A United States federal jury has found Asif Merchant, a 47-year-old Pakistani man described by American authorities as having links to Iran, guilty of taking part in a murder-for-hire plot that targeted senior political figures,…
Category: 1. Pakistan
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Pakistan warns IMF of inflation risks amid regional tensions
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- According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are currently holding virtual discussions as part of the half-yearly economic review.
- During the talks, Pakistani officials briefed the IMF…
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Law minister stresses need for caution when discussing Pakistan’s foreign policy amid tensions in Middle East – Pakistan
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday called on the media to exercise caution when discussing matters related to Pakistan’s foreign policy amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, citing “unease” voiced by “friendly…
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CEC urges action on Islamabad local bodies polls – Pakistan Today
Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja has voiced concern that the government is neglecting the ECP and the local bodies system, noting that Islamabad has lacked a local government since February 2021 despite commitments from two…
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Traffic Plan Announced for Youm-e-Ali Procession in Karachi
Several major roads in Karachi will remain closed on Wednesday as the main procession marking the martyrdom day of Hazrat Ali (RA) is taken out from Nishtar Park.
According to the Karachi Traffic Police, the procession will start from…
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Pakistan, India exchange sharp words at UN Security Council over Afghanistan – World
WASHINGTON: During a heated debate on Afghanistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday, Pakistan lambasted India’s criticism of cross-border strikes, accusing Delhi of complicity in the terror threat at the western…
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In phone call with Bahrain’s FM, Dar reiterates Pakistan’s call for de-escalation in Iran war – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, on Tuesday, in a phone call with his Bahraini counterpart, reiterated Pakistan’s call for de-escalation and dialogue for stability in the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the…
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Emaan Fatima gets emotional after receiving divorce papers from Rajab Butt
Emaan Rajab, the estranged wife of popular family vlogger Rajab Butt, has shared an emotional post on social media after receiving divorce papers from her husband.
Taking to her Instgarm account, Emaan posted a photo of divorce photo and…
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First Round of Pakistan’s 5G Spectrum Auction Completed
The first round of Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction has been completed, with telecom operators submitting bids for two of the six frequency bands offered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.
The auction formally began earlier in…
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