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'If you leave open vulnerability in competing world, others will exploit i
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Taking a sharp dig at Pakistan over its illegal occupation of Kashmir, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that if a vulnerability like it is left open in a competing world, there are chances of it being exploited by others.
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IMF bailout will help strengthen Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves: PM
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
After Pakistan signed a staff-level agreement on a "standby arrangement" for nine months, contributing to Pakistan's economic stability, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his appreciation on Friday, ARY News reported.
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Pakistan HEC's ban on Holi celebrations across educational institutes hint
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan's ban on Holi celebrations across all educational institutes in the country sparked internet outrage and was later withdrawn, but the fact that remains unchanged is how tolerance and diversity are eroding in Pakistani culture, an editorial in The N
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Pakistan Election Run-Up: Dry wallets, security nightmares, political turm
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Pakistan has been plagued by a deep socio-political and economic crisis, bringing the country to a near standstill with no visible signs of a turnaround.
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Afghan journalist dies by suicide in Pakistan after US turns down plea for
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
An Afghanistan-based journalist died by suicide in Islamabad, Pakistan, after the US government turned down his application for refugee status, Khaama Press reported on Saturday.
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Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party rules out 'electoral alliance' with Shehbaz Shar
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Speaking on a Pakistani private news channel, Firdous Ashiq Awan, Central Secretary of Information of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), has ruled out an 'electoral alliance' with Shehbaz Sharif-led PML-N and said supporting it was tantamount to 'political disaster'.
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Pakistan receives USD 1 billion loan from China
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"This is to inform you that USD 1 billion has been received from China," said the central bank in a brief message to journalists on Friday night.
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Pakistan's new budget depends on concessions from China
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The country remains mired in political and economic crises, amid punishing inflation that neared 38 per cent in May. On Monday, the central bank left its benchmark rate unchanged at a record-high 21 per cent, saying it thinks inflation has "peaked."
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China's actions exacerbating Pakistan's debt issue
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
By December 2022, Pakistan's external debt had reached USD 126 billion; accounting for 35 per cent of its GDP. The problem is an outcome of legacy issues plaguing the Pak economy including dwindling foreign exchange reserves, high inflation, a lack of foreign investments and balance of payme
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Pakistan needs to pass programme-friendly budget to unlock funds: IMF
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A general election is scheduled for November, which the government hopes will resolve the uncertainty caused by the protest movement led by the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) since his ouster in a no-confidence vote last year.
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Pakistan, Turkmenistan ink Joint Implementation Plan for TAPI gas pipeline
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The pipeline will transport up to 33 billion cubic metres (bcm) (average 3.2 BCFD) of natural gas per year over a 30-year period. The supply source is the Galkynysh gas field in the eastern region of Turkmenistan whereas Pakistan's off-take will be 1.3 BCFD with a pipeline diameter of 56 inc
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Catholic Bishops feel threatened, insecure following school shootings in P
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Police stationed an officer outside the school's gate due to sectarian concerns. On the other hand, on May 17, a police officer named Alam Khan opened fire on a school van, killing two girls (one of whom was only nine years old) and injuring five others and an adult. The officer was arrested
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