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"Bangladesh is rediscovering its Pakistani roots," says foreign affairs expert Sushant Sareen on Dhaka's political direction

Foreign affairs expert Sushant Sareen has launched a sharp critique of the current political establishment in Bangladesh, alleging that the country was increasingly aligning itself with Pakistan and following what he described as a familiar Pakistani play... read..

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Pakistan: Imran Khan's sisters protest near Adiala jail after being denied permission to meet ex-PM

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's sisters, Aleema Khan, Noreen Khan Niazi and Uzma Khan, held a sit-in near Rawalpindi's Factory Naka on Tuesday, after they were denied permission to meet the incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder in Ad... read..

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Pakistan: Sindh Assembly flags Karachi water shortage, alleges theft by tanker mafia

The Sindh Assembly was filled with concern as opposition members raised alarms over the deteriorating water situation in the city, highlighting extensive theft through illegal hydrants and the tanker mafia, according to a report by Dawn.... read..

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Bangladesh rediscovering its Pakistani roots: Foreign Affairs Expert Sushant Sareen

Sushant Sareen, Foreign Affairs Expert, said that Bangladesh is playing the Pakistani handbook, as it is now growing closer ties with the nation.... read..

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Pakistan: HRCP flags delays, inadequate relief for flood-hit families in South Punjab

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has urged the Punjab government to focus on the needs of families impacted by severe monsoon floods in southern Punjab, many of whom are still facing challenges in rebuilding their homes without proper assist... read..

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6 Pakistani soldiers killed in multiple attacks across Balochistan, BLA claim responsibility

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) announced on Saturday that its combatants killed six soldiers from the Pakistani military in three distinct assaults conducted in the Quetta, Kachhi, and Kech districts of Balochistan, as reported by The Balochistan Post (... read..

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Pakistan: Man allegedly opens fire inside house; kills wife, two women, one minor

A man allegedly opened fire inside a house in the Township area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu district, killing three women, including his wife, and a 14-year-old boy. Another minor was left injured, according to a first information report (FIR), Dawn rep... read..

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Pakistan: Rabies prevention programme hits financial roadblock in Sindh

Only Rs66.255 million from a fund of Rs265 million was released for mass dog vaccination and sterilisation, with only one centre was operational outside Karachi, Dawn news reported citing the chief secretary of Sindh.... read..

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"India should treat Bangladesh like Pakistan": Congress MLA Kamalakhya on Sheikh Hasina's statement

Karimganj Congress MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, on Monday, alleged that Bangladesh's interim leader Mohammad Yunus has joined forces with the Islamic fundamentalists of Bangladesh, following ex-Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's statement.... read..

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ACC U19 Asia Cup final: India wins toss, opts to field first against arch-rivals Pakistan

The Indian U19 team won the toss and elected to field first against arch-rivals Pakistan U19 team in the final of the ACC U19 Asia Cup at Dubai on Sunday.... read..

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Pakistan's infrastructure fails as winter rain paralyzes Balochistan, two killed

Two women were killed and several others injured as the first winter rain of the season triggered widespread disruption across Balochistan, exposing weak infrastructure and poor emergency preparedness in Pakistan's largest province, Dawn reported.... read..

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India U-19 humbled by Pakistan in Asia Cup final; lose by 191 runs

India Under-19 suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Pakistan Under-19 in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup, going down by a massive margin of 191 runs in Dubai.... read..

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Pakistan's truth is being exposed: Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Dhurandhar

Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Saturday praised the premise of the movie Dhurandhar, which features Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Sara Arjun in key roles.... read..

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Pakistan: Over 1,300 security personnel deployed in Rawalpindi ahead of probable PTI protests

Security has been ramped up in Rawalpindi ahead of the potential protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and a Jamaat-e-Islami gathering at Liaquat Bagh, officials said as reported by the Tribune.... read..

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Sameer Minhas register Pakistan's highest Youth ODI score, takes team to 347/8 against India in U19 Asia Cup final

Pakistan batter Sameer Minhas made history, outdoing Shahzaib Khan for the highest individual score by a Pakistani batter in Youth ODIs on Sunday.... read..

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Pakistan govt denies outstanding dues to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa amid NFC award row

Amid intensifying political debate over the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, Pakistan's federal government on Saturday rejected claims of outstanding dues to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province (KP), stating that it has transferred PKR 7.8 trillion to... read..

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Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 strikes Pakistan

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Khuzdar district in Balochistan, the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) said, adding that the tremor had a depth of 8 km, as quoted by Geo News.... read..

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Pakistan International Airlines in pickle as bidder exits privatisation race

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has faced a significant setback in its privatisation process after Fauji Fertiliser Company Ltd formally withdrew from the bidding for a 75 per cent stake in the country's national carrier, just ahead of the deadline ... read..

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Situation in Bangladesh absolutely alarming for India; Pakistan can take advantage: Robinder Sachdev

Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Sunday expressed deep concern over "growing anti-India sentiment" in Bangladesh, warning that foreign agencies could exploit the situation to fuel tensions between the two neighbouring countries.... read..

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Pakistan poorly prepared to deal with HPAI threat, experts warn

Experts have warned that Pakistan lacks the scientific, institutional and technical capacity required to monitor and respond to the growing threat posed by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (HPAI), as the virus continues to spread globally across wildli... read..

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Pakistan: Audit flags financial irregularities worth billions in Punjab province

Financial irregularities amounting to billions of rupees have been detected in Pakistan's local government institutions across the southern region of the Punjab Province, The Express Tribune reported, citing the Auditor General of Pakistan's audit report ... read..

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Pakistan: Baloch National Movement accuses state of targeting families seeking justice for missing persons

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has denounced the alleged enforced disappearance of Shafiq Zehri, father of Baloch activist Mahzaib Shafiq, describing the incident as part of a broader pattern of collective punishment aimed at families in Balochistan w... read..

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Pakistan: Residents of South Waziristan launch long march over worsening security situation

Residents of Azam Warsak, a remote area of Birmal tehsil in Lower South Waziristan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Friday launched a long march to protest what they described as a deteriorating law and order situation, Dawn reported... read..

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"Strong relationship with India, relations with Pakistan stands deteriorated...": Afghanistan Minister of Public Health

Afghanistan's Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali on Saturday said that India is emerging as a key alternative partner for Afghanistan's pharmaceutical needs, as its relationship with Pakistan stands "deteriorated".... read..

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Pakistan: 29,000 dog bite cases, 19 rabies deaths reported in Karachi in 2025

As many as 29,000 dog bite cases have been reported in Karachi so far in 2025, with 19 people losing their lives to rabies, highlighting a growing public health concern in the region, The Express Tribune reported.... read..

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India U-19 beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets, sets up Asia Cup final clash with Pakistan

India U19 secured a convincing eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka U19 in the first semi-final of the U19 Asia Cup in Dubai on Friday, booking their spot in the final against arch-rivals Pakistan.... read..

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Pakistan using transnational repression to target diaspora, says rights advocate Mehlaqa Samdani

Pakistan's military-backed establishment is increasingly using transnational repression to intimidate critics and activists living abroad, according to Mehlaqa Samdani, executive director of the Community Alliance for Peace and Justice, an advocacy group ... read..

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Pakistan flood-hit farmers move climate justice case in Germany against top polluters

Farmers affected by Pakistan's catastrophic 2022 floods announced plans to move a climate justice claim in Germany against two leading global carbon emitters, asserting that the scale of devastation highlighted Pakistan's severe exposure to climate change... read..

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US State Secy Rubio confirms Pakistan's offer to send troops for Stabilisation Force in Gaza

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday confirmed that Pakistan has offered to send troops for the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, as part of President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan framework, for peacebuilding in the co... read..

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Pakistani nationals deported, stopped over suspected illegal travel

Thousands of Pakistanis have been deported from different countries for begging, while tens of thousands were stopped at airports this year over suspected illegal travel attempts, Geo News reported.... read..

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"Congress is pro-Pakistani:" BJP MP Brij Lal on Prithviraj Chavan's Operation Sindoor's statement

BJP MP Brij Lal on Wednesday condemned former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan's statement on Operation Sindoor and alleged that the Congress has always been on the side of Pakistan. He further asserted that the party has consistently humiliat... read..

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Only 47% Pakistanis have access to safe drinking water; PIDE seminar warns

Only 47 per cent of people in Pakistan have access to safe drinking water, experts cautioned at a seminar organised by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) in Islamabad, emphasising the country's escalating water-quality crisis and its s... read..

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