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Pakistan economic crisis continues as IMF bailout not in sight, Saudi Arab
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"There is a very slim chance that Pakistan may be able to win Saudi Arabian support for the resumption of its IMF programme, but if it does, this will be a temporary respite," analyst Mosharraf Zaidi wrote in The News International last week. Saudi under Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Sa
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Minorities becoming increasingly vulnerable in Pakistan; Balochis, Hindus,
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to studies, Christian girls suffer acid attacks from Muslim suitors in retaliation for rejection. In February 2023, Kamran Allahbux disfigured Sunita, his 19-year-old Christian neighbour, with acid after she declined a marriage proposal. Sunita's family tried for months to report K
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Pakistan court summons Imran Khan in Toshakhana case tomorrow
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has been asked to appear before the court in person on April 11 at 8:30 am (local time), according to the summons.
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Over 2,800 Indian Sikh pilgrims reach Pakistan for Baisakhi
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
As per the details, the Sikh pilgrims will participate in the main event at Gurdwara Panja Sahib Hasan Abdal on April 14. During the visit, the pilgrims will visit Dera Sahib, Panja Sahib, Nankana Sahib and Kartarpur Sahib.
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Pak Cabinet decides to take up election funds matter in Parliament
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Supreme Court last week directed the federal government to provide PKR 21 billion in funds by April 10 to the ECP, directing the electoral body to present a report on the issue by April 11, The Tribune reported.
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Pak court approves one-day physical remand of PTI leader in sedition case
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In a case involving terrorism and sedition, a local court in Islamabad allowed on Sunday the one-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur and ordered police to present him in an anti-terrorism court (ATC) the following day, Geo News reported.
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Election Commission of Pakistan unlikely to receive funds for Punjab polls
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is unlikely to receive the funds for holding polls in Punjab till tomorrow (April 10), as per the order of the Supreme Court in last week's verdict in the provincial elections delay case, Geo News wrote quoting sources. The ECP spokesperson also conf
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Saudi Arabia finances Mohmand Hydroelectric Dam Project in Pakistan at USD
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), represented by its CEO Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, signed today in Islamabad a development agreement with the fraternal Islamic Republic of Pakistan to finance the Mohmand Hydropower Dam Project through a soft development loan provided by the Kingdom
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Pakistan records surge in street crime
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Street crime is on the rise in Pakistan, particularly in its urban centres such as Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
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Peace and stability affected in Pakistan because of terrorists in Afghanis
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The concerns were raised during the National Security Council of Pakistan's 41st meeting on Friday in Islamabad. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over the National Security Council of Pakistan's 41st meeting.
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"Suspicious" Afghan man sneaks into Pakistan PM's House, arrested
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A suspicious Afghan man sneaked inside Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's house and later on was arrested.
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International Monetary Fund deal is on track, says Pakistan Finance Minist
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"We are now only awaiting the confirmation of a USD 1bn commitment from one friendly country. After that, all their requirements to conclude the staff-level agreement will be complete. Following that, it takes two more weeks to take the matter into the board meeting," he assured his people.
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