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Sharif: China offers more to Pakistan than U.S. ever could

He reiterated that the ties should be repaired with the US, but not at the cost of the relations shared by Pakistan with Beijing….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

August 6, 2024

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BYC condemns Pakistani police for blocking release of detainees

The protests have since escalated and spread throughout Balochistan, evolving into rallies, shut down strikes, and the closure of major highways…reports Asian Lite News The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly criticized

August 4, 2024

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Pak PM mulls reduction in power bills amid protests

Sharif said that the government is aware of the taxes imposed on the salaried class and his administration has protected consumers using up to 200 units of electricity in industries…reports Asian Lite

August 4, 2024

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Rights group seeks int’l coverage of Balochistan ‘brutalities’

The protestors allege that Pakistani defence forces are trying to stop them from participating in nationwide gathering, which hold the government and the defence forces accountable for their “brutality.”…reports Asian Lite News

August 1, 2024

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Baloch Protesters Held as Gwadar Tensions Rise

Journalist Hamid Mir warns Baloch arrests won’t help, citing ongoing Balochistan tensions…reports Asian Lite New Tensions in the Port City of Gwadar persist as the Pakistani defence forces have not released the

July 31, 2024

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Jamaat-e-Islami continues protests, seeks Shehbaz’s guarantee

Jamaat-e-Islami has remained strong-willed about the 10 demands which they presented to the government….reports Asian Lite News As the protest sit-in entered the fifth day on Tuesday, the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) continued to

July 31, 2024

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Amnesty slams Pakistan’s crackdown on Baloch protests

Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Pant called for an immediate halt to the harsh crackdown on Baloch protests…reports Asian Lite News Amid escalating tensions in Balochistan, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director

July 31, 2024

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Pakistan’s Press Freedom Paradox

In recent months, Pakistan has seen the murder of over half a dozen journalists across its four provinces….reports Asian Lite News The state of press freedom serves as a key indicator of

July 29, 2024

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Pak woman’s father chops her legs for trying to end abusive marriage

In patriarchal societies, violence has been used as a social mechanism to perpetuate the subjugation of women….reports Asian Lite News In yet another instance of patriarchal honour, a Pakistani woman’s legs were

July 28, 2024

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Pakistan faces challenges in energy loan talks with China

Aurangzeb, who arrived in Beijing on Thursday, is in talks about relief for Pakistan’s power sector debt, alongside proposed structural reforms recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…reports Asian Lite News Concerns

July 28, 2024

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