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Pakistan on Track for UNSC Seat, Could Influence Anti-Terror Measures

If Pakistan is elected, it will be closely aligned with China, a counterbalance to South Korea, which will hold the other Asia seat till the end of 2025, reports Arul Louis Pakistan,

December 2, 2023

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Cabinet Nod to Imran Khan’s Jail Trial in Cipher Case

A special court on Tuesday ruled that the hearing in the cypher case against Khan will be conducted at the Adiala jail but in an open court….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s Cabinet

December 1, 2023

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Petitions Urge Election Delay in Pakistan Over Terror Threats

The challenging geographical terrain of Balochistan, characterized by scattered populations in remote villages amidst mountains, adds complexity to the security situation….reports Asian Lite News Two petitions seeking the postponement of the general

December 1, 2023

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Xi Intensifies Push for Taiwan’s Absorption into Mainland China

The Taipei government is, however, planning a democratic presidential election on January 13, a three-way race in which voters consider an outcome that could well define the island’s future…reports Asian Lite News

December 1, 2023

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SPECIAL: GSP+ Status And The Plight Of Pakistani Workers

The exploitation of workers in the Pakistan’s garment sweat shops has been a sticky issue because of the private sector’s employment practices. A study found that the workers face not just financial

December 1, 2023

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HRW Slams Pakistan on Abuses Against Afghan Refugees

Police have also demanded bribes and confiscated jewellery, livestock, and other property, and bulldozed homes….reports Asian Lite News The Pakistan authorities committed “widespread abuses” against Afghans living in the country to compel

November 30, 2023

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Saudi Extends Term of $3B Deposit to Pakistan

Originally inked in 2021, the agreement underwent subsequent renewals in 2022, with the funds deposited into Pakistan’s central bank aimed at shoring up the financially strained nation’s reserves…reports Asian Lite News The

November 30, 2023

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SPECIAL: 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 –

November 28, 2023

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Pakistan: Rainwater Goes Waste Due to Govt Inaction

Various governments have attempted to implement plans for large storage dams, but political interference has continuously impeded these crucial projects….reports Asian Lite News Despite Pakistan being inundated by monsoon rains, resulting in

November 28, 2023

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Gilgit-Baltistan Demands Basic Rights

In recent years, locals have voiced frustration with Islamabad’s government, using various organizations to express grievances amid a lack of regional development….reports Asian Lite News Since Pakistan’s unlawful occupation of Gilgit-Baltistan, the

November 28, 2023

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