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  Pakistan puts blame on India for extreme air pollution in Lahore, plans talks with New Delhi

  World | November 04, 2024 13:55 IST

  The Pakistani environmental minister said it would write to the Foreign Off­ice on Monday to approach Indian autho­rities for talks on joint efforts to curb smog.

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  Pakistan turning into gas chamber: School shut in Lahore, WFH to employees amid severe air quality

  World | November 04, 2024 13:31 IST

  The Pakistani government has closed primary schools in Lahore this week, ostensibly to save children from the effects of hazardous air quality, exceeding levels deemed safe by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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  Pakistan's BIG move to attract Sikhs: Announces free online visas to pilgrims from THESE countries

  World | November 02, 2024 13:55 IST

  Pakistani interior minister said that holders of American, Canadian, and UK passports can apply online and receive their visas within 30 minutes without any fees.

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  Pakistan, Russia sign MoU to increase cooperation on THIS issue | Is it concerning for India? DEETS

  World | October 29, 2024 11:05 IST

  Matviyenko and Gilani explored opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and diplomacy. Gilani expressed that Matviyenko's visit to Pakistan will revitalise relations between the two nations and foster regional peace, development, and prosperity.

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  Jaishankar attends SCO Summit in Islamabad: A new chapter in India-Pakistan relations | EXPLAINED

  World | October 17, 2024 13:41 IST

  While a whole host of international leaders descended on the federal capital for the SCO summit, it was invariably Jaishankar who remained the "centre of attention" in Pakistani media. Also, it was the first time that both countries avoided blaming each other at the summit. Is it a new start?

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  Pakistan PM Shehbaz and Foreign Minister welcome Jaishankar at SCO Summit in Islamabad | WATCH VIDEO

  World | October 16, 2024 11:30 IST

  The brief exchange took place at the venue of the SCO summit. Jaishankar warmly shook hands with PM Sharif and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar and held a very brief interaction.

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  SCO Summit Day 2: Jaishankar addresses high-profile event after Shehbaz's speech focusing China

  World | October 16, 2024 13:59 IST

  The plenary session proceedings began with an opening speech by Pakistan PM Shehbaz who chaired the summit, followed by speeches by the dignitaries. The session will conclude with a document-signing ceremony.

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  Pakistan: Two Hindu traders kidnapped by gangsters in Punjab province

  World | October 09, 2024 19:13 IST

  The gangsters have demanded the release of their accomplices in exchange for the Hindu businessmen they kidnapped. A police team has been constituted to recover the kidnapped Hindus and some five others recently abducted by the dacoits, police said.

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  'Any non-Muslim would...': Zakir Naik left embarrassed over extra baggage fees in Pak, praises India

  World | October 08, 2024 21:08 IST

  Naik was left red-faced after Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) declined to waive off excess luggage fees, saying he never received this treatment in India. Many Pakistanis on social media trolled him for his expectations and "bad-mouthing" the national carrier.

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  'No bilateral talks with India': Pakistan after Jaishankar rules out separate meeting with Islamabad

  World | October 08, 2024 6:45 IST

  Responding to a query about the visit of Jaishankar and India-Pakistan ties, the foreign minister's spokesperson said Pakistan had received an "official intimation with regards to this visit" and it was ready to welcome all members.

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  'Jaishankar's visit to Pakistan will...': What ex-foreign minister said about India-Pak tensions

  World | October 06, 2024 18:11 IST

  Kasuri, who served as Pakistan's foreign minister from 2002 until 2007 during Gen Pervez Musharraf's regime, said that both countries must seize this opportunity. "Resuming dialogue will help restore people-to-people contacts and may pave the way for restoration of road, rail and air links," he said

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  Pakistan faces internet outages, slow speed in multiple cities due to 'overloading'

  World | October 06, 2024 11:42 IST

  The country has already been facing low bandwidth due to the upgradation of the Web Manag­ement System, commonly referred to as an ‘internet firewall’, a senior executive of one of the cellular mobile operators said.

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  Pakistan in disarray: Police fire tear gas on Imran Khan's supporters during protests, Army deployed

  World | October 05, 2024 16:05 IST

  Pakistan Army troops were deployed in Islamabad to ensure security ahead of the protest called by Imran Khan at Islamabad's D-Chowk. Over 100 PTI workers and supporters have been arrested by the police amid tight security measures in the capital.

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  Pakistan: Did Imran Khan's party invite EAM Jaishankar to address anti-government protests?

  World | October 05, 2024 13:31 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday announced that Jaishankar will go to Pakistan in his first visit to the neighbouring country to attend the high-level SCO meeting. The Pakistan government has deployed the Army ahead of the meeting to maintain security amid PTI protests.

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  Pakistan: Imran Khan's party faces police crackdown as 700 supporters arrested in Punjab province

  World | October 03, 2024 19:04 IST

  The arrests came a day after Imran's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was about to hold a major protest in the capital Islamabad. The party has been holding several protests demanding Imran's release from prison and the independence of the judiciary.

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  Zakir Naik, controversial Islamic preacher, gets red-carpet welcome, full proof security in Pakistan

  World | October 01, 2024 8:23 IST

  Zakir Naik arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a month-long visit that will see him deliver "lectures" in major cities of the country including Kara­chi, Islamabad and Lahore.

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  Why did cash-strapped Pakistan require another IMF loan and what it entails? EXPLAINED

  Explainers | September 27, 2024 18:06 IST

  Pakistan's crumbling economy has been beset by decades of financial mismanagement and poor governance, as citizens are struggling to meet their basic needs. This is Pakistan's 25th loan from the IMF and it has become the lender's fifth-largest debtor.

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  Cash-strapped Pakistan gets $7 bn loan from IMF, Finance Minister highlights 'transitional pain'

  World | September 27, 2024 10:43 IST

  The $7 billion loan is Pakistan's 25th IMF payout programme since 1958 in exchange for unpopular reforms like increasing taxes. Decades of mismanagement and poor governance brought Pakistan to the brink of default last year as the country faced heavy economic losses.

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  Pakistan doctor accused of blasphemy killed in ‘fake encounter’ by police: Sindh home minister

  World | September 26, 2024 23:34 IST

  Dr. Shahnawaz Kunbhar, a medical doctor accused of sharing blasphemous posts on social media, was shot and killed on September 19 during an alleged gun battle with police in the Mirpurkhas area of Sindh province.

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  Violence rages in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as 25 killed in clash between Shia and Sunni Muslims

  World | September 26, 2024 14:28 IST

  The clashes began over the weekend over an ongoing land dispute and continued till Wednesday, resulting in more than 70 people being wounded. Pakistan has witnessed decades of sectarian violence between Shia and Sunni Muslims, particularly in Kurram.