered because of the statements made by some party leaders in the Delhi polls.

Pak court adjourns Kulbhushan Jadhav's case till Oct 5

Pak court adjourns Kulbhushan Jadhav's case till Oct 5

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Jadhav, the 50-year-old retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April 2017.

India, Pak abstain from voting against Russia at UNHRC

India, Pak abstain from voting against Russia at UNHRC

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The resolution was adopted by a vote of 33 in favour, China and Eritrea voting against and 12 abstentions, including India, Armenia, Bolivia, Cameroon, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Namibia, Pakistan, Senegal, Sudan, Uzbekistan and Venezuela.