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'Didn't want to hurt her': After blaming stepmom, British-Pakistani father admits to beating daughter to death
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‘Didn’t want to hurt her’: After blaming stepmom, British-Pakistani father admits to beating daughter to death

The 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl‘s father accepted on Wednesday that he caused her death, whilst insisting he had not intended to harm her, even as he…

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Pakistan's plans to create industrial zones with tax breaks are challenged by the IMF, which seeks a level playing field for investments. This may impact efforts to draw Chinese industries amid ongoing development under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.(Reuters)
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IMF has a new demand for Pakistan which China will not like at all

Oct 11, 2024 11:13 AM IST IMF urged Pakistan to halt the establishment of industrial zones with investment incentives, potentially hindering efforts to attract Chinese…

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Kashmir diaspora condemns Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism in UK protest
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Kashmir diaspora condemns Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism in UK protest

LONDON: Indian diaspora groups, including those with roots in Jammu and Kashmir, gathered for a protest near the UK Parliament complex in London to raise…

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan applies for Oxford University chancellor role
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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan applies for Oxford University chancellor role

NEW DELHI: Pakistan‘s imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan has applied to become the next chancellor of the Britain’s University of Oxford, according to his…

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No bilateral talks or trade with India post-August 2019, says Pakistan
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No bilateral talks or trade with India post-August 2019, says Pakistan

Pakistan said on Friday that there was a status quo in ties with India post-August 2019 after New Delhi revoked the special status of Jammu…

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60% of the households were forced to reduce essential expenses, 40% borrowed money from acquaintances, 10% took part-time work (Representational Image/Unsplash)
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74% of urban Pakistan struggle to meet monthly expenses, 40% borrowed money from acquaintances: Report

Aug 11, 2024 05:29 PM IST The rising cost of living due to inflation spurred by economic conditions like mounting debt has plunged the majority…

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 A participant stands near a logo of IMF at the International Monetary Fund - World Bank annual meeting  in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia.(Reuters)
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Pakistan has paid over $3.5 billion in interest to IMF in 40 years

Pakistan has paid over USD 3.5 billion in interest on loans to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the last forty years.  A participant stands…

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Onion to stay on hot plate for a fortnight, say traders
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Onion to stay on hot plate for a fortnight, say traders

Pune: Onion prices are expected to stay elevated at least for a fortnight as farmers are delaying sale of their harvest, expecting better prices as…

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Fitch upgraded Pakistan to CCC+ from CCC, suggesting while the nation remains below investment grade, there is a lower chance of a default now. (Pixabay)
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Fitch Upgrades Pakistan Credit Rating on Better External Funding

Jul 29, 2024 07:08 PM IST Fitch Ratings raised Pakistan’s credit rating, citing reduced risks from external funding after it secured a new bailout from…

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Stop deporting undocumented Afghans: Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to Pakistan
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Stop deporting undocumented Afghans: Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has expressed deep concern over Pakistan‘s decision to deport undocumented Afghan refugees, particularly the impact it will have on…

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