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Pakistan: Weekly inflation rises 27 per cent

The week ending April 25 witnessed a significant surge in short-term inflation, as measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), leading to an unprecedented rise in gas prices and essential food items. The increase amounted to nearly 27 per cent on an annu... read..

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf holds nationwide protests against election 'rigging' amid police crackdown

Incarnated former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party held nationwide protests on Friday against alleged rigging and vote fraud in by-polls held on April 21 amid reports of a police crackdown on the party's activists in parts ... read..

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Pakistan: Govt employees stage strike at Karachi port

The government employees of major institutions staged protests at Karachi Port on Friday, which caused a backlog in import and export traffic since containers were left at the port, with no clearance in place, according to ARY News.... read..

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Pakistan faces internet disruption as sea-cables damaged

In a major setback for the users, damaged sea cables resulted in internet disruption across Pakistan, reported ARY News on Friday.... read..

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Pakistan: Imran Khan rejects possibility of 'deal' with other parties at PTI's 28th Foundation Day

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan ruled out any chances of striking a "deal" with other parties in a message released for the party's 28th Foundation Day, reported Dawn.... read..

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Pakistan: Federal government proposed to impose tax on solar panel users

The federal government is considering a proposal put forth by the Central Power Purchasing Agency to levy tax on individuals using solar panels for residential or commercial purposes, ARY News reported.... read..

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Pakistan: Rawalpindi drug court sentences pharmaceutical company for substandard medicine

Rawalpindi Drug Court has awarded imprisonment and heavy fines to the CEO and other employees of a pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), over a case involving the distribution of substandard medicine, Dawn reported.... read..

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"We will be settled before going for the T20 WC": Pakistan skipper Babar Azam

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is hopeful that the Men in Green will be "settled" before kicking off their campaign in the upcoming T20 World Cup following their defeat in the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Lahore.... read..

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Amid warnings by US, Pak Defence Minister hopeful of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline completion

Pointing to constant intervention by the European and Western nations, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that he is hopeful that the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project will be completed and that no obstacle would hamper the process, accord... read..

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Indian heart beats inside Pakistani woman, 19-year-old from Karachi undergoes heart transplant in Chennai

A 19-year-old patient from Karachi in Pakistan, Ayesha Rashid, underwent a successful heart transplant in Chennai, India.... read..

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf accuses Maryam Nawaz of asking police to conduct raids to arrest workers ahead of protest

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has accused Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of asking IG police to carry out raids in Faisalabad division (to arrest workers) ahead of the party's protest plan for Friday, Pakistan-based Dawn reported.... read..

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UK: Baloch National Movement launches campaign against human rights abuses by Pakistan

In an effort to spotlight the struggle of the Baloch people and the human rights violations inflicted by the Pakistani state, the Baloch National Movement (BNM) has extended its advocacy to the historic city of Cambridge, UK.... read..

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New Zealand defeat Pakistan by four runs in 4th T20I, lead 2-1 in series

Tim Robinson's blitz with the bat and William O'Rourke's remarkable spell put New Zealand ahead in the series following a four-run win against Pakistan in the 4th T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday.... read..

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Pakistan: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz lands in trouble for donning police uniform

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has once again landed in trouble, as the session court has been moved against her for donning a police uniform while attending a passing-out parade on Thursday, according to ARY News.... read..

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Pakistan: UKPNP condemns violence against Kashmiri passengers in Rawalpindi

The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has vehemently condemned the recent spate of violence targeting passengers aboard a coaster travelling from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to Lahore.... read..

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Former Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof announces international cricket retirement

Pakistan all-rounder Bismah Maroof on Thursday announced her retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect.... read..

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Pakistan captain Babar Azam wins toss, opts to bowl against New Zealand in 4th T20I

Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bowl against New Zealand in the fourth match of the five T20Is series here at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday.... read..

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Properties of 4 terrorist handlers operating from Pakistan attached in J-K's Handwara

Properties of four terrorist handlers operating from Pakistan have been attached in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara on orders of a court, the J-K Police said on Thursday.... read..

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Pakistan: Supreme Court orders clearance of pavement encroachments outside govt, private offices

Supreme Court issued a directive on Thursday, commanding both private entities and governmental bodies at provincial and federal levels to clear all encroachments on pavements for security purposes within a strict three-day timeframe, Dawn reported.... read..

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Plight of children in Pakistan: A dark reality of abuse in Madrassas

Recent revelations of child sexual abuse by clerics and disturbing videos depicting the brutal punishment of madrassa students shed light on the grim realities lurking within Pakistan's religious institutions, Dawn reported.... read..

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, five opposition parties to launch protest against election rigging tomorrow

The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and five other opposition parties will launch a mass protest movement against what it terms "worst-ever rigging" in the general elections held on February 8 and in the by-polls, Pakistan-based Dawn reported.... read..

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Pakistan: Medical team advises 'gastroenterology review' for Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi

A three-member medical team from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has recommended a "gastroenterology review" for Bushra Bibi, wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, following a medical examination conducted at her Ban... read..

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World Sindhi Congress highlight unlawful land accusation in Pakistan at UN

A group of delegates from the World Sindhi Congress (WSC), an organisation involved in Sindh rights advocacy, participated on Tuesday in the 23rd session of the ongoing UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNIPFII), raising concerns about the occupati... read..

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"We're going to continue to disrupt": US warns Pakistan of "potential risk of sanctions" for doing trade with Iran

The US on Tuesday (local time) warned Pakistan of "potential risk of sanctions," adding that they will continue to disrupt and take actions against proliferation networks considering business deals with Iran.... read..

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Pakistan security forces kill 3 terrorists in Balochistan's Pishir district

Three terrorists have been shot dead by security forces in an Intelligence-based Operation (IBO) in Pakistan's Balochistan, Dawn reported, citing the military's media wing.... read..

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Pakistan: Lawyers' bodies approach SC for constitution of full court to hear allegations of interference in judiciary

Various lawyers' bodies have approached the Supreme Court (SC) seeking the constitution of a full court to hear the alleged interference in judicial matters by intelligence agencies, Pakistan-based Geo News reported.... read..

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Pakistan: Baloch rights organisation raises issue of enforced disappearances, slams administration's false promises

Pakistan's Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has issued a recent statement, expressing concern over the increasing incidents of enforced disappearances in Balochistan.... read..

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"Shaheen Afridi is a Pakistan legend now": Mark Chapman hails Pakistan quick

New Zealand batter Mark Chapman believes that young quick Shaheen Shah Afridi has become a Pakistan legend ahead of the fourth T20I against the Men in Green in Lahore.... read..

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Pakistan: Balochistan University employees hold protest over non-payment of salary

The teaching and non-teaching staff of Balochistan University held a march on different roads of Pakistan's Quetta and staged a sit-in protest over non-payment of their salary for the past four months, Pakistan-based Dawn reported.... read..

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Pakistan government "rarely took credible steps" to identify, punish officials violating human rights: US report

Pakistan faces a range of significant human rights challenges, including unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, harsh prison conditions, arbitrary detention, and restrictions on freedom of expression and media freedom, a US report noted.... read..

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Pakistan Teheek-e-Insaf to hold public gathering in Karachi on May 5 over alleged polls rigging

The Pakistan Teheek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh announced that the party's public gathering in Karachi has been rescheduled for May 5, ARY News reported.... read..

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Pakistan: PML-N sweeps by-elections, claims victory on 21 national, provincial seats

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) celebrated as provisional results released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) revealed its dominance in by-elections held on 21 national and provincial seats across the country, Dawn reported.... read..

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf alleges election rigging by intelligence agencies in by-polls, calls for probe

A day after the results of Pakistan by-elections were declared, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have raised serious allegations, asserting the involvement of intelligence and security agencies in orchestrating election rigging, Dawn reported.... read..

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"Congress manifesto is more for people of Pakistan" says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made strong remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning his suitability as a Prime Ministerial candidate.... read..

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Pakistan rarely took steps to identify, punish officials committing human rights abuses: US report

Pakistan has been witnessing some significant human rights issues including, extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention among many others. However, their government rarely took credible steps to identify and punish officials wh... read..

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PML-N eyes early lead in by-polls across Pakistan

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has emerged with a significant advantage following the conclusion of polling in 21 constituencies nationwide as initial and unofficial results have suggested a commanding position for the party, Dawn reporte... read..

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Pakistan on a three day visit

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Pakistan on a three-day visit on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan said.... read..

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Pakistan: Initial trends show PML-N leading in several seats in by-polls

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has taken the lead in the by-elections held on 21 vacant and national and provincial assembly seats on Sunday, as per unofficial and preliminary results, Pakistan-based Geo News reported.... read..

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Chapman's fifty helps New Zealand clinch 7-wicket win over Pakistan in 3rd T20I

Batter Mark Chapman's fiery 87-run knock helped New Zealand clinch a 7-wicket win over Pakistan in the 3rd T20I match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.... read..

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader alleges rigging tactics used in by-polls

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan alleged that rigging tactics used in the February 8 general elections were repeated in by-polls held on Sunday. He said that polling staffers were coerced in today's by-polls, Pakistan-based Geo News... read..

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Is Faizabad sit-in inquiry report another chapter in Pakistan's probe commission history?

An additional chapter in the history of the nation's investigative commission is 'The Faizabad sit-in inquiry report', which like other probes, is unable to meet its conclusion, says an opinion piece in the Dawn newspaper.... read..

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Pakistan: 20 pairs of shoes stolen from mosque in Parliament complex

The Pakistan parliament's sanctity was disrupted by an unusual incident as thieves managed to slip past security, leaving officials and journalists perplexed as they found themselves barefooted, The Express Tribune reported.... read..

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Pakistan: Petroleum dealers warn of strike amid prices deregulation plan

Petroleum dealers in Pakistan have allegedly threatened to close their doors due to government efforts to loosen price regulations on fuel goods, ARY News reported on Monday.... read..

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Nawaz Sharif likely to be re-elected as Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president: Report

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to retain his post of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president following the general council meeting, ARY News reported on Monday.... read..

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Finance Minister Aurangzeb expects Pakistan International Airlines privatisation by end of June or early July

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday that the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected by the end of June or early July, with Islamabad airport potentially following suit shortly after, Dawn reported.... read..

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"We were 15 to 20 runs short": Pakistan head coach Mahmood after seven-wicket defeat against New Zealand

Following his side's seven-wicket loss to New Zealand in the third T20I match in Rawalpindi, Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood said that the Men in Green were "15 to 20 runs short" in the game.... read..

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BSF apprehends Pakistani national in Punjab's Amritsar

Border Security Force (BSF) troops have apprehended a Pakistani national near the India-Pakistan border fence in Punjab's Amritsar district, the officials said on Monday.... read..

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Pakistan's medical infrastructure crisis makes essential medicines out of reach

A major chunk of Pakistan's population does not have access to primary and basic healthcare. The situation of medical infrastructure in Pakistan is becoming critical, especially for people who need essential medicines and injections like insulin, as the c... read..

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2024 elections in Pakistan more rigged than 2018 elections, says JUI-F chief

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman said that the polls in 2024 were "more rigged" than the elections held in 2018, Pakistan-based ARY News reported.... read..

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Pakistan: Imran Khan writes letter to Chief Justice Isa demanding punishment for subverters of constitution

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan wrote a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Saturday, demanding punishment for those who have subverted the Constitution in matters related to allegations by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) j... read..

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Pakistan: No evidence of Bushra Bibi being poisoned, say doctors

Following Pakistan PM Imran Khan allegations that his wife, Bushra Bibi who is serving time in jail was given food mixed with "toilet cleaner," the Islamabad accountability court ordered a medical examination, in which doctors have given Bushra Bibi a cle... read..

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