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Is TTP forging an alliance with armed rebels in Balochistan?

Baloch rebels have changed their tactics and have upped the ante, throwing a huge challenge to Pakistan’s security forces and intelligence agencies, reports Mrityunjoy Kumar Jha The well-coordinated twin- strikes by Baloch

February 6, 2022

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Pakistan, China to ink pacts worth $10-15 billion

However, both sides have so far been unable to make progress on the much-delayed multibillion-dollar project of Mainline-1 (ML-1) despite making efforts, as the financing agreement has not yet been firmed up

February 5, 2022

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Genocide Watch recognises Pakistan’s 1971 Bangladesh genocide

The Washington D.C.-based NGO works to predict, prevent, stop, and punish genocide and other forms of mass murder, reports Asian Lite News Genocide Watch, a US-based organisation that campaigns against all forms

February 5, 2022

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Imran’s China visit gives fresh impetus to CPEC

The new engagement with China under JWG is envisaged to increase labour productivity in Pakistan, enhance industrial competitiveness, increase exports, and sustain diversification in the exports basket…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan and

February 4, 2022

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Pak Christians take to streets against suppression

Christians and other minorities in Pakistan are facing atrocities at the hands of Muslims and the government authorities….reports Asian Lite News The Christian community in Swat staged a protest for lack of

February 4, 2022

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CPEC needs structural reforms: ADB

To fully explore the potential benefits of CPEC, ADB proposed some policy actions which could raise income from exports and enhance the fiscal capacity of the government…reports Asian Lite News Stressing the

February 4, 2022

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Imran’s China visit largely aims for BRI debt relief

The CPEC authority last week during a meeting with Khan cautioned that Chinese Independent Power Producers (IPPs) may soon suspend their operations under Power Purchase Agreement…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan Prime Minister

February 4, 2022

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Baloch nationalist movement gathering critical mass

Analysts say that the recent spate of attacks could mean that the Baloch nationalist movement has entered an unprecedented new phase….writes Rahul Kumar In an audacious attack on Pakistani security forces on

February 4, 2022

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DAILY BRIEF: Punjab CM’s nephew held and Indian diplomats boycott Beijing Winter Olympics

Two weeks before Punjab votes in the Assembly elections, the Enforcement Directorate has arrested the nephew of the Punjab Chief Minister over money laundering charges. Meanwhile, India has announced its diplomats will

February 4, 2022

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British High Commissioner visits Balochistan

Secretary Liz Truss pledged £97 million of additional funds to help Afghanistan this winter…reports Asian Lite News British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner visited the Chaman border to see at first-hand how

February 3, 2022

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