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Tax hikes spark massive outrage in Pakistan

The budget sets a challenging tax revenue target of 13 trillion rupees (USD 47 billion) for the fiscal year starting July 1, representing a nearly 40 per cent increase….reports Asian Lite News

June 18, 2024

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Electricity prices hiked by 20% in Pakistan

This adjustment is anticipated to shift approximately PKR 200 billion in revenue impact to domestic, commercial, and bulk power consumers…reports Asian Lite News The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) announced on

June 16, 2024

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Pak opposition leader applauds Indian electoral process

Shibli Faraz praised India’s electoral process in the Pakistani Parliament to highlight a positive example of smooth and transparent elections…reports Asian Lite News In the Pakistani Parliament, opposition leader Shibli Faraz praised

June 14, 2024

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Young zealots pose grave threats to minorities in Pakistan

The state, especially the army, had created and supported extremely rabid extremist outfits like Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) which has been given a free rein in running vicious online campaign against minorities, especially

June 13, 2024

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Rights Situation Deteriorates in Pak’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The report underscored the alarming number of children not attending school in the province, with findings indicating that over 4.7 million children, comprising at least 66% girls, were out of school….reports Hamza

June 12, 2024

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Taiwan lambasts China, Pakistan over misinterpretation of UN resolution

During Shehbaz Sharif’s June 7 visit to China, the statement wrongly equated the resolution with China’s claim over Taiwan…reports Asian Lite News Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized China and Pakistan on

June 11, 2024

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Shehbaz Hails Modi; Nawaz Seeks End to Hate

PM Modi did not invite Pakistan to the swearing-in ceremony, unlike in 2014 when Nawaz Sharif invited…reports Asian Lite News Islamabad, June 10 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday sent

June 11, 2024

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Pakistan’s Energy Crisis: Importing Electricity From Central Asia Amidst Blackouts

While an IMF bailout may provide short-term relief, Pakistan’s economic woes are deeply entrenched and require comprehensive structural reforms to address underlying deficiencies in infrastructure, governance, and fiscal management, writes Dr. Sakariya

June 10, 2024

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Lahore residents struggle as power bills rise despite lower use

Akmal, a vegetable seller in Lahore, said that severe power cuts have made the lives of Lahore residents worse….reports Asian Lite News People in Pakistan’s Lahore have been suffering severe load shedding

June 10, 2024

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FIA confiscates huge cache of smuggled diesel in Lahore

It sealed the warehouse after seizing 43,000 litres of illegal Iranian diesel….reports Asian Lite news The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Smuggling Unit carried out an operation in Lahore on the Interior Minister’s

June 10, 2024

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