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Smog Chokes Pakistan, Millions affected

Pakistani citizens are suffering from respiratory, asthma, heart diseases and stroke due to smog as Lahore and Multan remain the world’s most polluted cities…reports Asian Lite News Nearly 20 lakh people have

November 15, 2024

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Lahore sees over 15k cases in one day due to toxic smog

According to Ary News, Lahore’s hospitals are overwhelmed with patients suffering from dry cough, breathing difficulties, pneumonia, and chest infections….reports Asian Lite News The toxic smog which continues to grip Lahore and

November 15, 2024

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Pakistan turns to Saudi, China to bridge $5b funding gap

The Pakistani government has reassured the IMF that it remains optimistic about receiving support from China’s Exim Bank…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan is relying on assurances from Saudi Arabia and China to

November 15, 2024

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IMF mulls quarterly check-ins amid Pakistan bailout slips

Under the Extended Funding Facility (EFF) $7 billion bailout programme for Pakistan, it was agreed that a progress review would be done every six months….reports Hamza Ameer The International Monetary Fund (IMF)

November 14, 2024

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Angry China wants own security in Pakistan to guard its citizens

The development comes after October’s car bombing outside the Karachi airport that targeted Chinese investors…writes Hamza Ameer China continues to vigorously push the proposal of deploying its own security staff for thousands

November 14, 2024

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Balochistan Raids Ignite Tensions

Local media reported that three youths were reportedly detained by Pakistani forces in Kench district on Tuesday. Pakistan armed forces have abducted six individuals after a raid in the districts of Kech,

November 13, 2024

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Indus Water Treaty creating hurdles, says Omar

As a fallout of the treaty barriers, the Chief Minister said J& K pays a heavy price in peak winter months when power generation hits low, creating hardships for its people….reports Asian

November 13, 2024

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Ishaq Dar calls on Trump admin to work for peace in West Asia

Dar acknowledged that although significant decisions were made to halt the Gaza conflict, the situation in the Middle East has since worsened…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar

November 12, 2024

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Military Authority Grows as Democracy Dims in Pakistan

With unprecedented legal support, the Pakistan Army will now determine nearly all policies—economic, legal, political, telecommunication, and security—rendering civilian authorities ineffective and leaving the population at the mercy of the military, writes

November 11, 2024

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Death toll from Pakistan’s Quetta blast rises to 25

After the attack, the authorities started snap-checking in various parts of the city with an additional contingent of police and law enforcers deployed for increased security….reports Asian Lite News Islamabad, Nov 9

November 10, 2024

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