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Amnesty hits out at Pakistan over enforced disappearances

Amnesty International spoke to the family members of 10 people whose fate remains unknown after they were abducted by Pakistan’s security services….reports Asian Lite News Pakistani authorities must end their abhorrent use

November 23, 2021

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Imran’s pick for US envoy raises eyebrows

Pakistan will not likely reap the benefits it expects should Khan assume this post early next year replacing Asad Majeed Khan, who will complete his three-year tenure in January 2022, for several

November 22, 2021

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Overcrowding chokes Pak jails

Currently, there are 88,687 prisoners in 116 jails of the country against a sanctioned capacity of 65,168 inmates…reports Asian Lite News That prisons in Pakistan are overcrowded, with 23,519 more inmates than

November 22, 2021

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IMF, Pakistan reach deal over 6bn loan

The recent USD 6 billion funding programme dates back to 2019. The funding went through a halt this year due to prevailing reform issues in Pakistan….reports Asian Lite News ;The United Nations

November 22, 2021

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Pakistan public mood darkens about PRC despite GHQ efforts

Should the Pak military be unable to ensure safety and governance support for the CPEC, China would be in trouble, writes Prof. Madhav Nalapat Concerns in Beijing over the security of the

November 22, 2021

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4 killed in firing in SW Pakistan

No group or individual claimed the incident yet….reports Asian Lite News At least four people were killed and four others injured in a firing by unknown men on a vehicle in Mastung

November 22, 2021

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TTP wants political office in third country

As per sources, the TTP in a series of meetings with Pakistani officials made three demands that include allowing the opening of a political office in a third country….reports Asian Lite News

November 22, 2021

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Internet service suspended to muzzle Nawaz Sharif’s speech

After the video call was cut off due to the suspension of internet services, the organisers arranged for a telephonic address by Sharif…reports Asian Lite News The organisers of a conference in

November 22, 2021

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Pak public debt up by Rs 14.9 trillion

The house was informed that Rs 1.0 trillion (7 per cent of the increase) was on account of increased cash balances of the government to meet emergency requirements…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan

November 21, 2021

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Pak’s Karachi in severe ‘Gas Trouble’

Not only residents but owners of hotels and restaurants in Pakistan are also complaining of a gas shortage, as it is having an adverse impact on their business….reports Asian Lite News Amid

November 21, 2021

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