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Over the past five years, Pakistan has imported goods worth $1.62 billion from India, despite ongoing tensions between the two countries. This trade relationship continued even after diplomatic relations soured in 2019, primarily due to India’s revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status—a decision that has
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Advisor Barrister Saif has condemned the closure of utility stores as a clear example of the government’s failure to support the poor. In his remarks, Saif pointed out that these stores were a crucial lifeline for those struggling with rising inflation, and their closure represents a
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Pakistan has asked Saudi Arabia to extend its support by providing an additional $1.5 billion loan on top of the existing $5 billion loan portfolio. This extra funding is crucial for meeting the external financing requirements needed to secure a 37-month bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has expressed growing concerns over the increasing use of illegal Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Pakistan, which has been linked to a significant slowdown in internet services across the country. According to sources within the PTA, the rising trend in unregistered VPN usage is impacting
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Amid growing contentions between the two key ruling allies — the Pakistan Peoples Parties (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the top leaders of the two parties including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bilawal-Bhutto Zaddari sat together in Islamabad on Thursday to iron out differences. Sources told Geo News that
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Pakistan’s ongoing firewall upgrade project is progressing rapidly, with efforts underway to enhance both local and international gateways. Sources within the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) have confirmed that significant components of the new firewall will be installed at these critical points. The PTA has issued specific instructions to carry
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A Special Central Court of Lahore has issued orders to block the identity cards and passports of six accused individuals, including Munis Elahi in the FIA’s money laundering case. The court has also directed that the names of the accused be placed on the passport control list, effectively restricting
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has underscored the state's responsibility to protect the public from the dangers and chaos caused by social media. Addressing a National Youth Convention in Islamabad on Wednesday, where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was also in attendance, the army chief
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At least 35 Pakistani pilgrims have been killed and 15 critically injured in a bus accident in Iran’s Yazd province, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. The accident, which occurred late on Tuesday, was reportedly caused by a braking system failure. The injured have been transported to a nearby hospital. Most
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Jamat-e-Islami (JI) emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced a "historic nationwide shutter-down strike" on August 28, in protest against the exorbitant electricity bills, anti-public agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), and the oppressive tax burden on salaried individuals and traders. Speaking at a gathering of JI's
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Kabul and Islamabad are embroiled in a fresh diplomatic spat after the latter's senior diplomat warned that another 9/11-esque attack could originate from Afghanistan. In response to Ambassador Asif Durrani's statement, the Afghan interim government reacted sharply on Tuesday and rejected the remarks. "Afghanistan
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An attempted infiltration by a group of Khwarij (TTP terrorists) was thwarted by security forces in Bajaur District on the night of August 18-19, resulting in the killing of five terrorists and the martyrdom of three soldiers. According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “Khwarij were trying
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Several areas in Azad Jammu and Kashmir experienced a series of earthquake tremors early on Tuesday morning, causing alarm among residents. The tremors were felt in Muzaffarabad and extended to nearby regions, including Leepa Valley Karnah, and Jhelum Valley. The first tremor struck at 6:16am and measured at 5.
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Pakistan’s current account deficit witnessed a sharp decline in July 2024, though it did not achieve a surplus. According to the current account statistics released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country faced a current account deficit of $162 million in the first month of the current
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RAWALPINDI, Aug 03: The founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has criticized political leaders for their perceived hypocrisy, stating that the biggest U-turn is the one who championed the slogan "respect the vote" but instead showed respect to the boot. In a candid conversation with journalists at
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LAHORE, June 05: Pakistan continues to shine in the T20 World Cup arena, boasting the distinction of playing the most finals and semi-finals in the tournament's history. With an illustrious track record, the Pakistani team stands as the second most successful T20 World Cup contender, having contested 47