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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif directs reopening of closed power plants

Sharif also sought an explanation from the authorities for the prolonged spells of electricity outages

At least 19 die as bus falls in ravine in southwest Pakistan: Report

Over 30 passengers were on the bus which was heading to Balochistan's provincial capital Quetta from the country's capital Islamabad

Imran Khan to hold public gathering in Islamabad against Sharif govt

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to hold a huge public gathering at Parade Ground in the capital city of Islamabad on Saturday amid the worsening economic crisis in the country.Aside from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief, the Islamabad jalsa would be addressed by other senior leaders of the party. Khan will himself lead a rally from Rawalpindi to the Parade Ground venue, ARY News reported."InshaAllah tomorrow will be our historic Islamabad jalsa at Parade Ground against Imported govt's pol destabilisation & crushing our people under the burden of excessive load shedding in peak of summer & spiralling fuel prices. I will be leading a rally from Pindi to Parade Ground," Imran Khan tweeted on Friday."Instead of buying cheaper oil from Russia Imported govt, brought in by US regime change conspiracy, continues to put unbearable burden on people while giving themselves NRO2 worth Rs 1100 bn. Total increase Rs 99 for petrol, Rs 133 for diesel. Join our ...

Udaipur murder: Pak-based Dawat-e-Islami denies link to any acts of terror

The organisation has been under the spotlight after it emerged that one of the 2 men who carried out a deadly attack in Udaipur, Rajasthan, was inspired by Dawat-e-Islami and visited Karachi in 2014

Ex-PM Imran can face treason charges for abrogating constitution: Pak Min

Infomation Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that according to the Supreme Court's verdict, Imran Khan had violated the constitution when he was facing a no-trust motion

Pak hikes petroleum prices under deal with IMF to revive bailout programme

Prices of all petroleum products went up by about Rs14-19 per litre after the decision came into effect from midnight on Thursday

Udaipur horror: Main accused in touch with Pak-based organisation: Police

Rajasthan Police on Wednesday said that the main accused involved in the killing of the tailor in Udaipur were in touch with Pakistan-based organisation Dawat-e-Islami

Pak needs to pass budget agreed with IMF to get loan assistance: Report

Pakistan will have to take two more "prior actions" to secure economic relief package from International Monetary Fund (IMF) - Passing the federal budget as agreed with the monetary organization

Pakistan to implement guidelines amid spike in Covid-19 infections: Report

In the light of the rising coronavirus cases across the country, Pakistan decided to "fully activate" the National Command and Operation Centre guidelines to curb the spread of Covid-19 infections

'One of duo behind Udaipur terror has links with Pak-based Dawat-e-Islami'

The police have detained three more people in connection with the killing so far, Director General of Police (DGP) M L Lather said at a press conference here.

Kartarpur corridor represents Pak's commitment to religious freedom: Bajwa

Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that the Kartarpur corridor was the practical manifestation of Pakistan's unwavering commitment to religious freedom and harmony

Pak's longtime battle against polio faces tough challenge from militancy

Pak has been facing a tough battle against poliovirus for years with an unwelcoming attitude toward vaccines in rural areas and negative propaganda against health workers

China provides $2.5-bn loan to Pakistan to boost its forex reserves

The announcement of the Chinese assistance came after France signed an agreement with Pakistan to suspend its loan worth USD 107 million under the G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI).

PM Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan could receive $2-bn bailout from IMF

Quoting the finance minister, Sharif confirmed that Pakistan had also received the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) from the IMF for the seventh and eighth reviews.

Gunmen attack anti-polio team in Pakistan; kill three, says police

The gunmen attacked the team while it was on a door-to door anti-polio vaccination drive after nine new cases were reported this year in the district

Pak-based LeT behind series of explosions in J-K's Rajouri; two arrested

Pakistan-based LeT outfit was behind the recent series of explosions in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, police said, claiming to have solved the case with the arrest of two of its operatives

Twitter blocks over 80 posts and accounts in India after Union govt orders

Twitter India has blocked over 80 links, including tweets and some accounts, after receiving legal notices from the central government sent through 2021

Cash- starved Pak makes appeal for fresh loans, UAE offers bailout deal

In response to cash-strapped Pakistan's request for fresh loans, the UAE has offered to buy minority shares in publicly-listed government-owned companies at a negotiated price

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif warns of increased electricity load shedding in July

After Pakistan failed to clinch a deal for natural gas supply for next month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday warned of increased electricity load shedding in July

Twitter India bans account of Pak Embassies in UN, Turkey, Iran and Egypt

Twitter in India banned official accounts of Pakistan Embassies in UN, Turkey, Iran and Egypt. Earlier, Twitter also withheld the account of the national public broadcaster in Pakistan - Radio Pakistan.Twitter blocks the account of Pakistani Embassy in UN.Account of Pakistani Embassy in Turkey is also withheld by Twitter in India.Moreover, Twitter in India also blocked account of Pakistani Embassy in Iran and Egypt.Twitter in India, earlier also blocked the account of Pakistani national radio broadcaster - Radio Pakistan.After Twitter in India withheld these official accounts the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Twitter to restore these accounts with immediate access.This development comes at a time when the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting earlier blocked 16 YouTube news channels including 6 Pakistan-based channels for spreading disinformation related to India's national security, foreign relations, and public order.According to the Ministry of Information & .