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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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Baloch leader condemns Pakistan's Azm-e-Istehkam Operation, alleges Chinese influence
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Baloch leader condemns Pakistan’s Azm-e-Istehkam Operation, alleges Chinese influence

LONDON: Hyrbyair Marri, a Baloch political leader based in the United Kingdom, has strongly criticised Pakistan‘s military operation known as Azm-e-Istehkam in Balochistan and Khyber…

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Scotland’s first Muslim first minister resigns after 13 months in role
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Scotland’s first Muslim first minister resigns after 13 months in role

LONDON: British Pakistani Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf was overwhelmed with emotion as he announced his resignation on Monday ahead of two no-confidence votes tabled…

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UK foreign office adds Pakistan to its list of countries 'too dangerous to travel'
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UK foreign office adds Pakistan to its list of countries ‘too dangerous to travel’

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom has recently added Pakistan to its list of countries that it states are…

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