Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

Election Commission of Pakistan to hear case against Imran Khan for publicly stamping his ballot paper

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday will hear the case against Pakistan Prime Minister to be, Imran Khan for voting in full public view at his NA-53 Islamabad constituency during the general elections last month.

From Imran Khan, Shehbaz Sharif to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari: Key candidates in fray for Pakistan general election

PTI chief Imran Khan, PML-N Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, and PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari are among the main players in fray in the 25 July Pakistan general election.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Shehbaz Sharif vows to make country better than India if elected

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Shehbaz Sharif has said that people can change his name if he does not take Pakistan ahead of India after coming into power, according to a media report.

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi says Pakistan elections will be conducted by 'aliens', draws sharp reaction from EC

Pakistan prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said the upcoming general elections would be conducted by "aliens".

Pakistan to hold general election on 25 July as Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's govt enters final week in office

Pakistan will hold a general election on 25 July and President Mamnoon Hussain has approved the date, electoral officials said on Saturday, as the government enters its final week in office.

Nasir-ul-Mulk, former Pakistan chief justice, appointed interim prime minister until General Election on 25 July

Pakistan on Monday appointed former chief justice Nasir Ul Mulk as interim prime minister until general elections are held on 25 July, premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said.

Shehbaz Sharif named PML-N prime ministerial candidate: Despite Nawaz's conviction, party throws its weight behind his family

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz has been named the PML-N's prime ministerial candidate, as leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi ruled out any divide in the party's heirarchy

Former Pakistan prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi barred from contesting elections from Rawalpindi

Abbasi had filed nominations for NA-53 Islamabad and NA-57 Rawalpindi. Initially, the election officials had rejected his nomination from Islamabad but accepted his bid from Rawalpindi.

Pakistan NSA Nasser Janjua resigns amid reports of differences with caretaker prime minister

Janjua's replacement has not been announced so far but the resignation coincided with the induction of retired Lt Gen Khalid Naeem Lodhi in the Cabinet.

Pakistan court issues notice to Nawaz Sharif on petition seeking action for his Mumbai attack remarks

The petitioner said the "anti-state" statement of Sharif — a three-time prime minister — could be used against Pakistan by its enemies.