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IMF remains stubborn on Pakistan

IMF does not seem to be ready to show any restraint in its demands and expectations from the current Shehbaz Sharif government…reports Hamza Ameer The International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan’s only hope

April 14, 2023

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Afghanistan does not need US-led intervention: Iran

Iranian FM noted that the role of “the Western countries’ mafia network” is quite conspicuous in the expansion of the illegal drug trade in Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein

April 14, 2023

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Shehbaz, Raisi hold phone call on bilateral ties

In the phone call, Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Iran in all areas of mutual interest…reports Asian Lite News Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif talked over the phone

April 14, 2023

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Mounting Losses & Piling Debt Crippling PIA

Reports from the Pak news outlet ARY put the tax debts of PIA at over $1.4 billion. The carrier has even asked for a government bailout to the tune of $157 million

April 13, 2023

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Pakistan toughens stance on TTP, warns of cross-border strikes

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reminded Taliban leaders to live up to their cross-border security commitments…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned the Afghan Taliban that Islamabad will

April 13, 2023

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Intel leak complicates summit with S Korea

The documents contain purportedly private conversations indicating that Washington may have conducted surveillance on a key Asian ally…reports Asian Lite News Leaked US intelligence documents suggesting Washington spied on South Korea have

April 13, 2023

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At least 133 killed in Myanmar junta airstrike

The attack which took place in Kanbalu township is seen as one of the deadliest attacks since the junta seized power….reports Asian Lite News At least 133 people were killed, including women

April 13, 2023

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Balochistan faces medicine shortage amid Leishmaniasis outbreak

After failing to anticipate the situation beforehand after the floods, the government is now on the back foot and is asking for help from international organizations like WHO and UNICEF….reports Asian Lite

April 13, 2023

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‘Pak should respect citizens’ right to demonstrate peacefully’

The US Congressman wrote a letter to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on human rights and democracy in Pakistan….reports Asian Lite News United States representative for California’s 32nd Congressional district,

April 13, 2023

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China to impose no-fly zone north of Taiwan

China intends to block airspace over the high seas north of Taiwan…reports Asian Lite News After carrying out a 3-day series of military drills near Taiwan, Beijing informed Taipei that a no-fly

April 13, 2023

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