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  Pakistan to send 1,000 students to China for agricultural training. Here's why

  World | June 09, 2024 15:54 IST

  Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif made the announcement after the conclusion of his five-day official visit to China on Saturday. He met Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials, wherein they agreed upon the upgradation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

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  PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Excluding Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif from the frame

  World | June 09, 2024 15:06 IST

  As Modi takes his oath for a third term as Prime Minister on Sunday evening, prominent political figures from neighbouring nations will once again gather, with one conspicuous absence being a leader from Pakistan.

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  'Pakistan congratulates people of India': Shehbaz Sharif-led party hopes for peace between nations

  World | June 04, 2024 22:54 IST

  Pakistan's former ministers and experts offered their insight into the outcome of the Indian elections, with some urging Pakistan to learn a lesson from its neighbour.

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  For the first time in Pakistan's history, a minority community woman became brigadier in Army

  World | June 02, 2024 22:54 IST

  Brigadier Dr. Helen, a senior pathologist, has dedicated 26 years to serving in the Pakistan Army. At a Christmas celebration held at Christ Church in Rawalpindi last year, Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir praised the significant contributions made by the minority community.

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  Kashmiri journalist, who exposed Shehbaz govt's atrocities in PoK, kidnapped from his residence

  World | May 16, 2024 22:32 IST

  There is no information regarding the whereabouts of Kashmiri journalist Ahmed Farhad, who was reportedly abducted from his residence in Islamabad by security forces on Wednesday.

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  Pakistan conducts training launch of 'Fatah-II rocket system' capable of targeting 400 KM I VIDEO

  World | May 15, 2024 16:49 IST

  Pakistan Army has conducted a successful training launch of the Fatah-II guided rocket system with a 400km range. The precision-strike system is equipped with advanced navigation, and maneuverability to defeat missile defenses.

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  Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif resigns as PML-N president, elder brother Nawaz Sharif set to take over

  World | May 13, 2024 20:35 IST

  Nawaz Sharif, 74, who returned to Pakistan in October last year, ending nearly four years of self-imposed exile in London, will take over the realm of the ruling party.

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  'No need to capture PoK by force, its people will themselves want to join India': Defence Minister

  India | May 05, 2024 12:16 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have already started demanding the merger with India amid the fact the JK has seen significant economic development post-2019.

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  US's stern warning to Pakistan: 'Anyone considering business deal with Iran, will face sanctions'

  World | April 24, 2024 8:09 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 by-elections: Polling begins on 21 national and provincial seats amid internet curbs

  World | April 21, 2024 11:14 IST

  The Pakistan government announced that cellular services would remain temporarily suspended in specific districts of Punjab and Balochistan during the by-elections. It claimed that the request for suspension was made by the election commission.

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  Saudi Arabia asks Pakistan PM Shehbaz to resolve Jammu and Kashmir issue 'bilaterally' with India

  World | April 09, 2024 7:11 IST

  Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif was on his maiden overseas visit after his election win in February this year. He met Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Sunday.

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  Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia today amid dire need of financial support

  World | April 06, 2024 11:42 IST

  Pakistan is battling a severe economic crisis, having narrowly avoided a debt default by securing an IMF bailout package, and has promoted several austerity measures. The cash-strapped country is in dire need of financial support from the global moneylender and allied nations.

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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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  Biden writes to Pakistan PM for first time in tenure, assures Shehbaz Sharif of continuous support

  World | March 30, 2024 8:35 IST

  Biden, since assuming office in January 2021, neither dialled Imran Khan after his election victory nor spoke to Shehbaz Sharif who succeeded Khan in April 2022. This was his first official communication to a Pak PM in four years.

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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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  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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  'Extend my felicitations to the Hindu community': Pakistan PM Shehbaz, President wish people on Holi

  World | March 25, 2024 23:31 IST

  The Hindu community in Pakistan and across the world is celebrating Holi on Monday. In the Punjab province, a special Holi package was announced for 700 Hindu families.

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  'Can't survive without another IMF programme': Pakistan PM Sharif says another bailout is inevitable

  World | March 21, 2024 16:59 IST

  The comments by Sharif came a day after the IMF said it had agreed to a provisional or staff-level agreement with Islamabad which, if approved by its board, will disburse the last tranche of $1.1 billion under the $3 billion standby arrangement.

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  Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, entire cabinet to forgo salaries amid economic crisis | Does it work?

  World | March 21, 2024 10:46 IST

  Pakistan's austerity measures aim to promote fiscal responsibility amid a severe economic crisis, causing them to seek a financial bailout from the IMF. The global moneylender reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan to release the last tranche of the $3 billion bailout package.