Pakistan opts out of democracy summit in Washington
The decision had been challenging, with Pakistan weighing the benefits of participation against the potential risks to its diplomatic relationships.
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Pakistan hopes to attend US-led summit without ‘irking’ China
The summit in Washington would be a test for Pakistan’s diplomacy as it'd look to rekindle ties with the US without irking its longtime ally China.
Painful food inflation
The author writes, "edible items that cost Rs5,300 in February 2022 in urban areas now cost roughly Rs10,000."
Three missiles misfire during Indian army exercise in Rajasthan: report
The missiles struck fields in different villages, causing loud explosions, however, there were no reports of any loss of life or property damage.
Biden, Sunak, Albanese go fishing in murky waters
It will now be hard for Australia to stay out of a military conflict, says the writer.
Army ‘not available’ for election duty due to security situation: Election commission
The defence ministry officials said that the current economic situation of the country was also affecting the army.
The spectre of inequality
To make the tax system progressive and to achieve tax justice, it is a must to have more taxes on income and wealth and fewer taxes on consumption.
Non-bailable arrest warrants issued for Imran Khan in Toshakhana, judge threatening cases
The PTI chief was supposed to appear before two district and session courts in Islamabad, but Imran’s lawyers filed petitions seeking an exemption from the hearings, citing…
‘Don’t fall into this trap’: Imran postpones election rally in Lahore after govt imposes Section 144
The PTI chief, in an apparent act of defiance, had announced a fresh rally in Lahore on March 12. days after the interim setup cracked down on the party’s March 8 election rally.
Ill and immobile: The plight of Karachi Zoo elephant Noor Jehan
Noor Jehan, 17, is one of the two elephants who have been caged at the zoo for years now.