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Pak govt succumbs to IMF pressure again

The decision was reportedly taken as the IMF has been urging the government to impose more taxes…reports Asian Lite News The Pakistani government has increased the sales tax to 25 per cent

March 9, 2023

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Taliban governor killed in suicide attack

This is the first time that the armed elements opposing the Kabul regime has targeted a high profile official since the Taliban assumed power ….reports Asian Lite News The governor of Afghanistan’s

March 9, 2023

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US urges Pakistan to stick with IMF for improving economy

Pakistani side informed the IMF that Islamabad implemented all harsh measures and both sides should move towards signing the state-level agreement…reports Asian Lite News Washington has encouraged Pakistan to continue working with

March 9, 2023

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4.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan

This is the third earthquake within 8 days….reports Asian Lite News An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 occurred 285 km East-northeast of Fayzabad, Afghanistan on Thursday, according to the National Centre for Seismology

March 9, 2023

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Suspected kidnappers killed in northern Balkh province

Two police personnel had been injured during the fire exchange with the gang…reports Asian Lite News Afghan police have killed eight alleged kidnappers in a crackdown against outlaws in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital

March 9, 2023

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‘Afghanistan most repressive country for women’

UN noted that Women have also been largely restricted from traveling outside of their homes, and have been excluded from public decision-making…reports Asian Lite News Since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the

March 9, 2023

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Aurat March turns violent in Pak capital

During the rally, participants chanted slogans for women’s rights and were joined by transgender people, whom the police stopped to question…reports Asian Lite News The Aurat March, a rally conducted every year

March 9, 2023

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Honda shuts its plant in Pakistan

The automaker said that the decision has been taken as the company’s supply chain has been “severely disrupted”…reports Asian Lite News Amid the ongoing financial crunch in Pakistan, another car maker company

March 9, 2023

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Qin Gang’s remarks go viral

Gang made the remarks while addressing the annual parliamentary meetings in China, known as the “Two Sessions,” that are in full swing this week…reports Asian Lite News Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang

March 9, 2023

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‘Xi doubts PLA’s ability for invasion’

US intelligence shows that Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed his nation’s military to “be ready by 2027” to invade Taiwan…reports Asian Lite News In a startling revelation of intelligence input, the

March 9, 2023

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