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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—The showdown between Imran Khan, who was ousted as Pakistan’s prime minister in April, and the country’s government and army intensified as authorities threatened to arrest the former leader on a terrorism charge.Mr. Khan’s term ended with a vote of no-confidence in parliament after he lost the backing ...

Srinagar: Political leaders in Kashmir have sharply reacted to reports that people ordinarily residing in Jammu and Kashmir even for purposes of work can cast vote in the next assembly election in the Union Territory, accusing the BJP of tilting the balance in its favour.“Is the BJP so insecure ...

It has been 75 years since Britain announced the division of what was known as (British India), into its colonial empire, which led to the emergence of two independent states: Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan. But the joy of independence was marred by the massacre of partition. The days ...

As Pakistan marks 75 years of independence this weekend, Islamabad has not planned any special events, aside from a flag-raising ceremony, a fireworks display in the capital and the introduction of a new 75 rupee (€0.34/$0.35) note. However, 75 rupees doesn't buy what it used to. Inflation data from July released ...

KARACHI, PakistanPakistan is celebrating its 75th Independence Day on Sunday amid a deepening political crisis, which is taking a further toll on its already struggling economy.The South Asian country, which along with neighboring India attained independence following the end of British colonial rule in the sub-continent in 1947, is ...

#Pakistan News Experts see escalating political tensions as dangerous for already struggling economy #Yenisafak #Pakistan News Updates Source link

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sought an appointment with Governor Phagu Chauhan at 4 pm, sources close to the development said, even as parallel meetings of the JD(U) that helms government and opposition RJD are on here amid speculations of a major political upheaval in the state.The ...

Lusaka , August 6 (ANI): Southern African nation, Zambia, seems to have understood China's debt-diplomacy, which only reaps profits to Beijing while countries are pushed towards an economic crisis, as Lusaka cancelled USD 1.6 billion Chinese loans. Bad loans by China have already wreaked havoc in Pakistan and Sri ...

Mehbooba says BJP will destroy Constitution to replace the tricolour with saffron flag Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party and the Congress staged protests on Friday to mark the third anniversary of the repeal of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and reiterated their resolve to fight for its restoration.The National Conference ...

Despite a heavy police contingent blocking the roads leading to the apex court building, a large number of supporters managed to reach the venue, and those who could not make it started celebrating at different police pickets on the way.The Punjab province has been in turmoil since April which ...