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China’s efforts to control Buddhism, suppress Tibetan practitioners

China has generously funded archaeological and restoration work in Buddhist sites in Pakistan…reports Asian Lite News China is devoting considerable resources to hijacking international Buddhism and marginalize Tibetan Buddhists loyal to the

June 20, 2023

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Dollar crunch hits Pakistan

The association lamented that due to lack of foreign currency, thousands of containers are stuck at the port and they are paying fines and other charges on them….reports Asian Lite News Owing

June 19, 2023

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Pakistan gets $1B loan from China

Pakistan’s economy is in turmoil amid financial woes and the delay in an agreement with the IMF that would release much-needed funding crucial to avoid the risk of default…reports Asian Lite News

June 19, 2023

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Pak looks for $4B from friends if IMF deal fails

The IMF programme is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2023….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan is trying to obtain USD 3-4 billion from friendly countries in case its deal with the International

June 19, 2023

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Shell’s exit sparks domino effect fears in Pakistan

The oil major’s announcement might set the ball rolling for other foreign investors too to look at exiting Pakistan or halting operations temporarily, a report by Mahua Venkatesh Pakistan’s economic crisis is

June 17, 2023

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Shehbaz asks Nawaz to return, become PM

Nawaz Sharif has been in self-imposed exile in London since November 2019 owing to health reasons. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif to

June 17, 2023

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‘Talks not over’: Dar pins hopes on IMF loan

Dar informed that the ninth review of the IMF programme will be completed this month…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said that Pakistan and International Monetary Fund

June 16, 2023

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Jane Marriott named first woman envoy to Pakistan

Marriott brings a wealth of thematic and regional experience to her new role having joined the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in 2001, following roles in the Cabinet Office and

June 16, 2023

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Social media profiles of Imran under scanner

A total of 23 links of Instagram, Facebook and Twitter have been dispatched to the FIA…reports Asian Lite News The social media profiles of PTI Chairman Imran Khan and other prominent leaders

June 15, 2023

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Pakistan braces for ‘Biparjoy’

As per the latest update, the cyclone is about 210 km from Karachi, at least 225 km south of Thatta and about 145 km South-southwest of Keti Bandar….writes Hamza Ameer Pakistan is

June 15, 2023

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