Pakistan
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Imran Khan’s party denies secret talks with Pakistan’s powerful establishment
Islamabad: Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf said on Tuesday that the party has no interest in engaging in discussions with anyone, firmly denying any rumours of secret negotiations with…
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After ‘productive discussions,’ Iranian Prez Raisi concludes Pak visit
Islamabad: Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi concluded his official visit to Pakistan during which he held ‘productive discussions’ and agreed to bilateral cooperation in trade and energy among other domains, the Ministry…
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Anyone considering business with Iran will face risk of sanctions: US
Washington: Anyone considering a business deal with Iran needs to be aware of the potential risk of sanctions from the United States, an official said on Tuesday. “Just let me say broadly,…
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Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif leaves for China on ‘private visit’
Lahore: Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif left for China late on Monday on a five-day “private visit”. The Sharif family is keeping the visit low-profile. According to the Pakistan Muslim League…
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Pak Finance Minister says IMF team to visit country next month
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that an IMF team is expected to visit Islamabad next month to negotiate a new long-term bailout package to secure a staff-level agreement for…
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Polling began on 21 national and provincial seats in Pakistan’s by-elections
Islamabad: Polling began on Sunday on 21 national and provincial seats in the by-elections in Pakistan amidst tight security and suspension of cellular and internet services in specific districts of Punjab and…
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif set to visit Saudi to advance investment talks
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Saudi Arabia soon, his second trip this month to the friendly Gulf kingdom, to advance investment talks as his cash-strapped government has…
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China-made drone seized near India-Pak border in Punjab
Chandigarh: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday said it has seized a China-made drone near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Amritsar district along with a packet of 500 gm of heroin.…
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Watch: Pakistani cricketers stranded at Dubai Airport for 2 days
Heavy rains in Dubai have caused disruptions in air travel, leading to more than 200 Pakistanis, including national cricketers, being stranded at the airport. Among those affected are former national cricketers Misbah-ul-Haq,…
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Imran denies Saudi involvement in his ouster as Pak PM, says SIC chief
Islamabad: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that Saudi Arabia had no role in the regime change operation that led to his ouster in 2022, according to the…
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Pakistan President Zardari rakes up Kashmir issue in Parliament
Islamabad: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday urged political leaders to shun the politics of polarisation to address the challenges faced by the cash-strapped country, amidst sloganeering by lawmakers from jailed…
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Pak govt’s decision to ban X based on mere speculation: Islamabad HC
Islamabad: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday slammed the federal government over banning X, saying that the social media platform X is banned on mere speculation. Khurram Agha, Secretary Interior appeared before…
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71 killed, 67 injured in rain-related accidents in Pakistan
Islamabad: Heavy rains and lightning caused havoc in different areas of Pakistan causing 71 deaths and injuries to 67 others since four days, an official told the media on Wednesday. An official…
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Pakistan’s ruling PML-N party loses two Parliament seats in a day after Lahore HC ruling
Lahore: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party lost two of its National Assembly seats as separate benches of the Lahore High Court set aside the victory notifications of its lawmakers from Gujranwala…