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The Prophet remarks | global response to the controversy

More than 15 countries so far have condemned the remarks by suspended BJP spokespersons on Prophet Mohammad

The Hindu

Fear for democracy in Pakistan as ISI gets power over civil service

New PM mounts ‘attack on constitution’ by putting spy agency in charge of vetting bureaucrats

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan allocates 40 percent of budget to tackle debt

Islamabad (AFP) - Pakistan's new government, grappling with soaring inflation and political unrest, unveiled a 9.5 trillion rupee ($47 billion) budget Friday, earmarking more than 40 percent to service the country's massive foreign and domestic debt.

AFP

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Facing 'severe' energy crisis, Pakistan reverts to five-day work week

Pakistan will reduce its official work week to five days from six in a bid to reduce energy and fuel consumption as part of an energy conservation plan approved by the country's cabinet on Tuesday, the information minister said.

Reuters

India-Pakistan ties and the mirror of 2019

There are sound reasons why New Delhi must shift course from the belligerence it once profited from

The Hindu

Pakistan: Khan gives six-day deadline to gov’t to announce polls

Imran Khan warns government to set new polls in six days or he will again march on the capital with millions of people.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan: Clashes as defiant ex-PM Imran Khan marches to capital

Police fire tear gas and baton-charge Khan’s supporters to stop them from reaching Islamabad for already-banned rally.

Al Jazeera

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Pakistan police arrest 'hundreds' of opposition supporters ahead of major rally

Islamabad (AFP) - Pakistani police detained hundreds of supporters of ousted prime minister Imran Khan overnight ahead of a major sit-in planned by the former leader, senior party members and police sources said Tuesday, as the government pledged to block the protest.

AFP

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Khan calls for protests to force elections

Recently ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan asked his supporters to march on Islamabad, the nation’s capital, for a sit-in on May 25 as a way to press the government to quit and call new elections.

Tribune News Service

The neighbourhood in turmoil, lessons for India

The impact of the changes on Indian policy will offer New Delhi a better understanding of future domestic challenges

The Hindu

Pakistan holds bailout talks with IMF in Qatar as economy falters

The new Pakistan government is seeking the release of more funds from a $6bn rescue programme agreed with IMF in 2019.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan's new foreign minister seeks to broaden U.S. ties

Pakistan's new Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Thursday he would like to pivot away from single-issue transactional relationship with the United States as he seeks to repair frayed ties with Washington.

Reuters

Pakistan FM sees 'very limited' prospect of India dialogue

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - Pakistan's new foreign minister said Thursday there was little scope for dialogue with India as he denounced actions by the historic rival in divided Kashmir.

AFP

The world reacts to the killing of Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh

Killing of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces triggers outpouring of condemnation and condolences.

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to discuss extending term of $3bn deposit

Saudi Arabia will discuss the option of extending the terms of $3bn deposit in Pakistani bank, a joint statement says.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | No need to panic, says Union Coal Minister; CJI Ramana says governments ignoring court orders, and more

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Pakistani Premier to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Promoting Ties with Saudi Arabia

On his first foreign visit to Saudi Arabia, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that his government was committed to advancing the special relationship with the Kingdom. Sharif is the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League. He was sworn in earlier this month after parliament ousted his predecessor, Imran Khan,…

AFP

Sharif scion takes charge of Pakistan’s most powerful province

Islamabad (AFP) - The son of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took charge of Punjab province Saturday, the country's most politically important region, further bolstering the dynasty's grip on power.

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Karachi attack underlines need for taking 'undifferentiated' position against terrorism: India

‘Our stance against all forms of terrorism anywhere has been steadfast and consistent,’ says Arindam Bagchi.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan has a ‘strategy’ to boost shrinking forex reserves: FM

With barely enough reserves to cover two months of imports, finance minister says it will not be the next Sri Lanka.

AFP

Pakistan PM Sharif arrives in Saudi for first foreign visit

Riyadh (AFP) - Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif began his maiden foreign trip Thursday, arriving in Saudi Arabia in a bid to enhance financial support from a country where he spent years in exile.

AFP

India says talks with Pakistan only after 'terror' stops

New Delhi (AFP) - New Delhi on Thursday ruled out any formal talks with Pakistan unless India's neighbor stops supporting "cross-border terrorism", as a new government comes to power in Islamabad.

AFP

Pakistan PM Sharif heads to Saudi for first foreign visit

Islamabad (AFP) - Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif begins his maiden foreign trip Thursday to Saudi Arabia, seeking financial support from a country where he spent years in exile.

AFP

Chinese nationals among four killed by woman suicide bomber in Pakistan

Karachi (AFP) - A woman suicide bomber from a Pakistan separatist group killed four people, including three Chinese nationals, in an attack on a minibus carrying staff from a Beijing cultural programme at Karachi University on Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkish President, Pakistani PM to Visit Saudi Arabia this Week

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan plans to visit Saudi Arabia on Thursday, two sources with information on the matter told Reuters. No further details were provided but it is scheduled at time when Muslims often perform the Umrah. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Saudi Arabia on his…

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