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Pakistan Government Drops Petrol Bomb On Inflation-Hit Masses To Appease IMF For Unlocking Critical Loan Tranche

The “petrol bomb” as the price hike is termed these days, was dropped around Wednesday midnight, hours after the government unveiled a tax-loaded 'mini-budget' in the Parliament to extract Rs 170 billion from the people...

16 February 2023

Ramiz Raja served as PCB chairman for 15 months after he was appointed by former premier Imran Khan.

Ramiz Raja Sacked As Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman, 14-Member Panel Headed By Najam Sethi Takes Over

Former cricketer Ramiz Raja has been removed as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) by the country's government, which has appointed a 14-member committee, headed by Najam Sethi.

22 December 2022

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Pakistan: Military Helicopter Crashes In Balochistan Province, Six Army Personnel Killed

This is the second military helicopter crash in Balochistan in just over a month. Last month, six military personnel were killed in a crash, which included a top Pakistan Army general.

26 September 2022

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Pakistan Government Approves New Tax On Power To Meet IMF Conditions

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, who had led the Pakistan side in talks, told the media on Friday that prior actions were needed as the two sides would resume the talks in virtual mode from Monday

11 February 2023

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Pakistan: Concerns Intensifying Over Growing Differences With The Taliban In Afghanistan

Having installed a pro-Pakistan government in Kabul, relations between the Taliban and its benefactor has frayed dramatically in the last few months. Hopes of gaining strategic depth in Afghanistan is looking distant.

07 December 2022

Homes are surrounded by floodwaters in Pakistan

Pakistan Government To Consult Coalition Partners On Importing Goods From India: Miftah Ismail

The idea to import edible goods from India was first floated by the finance minister on Monday, when the country's death toll crossed 1,100 and hundreds of thousands of people were displaced

31 August 2022

Pakistan Government Raises Petrol, Diesel Prices By Rs 35 Each

Pakistan Government Raises Petrol, Diesel Prices By Rs 35 Each

After the rise, the price of petrol was set at Rs 249.80 per litre, high-speed diesel at Rs 262.80, kerosene oil at Rs 189.83, and light diesel oil at Rs 187 per litre

29 January 2023

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Pakistan: Imran Khan Vows To Continue Holding Rallies For 'Real Freedom' Amid Floods

Amid criticism for holding rallies as Pakistan is battered with floods, Imran Khan has continued his offensive against Shehbaz Sharif's government that he alleges to be a puppet regime.

28 August 2022

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22 August 2022
Why Pakistan Govt Wants To Arrest Former PM Imran Khan For Hosting A Rally

Why Pakistan Govt Wants To Arrest Former PM Imran Khan For Hosting A Rally

Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was booked under the Anti-Terrorism Act on Sunday after a case was registered against him for threatening police,...


22 August 2022
Pakistan's Ex-PM Imran Khan Moves Court For Pre-Arrest Bail In Terrorism Case

Pakistan's Ex-PM Imran Khan Moves Court For Pre-Arrest Bail In Terrorism Case

The case against Imran Khan was registered at the Margalla Police Station of Islamabad. 


22 August 2022
Pakistan's Ex-Premier Imran Khan Booked Under Anti-Terrorism Act For Threatening Police, Judiciary

Pakistan's Ex-Premier Imran Khan Booked Under Anti-Terrorism Act For Threatening Police, Judiciary

According to the statement, after analysing the content of Imran Khan's speech, it has been observed that the content was aired live by the licensees without...


21 August 2022
Pakistan Media Watchdog Imposes Ban On Broadcasting Ex-PM Imran Khan’s Live Speeches

Pakistan Media Watchdog Imposes Ban On Broadcasting Ex-PM Imran Khan’s Live Speeches

During the rally, Khan didn’t spare Pakistan’s Army, calling it neutral, and urged his supporters to stand with the nation rather than the gang of thieves,...


15 July 2022
Pakistan Court Declares PM Shehbaz Sharif's Son Suleman Proclaimed Offender In Money Laundering Case

Pakistan Court Declares PM Shehbaz Sharif's Son Suleman Proclaimed Offender In Money Laundering Case

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency had booked Shehbaz Sharif and his sons Hamza and Suleman in 2020 under under anti-corruption and money laundering laws.


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03 July 2022
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Hits Record-High Of USD 48.66 Billion As Imports Soar

Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Hits Record-High Of USD 48.66 Billion As Imports Soar

The outgoing fiscal year’s trade deficit has crossed the USD 37 billion figure in 2017-18, which was largely led by imports related to the China-Pakistan...


08 June 2022
Imran Khan Asks Pakistan Government To Sever Ties With India Over Controversial Remarks

Imran Khan Asks Pakistan Government To Sever Ties With India Over Controversial Remarks

Imran Kahn has urged the Pakistan government to abolish all ties with India after BJP's national spokesperson's remarks on Prophet Mohammed.


02 June 2022
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Warns Imran Khan Over His 'Breaking Pakistan Into Three Pieces' Statement

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Warns Imran Khan Over His 'Breaking Pakistan Into Three Pieces' Statement

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday warned of grave consequences for Pakistan if his demand for early elections was not met.


25 May 2022
Imran Khan Allowed To Hold Protest March In Islamabad Under Army's Pressure: Report

Imran Khan Allowed To Hold Protest March In Islamabad Under Army's Pressure: Report

Pakistan government on Wednesday struck a deal with a defiant former prime minister Imran Khan to peacefully hold his party's Azadi March in Islamabad at the...


22 May 2022
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Praises India's Fuel Price Cuts, Hails Independent Indian Foreign Policy

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Praises India's Fuel Price Cuts, Hails Independent Indian Foreign Policy

Imran Khan earlier praised Indian foreign policy when New Delhi went ahead with Russian oil purchases despite Western pressure to not do so.


18 May 2022
Pakistan Government Led By PM Shehbaz Sharif Decides To Complete Tenure Until Next Year: Report

Pakistan Government Led By PM Shehbaz Sharif Decides To Complete Tenure Until Next Year: Report

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government has decided to complete its constitutional tenure till August next year, a media report has...


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16 May 2022
Pakistan Will 'Turn Into Sri Lanka' If Imran Khan Is Arrested: Sheikh Rasheed

Pakistan Will 'Turn Into Sri Lanka' If Imran Khan Is Arrested: Sheikh Rasheed

Former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has warned that Pakistan will turn into Sri Lanka if former PM Imran Khan is arrested and the new government will...


16 May 2022
US Has Made Pakistan 'A Slave'  Without Invading It, Says Former PM Imran Khan

US Has Made Pakistan 'A Slave' Without Invading It, Says Former PM Imran Khan

Ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed that US has made Pakistan a slave, asserting that the people will never accept an imported government.


12 May 2022
Pakistan ISI Chief Meets US NSA, CIA Chief Before Foreign Minister Bhutto-Zardari's Visit

Pakistan ISI Chief Meets US NSA, CIA Chief Before Foreign Minister Bhutto-Zardari's Visit

DG ISI Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum met senior US security officials, including NSA Jake Sullivan and CIA Director William J Burns.


28 April 2022
Pakistan Cricket Board Should Be Independent From The Government: Shahid Afridi

Pakistan Cricket Board Should Be Independent From The Government: Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi's comments came when uncertainty surrounds the future of PCB chairman Ramiz Raja with the change in government.


20 April 2022
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's Cabinet Takes Oath, A Mix Of Experience And Fresh Blood

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's Cabinet Takes Oath, A Mix Of Experience And Fresh Blood

Bilawal Bhutto, widely believed to be appointed as foreign minister, has not taken oath. Hina Rabbani Khar has been appointed minister of state for foreign...


18 April 2022
Shehbaz Sharif To Unveil Cabinet On Monday: Report

Shehbaz Sharif To Unveil Cabinet On Monday: Report

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to form a new Cabinet on Monday after a week-long delay amid deliberations on how to accommodate all...


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