Pakistan Government

IMF, Pakistan Government Reach Agreement On 2nd Review Of USD 6 Billion Bailout Package: Pak Media

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 28, 2020

The International Monetary Fund or IMF has said it has reached an agreement with the Pakistani authorities "on policies and reforms" needed to complete the second review of the USD 6 billion loan approved for the cash-strapped country's fragile economy, a media report said on Friday.

Pakistan's Government Declares Nawaz Sharif "Absconder": Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 26, 2020

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been declared an "absconder" by the government for violating the bail requirements by not presenting his medical report from his doctors in London, according to a media report on Wednesday.

Congress Leader Backs British MP's Deportation, Calls Her "Pak Proxy"

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Wednesday February 19, 2020

British MP Debbie Abrahams, who was stopped at the Delhi airport on Monday and later deported to Dubai, is "known for her clasp with Pakistan government and ISI," senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said this morning, backing the central government's decision to deport her.

Pakistan Declares National Emergency Over Locust Attack: Reports

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday February 2, 2020

The Pakistan government has declared a national emergency to eliminate the attacking swarms of desert locusts which are destroying crops on a large scale in Punjab after wiping it out in Sindh, the media reported on Saturday.

"Absolutely Clear That Terror Groups Operate From Pakistan": UK

India News | ANI | Thursday January 16, 2020

UK said that it is "absolutely clear that terrorist groups are operating from within Pakistan. They pose a serious challenge to the Pakistan government and the South Asian region as well."

Imran Khan's Government Denies Maryam Nawaz Permission To Travel Abroad

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 23, 2019

The Pakistan government has denied permission to PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz to travel abroad, saying those involved in any economic crime and institutional fraud could not be allowed to leave the country, according to a media report on Monday.

Angry Over Musharraf Verdict, Pak Wants Removal Of "Mentally Unfit" Judge

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2019

Furious over a special court's verdict to drag Gen (retd.) Pervez Musharraf's corpse to the Parliament and hang it for three days, the Pakistan government on Thursday said that it will move to the Supreme Judicial Council to unseat the "mentally unfit" head of the tribunal.

"Gaps And Weaknesses" In Pervez Musharraf's Death Ruling: Pak Government

World News | Reuters | Thursday December 19, 2019

The Pakistan government has found fault with a special court's death sentence for former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, apparently taking sides in a split between the military and the judiciary, and the general's lawyers said he plans to appeal.

Pak To Impose Curbs On Media Coverage Of Convicts, Absconders

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 11, 2019

Pakistan government has decided to impose curbs on media coverage of convicts and absconders, in a purported move to gag Opposition leaders who use it for their "benefit."

Pakistan Grapples With Drug-Resistant Typhoid Outbreak

World News | Reuters | Saturday November 23, 2019

Pakistan's government has launched a huge foreign-funded vaccination drive against typhoid that began on Nov 15.

"Not Just Sikhs": Amarinder Singh's Message For Imran Khan Over Kartarpur

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 1, 2019

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday said he was "happy and grateful" that the Pakistan government decided to waive passport requirement for Sikh pilgrims visiting Kartarpur Sahib and urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to extend the waiver for all Indians.

"Highly Shameful": Harsimrat Badal Hits Out At Pak Over Kartarpur Visit Fee

India News | ANI | Monday October 21, 2019

Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Sunday hit out at the Pakistan government for charging $20 from pilgrims who will be visiting the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara through the much-awaited Kartarpur corridor which will open in November.

Twitter To Alert Pakistan Government Before Suspending Official Accounts: Report

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday October 10, 2019

Twitter has agreed to alert the Pakistan government before it suspends official accounts, a Minister announced.

After Samjhauta, Pakistan To Halt Thar Express Over Centre's Kashmir Move

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Friday August 9, 2019

The Pakistan government today said that it will suspend the Thar Express, its last remaining train link with India, over New Delhi revoking the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the constitution on Monday. It had halted the Samjhauta Express, connecting national capital Delhi with the Pakistani city of Lahore, yester...

Talks On $3.4 Billion Loan To Pak Not Finished: Asian Development Bank

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

In a huge embarrassment for the Pakistan government, the Asian Development Bank or ADB has distanced itself from the "premature announcement" of Prime Minister Imran Khan's adviser that the global lender would provide a loan of USD 3.4 billion to the cash-strapped nation, saying "discussions are ongoing".