February 23, 2025
PAKISTAN

Pakistan considers acquiring Russian oil with a payment plan

After the recent meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Samarkand, a senior government official revealed on Sunday that Pakistan can import oil from Russia on a deferred payment basis as both countries are in talks to discuss the possibility. According […]

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PTI will begin widespread demonstrations against inflationary excess

In addition to gas, Russia has offered to give Pakistan wheat in the wake of devastating floods and in consideration of the prospect of food shortages that may develop in the wake of the deluge, according to Pakistan’s defense minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday. At a press conference in Islamabad, he disclosed, “Russia has suggested […]

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Security for the Chehlum procession examined

LAHORE: On Friday, DIG Operations Lahore visited Pandu Street and examined the security measures for the procession of Hazrat Imam Hussain’s Chehlum (RA). He spoke with the procession’s organizers and asked them about security. He claimed that the mourners entering the main parade will have complete protection. 42 female police officers have been sent to […]

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Water level starts to recede in certain areas of Sindh as the overall death toll approaches 1,500

On Thursday, when officials reported the intensity of the floodwaters had also somewhat decreased in Dadu district, the water level in the Main Nara Valley Drain (MNVD), also known as Right Bank Outfall Drain-I, at RD-10 upstream Manchhar Lake, began to decline. They declared that they would keep careful surveillance on the drain, however, in […]

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Imran says again that “our tolerance is running out” and calls for immediate elections

Imran Khan, the head of the PTI and a former prime minister, reiterated his call for immediate elections on Thursday while announcing that PTI’s patience was running out. Free and fair elections must be called right away, he urged, “if we want to save the country from strife and anarchy.” Imran stated at the start […]

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Nearly 1,500 people have died in Pakistan floods

Data revealed on Thursday that around 1,500 people had died as a result of the enormous floods that have engulfed large portions of Pakistan and that have left millions of people affected by the calamity.33 million out of a population of 220 million have been affected by floods brought on by record monsoon rains and […]

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For the SCO Summit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif travels to Uzbekistan

During a two-day trip, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Samarkand, the capital of Uzbekistan, on Thursday to attend the annual meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).The CHS, the highest forum of the SCO, sets the organization’s goals, strategy, and priorities. The SCO summit will take place […]

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Canada will provide Pakistan with $25 million in flood relief funds

TORONTO: Following Pakistan’s devastating flooding, the Canadian government would donate C$25 million (US$19 million) and match C$3 million (US$2.29 million) in donations, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday. The federal government will match contributions you make to the humanitarian coalition up to $3 million until September 28. Trudeau stated at a news conference […]

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Imran Khan claims that the government is “trying to blackout” his telethon for flood relief

Imran Khan, the chairman of the PTI, claimed on Monday that the current administration was attempting to thwart the PTI-led telethon to gather money for flood relief by “threaten[ing] cable providers.” The PTI raised Rs5.2 billion during a telethon that the former prime minister hosted on Sunday.Khan said on Twitter that the government had “threatened” […]

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Rain falls in Karachi, ending a period of oppressive heat

After two days of oppressive heat, Karachi’s weather drastically changed on Monday afternoon when the sun took a backseat and dark clouds covered the city, bringing rain.Some of the city’s suburbs, including the vicinity of the Super Highway, Gulshan-e-Hadeed, and Bahria Town, experienced heavy rainfall. Karsaz in Sharae Faisal and North Nazimabad, Landhi, Saddar, DHA, […]

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