Mamnoon Hussain

Pakistan to hold presidential elections on 4 September; tough competition expected between PTI, PML-N and MMA

Pakistan's president is elected indirectly by the members of Parliament and the four provincial assemblies. "Presidential election will be held on September 4," the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said as it issued the schedule of the election.

Election Commission of Pakistan should look into vote rigging allegations, says Mamnoon Hussain in Independence Day speech

Various political parties alleged that elections won by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) of Imran Khan were not fair and demanded probe

Pakistan's newly-elected Parliament holds maiden session; Speaker Ayaz Sadiq administers oath to new members

The maiden session of Pakistan's newly-elected Parliament began on Monday to start the process of transition and handing over powers to the new government.

Pakistan releases 26 Indian fishermen from jail as goodwill gesture day before newly-elected govt's maiden meet

Pakistan released 26 Indian fishermen from jail as a gesture of goodwill a day before the newly-elected government met for the first time

Maiden session of Pakistan's 15th National Assembly to be held on Monday; members to take oath on first day

On the first day, the newly-elected members will take oath of their office. This will be followed by the elections of the speaker, the deputy speaker. The NA will proceed to elect the leader of the house (Prime Minister) within the next couple of days, depending on the schedule for nominations issued by the speaker.

Imran Khan may take oath as Pakistan prime minister on country's Independence Day on 14 August

Imran Khan, who is set to become Pakistan's new prime minister, may take oath of the office on the country's Independence Day on 14 August, a media report said on Sunday.

Pakistan blast: 128 killed after explosion hits poll meeting in Balochistan, Islamic State takes responsibility

Balochistan's Civil Defence Director Aslam Tareen said 16 to 20 kg of explosives and ball bearings were used in the attack.

SCO summit 2018: Shanghai cooperation body assumes greater importance after entry of India, Pakistan, says UN

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has assumed even greater importance with the entry of India and Pakistan, the United Nations has said.

SCO summit 2018: Narendra Modi and Pakistan president Mamnoon Hussain shake hands, chat briefly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shook hands with Pakistan's President Mamnoon Hussain and had a brief chat with him at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.

Xi Jinping hails 2017 entry of India and Pakistan to SCO, says their arrival will bolster grouping's strength

The entry of India and Pakistan into the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) would bolster its strength, Chinese president Xi Jinping said.