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Shehbaz Sharif govt to check ex-PM Imran Khan's assets and income

After ousting Imran Khan from power and tackling his claims of corruption against opposition party leaders, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif has decided to scrutinise the value of the former PM's assets & income

Pakistan urges Saudi not to withdraw deposits, wants oil facility extended

Pakistan has requested Saudi Arabia not to withdraw its deposits given to its central bank and extend its oil facility for the cash-strapped country.

Pak witnesses 24% increase in militant attacks in April: Think tank

Militants carried out 34 attacks in April, killing 55 people, including 34 security forces personnel: Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies

Cross-border tunnel found in J&K, plan to hamper Amarnath Yatra foiled: BSF

The tunnel was freshly dug and originated from the Pakistan side. Its opening was about 2 feet and so far 21 sandbags, used to strengthen the exit of the tunnel, have been recovered, BSF official said

Pakistan's dream to eradicate polio seems far away despite $5 bln spending

The country saw two polio cases on April 22

Imran demands early elections in Pak under supervision of 'neutral' CEC

Claiming that the "selected" government has been imposed on the masses through planning and plotting, he said that an election must be held as soon as possible

Despite spending $5bn over 27 yrs, Pak's polio-free dream remains slippery

Despite spending $5 billion during the last 27 years, the dream of a polio-free Pakistan remained elusive with the emergence of two back-to-back polio cases in April, the media reported.

BSF exchange sweets with Pak Rangers, Border Guard Bangladesh on Eid

At the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab, BSF Commandant Jasbir Singh of 144 Battalion offered and received sweets from his counterpart Lt. Colonel Aamir of Pakistan Rangers

Flare-up of Durand line disagreement may change Afghanistan, Pak equations

It is surprising that much before the Taliban-led regime in Kabul completes one year in office, Pakistan and its western neighbour Afghanistan are falling apart.

Structural weakness of Pakistani economy driving away investors: Report

The long-standing structural weakness of Pakistan's economy, aggravated by the global challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia war, is scaring away the investors in the country

Cash-strapped Pakistan gets $8 bn in financial support from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has agreed to provide Pakistan with a "sizeable package" of around $8 billion to help the cash-starved country bolster dwindling forex reserves and revive its ailing economy

Narco-terror nexus being pushed from Pakistan side: Army Chief Manoj Pande

General Manoj Pande on Saturday took charge as India's 29th Chief of Army Staff.

Pakistan to double hydroelectric output to meet power shortage: Report

Pakistan will double its hydroelectric output in next seven years to meet its power shortage and address the soaring electricity prices, amid a worsening energy crisis resulting in load-shedding

NMC advises Indian students not to pursue medical degrees in Pakistan

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has advised Indian students not to enrol themselves in medical colleges in Pakistan. The public notice issued by the NMC came days after the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) through a joint advisory urged Indian students not to enrol themselves in any college or educational institution in Pakistan, failing which they will not be eligible to find a job or pursue higher education in this country. "All concerned are advised not to travel to Pakistan for pursuing Medical Education. "Any Indian national/Overseas Citizen of India who intends to take admission in MBBS/BDS or equivalent medical course in any medical college of Pakistan shall not be eligible for appearing in FMGE or seeking employment in India on the basis of educational qualifications (in any subject) acquired in Pakistan except those who had joined Pakistan degree colleges/institutions before December 2018 or later after ...

Afghan envoy at UN lodges complaint at Security Council over Pak airstrikes

These airstrikes are flagrant breach of international laws, principles of UN Charter, UN General Assembly and Security Council resolutions, including on Kabul Declaration on Good-Neighbourly Relations

Five Pakistanis arrested for insulting Shehbaz Sharif's delegation in Saudi

On Thursday, some protesters, allegedly belonging to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), violated the sanctity of the Masjid-e-Nabawi by loudly chanting slogans against PM Sharif's delegation

Chinese start leaving Pakistan after Karachi University suicide attack

The recent suicide attack that killed 3 Chinese teachers was carried outside the University of Karachi's (KU) Confucius Institute

UNSC condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan's Karachi University

The Council members reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif leaves for Saudi on three-day official visit

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday left for Saudi Arabia on his maiden three-day official visit abroad during which he will hold wide-ranging discussions with the top Saudi leadership, with particular focus on advancing economic, trade and investment ties. The 70-year-old leader was sworn in as Pakistan's 23rd prime minister on April 11 after his predecessor Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Sharif, who has been invited for the trip by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is accompanied by a high-level delegation including key members of the Cabinet. "Today I am embarking on a visit to Saudi Arabia to renew & reaffirm our bonds of brotherhood & friendship. I will have wide-ranging discussions with Saudi leadership. KSA is one of our greatest friends & as Custodian of the Two Holy Places, has a special place in all our hearts, Sharif tweeted. Separately, his office issued a video message of the prime minister. The video, played on all TV channels, .

China asks its firms in Pakistan to enhance security after suicide attack

The Pakistan Army has formed a separate brigade consisting of thousands of soldiers to guard the Chinese as both the BLA and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have carried out numerous attacks