Asif Ali Zardari

The Iranian leader will visit Lahore and Karachi tomorrow, before returning to Tehran on Wednesday

Head of state warns ‘time is running out,’ and calls for greater coordination between provinces, center to promote inclusive growth

In its report, anti-graft body requests accountability court to acquit PMLN leader as car he purchased was not part of Toshakhana

Newly-elected senators to take oath of office and elect Upper House chairman, deputy chairman

P.M. seeks speedy privatization of loss-making state-owned entities and calls for plan to increase revenues without burdening general public

In first meeting with Army chief since assuming office, president lauds armed forces’ exemplary role in safeguarding country’s territorial integrity

In separate meeting, President Zardari tells ambassador Pakistan’s top priority is putting its economy on the right track

Former interim Balochistan information minister claims Pakistan has ‘avenged’ blood of martyrs by targeting terrorist safe havens near border

Defense minister separately calls for national unity to overcome threat, adding majority of terrorism in Pakistan originates from Afghanistan

Traditionally held by the spouse of the head of state, president has authority to designate any suitable person for the role

Initial strength of P.M. Sharif’s cabinet capped at 19, with several members drawn from most recent caretaker setup

Joint coalition candidate secured presidency with a comfortable majority, securing 411 electoral votes to his rival Mehmood Khan Achakzai’s 181

P.M. Shehbaz Sharif urges allies to approach all voters to secure their support for ruling coalition’s joint candidate

Party secures support of its own lawmakers, as well as those of the PMLN, PMLQ, BAP and IPP

MQM-P says it is willing to negotiate with PPP for support to Asif Ali Zardari

Party claims police action ‘state institutions’ reaction to Achakzai’s speech in National Assembly

Aspirants can submit their nomination papers by March 2 before 12 p.m.

Friday’s session to elect new speaker, deputy speaker after swearing-in of newly-elected MNAs amidst protests by PTI-backed lawmakers

Electoral body wants to conduct the polls by March 9 in line with Article 41 of the Constitution

The PPP has retained its position as a power-broker, largely due to the political acumen of its co-chairman