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Elections in Pakistan less likely after anti-terror operations announced
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The NSC's decision to launch a massive operation may further shrink the chances of elections in Punjab, two days after the government had categorically refused to implement the court order regarding May 14 polls, Dawn reported.
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There's a real danger that Pakistan could default on debt: US think tank
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The cash-strapped nation is reeling with the repercussions of a deepening political crisis, which initially began in April last year when former prime minister Imran Khan was ousted through a vote of a no-confidence motion, and the derailment of the USD 6.5 billion International Monetary Fun
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Pak: Islamabad court adjourns hearing of Toshakhana case till April 11
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The hearings were postponed by the court until April 11 after the submission of the report, as per ARY News.
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Delay in election in Pakistan can lead to political instability
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
After the postponement of elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by Pakistan's Election Commission (ECP), the political climate in the country has further deteriorated, reported Daily Times.
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Pakistan: Shortage of water to affect Kharif crops
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The water regulator, however, could not bridge differences between the two large provinces over the conveyance losses. As a result, the meeting set up a committee led by IRSA's member for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa "to determine actual system conveyance losses to resolve the issue", the regulator sa
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Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar cancels trip to US amid 'domestic stat
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Pakistan's Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar has cancelled his visit to the United States despite Islamabad making efforts to pursue the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to release a loan tranche, The Express Tribune reported.
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Saudi Arabia enters deal to provide USD 240 million loan for Pakistan to c
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Saudi Arabia signed a USD 240 million loan agreement with Pakistan on Friday to support the Mohmand Multipurpose Dam Project, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Pakistan, Dawn reported. Mohmand Multipurpose Dam Project is a major hydropower complex that wi
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Pakistan's politicians are failing their most vulnerable people
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
No attempt was made to reduce wasteful government spending or energy usage. No attempt was made to win back external creditors who have dumped Pakistani assets, unnerved by highly irresponsible comments from key policymakers. Promises made to the IMF were broken and wild accusations were hur
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Quran translation made mandatory part of university curriculum in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In a major development, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has made a study of the Holy Quran a compulsory requirement to get an undergraduate degree in universities across the country, Pakistan's local media reported.
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"Indian leadership has unhealthy obsession with Pakistan," claims Islamaba
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that Jaishankar's statement reflect the Indian leadership's "unhealthy obsession" with Islamabad.
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Pakistan church leader slams targeted killings of minorities
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"We condemn in the strongest possible terms the targeting of innocent civilians because of their religious beliefs or ethnicity," Bishop Marshall said. "It is unacceptable and goes against the fundamental principles of humanity."
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People in PoK grapple with multi-faceted crisis
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The impact of Pakistan's economic downfall is far-reaching and devastating. The situation for people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), who were already grappling with a multi-faceted crisis, has worsened quickly.
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