Apr 03 Pakistan’s prime minister dissolves parliament, throwing the country into political turmoil By Kathy Gannon, Munir Ahmed, Associated Press The moves by Imran Khan appeared to trigger a constitutional crisis: Pakistan's Supreme Court must rule on their legality, but it adjourned until Monday and gave no indication when the matter would be settled. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: Pakistan prime minister says world must strengthen Taliban government instead of isolating it By Associated Press Imran Khan told the annual United Nations General Assembly that the only way to stabilize Afghanistan is to support the Taliban government and hold it accountable. Continue reading
May 08 Pakistan receives 1st vaccines through COVAX By Associated Press The prime minister’s special aide on health, Dr. Faisal Sultan, asked people over age 40 to register for shots and said the Pakistani government would soon be able to expand its immunization program to other age groups. Continue reading
Oct 16 Pakistan says Saudis, Iran willing to pursue diplomacy By Associated Press Pakistan's foreign minister says Iran and Saudi Arabia have indicated a willingness to pursue diplomacy to end their disputes after Pakistan's prime minister traveled to both countries to try and ease tensions. Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: Trump wants Pakistan to help ‘extricate’ U.S. from Afghanistan WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he could win the war in Afghanistan in a week, but that he doesn’t want to kill millions of people and wipe Afghanistan “off the face of the earth.” He’s trying… Continue reading
Nov 08 Blasphemy case overturned, Pakistani woman goes into hiding after release By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press A Christian woman who had been on death row for eight years was freed from detention Thursday, but her whereabouts are a closely guarded secret following demands by extremists that she be hanged in public. Continue reading
Aug 18 Pakistan’s Imran Khan sworn in as prime minister By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Pakistan's cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan was sworn in as prime minister on Saturday despite protests by opposition parties, which accuse the security services of intervening on his behalf in last month's elections. Continue reading
Aug 17 Pakistani lawmakers elect Imran Khan as prime minister By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Pakistani lawmakers on Friday elected former cricket star and longtime politician Imran Khan as the country's next prime minister, in a step toward the country's third civilian transfer of power. Continue reading
Jul 27 What do Pakistanis think of Imran Khan’s election victory? By Larisa Epatko Pakistanis on Wednesday chose former cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan’s party over the two main political parties, marking a changing tide in voters’ attitudes and hopes for their country. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 5:23 News Wrap: Sessions defends Rosenstein amid Freedom Caucus impeachment bid In our news wrap Thursday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions defended Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein after House Republicans launched a bid to impeach him. Sessions urged Congress to turn its attention to more important work. Also, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan,… Continue watching