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A world of debt is in need of more flexibility

Recent headlines seem to augur a global debt crisis. The US is teetering on the precipice of a self-inflicted default. Egypt, Ghana, Pakistan, and other countries face grave financial difficulties. And the Chinese are delaying or hampering multilateral efforts to restructure low- and middle-income countries' debt.

Bangkok Post

Ponting's views on pay disparity in Test cricket was a discussion point but not taken forward: ICC

The International Cricket Council has distanced itself from Ricky Ponting’s claims of “talks” within the sport’s governing body to address pay disparity in Test cricket.

The Hindu

India enter Junior Asia Cup semifinal with 17-0 win over Thailand

India top the four-team Pool A with 10 points from four games after victories over Chinese Taipei, Japan and Thailand and a 1-1 draw against Pakistan, were unstoppable with Angad Bir Singh scoring four goals (13th, 33rd, 47th, 55th min).

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‘Social mobility is a fairytale’: Faiza Shaheen on fighting for Labour and hating Oxford

When the UK finally goes to the polls, the British-Pakistani-Fijian daughter of a car mechanic could win the seat that Iain Duncan Smith has held for more than 30 years. Some would see that as proof that anyone can succeed – but not Shaheen

The Guardian - UK

Pak says it is ready for talks ‘with open mind’

New Delhi, May 29: Pakistan, in its latest communication to India, is believed to have expressed its willingness to discuss “with an open mind” every proposal or alternative that may be put forward at the talks to resolve the deadlock, according to the Karachi newspaper “Dawn.” A special representative of…

The Hindu

Pakistan to share budget details with IMF to unlock funds - finance minister

Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday the country will share its upcoming budget details with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to unlock stalled funds.

Reuters

Asia Cup: BCCI unlikely to support hybrid model, final decision at ACC executive board meeting

NEW DELHI: The BCCI will not support Najam Sethi's proposed hybrid model of hosting the Asia Cup wherein four preliminary round and two super four games will be held in Pakistan with India's matches and the final taking place in a neutral country.

The Times of India

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The activists confronting period taboos in Pakistan

Facing threats and alienation, women push for menstrual awareness in a country where women’s health taboos limit rights.

Al Jazeera

European team in Bangladesh probes genocide by Pakistan army in 1971

A European team was in Bangladesh for an international probe into countless killings by the Pakistani army in 1971 amid calls to declare the atrocities the worst genocide since World War II.

Radio France Internationale

India play out 1-1 draw against Pakistan in men's Junior Asia Cup hockey

SALALAH (Oman): India played out a thrilling 1-1 draw against arch-rivals Pakistan in their third Pool A game to continue their unbeaten run in the men's Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament in Salalah here.

The Times of India

India is trying to promote tourism in one of the most militarised places in the world, but some Kashmiris say things are far from normal

Foreign journalists are rarely allowed entry into Kashmir, but the Indian government invited the ABC to visit the capital as part of a G20 event. Here's what we found.

ABC News

‘I just have you’: the rural Australians helping Afghan asylum seekers find refuge

A musician living in Wal Wal, population 27, in the Wimmera is offering hope to a displaced family of six from Afghanistan

The Guardian - AU

At least 11 killed in Pakistan avalanche

Four women and a boy were among those killed in the disaster near the Shounter Pass in northern Pakistan, police say.

Al Jazeera

Avalanche kills 11 members of nomadic tribe in northern Pakistan

At least 11 people died after an avalanche hit members of a nomadic tribe as they crossed a mountainous area in northern Pakistan, the country's disaster management agency said on Saturday.

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The Hindu

Indian team seeks to continue winning momentum against Pakistan in men's junior Asia Cup hockey

India would look to continue their winning momentum against Pakistan in Men’s Junior Asia Cup

The Independent UK

Pakistan to try 33 supporters of former Premier Imran Khan in military courts over recent violence

Pakistan’s government says that 17 more supporters of Imran Khan would be tried in military courts over recent anti-government violence, bringing the overall number of followers of the former prime minister facing military tribunals to 33 so far

France 24

'I am not at all safe,' says ex-Pakistani PM Khan as he condemns mass arrests of supporters

Pakistan's former prime minister and PTI party leader Imran Khan was released on bail on May 12 after being arrested on graft charges. Since then, he says he has been "isolated" at his home, cut off from the senior leadership of his party, while thousands of his supporters have been…

Al Jazeera

Second Pakistani journalist missing, family alleges abduction

Both Sami Abraham’s family and Karachi-based independent BOL television, where he works, say he has been kidnapped.

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Pakistan's Imran Khan calls for immediate talks amidst stand-off with military

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday appealed for immediate talks with state officials, as pressure increased on him amidst a crackdown on his top aides and supporters that has seen thousands arrested as well as many leaving his party.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan slaps travel ban on ex-PM Imran Khan amid row with army

FIA bans Khan, his wife and hundreds of PTI leaders from travelling abroad amid standoff with the military.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan minister defends trial of Khan supporters in army courts

‘They planned it’: Defence Minister Asif alleges military installations in different cities were targeted deliberately.

The Independent UK

Pakistani journalist, supporter of former Prime Minister Imran Khan goes missing, second in 2 weeks

Pakistani police, the family and the employer of a prominent TV journalist, known for his public support of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, say he is missing

The Hindu

Final call on Asia Cup venue to be taken after IPL final, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah

It has been learnt from ACC sources that PCB chairman Najam Sethi’s proposed hybrid model looks like a feasible solution although ACC had made no formal statements

The Hindu

Need to focus on technological advancement in defence sector: Rajnath

India must focus on advancement in defence technology in view of “double threat” along the borders, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday in an oblique reference to challenges along the frontiers with China and Pakistan.

The Independent UK

Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan softens demand for snap vote amid crackdown on party

Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan has softened his year-long demand for new elections and suggested a committee be formed for talks with the government to end the country’s lingering political turmoil

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