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Drone intrusion bid foiled at Kashmir border

The BSF stated that today’s drone intrusion bid foiled by BSF Jammu troops is indicative of alertness and swift retaliatory action by BSF on a drone intrusion from Pak side…reports Asian Lite

April 25, 2021

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Pak anti-graft agency unveils corruption in Gwadar project

Pakistan’s anti-graft watchdog on Wednesday filed a reference in the Quetta accountability court against three former Balochistan Development Authority (BDA) chairmen for misuse of authority and corrupt practices…reports Asian Lite News While

April 25, 2021

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Pakistan on tenterhooks amid Covid rise

The Covid crisis has led to Islamabad’s hospital beds being filled up rapidly. There are a total of 836 hospital beds in Islamabad, of which 525 have been occupied by coronavirus patients…reports

April 25, 2021

-Top News·Asia News·COVID-19

Narco smuggling into Kashmir on the rise

Of the high-value drugs smuggled in from Afghanistan and Pakistan, 10% of the quantity is believed to be for local consumption and 90% for high-end clients in Amritsar, Chandigarh, New Delhi, Mumbai

April 23, 2021

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‘Religious freedom conditions in Pakistan bad’

The USCIRF report cites Pakistan’s treatment of Ahmadiyya community, who continue to face severe official and societal persecution for their beliefs…reports Asian Lite News Religious freedom conditions in Pakistan continue to worsen

April 23, 2021

Asia News

Pakistan remains dangerous country for journalists

The deadly attack on Alam attracted condemnation from journalists and politicians alike…reports Asian Lite News. Pakistan continues to remain as one of the most unsafe countries for journalists, as targeted attacks, abductions,

April 23, 2021

Asia News·Crime

Gloom for Pakistan’s maritime economy

In 2017 Pakistan Naval Chief announced the approval of a new shipyard at Gwadar, to be completed within three to five years. 12 years since the idea and three years since the

April 23, 2021

Asia News·Economy

The rise of Islamists questions democracy in Pakistan

Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan, a hardline religious organisation, was declared as proscribed by the Imran Khan-led government after the former had detained security officials and unleashed mayhem in the country, reports Hamza Ameer The

April 23, 2021

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Canada bans flights from India

The ban which takes effect at 11.30 p.m. (0330 GMT Friday), does not affect cargo flights…reports Asian Lite News Canada’s government said that it would temporarily bar passenger flights from India and

April 23, 2021

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Stranded men die of starvation in Pak-Iran border

Pakistani has closed the border with Iran at Gwadar, Turbat and Panjgur about a month ago and stopped the vehicles which had crossed into Pakistan from Iran…reports Asian Lite News Four men

April 22, 2021

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