Pakistan

Pakistan wants talks but not desperate: Dar

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Express Media Group will telecast internationally acclaimed documentary

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Issues directives to revamp PPP's performance in Punjab

Says court would proceed even if responses are not filed

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Preliminary report shows poor maintenance in Pakistan Express mishap

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited the opposition leader for consultations on appointing the next chief election commissioner (CEC), months after the incumbent’s term expired in January, it emerged on Wednesday. The constitutional deadline for the appointment of a new chief election commis­sioner and two members of the Election Com­mission of Pakistan (ECP) exp­ired on March 12, with no action from the government. The 26th Amendment allowed the CEC and the members to continue till their successors come in. As per Article 215(4) of the Constitution, the appointment of the CEC and members must be completed within 45 days. In a letter dated May 16 and addressed to Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub — seen by Dawn.com — the prime minister noted that the term of the incumbent CEC, Sikandar Sultan Raja, expired on January 27 this year, adding that he was holding office in accordance with the second proviso to clause 1 of Article 215 of the Constitution (term of office of the Commissi...

Meghan Markle marks Lilibet’s birthday by posting a throwback video of her dancing while pregnant in a hospital room.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed that the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India was made possible through U.

The National Economic Council has unanimously approved six-agenda items, including national development budget worth 4224 billion rupees for the next fiscal year.

A major reshuffle in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet is on the cards, with government sources confirming that preparations for appointing two new special assistants have been finalized, pending final consultations with the leadership.