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Pak: Rallies against rising inflation, economic crisis held in Islamabad
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Emphasising the need to build solidarity networks between workers and the progressive movements, the protesters held rallies in Islamabad against rising inflation as Pakistan is witnessing its worst economic crisis, Dawn reported.
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Pakistan violates FATF redline by letting JeM seek funds for jihad
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to local residents, members of JeM were reportedly seeking funds for carrying out jihad in Kashmir and Palestine in Bagh-e-Naran, a suburb on the outskirts of Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in April this year.
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Imran Khan gets exemption from court appearance in Toshakhana case
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
After hearing arguments, the court approved Imran Khan's exemption plea after getting assurance from both parties of presenting arguments in the next hearing. Subsequently, the court then adjourned the proceedings till May 5.
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Six months after removal from FATF 'grey list' on terror funding, Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
the country seems to remain in a state of policy reluctance when it comes to catering to the problematic domains, according to the report by InsideOver.
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Pakistan: Credit to private sector decreases fivefold, Government borrowin
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Central bank data showed that bank credit to the private sector considered an engine of economic growth, dropped over fivefold in the period under review during the current difficult times. It clearly showed that businesses had been badly hit by the ongoing economic and political crisis.
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Islamabad riskiest place to practise journalism in Pakistan: Report
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
At least 140 cases of threats and attacks against journalists, media professionals and media organisations were reported in Pakistan over the past year, indicating an annual increase of over 60 per cent.
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Pakistan turning into failed state due to its institutional crisis
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Pak army and military establishment have failed to maintain neutrality among the political parties and always try to become a king-maker by lodging and un-lodging political leaders from the seat of power. The military establishment often hatches conspiracy against the governments which l
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Pakistan: Financial crisis affects many primary projects
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad has often struggled to fund important initiatives related to its international missions. In the past, there have been reports concerning difficulties encountered by Pakistani embassies in releasing salaries that have been overdue for several months. It routinely fails to pay salari
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PoK: Air travel becomes a distant dream for Gilgit-Baltistan people
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The largest airline of Pakistan - Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has raised flight fares from Islamabad to Skardu is Rs 39,700 and for Gilgit Rs 29,200.
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Swat re-emerges as a terror target, Pak security questioned
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In February 2023, an ill-fated boat crashed near an Italian coastal town killing 60 people including a large number of Pakistanis. The ship was taking a treacherous route carrying both smugglers and migrants packed tightly with few food supplies and no toilet facilities. Trying their luck Pa
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Political instability in Pakistan increased crime: HRCP
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to the HRCP, incidents of violence against religious minorities and transgenders, blasphemy cases and incitement have also increased. The HRCP released these details in a report on the human rights situation in Pakistan in 2022 released on Wednesday.
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Violence against minorities in Pakistan on rise, reports Human Rights Comm
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In its flagship annual report State of Human Rights in 2022, released earlier today, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over the political and economic turmoil of last year, both of which have had a serious impact on the human rights situation.
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