Pakistan
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Pakistan’s default risk soars amid political turmoil
Karachi: Pakistans default risk as measured by five-year credit-default swaps (CDS), insurance contracts that protect an investor against a default, rose sharply amid political turmoil and uncertainty about talks with the International…
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Bilawal Bhutto decries ‘national obsession’ over Army chief appointment
Karachi: Terming the gossip, debate and speculation over the upcoming appointment of the chief of army staff “unfortunate”, Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned that “the national obsession with this particular…
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Imran’s frontwoman wanted cash for watch gifted by Saudi Crown Prince: Report
Islamabad: A set of especially crafted watch, gold pen, ring and cufflinks, which were gifted to former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, were sold for…
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Shehbaz infected with Covid for 3rd time
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been infected with Covid-19 for a third time, a Minister confirmed. Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb, through her official Twitter handle, stated that the premier…
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Pakistan’s ‘Joyland’ can still qualify for Oscars despite country’s ban
Karachi: Pakistan’s ‘Joyland’ could still qualify for the upcoming Academy Awards for best international feature, despite being banned in its native country, which was announced on November 12. The government of Pakistan…
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Imran calls out Shehbaz for consulting ‘fugitive’ on Army chief’s appointment
Lahore: PTI chief Imran Khan on Monday called out Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for consulting PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif regarding the appointment of the new Army chief, according to a media reported.…
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‘Criminal’ sitting in London afraid of elections, says Imran Khan
Lahore: PTI Chairman Imran Khan claimed on Sunday that a “criminal”, a reference to PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, sitting in London is afraid of elections, alleging that he is putting national interest…
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Saudi Crown Prince visit to Pakistan postponed
Islamabad: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Muhammad Bin Salman’s official visit to Pakistan has reportedly been postponed, ARY News reported citing a Foreign Ministry official. The Saudi Prince was scheduled…
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Nawaz Sharif may return to Pakistan next month: report
Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently residing in London, is likely to return to his country in December to lead his Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) ahead of…
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Pakistani rupee suffers decline after upward trend
Islamabad: The Pakistani rupee (PKR) has suffered a decline following an upward trend in the last three consecutive sessions, according to the central bank. On Friday, the greenback was traded at 221.64…
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Senior-most general to be made Pakistan Army chief
Islamabad: Following his crucial meetings with PML-N supremo and his brother Nawaz Sharif and other party leaders in London, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the next army chiefs appointment would…
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Nawaz Sharif will never let Army chief to be appointed on merit: Imran Khan
Lahore: Former Pakistan Prime Minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan has reiterated that the incumbent coalition government will not appoint the next Army chief based on merit, saying PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif…
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No rule of law in Pakistan, laments Imran
Lahore: PTI chief Imran Khan on Friday lashed out at PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to a media report. Addressing the long march via video link, Khan…
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Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif issued diplomatic passport: Reports
Islamabad: Pakistan government has issued a diplomatic passport to former premier Nawaz Sharif, who has been living in self-imposed exile in the UK since 2019, media reports said on Friday. Former prime minister…
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Only PM to appoint army chief ‘at any cost’, Sharif brothers decide in London huddle
London: As crucial discussions among various staakeeholders around the next Pakistan army chief’s appointment gain momentum within and outside the country, the Sharif brothers have reportedly decided in a London huddle that…
