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SPECIAL: The Role of the West in Pakistan’s Struggle for Democracy

The Biden administration can stand in favour of democracy in Pakistan, the rule of law, and the supremacy of its constitution, all of which are under threat in this current crisis –

October 12, 2023

Asia News·Pakistan·World News

Political Landscape in Disarray as Nawaz Prepares to Return

Pakistan is preparing to welcome self-exiled former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on October 21. The PML-N supremo does not seem in any mood to abandon his long-standing demand for the ‘strict accountability’

October 11, 2023

Asia News·Pakistan·World News

THE DARK SIDE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PAKISTAN: Pressing Challenges and Prospects

Pakistani social media is marred by faith-based hate, particularly targeting Sikhs, Ahmadis, Christians, Hindus, Shias, and others. A June 2023 survey found that 92% encountered online hate content, with victims reaching 51%

October 10, 2023

Asia News·COLUMNS·Pakistan

Pak move to evict Afghans runs into protests

While not questioning the government’s right to act, especially against those unregistered, Dawn newspaper asked if it is right in “uprooting hundreds of thousands of human beings who have scraped together a

October 9, 2023

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Sectarian, Militant Violence Surge In Pakistan

As the election approaches, Pakistan experiences a surge in sectarian violence. A recent study has uncovered an alarming attack on a Sunni procession organised by the Barelvi sect during the Prophet’s birthday,

October 7, 2023

Asia News·Pakistan·World News

India Raises Concerns Over US Envoy’s PoK Visit

US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome recently paid a six-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan during which he visited different areas and met local representatives and officials…reports Asian Lite News The Ministry of External

October 6, 2023

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PoK activists hold protest outside Pak consulate in Bradford

The people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have been facing intense problems due to high inflation and exorbitant electricity bills…reports Asian Lite News Exiled Kashmiris from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) gathered outside Pakistan’s consulate in

October 5, 2023

India News·Pakistan

HOMELAND OR OVERSEAS – PAKISTANIS PAINT A POOR PICTURE

Beggars are leaving Pakistan en masse, often travelling by boatloads, and then exploiting Umrah and visit visas to beg from pilgrims abroad More beggars than workers from Pakistan throng the Middle East,

October 3, 2023

Arab News·Asia News·Pakistan

Imran Khan’s Legal Challenges Mount

Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is presently imprisoned at Adiala Jail…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief and former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan filed a petition

October 3, 2023

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Sharp Surge in Pak Security Forces’ Casualties

The report noted that there was a consistent and alarming increase in the violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan…reports Asian Lite News Nearly 386 Pakistani security personnel — including 137 Army personnel

October 2, 2023

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