April 2022 - Pakistan Special Weapons News

First Female Suicide Bomber Marks 'Paradigm Shift' In Pakistan's Baluch Insurgency RFE/RL Gandhara 29 Apr 2022 -- Shari Baloch, a 31-year-old mother of two, reportedly became the first woman to carry out a suicide bombing for the secular, ethnic Baluch rebels seeking independence for Pakistan's largest and resource-rich province, Balochistan.
Extreme heat impacting millions across India and Pakistan UN News 29 Apr 2022 -- With extreme heat gripping large parts of India and Pakistan, the two countries are working to roll out life-saving health action plans to combat the heatwave, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.
UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan's Karachi University People's Daily 29 Apr 2022 -- The Security Council on Thursday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in the University of Karachi in Pakistan, which led to the deaths of three Chinese nationals and one Pakistani and several injuries.
Pakistan urged to fix counter-terror shield for all Chinese projects and personnel, especially during political reshuffle Global Times 28 Apr 2022 -- After claiming responsibility for the terror attack that struck the Confucius Institute within the University of Karachi on Tuesday and killed three Chinese teachers and a Pakistani driver, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a militant separatist group, warned China of more deadly attacks, and Chinese experts urged the Pakistani government to take immediate and firm actions on protecting Chinese nationals and projects and to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts.
Pakistan's new FM visits Chinese Embassy to mourn victims of bombing, 'willing to learn Chinese experience in fighting terrorism' Global Times 28 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's newly appointed Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday, the day he was sworn into the post, visited the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan to send condolences to the Chinese victims of the terror attack at the Confucius Institute in the University of Karachi in Pakistan.
Attack on Chinese Workers in Pakistan Challenges New Government VOA 28 Apr 2022 -- This week's suicide attack in Karachi that killed three Chinese nationals poses a challenge for Pakistan's new leaders at a time when they may be looking to improve ties with Beijing.
China Demands Swift Action Against Killers of its Citizens in Pakistan VOA 27 Apr 2022 -- China has pressed long-time ally Pakistan to ensure the security of Chinese nationals in Pakistan and swiftly bring to justice those behind a bombing Tuesday that killed three Chinese teachers.
Three Chinese nationals die in suicide bomb attack on Karachi Confucius Institute Radio Free Asia 27 Apr 2022 -- Four people, including three Chinese nationals, have died in a suicide bomb attack on a Confucius Institute in Pakistan thought to be linked to Beijing's Belt and Road projects in the country.
Pakistan Navy Interdicts Boat Smuggling Hashish in Gulf Of Oman CENTCOM 26 Apr 2022 -- A Pakistan Navy guided-missile frigate seized illicit narcotics from a fishing vessel while conducting patrols in international waters in the Gulf of Oman, April 23.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Terrorist Attack on a Van of the Confucius Institute at the University of Karachi PRC MofA 27 Apr 2022
Pakistan PM writes message of commitment at Chinese Embassy, swears to punish terrorists that killed 3 Chinese in attack Global Times 27 Apr 2022 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif visited the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad on Tuesday afternoon to express his condolences to the victims of a terrorist attack and wrote a message, vowing to do whatever it takes to bring the perpetrators to justice, according to a release from the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan.
Suspected Suicide Bombing In Pakistan Kills Three Chinese Teachers And Their Pakistani Driver RFE/RL Gandhara 26 Apr 2022 -- Three Chinese citizens and their Pakistani driver were killed April 26 in a blast carried out by an apparent suicide bomber on a van belonging to a Chinese language and cultural center that is part of the University of Karachi, officials said.
Blood of Chinese people cannot be shed in vain: FM condemns terrorist attack that killed 3 Chinese in Pakistan Global Times 26 Apr 2022 -- Three Chinese nationals and a local man were killed after what appeared to be a targeted suicide bombing in Karachi, Pakistan outside the University of Karachi's Confucius Institute on Tuesday afternoon local time.
Chinese nationals among four killed in bomb attack in Pakistan's Karachi Press TV 26 Apr 2022 -- A powerful explosion has targeted a vehicle at a major university campus in the southern port city of Karachi, killing at least four people, including three Chinese nationals.
Female Bomber in Pakistan Kills 3 Chinese Nationals, Local Driver VOA 26 Apr 2022 -- Police in Pakistan said Tuesday three Chinese nationals and their local driver were killed in a suicide bombing of a van in the southern city of Karachi.
Pakistan Says Three Killed In Attack Across Afghan Border RFE/RL Gandhara 23 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's army says that militants in Afghanistan fired heavy weapons and waged a firefight across the border overnight, killing three personnel at an army outpost in mountainous northwest Pakistan.
Pakistan Detects First Polio Case in 15 Months VOA 23 Apr 2022 -- Authorities in Pakistan have confirmed the first case of wild polio virus in more than a year, dealing a setback to the country's progress against the highly infectious disease.
US Lawmaker's Rare Trip to Kashmir Upsets India VOA 21 Apr 2022 -- U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar traveled to the Pakistan-administered part of Kashmir on Thursday and promised to push Washington to pay more attention to the disputed region, drawing swift criticism from India.
Pakistan's Deadly Air Strikes Inside Afghanistan Increase Tensions With Taliban RFE/RL Gandhara 21 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have been allies for decades, with Islamabad providing safe havens to the Islamist militants in its aim to establish a friendly government in Kabul.
Eyeing closer ties, Pakistan's new premier invites President Raeisi to Islamabad Press TV 19 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's newly-appointed Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has invited Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi on an official visit to Pakistan, hoping to establish closer relations with Tehran.
Pakistan's New Government Sworn In As Sharif Cements Position RFE/RL Gandhara 19 Apr 2022 -- The members of Pakistan's new cabinet have taken their oaths in a ceremony held in the capital, Islamabad.
Pakistan's New Cabinet Sworn Into Office VOA 19 Apr 2022 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's new Cabinet took the oath of office Tuesday, a week after an opposition-led parliamentary vote of no-confidence ousted incumbent Imran Khan, bringing down his nearly four-year-old government.
Pakistan extends transport period of humanitarian aid from India to Afghanistan People's Daily 18 Apr 2022 -- The Pakistani government has granted India's request to extend the time period for overland transportation of humanitarian assistance from India to Afghanistan which expired on March 21, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said.
Death toll in Pakistani airstrikes rises to 47, Taliban warns of consequences Press TV 18 Apr 2022 -- The death toll from airstrikes by the Pakistani military on targets in eastern Afghanistan has risen to at least 47, according to local officials, sparking angry protests and simmering tensions.
Taliban warn Pakistan of 'bad consequences' after rocket attacks Press TV 17 Apr 2022 -- The Taliban in Afghanistan have slammed neighboring Pakistan for allegedly ordering deadly rocket attacks in Afghan districts along the border.
Pakistan Calls On Taliban To Act Against 'Terrorists' Operating On Afghan Soil RFE/RL Gandhara 17 Apr 2022 -- Islamabad has urged the Taliban-led government in Kabul to take "stern actions" against militants launching cross-border attacks on Pakistan, a day after the Taliban accused Pakistan of carrying out deadly air strikes inside Afghanistan.
Pakistan urges 'stern action' by Taliban amid cross-border attacks Press TV 17 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan has called on the Taliban authorities in Kabul to take "stern action" against militants launching attacks on Pakistan's soil from Afghanistan.
Witnesses Say Dozens Killed In Pakistani Air Strikes On Eastern Afghanistan Region RFE/RL Gandhara 16 Apr 2022 -- Witnesses say dozens of people, including women and children, have been killed in eastern Afghanistan by Pakistani air strikes.
Taliban Condemn Pakistan for Alleged Cross-Border Attacks in Afghanistan VOA 16 Apr 2022 -- The Taliban accused Pakistan on Saturday of launching cross-border military raids inside Afghanistan, which reportedly caused dozens of civilian casualties.
Pakistan's Parliament Elects Ashraf As Speaker As New Ruling Coalition Cements Power RFE/RL Gandhara 16 Apr 2022 -- Former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has been elected speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly as a new ruling coalition took control of the lower house of parliament after Imran Khan and his government was ousted in a no-confidence vote a week ago.
Pakistan's new ruling coalition appoints new parliament speaker Press TV 16 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's new ruling alliance has taken control of parliament after appointing former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf as the new speaker of the National Assembly.
Seven Pakistani Soldiers Killed In Attack In North Waziristan RFE/RL Gandhara 15 Apr 2022 -- Seven Pakistani soldiers have been killed in an attack in the country's restive North Waziristan tribal region.
Khan's Party Rejects Claims by Pakistan Army He Sought Help to End Political Crisis VOA 15 Apr 2022 -- Senior aides to Pakistan's ousted prime minister, Imran Khan, have pushed back against claims by the country's powerful military that the embattled leader had reached out for help to end recent political crises.
New Pakistani PM, Chinese officials voice confidence to further cement 'iron-clad' ties Global Times 15 Apr 2022 -- Ever since Shahbaz Sharif was elected as Pakistan's new prime minister, he has highlighted the friendship between Pakistan and China, which was also echoed by the Chinese Foreign Ministry. China-Pakistan relations are expected to remain the key focus for the two countries, which will be "worry-free," experts said.
Pakistan Army: No US Conspiracy Behind PM Khan's Ouster VOA 14 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's military Thursday dismissed allegations by ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan that the United States had conspired with his political opponents to force him from office but said the U.S. had used language that amounted to interference in Pakistani affairs.
Pakistan's Military Dismisses Khan's Allegation That U.S. Conspired In His Ouster RFE/RL Gandhara 14 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's military has dismissed the accusation of ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan that the United States conspired to topple him in a parliamentary vote of confidence.
Pakistan Army Claims It Backed Imran Khan's Visit to Russia Sputnik 14 Apr 2022 -- The US has made several overtures to Pakistan after the ouster of ex-PM Imran Khan, who had been critical of Washington's 'War on Terror'. Secretary of State Blinken on Wednesday called Pakistan an "important partner". The Pentagon, meanwhile, has said that it expects to continue its "healthy military-to-military relationship" with Islamabad.
Pakistani General Urges Public Not to Drag Army Into Political Disputes Sputnik 14 Apr 2022 -- Major General Babar Iftikhar, the head of the Inter-Services Public Relations of the Pakistani military, urged politicians and the public not to drag the army into the dispute between the Tehreek-e-Insaf party led by the ousted prime minister, Imran Khan, and the government led by the new prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif.
Imran Khan Kicks Off Nation-Wide Rallies for Early Elections While US Congratulates Shehbaz Sharif Sputnik 14 Apr 2022 -- Tensions are continuing to simmer after the ouster of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Earlier this week, over 100 lawmakers from Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party resigned from the National Assembly before the scheduled voting for the new PM, according to Dawn, the oldest English-language newspaper in Pakistan.
Pakistan's Shahbaz Sharif Steps Out Of Brother's Shadow To Take Premiership RFE/RL Gandhara 13 Apr 2022 -- Shahbaz Sharif spent decades in the shadow of his elder brother and three-time premier, Nawaz Sharif. Now, the younger Sharif has entered the limelight as Pakistan's new prime minister after parliament ousted Imran Khan in a no-confidence vote.
Pakistan's new gov't attaches great importance to developing Pak-China relations: PM People's Daily 13 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's new government attaches great importance to strengthening relations between Pakistan and China, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said here Tuesday.
Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister to Give Big 'Surprise' in Public Address Sputnik 13 Apr 2022 -- Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister and leader of the Tehreek-e-Insaf party Imran Khan will give a "surprise" during a public rally in the city of Lahore next week to prove that a puppet government is unacceptable, party spokesman Farrukh Habib said.
Election of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif US Dept. of State 13 Apr 2022
Pakistani new-elected PM Shehbaz vows to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with China Global Times 13 Apr 2022 -- Pakistani new-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Charge d 'affaires Pang Chunxue of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan at the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday. Shehbaz noted that the new Pakistani government attaches great importance to developing relations with China and is willing to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture, science and technology, education and poverty alleviation.
Shehbaz Sharif elected new Pakistan PM, vows to promote CPEC projects Global Times 12 Apr 2022 -- Political changes within Pakistan could bring instability after the new prime minister was elected on Monday because the struggles between the supporters of ousted former prime minister Imran Khan and other political parties are unlikely to end easily, and although China doesn't need to be worried about its solid friendship with Pakistan, internal chaos in the country could affect some cooperation projects to some extent, said analysts from China and Pakistan.
Pakistan to Seek Deepening of 'Important' Ties With US VOA 12 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's new government said Tuesday it would "constructively and positively" engage with the United States to promote "shared goals" of regional peace, security and development.
Pakistan's Imran Khan: Down But Not Out RFE/RL Gandhara 12 Apr 2022 -- After the ignominy of becoming the first Pakistani prime minister to be ousted from power through a no-confidence vote, Imran Khan was expected to disappear into political irrelevance.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Calls for Immediate Parliamentary Elections Sputnik 12 Apr 2022 -- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has demanded that immediate parliamentary elections be held in the country to appoint a new prime minister via public election.
Sharif Replaces Khan as Pakistan's Prime Minister VOA 11 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister Monday, a day after an opposition no-confidence vote against incumbent Imran Khan ousted him, ending his nearly four-year-old coalition government.
Shahbaz Sharif Elected As Pakistan's New Prime Minister RFE/RL Gandhara 11 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's parliament has elected opposition lawmaker Shahbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister, a day after incumbent Imran Khan lost a no-confidence vote.
Shehbaz Sharif elected new Pakistan PM, vows to promote CPEC projects Global Times 12 Apr 2022 -- Political changes within Pakistan could bring instability after the new prime minister was elected on Monday because the struggles between the supporters of ousted former prime minister Imran Khan and other political parties are unlikely to end easily, and although China doesn't need to be worried about its solid friendship with Pakistan, internal chaos in the country could affect some cooperation projects to some extent, said analysts from China and Pakistan.
Shehbaz Sharif Elected New Pakistani Prime Minister by National Assembly Sputnik 11 Apr 2022 -- The election of a new prime minister took place amid political turmoil in Pakistan that saw its previous Prime Minister Imran Khan ousted after he attempted to dissolve the nation's parliament and organise snap elections.
Pakistan's parliament elects Shehbaz Sharif as new prime minister after Khan's ouster Press TV 11 Apr 2022 -- The Pakistani parliament has elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister after his predecessor Imran Khan was removed and most of his party's legislators resigned from the National Assembly.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister's Party Withdraws From Parliament Sputnik 11 Apr 2022 -- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Tehreek-e-Insaf, withdrew from parliament shortly before the election of a new prime minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, former foreign minister and vice president of Khan's party, said on Monday.
Indian Air Force blames officials for missile that accidentally landed in Pakistan People's Daily 11 Apr 2022 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) has blamed officials from its missile squadron for an incident which accidentally launched a missile into Pakistan.
Pakistani Opposition Politician Shahbaz Sharif Submits Nomination For PM, After Khan Ousted RFE/RL Gandhara 10 Apr 2022 -- Pakistani opposition politician Shahbaz Sharif has submitted his nomination to be Pakistan's next prime minister, his party said, after incumbent Imran Khan lost a no-confidence vote in parliament.
Shehbaz Sherif set to become Pakistan's next prime minister after Khan's ouster Press TV 10 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's opposition politician Shehbaz Sharif has submitted his nomination to be the next prime minister after incumbent Imran Khan lost a no-confidence vote in the parliament.
Pakistan's Sharif Set to Replace Deposed Khan as Next Prime Minister VOA 10 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan is set to vote in opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif as the country's next prime minister Monday, a day after incumbent Imran Khan lost a no-confidence vote, bringing down his nearly four-year-old coalition government.
Pakistan's political change 'won't affect solid friendship with China' Global Times 10 Apr 2022 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted from office in a no-confidence vote in the country's parliament on Sunday, but such a major political upheaval in Islamabad will not affect the solid friendship between China and Pakistan. Experts from both China and Pakistan are confident in the future of the China-Pakistan ties, as they believe the new government will continue to uphold the country's long-standing tradition to make sure the friendship with China and all China-Pakistan cooperation projects will be unaffected.
Pakistan erupts in protest as Khan's party threatens to resign en masse Press TV 10 Apr 2022 -- The political crisis deepens in Pakistan as members of Imran Khan's party threaten to resign en masse a day after he was ousted as prime minister following a vote of no-confidence in parliament.
Pakistani PM loses no-confidence vote People's Daily 10 Apr 2022 -- The no-confidence motion filed by an opposition alliance against Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan succeeded early Sunday morning after a majority of members of the National Assembly voted against him, said an official.
VIDEO: Pakistan Conducts Successful Test of Shaheen-III Ballistic Missile Sputnik 09 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan has successfully test-fired its Shaheen-III ballistic missile, the Pakistani Armed Forces' media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), informs.
Imran Khan Ousted as Prime Minister of Pakistan Sputnik 09 Apr 2022 -- The now former PM said earlier that foreign powers were behind the motion to depose him, apparently due to the foreign policy they do not "approve of", such as Pakistan's ties with Russia and China and its stance in the UN.
Pakistani PM Khan Loses No-Confidence Vote In Parliament RFE/RL Gandhara 09 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been ousted in a no-confidence motion in the country's National Assembly, likely leading to a dramatic and contentious standoff between Khan and the opposition.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan dismissed after losing no-confidence vote Press TV 09 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has been unseated after losing a no-confidence vote in the parliament.
Pakistan Parliament Ousts Prime Minister Khan VOA 09 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, voted Prime Minister Imran Khan out of power Saturday, nearly four years after he took office.
US denies conspiring against Pakistan PM despite Khan's insistence Press TV 09 Apr 2022 -- The United States denied that it encouraged a recent no-confidence vote against Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who alleged that Washington had conspired to topple his government over its independent foreign policy towards the US and Russia.
Khan Says He Will Not Recognize New Government If Ousted In No-Confidence Vote RFE/RL Gandhara 08 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan says he will not recognize a government formed by the opposition if a no-confidence vote scheduled to take place on April 9 passes.
Pakistan PM Vows Not to Accept 'Foreign-Backed' Opposition Bid to Oust Him VOA 08 Apr 2022 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan renewed his allegations Friday that the United States was behind a parliamentary no-confidence vote against him and said he would not recognize an opposition government if he is ousted eventually.
Pakistan's Top Court Rejects Khan Bid to Avoid Confidence Vote VOA 08 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday set aside a ruling by the deputy speaker of the national parliament that had blocked an opposition-led vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pakistan PM accepts court ruling on no-confidence vote Press TV 09 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan says he accepts a Supreme Court ruling that ordered that the country's parliament can go ahead with a no-confidence vote against him.
Pakistan's Supreme Court Rules Khan's Move To Stay In Power Was Unconstitutional RFE/RL Gandhara 07 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court has blocked a bid by Prime Minister Imran Khan to stay in power, ruling on April 7 that a move to stymie a vote of no-confidence in the National Assembly was unconstitutional.
Pakistan's top court rules against PM, restores dissolved parliament Press TV 07 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's top court has ruled that a recent blocking of a no-confidence vote to oust Prime Minister Imran Khan and the subsequent dissolution of parliament was unconstitutional.
Pakistan's Top Court Allows No-Confidence Vote Against Imran Khan to Proceed, Restores Parliament Sputnik 07 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has squarely accused the US of nstigating the no-confidence motion against him in order to undermine Islamabad's "independent foreign policy" under his government. Khan has said that Washington was peeved at his visit to Moscow in February and even threatened him through Islamabad's envoy to the US.
Pakistan Supreme Court To Resume Hearings On PM Khan's No-Confidence Saga RFE/RL Gandhara 06 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court will resume hearings on April 6 to decide whether Prime Minister Imran Khan and his allies' move to dissolve parliament breached the country's constitution.
Pakistan's Supreme Court may issue verdict Thursday amid political chaos Press TV 06 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court is likely to rule on Prime Minister Imran Khan's move to block an opposition attempt to remove him.
Pakistan's Supreme Court Resumes Hearing Into Embattled PM's Bid To Stay In Power RFE/RL Gandhara 05 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court has resumed its deliberations on the legality of political maneuvers that led Prime Minister Imran Khan to dissolve parliament and call fresh elections after he faced a no-confidence vote.
Pakistan confirms 154 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 04 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan on Sunday reported 154 new COVID-19 cases and no death was recorded during the day, the country's ministry of health said on Monday.
Pakistan's Supreme Court Postpones Ruling On Political Moves To Oust PM Khan RFE/RL 04 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court has adjourned its hearing of an appeal regarding the country's ongoing political crisis and promised to reconvene on April 5.
Pakistan's Top Court to Examine Legality of Blocking of No-Confidence Vote Against PM Khan VOA 04 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court began Monday an urgent hearing into opposition allegations the blocking of a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Imran Khan was a violation of the country's constitution.
Pakistan's PM Khan names US diplomat behind 'conspiracy' to topple his government Press TV 04 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday named the senior US government official behind the controversial letter that threatened to overthrow Khan's Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) government.
Pakistani president dissolves national assembly after opposition's no-confidence motion rejected People's Daily 04 Apr 2022 -- Pakistani President Arif Alvi on Sunday dissolved the country's National Assembly, or the lower house of the parliament, on the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan after a motion of no-confidence by joint opposition against Khan was declared unconstitutional.
Pakistan's Supreme Court Halts Imran Khan's Decision to Dissolve National Assembly Until Final Order Sputnik 03 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's united opposition reached the Supreme Court seeking a reversal of the decision dissolving the National Assembly on the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday. The Imran Khan government prevented a no-confidence vote to oust him in the fourth year of his term.
Pakistan to Hold Fresh Elections After No-Trust Vote Against Embattled Khan Outlawed VOA 03 Apr 2022 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has survived an opposition-led effort to remove him from office through a controversial no-confidence vote in parliament.
Pakistan's President Dissolves Parliament After No-Confidence Motion Against Government Is Quashed RFE/RL Gandhara 03 Apr 2022 -- Pakistani President Arif Alvi has dissolved parliament upon the advice of embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan shortly after a motion of no confidence against the premier was stymied in parliament.
Opposition's no-confidence motion against Pakistani PM rejected over foreign interference People's Daily 03 Apr 2022 -- No-confidence motion filed by the opposition alliance against Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been rejected by the deputy speaker of the national assembly over involvement of foreign hands in the move against the prime minister.
Pakistan's army says it has no role in current political turmoil Press TV 03 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's army says it has nothing to do with the current political turmoil that has engulfed the country.
Pakistani Cabinet & Parliament Dissolved, PM Khan to Continue Duties, as Vote to Be Held in 3 Months Sputnik 03 Apr 2022 -- The opposition planned to hold a no-confidence motion against the PM on Sunday, however, the step was blocked as an attempt of "foreign interference", and Khan asked the president to dissolve the legislature.
Pakistan's Embattled PM Repeats Claim That U.S. Is Trying To Oust Him RFE/RL Gandhara 02 Apr 2022 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has repeated his claims that the United States is behind efforts to remove him from office and said he might not accept the results of a no-confidence vote in parliament.
Imran Khan accuses US of backing move to oust him in regime change attempt Press TV 02 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the United States of being behind a parliament debate on a no-confidence motion, which aims to remove him from office, saying the move is an attempt at regime change backed by Washington.
Pakistan Army Chief Blasts Russia's Aggression Against Ukraine VOA 02 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's military chief Saturday slammed Russia's military attack on Ukraine, calling for immediate cessation of what he described as a "huge tragedy" being inflicted on a smaller country.
Pakistan Sends US Demarche Over Alleged Political Meddling VOA 01 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said Friday that his government had formally protested to the United States for allegedly backing his opponents in a parliamentary no-confidence vote seeking his ouster from power.
Pakistan summons US envoy over Washington's meddling in internal affairs Press TV 01 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's foreign office has summoned the acting US charge d'affaires to lodge a strong protest over Washington's meddling in the internal affairs of the country.
Pakistani PM Takes Veiled Dig at US: 'Powerful Nation' Angry With My Moscow Trip, But Backs India Sputnik 01 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's National Assembly is scheduled to vote on a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan's government on Sunday morning. As things stand now, Khan's government enjoys the support of 164 lawmakers. The major opposition parties, including the PML (N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP), have a combined strength of 177 lawmakers.
Debate On No-Confidence Vote Against Pakistan's Khan Postponed RFE/RL Gandhara 01 Apr 2022 -- A debate on a no-confidence motion against Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been postponed after Khan rejected opposition calls for him to resign.

NEWSLETTER

Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

April 2022 - Pakistan Special Weapons News