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  Journalism 'under threat' in Pakistan: IFJ report on World Press Freedom Day

  World | May 03, 2024 18:46 IST

  The report by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) said journalists were "easy punching bag" for the security establishment in Pakistan. At least 300 journalists were affected, with dozens arrested and several of them facing death threats, violence and sedition charges.

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  Pakistan is blocking mobile SIM cards of over half a million people I Know why

  World | May 01, 2024 15:48 IST

  In a significant move, Pakistani authorities have opted to deactivate the mobile phone SIM cards of more than half a million individuals. Officials stated that this latest measure is part of a broader initiative aimed at cracking down on tax evasion.

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  Pakistan earthquake: Tremors of 3.2 magnitude hit Karachi and its adjoining regions

  World | April 25, 2024 14:15 IST

  A magnitude 3.2 earthquake shook parts of Pakistan on Thursday, sending panicked residents fleeing from their homes and offices and frightening people. As of now, there have been no reports of casualties.

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  'No power on Earth can affect Iran-Pakistan ties': President Raisi after US warns of sanctions

  World | April 24, 2024 12:49 IST

  Anyone considering a business deal with Iran needs to be aware of the potential risk of sanctions from the United States, a US official said on Tuesday. The staunch warning from the US came as the Iranian President vowed to increase trade volume with Pakistan.

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  Pakistan: PM Shehbaz rakes up Kashmir issue with visiting Iranian President Raisi I DETAILS

  World | April 22, 2024 17:57 IST

  During a joint address, Pakistan PM Shehbaz praised Iran's continuous support of the Kashmir issue. However, the statement did not elaborate further.

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  Pakistan: Imran Khan's big claim, says his wife's food laced with 'toilet cleaner'

  World | April 20, 2024 15:08 IST

  Imran Khan has earlier said that his wife was being served "poisoned food" and had marks on her skin and tongue, warning the Army Chief Asim Munir if anything happened to her. Imran Khan is imprisoned in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail while Bushra Bibi was incarcerated at his Bani Gala home.

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  Pakistan rain mayhem continues even on fourth day, 63 killed and over hundred missing

  World | April 17, 2024 12:58 IST

  Lightning and heavy rains have killed at least 63 people across Pakistan in the past four days, officials said, as authorities in the country's southwest declared a state of emergency.

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  Pakistan sustained its nuclear programme despite economic crisis: Top US intelligence official

  World | April 16, 2024 17:31 IST

  Pakistan is banking on close allies like China and Saudi Arabia for loans to tide over its economic woes. Besides, its finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is now in Washington to discuss a new loan package with the International Monetary Fund.

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  Pakistan grapples from fallout of clash between Army and police. Netizens ask 'Why the kalesh?'

  World | April 13, 2024 16:00 IST

  Several disturbing videos of Pakistani police officials being tortured by Army personnel went viral on social media, raising speculation. Reports suggested that the "face-off" began with the "illegal detention" of an Army official's relative for possession of an unlicensed firearm.

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  Pakistan SHOCKER: Man axes wife, seven children to death as he couldn't 'feed them anymore'

  World | April 12, 2024 12:39 IST

  The accused identified as Sajjad Khokhar is a labourer by profession and was mentally disturbed over financial difficulties, according to the police. He confessed to the crime of killing his wife and children and said he was unable to feed them anymore.

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  'Prices change faster than dates': Pakistanis dismayed by soaring prices ahead of Ramadan I VIDEO

  World | April 07, 2024 13:19 IST

  Pakistan has been reeling under massive economic woes, with the inflation rate hitting a peak of 38 per cent. This has affected the shopping for Ramadan, where people complain of difficulties in purchasing even simple clothes for their kids.

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  Pakistan: Woman thrown off building for serving 'less spicy chicken' to in-laws? viral video claims

  World | March 31, 2024 16:08 IST

  A report published by a Pakistani website confirmed that the woman was allegedly thrown out by her in-laws. Later, Punjab (Pakistan) CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif also posted the news with images of the victim's husband who was arrested by the police. However, here's the truth behind the viral video.

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  Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif bans 'red carpets' at official events to 'save money' amid economic woes

  World | March 31, 2024 12:40 IST

  Pakistan has been reeling under economic stress for the past few years. Even the Prime Minister acknowledged that the country could not survive if the IMF did not provide adequate funds.

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  Did Chinese Embassy summon Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif after five of its nationals killed in attack?

  World | March 27, 2024 19:08 IST

  According to the reports published in Pakistani media, PM Shehbaz assured Beijing to “conduct a high-level and early investigation of the incident and punish the perpetrators and facilitators.”

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  Pakistan: 5 Chinese nationals among 6 killed in suicide bomb attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  World | March 26, 2024 16:07 IST

  Bisham Station House Officer (SHO) Bakht Zahir told local media that the incident was a “suicide blast” and the authorities concerned were collecting the evidence.

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  Pakistan's second-largest naval air station PNS Siddique under attack, BLA claims responsibility

  World | March 26, 2024 10:26 IST

  The latest attack came days after security forces killed eight insurgents when they tried to sneak into a government building outside the Chinese-funded Gwadar port in the province.

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  WATCH: Festival of colour in streets of Karachi as Pakistani Hindus celebrate Holi

  World | March 25, 2024 18:51 IST

  The devotees, smeared in coloured powder, sprinkled coloured water on each other while dancing to songs. People also exchanged sweets as part of the celebrations.

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  Pakistan: Earthquake of 5.4 magnitude strikes Balochistan province, no casualties reported

  World | March 19, 2024 11:24 IST

  The earthquake jolts were felt in Quetta, Noshki, Chagi, Chaman, Qilla Abdullah, Dalbadin, Pishin and some other areas of the province. However, officials did not report any casualties from any area where the tremors were felt, even as Balochistan has been hit by strong earthquakes before.

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  'My whole family passed away': 9 killed after building collapsed in Pakistan during 'Sehri' I VIDEO

  World | March 12, 2024 19:24 IST

  “It actually happened when a three-story building next to my nephew's house collapsed due to a gas cylinder that burst on my nephew’s house in the early hours of the morning at Sehri (fasting) time. My nephew’s whole family passed," said a family member.

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  Pakistan ex-PM Nawaz Sharif’s sons return to Lahore after self-exile in UK

  World | March 12, 2024 18:04 IST

  An accountability court had declared them as proclaimed offenders in the Avenfiled case in 2018 and had issued non-bailable perpetual arrest warrants against them. The case revolves around the Sharif family's ownership and acquisition of luxury apartments in London.