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Trouble mounts for Pakistan govt as IMF rejects $6 bn loan request

The IMF has already paid $3.9 billion of the overall $6.5 billion rescue package during the past four years, with the remaining amount depending upon the conclusion of three outstanding reviews

Pakistan anti-terrorism court extends bail of former PM Imran Khan

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan on Friday appeared before an anti-terrorism court here and secured an extension to his pre-arrest bail till June 13 in three cases including an attack on a top military commander's residence in Lahore, a court official said. Khan, 70, who appeared before the ATC Lahore amid high security, reiterated that he faces "serious threats" to his life.

Pakistan's Anti-Corruption body arrests PTI president Pervaiz in Lahore

The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) with help of police in Punjab province has arrested former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) president Pervaiz from near his Lahore residence, an official said

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It's India vs Pakistan as teams vie for the Junior Asia Cup hockey title

The last time India and Pakistan faced each other in the final of a hockey competition was way back in 2016 when India beat the neighbours 3-2 in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy in Malaysia

Terror strikes in Pakistan surged after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

In first 21 months after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, the number of terrorist attacks in Pakistan increased dramatically by 73% compared to same period before their takeover, Dawn reported

Here's how a covert relationship with Taliban backfired for US ally Pak

"Pakistan saw the Taliban as deeply connected to the TTP and able to persuade it to stop its attacks"

Pakistan Navy chief calls for innovations in defence technologies

Pakistan's Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi has called for the use of innovations in defence technologies, said a statement from the Pakistan Navy

Pakistan proud of its contribution to UN peacekeeping: Minister Hina Khar

Khar paid tribute to the services and sacrifices rendered by UN peacekeepers for advancing the shared goals of peace all over the world

Pakistan minister slams IMF for 'intervening' in internal affairs

A senior minister on Wednesday slammed the IMF for "intervening" in Pakistan's internal affairs, asserting that a delay in finalising the bailout package is neither good for the country nor the Washington-based global lender. In an unusual move, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday urged Pakistan to resolve its political disputes in line with the "Constitution and rule of law." The remarks by IMF Mission Chief to Pakistan Nathan Porter came after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif contacted Kristalina Georgieva, the chief of the global lender to revive the much-awaited USD 6.5 billion bailout package in a last-ditch effort to avoid a possible default. We take note of the recent political developments, and while we do not comment on domestic politics, we do hope that a peaceful way forward is found in line with the Constitution and rule of law, IMF Mission Chief to Pakistan Nathan Porter said, days after Sharif discussed Pakistan's bailout package with IMF Managing Director ..

Pak court extends Imran Khan's bail plea in corruption case for three days

The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday extended former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's bail in the Al Qadir Trust corruption case for three days and directed him to approach the relevant accountability court. The order was issued by a division bench headed by Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb. Tight security was put in place at the high court premises.

Pakistan a 'very high concern' area in food insecurity, says UN report

Acute food insecurity in Pakistan is likely to rise in the next months if the country's economic and political turmoil intensifies, aggravating the consequences of the 2022 floods

Resolve political disputes in line with 'Constitution', IMF tells Pakistan

Cash-strapped Pakistan and the IMF have failed to reach a staff-level agreement on the much-needed $1.1 billion bailout package aimed at preventing the country from going bankrupt

Imran appears before Pak's anti-terrorism court; submits bonds in 4 cases

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday appeared before an anti-terrorism court in four cases, including the attack on Lahore Corp Commander House, and submitted surety bonds in connection with his pre-arrest bail till June 2. "Khan appeared before the ATC Lahore judge Ijaz Ahmad Buttar and submitted surety bonds worth PKR 100,000 each in the four terrorism cases in which he had already been given pre-arrest bail till June 2," a court official told PTI. As the 70-year-old chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party appeared in the court amid high security, a group of lawyers chanted slogans in his favour. Khan's counsel also challenged the search warrants of the former premier's Zaman Park Lahore residence in the anti-terrorism court. The judge summoned the Punjab police DIG (operations) for next hearing and directed him to submit a reply. On May 9, violent protests erupted after the arrest of Khan by paramilitary Rangers in Islamabad. His party workers vandalise

Wild poliovirus detected in environmental samples in Pakistan: Report

Two environmental samples collected from Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have tested positive for wild poliovirus, the Health Ministry said.

IMF sets out preconditions for Pakistan to secure $6.5 bn bailout package

At a time when Pak economic condition continues to worsen and inflation levels remain on a consistent high, IMF has taken note of political developments, urging Islamabad to follow constitutional laws

Misfiring of BrahMos missile into Pak cost India Rs 24 cr: Centre tells HC

The Centre also defended the termination order of IAF officers, claiming that the decision was motivated by public interest and not malice

Muslims must raise voice against terrorism in name of Islam: Pak author

Stressing that it is high time that moderate Muslims raise their voice against terrorism in the name of Islam, Taseer says, My father was a moderate Muslim, and was shot 29 times just for his opinion

Prices of sugar, flour skyrocket once again in Pakistan's Balochistan

Pakistan has been reeling under the flour crisis even at the time of Ramadan and the shortage continues

Afghanistan, Pakistan and Myanmar among global hunger hotspots: UN

Two UN agencies warned Monday of rising food emergencies including starvation in Sudan due to the outbreak of war and in Haiti,Burkina Faso and Mali due to restricted movements of people and goods. The four countries join Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen at the highest alert levels, with communities that are already facing or projected to face starvation or otherwise risk a slide towards catastrophic conditions. The report by the World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organisation calls for urgent attention to save both lives and jobs. Beyond the nine countries rating the highest level of concern, the agencies said 22 countries are identified as hotspots' risking acute food insecurity. Business-as-usual pathways are no longer an option in today's risk landscape if we want to achieve global food security for all, ensuring that no one is left behind. said Qu Dongyu, FAO Director-General. He called for immediate action in the agricultural sector to pull