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UNSC reform negotiations attempt at transparency

The effort at transparency is an attempt at moving forward the reform process that has been mired in procedural wrangling by a small group of countries…reports Arul Louis After being held under

April 7, 2023

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Ishaq Dar cancels US visit, pulls out of IMF spring meetings

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, who is also leader of the house in Senate, was scheduled to land in Washington on Sunday….reports Asian Lite News In a major development, Pakistan’s Finance Minister

April 7, 2023

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Looking east and going west: Pakistan’s foreign policy conundrum

With a failing economy and being over-dependent on other nations, Pakistan is weak and on the verge of losing its sovereignty….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s political instability and its inability to achieve

April 7, 2023

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Shehbaz under fire as Pak govt locks horns with SC

Pakistan Prime Minister Sharif termed the apex court proceedings horrible…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) the country’s top security

April 6, 2023

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Breather for Pakistan as Saudi signals $2b funding

The development is a significant step towards reaching a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan has received the nod for funding to the tune of $2

April 6, 2023

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Pakistan warns Braverman over remarks

FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in a press briefing, warned that such comments would give “rise to dangerous trends”…reports Asian Lite News Condemning Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s “discriminatory and xenophobic” remarks against

April 6, 2023

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World Bank lowers Pakistan’s growth forecast

World Bank’s Country Director Najy Behhassine said that Pakistan would have no choice but to seek the IMF programme as it would help restore confidence…reports Asian Lite News Projecting a massive decline

April 6, 2023

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Pakistan apprehensive of India’s intentions over SCO participation

The all-important SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting is scheduled to be held in Delhi later this month, while the Foreign Ministers’ meeting will take place in Goa in May…writes Hamza Ameer In the

April 6, 2023

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Braverman’s remark on Pakistani men draws flak

The British minister has been accused of “peddling extremist far-right lies” about Pakistanis…reports Asian Lite News Condemning UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s “discriminatory and xenophobic” remarks against Pakistani men, the Pakistan Foreign

April 5, 2023

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Rights group raises alarm over minority abuse in Pakistan

The activist group has demanded amendments in the country’s laws to add protection for minority women…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan human rights group have condemned violence and harassment against women from minority

April 5, 2023

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