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SP Anoosh Chaudhry ranked top investigator in 2018
In a profession traditionally dominated by men, Dr Anoosh Masood Chaudhry, a female superintendent police (investigation) in Lahore has outperformed her male colleagues, emerging as the best crime fighter for 2018. The annual performance report of...January 15, 2019 2929 0 -
Pakistan’s GDP growth to be 3.7% in 2018-19; rebound to 4.6% over medium term
The World Bank sees GDP growth in Pakistan slow down to 3.7% due to macroeconomic imbalances, depleted foreign exchange reserves and tightening financial conditions. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the Bank also says that...January 11, 2019 850 0 -
US, Pakistan work closely to step up Afghan peace drive
Pakistan has renewed its pledge to support Washington and Kabul for finding a political settlement to the 17-year-old conflict in Afghanistan. President Donald Trump’s special envoy flew into the region to kickstart the peace process with...January 9, 2019 920 0 -
After Saudi Arabia, UAE also to unveil $6.2 billion deal for Pakistan
After Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates has also come to Pakistan’s rescue with a $6.2 billion economic deal for the key South Asian country. Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will unveil the...January 5, 2019 916 3 -
Nawaz Sharif handed 7 years jail term; Party protests graft case verdict
An anti-graft court on Monday sentenced former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to seven years in jail in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case while it acquitted the ex-PML(N) leader in another case known as Flagship Investments...December 24, 2018 953 0 -
Imran Khan sees hope for Afghan peace as Pakistan assists U.S. talks with Taliban representatives
In a promising diplomatic move, Pakistan arranged face-to-face meeting between a top U.S. envoy and the warring Afghan Taliban as part of efforts to kickstart peace process to end the conflict in Afghanistan. Washington’s Special Envoy...December 18, 2018 1609 1 -
India kills 14 Kashmiris amid freedom protests; Pakistan seeks world focus
Indian forces have killed 14 Kashmiri protestors demanding freedom from New Delhi’s repressive rule, reports said prompting an outcry in neighboring Pakistan and calls for realization of Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran...December 16, 2018 842 0 -
After criticism, BBC pledges to restore comment about Indian spy’s involvement in Pakistan
BBC Broadcasting House Image Credit: Zizzu02/Wikimedia Commons Reputed for allowing dissident voices to express their views on its broadcast platforms, the BBC has long been facing criticism from dictatorial regimes. But this week, the British Broadcasting...December 14, 2018 883 0 -
Trump sends envoy, letter to Khan for Pakistan help on Afghan peace
After a year of censure and suspension of aid to Pakistan, President Donald Trump has sought the longstanding ally’s support to push Taliban into Afghan peace negotiations. On Tuesday Pakistani officials confirmed that the U.S. President has...December 3, 2018 939 0 -
Pakistan opens Sikh holy place to pilgrims; India says no to dialogue
Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan performed opening of the construction of Kartarpur Corridor leading to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib – one of the holiest places for Sikhs located close to Indian border in Pakistan’s Punjab province. With...November 28, 2018 1004 0
