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Afghan rights body urges end to Pakistan’s ‘tragic deportation’

Over the last week, Pakistani authorities arrested and detained hundreds of Afghan migrants from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other cities in Pakistan…reports Asian Lite News The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) on

June 13, 2023

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PTI still in dark about survival

Dozens of the party leaders have already left the PTI, several are behind bars whereas many are hiding…reports Asian Lite News In the post May 9 situation, the PTI has no strategy

June 12, 2023

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Pakistan to pursue ‘Plan B’ as IMF loan remains locked

Pakistan Finance Minister Dar ruled out any talks about restructuring external debt with multilateral agencies or Paris Club as it is “not a dignified thing to do.”…reports Asian Lite News Apparently writing

June 12, 2023

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Pakistan keen to join BRICS

One of the primary foreign policy agendas of Pakistan is to apply for membership in the BRICS…reports Asian Lite News Amid a deepening economic crisis and stalled talks with International Monetary Fund

June 11, 2023

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‘Imran Khan upset over losing army’s backing’

Bilawal said the majority of Pakistanis are deeply offended by the actions that took place on May 9 where Khan encouraged his supporters to attack army installations….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan Foreign

June 11, 2023

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The paradox of China’s peaceful posturing

The showing of peace efforts is a ploy for aggression like in Taiwan, SCS, as well as the flexing of the military might in South Asia…reports Asian Lite News China is striving

June 11, 2023

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May 9 riots: Tensions escalate over arrest of Afghans

The police has arrested over 200 Afghans who were suspected to be involved in the unprecedented riots of May 9 in Pakistan….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s Interior Ministry has decided to crack

June 11, 2023

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Pakistan’s brain drain turns takes alarming turn

The ongoing crisis seems to have a direct correlation with the exodus of qualified professionals from Pakistan….reports Asian Lite News The brain drain phenomenon in Pakistan has witnessed a sharp increase, with

June 10, 2023

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Countdown to Imran’s arrest as military cleanses ranks

At least 16 army officers including two Major Generals (GOCs) of Lahore, and some brigadiers are already undergoing court martial proceedings, reports Atul Aneja The military purge in Pakistan has gathered steam

June 10, 2023

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Cash-strapped Pakistan hikes defence spending by 16%

The crisis-hit Pakistan has proposed a roughly 16 per cent increase in the defence budget as the country continues to face internal and external security challenges. Interestingly, all three services — Army,

June 10, 2023

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