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In a subcontinental first, Joyland wins Cannes sidebar Jury Prize

Pakistani film "Joyland" won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section of the 75th Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first-ever film from the subcontinent to bag the award

Fuel price hike was necessary to avoid bankruptcy, says Pak PM Shehbaz

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said his government's move to increase fuel prices was necessary to avoid the country from facing bankruptcy

Pakistan raises fuel prices to meet key condition for IMF bailout

Pakistan raised the cost of gasoline and diesel by 30 rupees a liter each, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said in a Twitter post

Former Pak PM Imran Khan, other PTI leaders booked for riots in Islamabad

The Islamabad Police registered a case against senior PTI leaders, including Chairman Imran Khan, for the riots that took place in the capital during the 'Azadi March'

Imran slams Pak govt after hike in petroleum products, praises India

While invoking the name of India, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan yet again slammed the Shehbaz Sharif government after the federal government hiked the petrol and diesel prices by PKR 30 per litre.While criticising the government, the Imran said this "insensitive government" has not pursued the deal made by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party with Russia for 30 per cent cheaper oil.He went on to praise India, saying strategic ally of the US has managed to reduce fuel prices by PKR 25 per litre by buying cheaper oil from Russia."Nation starting to pay the price for Imported govt's subservience before foreign masters with 20% /Rs30 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices - the highest single price hike in our history. The incompetent & insensitive Govt has not pursued our deal with Russia for 30% cheaper oil," Imran Khan said in a tweet."In contrast, India, strategic ally of the US, has managed to reduce fuel prices by PKR 25 per litre by buying cheaper oil from

Asia Cup Hockey: India defeat Indonesia 16-0 to qualify for Super 4

The massive win not only secured India's passage into the knockout stage of the tournament but also shut the door on Pakistan

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Imran Khan's protest: Pak Army called in to protect Islamabad's Red Zone

As PTI Chairman Imran Khan's caravan is on its way to famous D-Chowk after entering Islamabad on Thursday, the federal government has called in the Army for the security of the capital's Red Zone

Imran Khan gives 6-day ultimatum to Pakistan govt to announce fresh polls

My message for the imported government is to dissolve assemblies and announce elections, otherwise, I will come back again to Islamabad after six days: Imran Khan

Imran Khan's long march reaches Islamabad after clashes with law enforcers

A large number of party workers and supporters were present at Islamabad toll plaza to welcome their leader

No petrol in Lahore, no cash in ATMs, claims former Pakistan cricketer

Imran Khan leads party to sit-in in Islamabad demanding fresh elections

Imran says 'no question' of any deal with Pak govt as stalemate continues

After several hours of political drama and chaos across Pakistan in the wake of PTI's much-anticipated 'Azadi March', the federal government and PTI have both refuted claims of striking an agreement

Pak govt permits Imran Khan to hold protests after army's intervention

The Pakistan government on Wednesday struck a deal with Khan to peacefully hold his party's "Azadi March" in Islamabad at the mediation of the army, amid clashes between police and his supporters

Provide PTI alternate site for Azadi March: Pakistan SC to authorities

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the authorities to provide an alternate place to the supporters of ousted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party for their "Azadi March" protest

Imran Khan's Azadi March: PTI members arrested, Islamabad sealed

Ahead of ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Azadi March scheduled today, police arrested key members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and cut off the capital Islamabad

Default threat reaches Pak as inflation rises, political crisis worsens

Without a bailout from the International Monetary Fund, Pakistan may default for the second time in its history amidst inflation at its peak.

Demanding fair elections in Pakistan, Imran Khan to hold 'Long March' today

Pakistan government has taken a decision to stop the long march and decided to launch a crackdown against the members of PTI throughout the country

After crackdown on supporters, Pak government bans Imran Khan's mega rally

The Pakistan government on Tuesday banned ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan's party from holding a massive rally on May 25 to prevent them from propagating their misleading agenda

WEF 2022: Wrong to weaponise economic tools, says Pak minister Hina Khar

"Either we can allow confrontations to guide the leadership's decision for the future, or we allow liberal values. The world was a much better place to live 20 years back," Khar said.

US's new ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome takes charge in Islamabad

America's new Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome has said that he was thrilled to be in Islamabad and pledged to build on the existing strong ties between the two countries