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Pakistani PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: New Cooperation Opportunities with Saudi Arabia

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif places economic reform at the top of his country's priorities, 75 years after Pakistan's independence.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

IMF money to arrive in Pakistan by August-end: Report

ISLAMABAD: The IMF's executive board will meet on August 29 to approve a bailout package for cash-strapped Pakistan within this…

The Times of India

Norwegian woman climber on track to break 'super peaks' record

Islamabad (AFP) - Norwegian climber Kristin Harila has just three mountains left in her bid to climb the world's 14…

AFP

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LGBT+ Afghans call on UK to save them from Taliban violence in Pakistan protest

Ozlam, 24, is leading a group of refugees in a protest in Islamabad, Pakistan, calling for the UK to offer…

The Independent UK

Imran Khan summoned in 'Toshkhana' controversy; PDP claims former PM took most items for free

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a notice to former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief,…

The Times of India

Flash floods kill over 500 people in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Flash floods caused by abnormally heavy monsoon rains killed at least 549 people in Pakistan over the past month,…

Bangkok Post

Pakistan election commission says Imran Khan's party accepted illegal donations

Islamabad (AFP) - Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan's party accepted millions of dollars in illegal funds from foreign individuals and groups,…

AFP

Norwegian woman summits ninth mountain in pursuit of 'super peaks' record

Islamabad (AFP) - A Norwegian woman remains on course to climb the world's 14 "super peaks" in the shortest time…

AFP

Pakistan pull out of India chess event over Kashmir torch relay

Islamabad (AFP) - Pakistan have withdrawn from the world's biggest international chess tournament in protest at hosts India holding a…

AFP

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Pakistan boycotts Chess Olympiad in Chennai; India says decision 'highly unfortunate'

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI: Pakistan said on Thursday that it will boycott the International Chess Federation event in Chennai citing the torch…

The Times of India

Pakistan pulls out of Chess Olympiad; India hits out at Pak for 'politicising' sporting event

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Thursday pulled out of the Chess Olympiad being held in Tamil Nadu, prompting India to hit…

The Times of India

Pakistan pulls out of Chess Olympiad over torch relay passing through J&K

India terms the decision surprising, says it is taken after Pakistani team left for the event

The Hindu

Jaishankar to attend SCO conference in Tashkent with Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China

No confirmation from MEA on any plans for bilateral meetings on the sidelines

The Hindu

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EAM S Jaishankar, Bilawal Bhutto, Wang Yi to attend SCO FMs meet this week

This will be the first time, Bilawal Bhutto will be meeting EAM S Jaishankar face to face after the formation…

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Pakistan celebrates its first woman to summit K2

Islamabad (AFP) - Pakistan on Friday celebrated Samina Baig becoming the first woman from the country to summit K2, the…

AFP

American woman gang-raped in Pakistan's Punjab province

ISLAMABAD: A 21-year-old American social media activist and vlogger was allegedly raped by two men in Punjab province of Pakistan…

The Times of India

Pakistani passport remains fourth-worst in the world

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani passport continues to be the fourth-worst in the world, not changing its position from a year ago…

The Times of India

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party set to beat ruling coalition in byelections

ISLAMABAD: A party led by former Pakistan premier Imran Khan is poised to win the majority of the bypolls in…

The Times of India

Imran Khan urges Pak generals to take ‘U-turn' on support for govt led by Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani military should take a U-turn on its support to the "failed" government headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz…

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Former Pakistan PM Khan faces popularity test in provincial by-election

Islamabad (AFP) - Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan faces a popularity test this weekend in a by-election for 20…

AFP

'This too shall pass': Pakistan skipper Babar Azam backs out-of-form Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam has backed Virat Kohli to come out of his prolonged lean run with the…

The Times of India

With Prices Soaring, IMF and Pakistan Reach Deal to Revive Loan Program

ISLAMABAD — The International Monetary Fund said it had reached a staff-level agreement with the Pakistani government for the revival…

The New York Times

IMF agrees to resume Pakistan loan after fuel, tax hikes

Islamabad (AFP) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday it had agreed with Pakistan to resume a suspended loan…

AFP

Monsoon rains kill 77 in Pakistan

Islamabad (AFP) - At least 77 people have died in monsoon rains lashing Pakistan, the country's climate change minister said…

AFP

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan issues threat: 'Will reveal everything if harassment continues..'

Imran Khan was ousted out of power with a vote of no-confidence earlier this year in April and since then…

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