An anti-terror&nbsp;court in Islamabad on Thursday approved pre-arrest bail for former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan until September 1.

The court has barred police from arresting Imran until September 1 while giving the PTI chief interim bail.

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The former Pakistan prime minister was booked for threatening a judge and two high-ranking police officers at a public meeting in Islamabad last week. Imran was charged under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). Imran's lawyers later submitted a plea&nbsp;in court&nbsp;asking for pre-arrest bail as the judge had earlier granted him protected bail until August 25.

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Imran Khan was also booked in another case for flouting a ban on public gatherings in Islamabad. Imran's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party officials were also accused of&nbsp;violating rules.

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An anti-terror court in Islamabad on Thursday approved pre-arrest bail for former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan until September 1. The court has barred police from arresting Imran until September 1 while giving the PTI chief interim bail.

An anti-terror court in Islamabad on Thursday approved pre-arrest bail for former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan until September 1. The court has barred police from arresting Imran until September 1 while giving the PTI chief interim bail. Also Read: Pakistan Army divided over support for former Prime Minister Imran Khan The former Pakistan prime minister was booked for threatening a judge and two high-ranking police officers at a public meeting in Islamabad last week. Imran was charged under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). Imran's lawyers later submitted a plea in court asking for pre-arrest bail as the judge had earlier granted him protected bail until August 25. Watch: Imran Khan facing terrorism charges gets interim bail Imran Khan was also booked in another case for flouting a ban on public gatherings in Islamabad. Imran's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party officials were also accused of violating rules. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Pakistan's anti-terror court approves pre-arrest bail for former PM Imran Khan

Faced with the no-confidence motion by the combined opposition in the National Assembly, beleaguered Pakistani Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan reached Karachi on Wednesday to seek the "blessings" of powerful spiritual leader Pir Pagara, who is close to the military establishment. 
 
However, Pir Pagara has refused to see him, according to sources. 
 
"Pir Pagara will not be able to meet PM Imran Khan due to his illness and other pre-planned engagements in his hometown Pir Jo Goth," Geo News quoted Pir's spokesperson Saira Bano as saying. 
 
Imran Khan has been trying to get in touch with Pir Pagara, who is considered close to the military establishment, after the opposition moved a no-confidence motion against him on Tuesday.

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Who is Pir Pagara? 
 
The current Pir is Syed Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi succeeded his father Shah Mardan Shah after his demise in 2012 and is the eighth hereditary ruler of more than 900,000 devotees who consider him a living extension of God. 
 
Pir Pagara is a powerful spiritual leader with a million tribal members of Sindh region of Pakistan known as 'Hurs'&nbsp;(free and brave men). 
 
At least 50,000 of the Pir Pagaro's most fanatical followers, the militant Hurs, serve in positions reserved for them in the Pakistani Army and provincial police. The jobs were created as a reward to the Pir for his service to the several military governments of Pakistan, including General Zia's eight-year military regime. 
 
According to Pakistani experts, in the pre-independence era, Pir Pagara led his most fanatical followers, the Hurs, in a bloody revolt against the British. As a result, the British labelled them a "criminal tribe", a designation they had in common with the Thugs of Bengal. 
 
"The current Pir's father, the 7th Pir Pagara Sibghatullah Shah was hanged in 1943 by the British for conspiracy to wage war. Hundreds of his followers were also hanged, many without trial," says Anees Jilani, a Pakistani activist, adding that like their ancestors, the present Pir is loyal to the Pakistani Army.

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And that is the reason that Imran Khan has been desperate to meet Pir Pagara. 
 
Pir Pagara also heads the family's political party, Pakistan Muslim League-Functional, which won 1 million votes in the last election in 2018 and now he is a member of the Pakistan National Assembly. His party which is known as Grand Democratic Alliance is a coalition partner in the Imran Khan government. 
 
"Pir is totally a GHQ (Pakistan Army headquarter) man like many other rich politicians in Imran Khan's party. He will do what the military establishment will ask him to do. It is true that he has not been happy with Imran Khan for the last few months," said one insider. 
 
"We are your allies, but the government does nothing to prove it," Pir Pagara reportedly told Imran Khan. 
 
Like Pir, other allies in Sindh like Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan are also not happy with the Imran Khan government.

The anxiety is evident in the ranks of the government as Imran Khan himself has taken up the task to win back his allies. 
 
"Pakistani Army is with me and we will defeat them in such a way that they will not be able to recover from it until 2028. There are multiple foreign hands backing the opposition," Dawn quoted Imran Khan as saying.

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On the other side, circles close to the 'number game' informed that the opposition parties are playing on the 'internal rifts'&nbsp;of the ruling party and by incentivising members of the National Assembly with a commitment of awarding popular party tickets in the next general elections. 
 
According to Pakistani media, now the ball is in the court of the Speaker of the National Assembly who has to convene the session within 14 days, that means by March 22. After tabling the resolution through a motion in the Assembly, the Speaker will be required to put it for a vote no sooner than three days and not later than seven days. So the voting will take place between March 26-29.

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Meanwhile, the Imran Khan government has asked the Speaker to defer the voting till March 29 as Pakistan will be hosting a two-day meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) on March 22, for which the Assembly hall is presently being renovated. 
 
"Imran Khan should resign if he wants to save himself from further humiliation. The speaker is duly bound by the constitution. He cannot defer the voting date," said the opposition.

Faced with the no-confidence motion by the combined opposition in the National Assembly, beleaguered Pakistani Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan reached Karachi on Wednesday to seek the "blessings" of powerful spiritual leader Pir Pagara, who is close to the military establishment.

Faced with the no-confidence motion by the combined opposition in the National Assembly, beleaguered Pakistani Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan reached Karachi on Wednesday to seek the "blessings" of powerful spiritual leader Pir Pagara, who is close to the military establishment. However, Pir Pagara has refused to see him, according to sources. "Pir Pagara will not be able to meet PM Imran Khan due to his illness and other pre-planned engagements in his hometown Pir Jo Goth," Geo News quoted Pir's spokesperson Saira Bano as saying. Imran Khan has been trying to get in touch with Pir Pagara, who is considered close to the military establishment, after the opposition moved a no-confidence motion against him on Tuesday. Also read | India more likely to respond to Pakistan’s provocations under PM Modi: US Intel Who is Pir Pagara? The current Pir is Syed Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi succeeded his father Shah Mardan Shah after his demise in 2012 and is the eighth hereditary ruler of more than 900,000 devotees who consider him a living extension of God. Pir Pagara is a powerful spiritual leader with a million tribal members of Sindh region of Pakistan known as 'Hurs' (free and brave men). At least 50,000 of the Pir Pagaro's most fanatical followers, the militant Hurs, serve in positions reserved for them in the Pakistani Army and provincial police. The jobs were created as a reward to the Pir for his service to the several military governments of Pakistan, including General Zia's eight-year military regime. According to Pakistani experts, in the pre-independence era, Pir Pagara led his most fanatical followers, the Hurs, in a bloody revolt against the British. As a result, the British labelled them a "criminal tribe", a designation they had in common with the Thugs of Bengal. "The current Pir's father, the 7th Pir Pagara Sibghatullah Shah was hanged in 1943 by the British for conspiracy to wage war. Hundreds of his followers were also hanged, many without trial," says Anees Jilani, a Pakistani activist, adding that like their ancestors, the present Pir is loyal to the Pakistani Army. Also read | Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan lashes out against opposition And that is the reason that Imran Khan has been desperate to meet Pir Pagara. Pir Pagara also heads the family's political party, Pakistan Muslim League-Functional, which won 1 million votes in the last election in 2018 and now he is a member of the Pakistan National Assembly. His party which is known as Grand Democratic Alliance is a coalition partner in the Imran Khan government. "Pir is totally a GHQ (Pakistan Army headquarter) man like many other rich politicians in Imran Khan's party. He will do what the military establishment will ask him to do. It is true that he has not been happy with Imran Khan for the last few months," said one insider. "We are your allies, but the government does nothing to prove it," Pir Pagara reportedly told Imran Khan. Like Pir, other allies in Sindh like Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan are also not happy with the Imran Khan government. The anxiety is evident in the ranks of the government as Imran Khan himself has taken up the task to win back his allies. "Pakistani Army is with me and we will defeat them in such a way that they will not be able to recover from it until 2028. There are multiple foreign hands backing the opposition," Dawn quoted Imran Khan as saying. Also read | Pakistan PM Imran Khan's striking speech targeting Western envoys' joint letter on Russia grabs attention On the other side, circles close to the 'number game' informed that the opposition parties are playing on the 'internal rifts' of the ruling party and by incentivising members of the National Assembly with a commitment of awarding popular party tickets in the next general elections. According to Pakistani media, now the ball is in the court of the Speaker of the National Assembly who has to convene the session within 14 days, that means by March 22. After tabling the resolution through a motion in the Assembly, the Speaker will be required to put it for a vote no sooner than three days and not later than seven days. So the voting will take place between March 26-29. Watch | Gravitas: Bilawal Bhutto vows to 'dethrone' Imran Khan Meanwhile, the Imran Khan government has asked the Speaker to defer the voting till March 29 as Pakistan will be hosting a two-day meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) on March 22, for which the Assembly hall is presently being renovated. "Imran Khan should resign if he wants to save himself from further humiliation. The speaker is duly bound by the constitution. He cannot defer the voting date," said the opposition.

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Calling on the Taliban to form an inclusive government in Afghanistan, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday warned that the failure to do so may lead to a civil war in the neighbouring country and turn into an "ideal place" for terrorists. &nbsp;

The PM also said that preventing women from accessing education in Afghanistan would be un-Islamic.

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In an interview to the BBC, Khan said, "If they do not include all the factions, sooner or later they will have a civil war. That would mean an unstable, chaotic, Afghanistan and an ideal place for terrorists. That is a worry." &nbsp;&nbsp;

The leader had earlier tweeted that he has 'initiated a dialogue' with the Taliban for an inclusive Afghanistan government having Tajiks, Hazaras and Uzbeks. &nbsp;

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On being asked whether the Taliban would meet the criteria for formal recognition, he called on the international community to give the group more time. &nbsp;

"It's just too early to say anything," Pakistan PM said, adding that he expected Afghan women to eventually "assert their rights".

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In the interaction, the leader laid out the conditions that would need to be met for Pakistan to formally recognise the new Taliban government, the BBC reported. &nbsp;

"All neighbours will get together and see how they progress. Whether to recognise them or not will be a collective decision,” he said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Calling on the Taliban to form an inclusive government in Afghanistan, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday warned that the failure to do so may lead to a civil war in the neighbouring country and turn into an "ideal place" for terrorists.

Calling on the Taliban to form an inclusive government in Afghanistan, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday warned that the failure to do so may lead to a civil war in the neighbouring country and turn into an "ideal place" for terrorists. The PM also said that preventing women from accessing education in Afghanistan would be un-Islamic. Watch: × In an interview to the BBC, Khan said, "If they do not include all the factions, sooner or later they will have a civil war. That would mean an unstable, chaotic, Afghanistan and an ideal place for terrorists. That is a worry." The leader had earlier tweeted that he has 'initiated a dialogue' with the Taliban for an inclusive Afghanistan government having Tajiks, Hazaras and Uzbeks. Also Read: Taliban announce expansion to interim Cabinet, fail to include women again despite outcry On being asked whether the Taliban would meet the criteria for formal recognition, he called on the international community to give the group more time. "It's just too early to say anything," Pakistan PM said, adding that he expected Afghan women to eventually "assert their rights". Also Read: In first address at UN General Assembly 2021, US President Joe Biden says ended Afghan war to enter new era of diplomacy In the interaction, the leader laid out the conditions that would need to be met for Pakistan to formally recognise the new Taliban government, the BBC reported. "All neighbours will get together and see how they progress. Whether to recognise them or not will be a collective decision,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Failure to form inclusive Afghan govt may result in civil war, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan warns Taliban

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday greeted the Hindu community on the occasion of Holi.

Holi is a Hindu spring festival, which is celebrated predominantly in India and Nepal, but has now spread across other parts of the world. The festival has become popular amongst non-Hindus as well.

The festival is being celebrated in Pakistan on Sunday and Monday.

"Wishing all our Hindu community a very happy Holi, the festival of colours," the prime minister tweeted.

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Several other leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser, also wished the Hindu parliamentarians and the community at large on their special occasion.

"This festival of light and colours provides an opportunity to spread happiness," he said, praising the role of the Hindu community in the upliftment of Pakistan.

Qaiser said all minority communities have the right to openly celebrate their religious festivals in Pakistan.

Hindus form the biggest minority community in Pakistan. According to official estimates, 75 lakh Hindus live in Pakistan.

Earlier in the day, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison extended greetings to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on the occasion.

He took to Twitter and said, "Wishing our Hindu Australian community, my good friend Narendra Modi and all the people who are celebrating it, a happy and colourful Holi!"

The Australian PM also wished the Indian diaspora 'a very Happy Holi'.

Even though it is predominantly a Hindu festival, it is celebrated by people of other faiths as well. It marks the arrival of the spring harvest season in the country.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday greeted the Hindu community on the occasion of Holi. Holi is a Hindu spring festival, which is celebrated predominantly in India and Nepal, but has now spread across other parts of the world.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday greeted the Hindu community on the occasion of Holi. Holi is a Hindu spring festival, which is celebrated predominantly in India and Nepal, but has now spread across other parts of the world. The festival has become popular amongst non-Hindus as well. The festival is being celebrated in Pakistan on Sunday and Monday. "Wishing all our Hindu community a very happy Holi, the festival of colours," the prime minister tweeted. Wishing all our Hindu community a very happy Holi, the festival of colours. — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 28, 2021 × Several other leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser, also wished the Hindu parliamentarians and the community at large on their special occasion. "This festival of light and colours provides an opportunity to spread happiness," he said, praising the role of the Hindu community in the upliftment of Pakistan. Qaiser said all minority communities have the right to openly celebrate their religious festivals in Pakistan. Hindus form the biggest minority community in Pakistan. According to official estimates, 75 lakh Hindus live in Pakistan. Earlier in the day, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison extended greetings to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on the occasion. He took to Twitter and said, "Wishing our Hindu Australian community, my good friend Narendra Modi and all the people who are celebrating it, a happy and colourful Holi!" The Australian PM also wished the Indian diaspora 'a very Happy Holi'. Even though it is predominantly a Hindu festival, it is celebrated by people of other faiths as well. It marks the arrival of the spring harvest season in the country.

Pak PM Imran Khan, Aussie PM Morrison greet people on occasion of Holi

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for coronavirus, two days after he got his first shot of vaccination.

Imran Khan is "self isolating at home," Pakistan's health minister Faisal Sultan said in a tweet on Saturday.

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Khan received the first shot of vaccination against COVID-19 on Friday. He reportedly&nbsp;had shown symptoms of Covid-19&nbsp;on the same day he was administered the first dose of the vaccine.

The prime minister had urged the citizens of his country to ensure the full implementation of norms to prevent the surge in cases of coronavirus. He was vaccinated as part of the nationwide anti-coronavirus vaccination campaign which is underway in its first phase.

In Pakistan, the COVID-19 vaccine is being provided to people 60 years of age and above and to front-line health workers.

Pakistan on Thursday also imposed smart lockdowns in areas worst hit by the coronavirus as the country recorded a sharp increase in the positive cases. The rise in the cases came as the second batch of 500,000 Sinopharm vaccines sent by China reached Pakistan on Wednesday. 
Pakistan officials last week said that the country was hit by the third wave of the pandemic.

All markets, shopping malls, offices, and restaurants will remain closed in the areas of smart lockdown. However, grocery stores, hospitals, pharmacies, bakeries, meat and milk shops will be allowed to remain open.

Punjab province Health Minister Yasmin Rashid said that smart lockdowns are imposed in Gujrat, Sialkot, and Hafizabad, which will remain in effect till March 30 in Gujrat, March 24 in Sialkot and March 26 in Hafizabad.

The fresh measures were taken as Pakistan recorded the highest 3,495 new coronavirus cases in a single-day after three months as the national tally of infections reached 615,810 on Thursday, according to the official data. It is the highest number of new cases in a day since December 6 last year when 3,795 cases were recorded, according to the ministry of National Health Services reported.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for coronavirus, two days after he got his first shot of vaccination. Imran Khan is "self isolating at home," Pakistan's health minister Faisal Sultan said in a tweet on Saturday.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for coronavirus, two days after he got his first shot of vaccination. Imran Khan is "self isolating at home," Pakistan's health minister Faisal Sultan said in a tweet on Saturday. PM Imran Khan has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self isolating at home — Faisal Sultan (@fslsltn) March 20, 2021 × Khan received the first shot of vaccination against COVID-19 on Friday. He reportedly had shown symptoms of Covid-19 on the same day he was administered the first dose of the vaccine. The prime minister had urged the citizens of his country to ensure the full implementation of norms to prevent the surge in cases of coronavirus. He was vaccinated as part of the nationwide anti-coronavirus vaccination campaign which is underway in its first phase. In Pakistan, the COVID-19 vaccine is being provided to people 60 years of age and above and to front-line health workers. Pakistan on Thursday also imposed smart lockdowns in areas worst hit by the coronavirus as the country recorded a sharp increase in the positive cases. The rise in the cases came as the second batch of 500,000 Sinopharm vaccines sent by China reached Pakistan on Wednesday. Pakistan officials last week said that the country was hit by the third wave of the pandemic. All markets, shopping malls, offices, and restaurants will remain closed in the areas of smart lockdown. However, grocery stores, hospitals, pharmacies, bakeries, meat and milk shops will be allowed to remain open. Punjab province Health Minister Yasmin Rashid said that smart lockdowns are imposed in Gujrat, Sialkot, and Hafizabad, which will remain in effect till March 30 in Gujrat, March 24 in Sialkot and March 26 in Hafizabad. The fresh measures were taken as Pakistan recorded the highest 3,495 new coronavirus cases in a single-day after three months as the national tally of infections reached 615,810 on Thursday, according to the official data. It is the highest number of new cases in a day since December 6 last year when 3,795 cases were recorded, according to the ministry of National Health Services reported.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan tests positive for coronavirus

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raked a controversy again by likening hospital nurses to "hoors" (fairies).&nbsp;

The incident was just a few days back when Khan was speaking at a fundraiser event on Tuesday for the Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.&nbsp;

As Khan recalled the event wherein he suffered a fatal fall a few years back, he said how he received an injection which not only relieved his pain but made him hallucinate.

He said the after-effects of the medicine was such that the nurses at the hospital looked like "hoors" to him.&nbsp;

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Pak prime minister's faux pas has ignited a flurry of critical comments with many taking to Twitter and slamming the PTI chief.&nbsp;

This is not the first time when Khan has come under the scanner for his comments.&nbsp;

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Earlier, Khan had blamed Hollywood and Bollywood for divorces in Pakistan.

Once while speaking on Kashmir, Khan claimed the support of 58 nations at the UN Human Rights Council when the UNHRC has just 47 members.&nbsp;

 
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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raked a controversy again by likening hospital nurses to "hoors" (fairies). The incident was just a few days back when Khan was speaking at a fundraiser event on Tuesday for the Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raked a controversy again by likening hospital nurses to "hoors" (fairies). The incident was just a few days back when Khan was speaking at a fundraiser event on Tuesday for the Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. As Khan recalled the event wherein he suffered a fatal fall a few years back, he said how he received an injection which not only relieved his pain but made him hallucinate. He said the after-effects of the medicine was such that the nurses at the hospital looked like "hoors" to him. Also read: WION Edit - Pakistan's minority report Pak prime minister's faux pas has ignited a flurry of critical comments with many taking to Twitter and slamming the PTI chief. This is not the first time when Khan has come under the scanner for his comments. Also read: Pakistan PM Imran Khan to get salary hike? Cabinet to hold meeting Earlier, Khan had blamed Hollywood and Bollywood for divorces in Pakistan. Once while speaking on Kashmir, Khan claimed the support of 58 nations at the UN Human Rights Council when the UNHRC has just 47 members.

Another faux pas? When Pakistan PM Imran Khan likened nurses to 'hoors'

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday departed for a one-day trip to Saudi Arabia. According to reports, Khan's one-day visit to the Saudi kingdom comes after Riyadh expressed its displeasure over Pakistan Prime Minister's decision to attend the Kuala Lumpur Summit that will be held in Malaysia from December 18 to 20.

Saudi Arabia's primary concern with the summit is that it sees the event as an attempt to provide an alternative to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).&nbsp;

During his visit, Khan is expected to discuss bilateral matters and recent developments in the region with the Saudi leadership.

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Radio Pakistan reported that Khan had left for Saudi Arabia on a one-day visit where he will hold talks with the Saudi leadership on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations as well as the regional situation, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

The Summit in Malaysia is expected to see world leaders like Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Iranian President Hasan Rouhani in attendance.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday departed for a one-day trip to Saudi Arabia. According to reports, Khan's one-day visit to the Saudi kingdom comes after Riyadh expressed its displeasure over Pakistan Prime Minister's decision to attend the Kuala Lumpur Summit that will be held in Malaysia from December 18 to 20.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday departed for a one-day trip to Saudi Arabia. According to reports, Khan's one-day visit to the Saudi kingdom comes after Riyadh expressed its displeasure over Pakistan Prime Minister's decision to attend the Kuala Lumpur Summit that will be held in Malaysia from December 18 to 20. Saudi Arabia's primary concern with the summit is that it sees the event as an attempt to provide an alternative to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). During his visit, Khan is expected to discuss bilateral matters and recent developments in the region with the Saudi leadership. × Radio Pakistan reported that Khan had left for Saudi Arabia on a one-day visit where he will hold talks with the Saudi leadership on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations as well as the regional situation, news agency ANI reported. The Summit in Malaysia is expected to see world leaders like Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Iranian President Hasan Rouhani in attendance. (With inputs from ANI)

Pakistan PM Imran Khan on one-day trip to Saudi Arabia 

A day after Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan left New York after a week-long visit to United Nation General Assembly, Islamabad has announced that it has replaced its envoy to United Nations Maleeha Lodhi. Watch this video to know more.

Pak envoy to UN Maleeha replaced one day after Imran ends US visit

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan tweets India diverting attention from Kashmir. Watch this video to know more.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan PM Imran Khan tweets against India

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said his country is no longer interested in a dialogue with India."There is no point in talking to them. Watch this video to know more.

No point of talking to India: Pakistan PM Imran Khan

Keeping<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-will-be-thrown-out-of-stadium-by-spectators-nawaz-sharif-226887"> former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif behind bars</a> is a crime after video evidence of the accountability judge was released, claimed his daughter and PML-N leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/judge-says-nawaz-sharifs-daughter-maryam-tried-to-bribe-him-calls-video-fake-233787">Maryam Nawaz</a> while calling for Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's resignation during a rally here on Sunday.

The video released by Maryam shows Accountability Court judge Arshad Malik telling a PML-N worker that there was a lack of evidence against Nawaz in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-court-rejects-sharifs-plea-for-bail-on-medical-grounds-229026">Al-Azizia Steel Mills case.&nbsp;</a>

The former PM is currently serving a seven-year jail sentence in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail about the reference.

While the accountability judge has decried the video as being fake, Maryam told party workers during Sunday's rally that Nawaz is "paying the price for raising voice in the public's favour," according to Geo News.

She has since been slammed by leaders from the Pakistani government, including the Special Assistant to Pakistan Prime Minister on Information, Firdous Ashiq Awan.

Firdous said that Maryam's efforts to hoodwink the public had failed with the accountability judge`s clarification on Sunday, adding that a forensic audit of the video will be conducted to check its authenticity. 
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Keeping former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif behind bars is a crime after video evidence of the accountability judge was released, claimed his daughter and PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz while calling for Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's resignation during a rally here on Sunday.

Keeping former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif behind bars is a crime after video evidence of the accountability judge was released, claimed his daughter and PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz while calling for Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's resignation during a rally here on Sunday. The video released by Maryam shows Accountability Court judge Arshad Malik telling a PML-N worker that there was a lack of evidence against Nawaz in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills case. The former PM is currently serving a seven-year jail sentence in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail about the reference. While the accountability judge has decried the video as being fake, Maryam told party workers during Sunday's rally that Nawaz is "paying the price for raising voice in the public's favour," according to Geo News. She has since been slammed by leaders from the Pakistani government, including the Special Assistant to Pakistan Prime Minister on Information, Firdous Ashiq Awan. Firdous said that Maryam's efforts to hoodwink the public had failed with the accountability judge`s clarification on Sunday, adding that a forensic audit of the video will be conducted to check its authenticity.

Keeping Nawaz Sharif behind bars crime, says daughter Maryam, demands Imran Khan's resignation

China said on Tuesday that the vexed issue of designating Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN will be "properly resolved" but it did not give any timeline, days after Chinese President Xi Jinping met Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in Beijing. Watch this video to know more.

China: Support issue of Masood Azhar listing

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