Women's day marches in Pakistan have turned controversial in the past since banners and placards used by participants raise issues like divorce, sexual harassment and menstruation. Due to this, authorities in Pakistan's Lahore have denied permission for a rally marking international women's day.

Lahore administration denies permission for march on women's day

A non-bailable warrant has been issued against former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and Islamabad police has reached Imran Khan's residence in Lahore to arrest him. The arrest warrant against Imran khan is in connection with the repository corruption case. Khan has also been missing court appearances.

Non-bailable warrant issued against former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan sparks protests

The Islamabad Police on Sunday arrived at Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence in Lahore to arrest him after he failed to appear in the court in the Toshakhana (gift depository) case.&nbsp;Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf &nbsp;(PTI) party has threatened mass protests if&nbsp;Khan is arrested.&nbsp;

A team of Islamabad Police reached Lahore after receiving relevant orders from the high court.

According to Geo News, Khan was not present at his house when the police arrived. Reports say that the former premier will be taken to Islamabad in&nbsp;custody.

The police were acting on a non-bailable arrest warrant issued on February 28 by additional sessions judge Zafar Iqbal against the former PM.

Talking to the media outside Khan’s Zaman Park residence, an Islamabad police officer that they were given a go-ahead by the superintendent of police (SP).

"We are being assisted by the Lahore police," said the Islamabad police officer, reports Geo News.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf &nbsp;(PTI) party senior vice president Fawad Chaudhry warned of a worsening situation in the country if the government moves against the former prime minister.

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"Any attempt to arrest Imran Khan will seriously worsen the situation, I want to warn this incompetent and anti-Pakistan government not to push Pakistan into further crisis and act sensibly," Fawad tweeted. 
 
There was huge drama outside Khan's residence as party leaders and workers gathered outside in huge numbers and raised slogans in their leader's support and criticising the Shehbaz Sharif government.&nbsp;The PTI party workers surrounded the residence to prevent the arrest.&nbsp;

Reacting to his arrest, Khan&nbsp;levelled massive allegations against Prime Minister Shehbaz Shariff and former army chief General Qamar Bajwa.

"What future can a country have when crooks are thrust as rulers upon it? SS was about to be convicted by NAB for&nbsp;Rs 8 bn money laundering &amp; by FIA for another&nbsp;Rs 16 bn corruption when he was rescued by Gen Bajwa who kept getting NAB cases trial postponed."

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Imran Khan has skipped hearings in the Toshakhana case thrice till now in which he was to be indicted for allegedly concealing details of the gifts he retained from the repository where presents given to government officials are deposited, said a Dawn report.

Meanwhile, in a series of tweets, the Islamabad Police said that the operation was being conducted with the cooperation of the Lahore police.

It stated that the PTI chief was “avoiding” the arrest, adding that the superintendent of police had “gone into Imran’s room but he was not present there”. 
 
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The Islamabad Police on Sunday arrived at Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence in Lahore to arrest him after he failed to appear in the court in the Toshakhana (gift depository) case.

The Islamabad Police on Sunday arrived at Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence in Lahore to arrest him after he failed to appear in the court in the Toshakhana (gift depository) case. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has threatened mass protests if Khan is arrested. A team of Islamabad Police reached Lahore after receiving relevant orders from the high court. According to Geo News, Khan was not present at his house when the police arrived. Reports say that the former premier will be taken to Islamabad in custody. The police were acting on a non-bailable arrest warrant issued on February 28 by additional sessions judge Zafar Iqbal against the former PM. Talking to the media outside Khan’s Zaman Park residence, an Islamabad police officer that they were given a go-ahead by the superintendent of police (SP). "We are being assisted by the Lahore police," said the Islamabad police officer, reports Geo News. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party senior vice president Fawad Chaudhry warned of a worsening situation in the country if the government moves against the former prime minister. Imran Khan sold valuable Toshakhana gifts in Dubai, alleges Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif "Any attempt to arrest Imran Khan will seriously worsen the situation, I want to warn this incompetent and anti-Pakistan government not to push Pakistan into further crisis and act sensibly," Fawad tweeted. There was huge drama outside Khan's residence as party leaders and workers gathered outside in huge numbers and raised slogans in their leader's support and criticising the Shehbaz Sharif government. The PTI party workers surrounded the residence to prevent the arrest. Reacting to his arrest, Khan levelled massive allegations against Prime Minister Shehbaz Shariff and former army chief General Qamar Bajwa. "What future can a country have when crooks are thrust as rulers upon it? SS was about to be convicted by NAB for Rs 8 bn money laundering & by FIA for another Rs 16 bn corruption when he was rescued by Gen Bajwa who kept getting NAB cases trial postponed." What future can a country have when crooks are thrust as rulers upon it? SS was about to be convicted by NAB for Rs 8 bn money laundering & by FIA for another Rs 16 bn corruption when he was rescued by Gen Bajwa who kept getting NAB cases trial postponed. While under trial he was — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 5, 2023 × "While under trial he was made PM. He has since proceeded to select heads of those institutions investigating his cases - first FIA & now NAB - simply to get his name permanently cleared in ₹16 bn corruption & ₹8 bn money laundering cases against him. This is how a country becomes a banana republic," Khan said. Imran Khan has skipped hearings in the Toshakhana case thrice till now in which he was to be indicted for allegedly concealing details of the gifts he retained from the repository where presents given to government officials are deposited, said a Dawn report. Meanwhile, in a series of tweets, the Islamabad Police said that the operation was being conducted with the cooperation of the Lahore police. It stated that the PTI chief was “avoiding” the arrest, adding that the superintendent of police had “gone into Imran’s room but he was not present there”. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Islamabad police arrive at ex-Pak PM Imran Khan’s Lahore house to arrest him in Toshakhana case

Pakistan is in a state of mess. The economy is in the ICU. The politicians are at war. People are crying for help. How did things get here? Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas Plus: Pakistan's Economic Crisis Explained

U.S Commerce Department's Bureau of industry and security has banned an unspecified number of companies around the world. The BIS believes that these entities are involved in unauthorized nuclear activities or collection of sensitive data.

U.S. trade body bans unspecified Pak companies from 14 entities

At least six were killed&nbsp;and five were hospitalised after a poisonous gas leak inside a coal mine in Pakistan's Balochistan on Friday. Rescue officials said workers died after the mine was filled with gas.&nbsp;

An&nbsp;official said that 11 workers were trapped in the mine when the poisonous gas leaked. Other coal miners called rescue workers and did their best to rescue their co-workers but six died due to the gas while&nbsp;five others were rescued and moved to Shahrag's basic health unit, reported news agency PTI.&nbsp;

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Medic official, Dr Muhammad Akbar, confirmed they received six dead bodies.

This is not the first instance in the province which is rich in natural resources,&nbsp;where safety negligence has cost workers their lives.

The central leader of the South Asian country's mine association, Peer Muhammad Kakar said that despite reminding government authorities and officials of the unsafe conditions, no steps were taken and&nbsp;the workers continue to work in hazardous conditions.

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He said, "Such incidents have claimed hundreds of lives in the last few years but nobody cares. These are death holes, not mines."

Kakar added that since&nbsp;mine owners and contractors have good links with the government and authorities, whenever such incidents occur no action is ever taken against them for negligence, however, a small compensation is paid to the families of victims and then everyone forgets about it.

It is just not coal mines incidents, workers in the province have also fallen prey to militant attacks.&nbsp;

Militant attacks in Pakistan are on the rise. Last week, four coal miners were killed and three were injured after unidentified armed militants attacked them at a mine.

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At least six were killed and five were hospitalised after a poisonous gas leak inside a coal mine in Pakistan's Balochistan on Friday. Rescue officials said workers died after the mine was filled with gas.

At least six were killed and five were hospitalised after a poisonous gas leak inside a coal mine in Pakistan's Balochistan on Friday. Rescue officials said workers died after the mine was filled with gas. An official said that 11 workers were trapped in the mine when the poisonous gas leaked. Other coal miners called rescue workers and did their best to rescue their co-workers but six died due to the gas while five others were rescued and moved to Shahrag's basic health unit, reported news agency PTI. Also read | Pakistan: Central bank hikes policy rate by 300 basis points Medic official, Dr Muhammad Akbar, confirmed they received six dead bodies. This is not the first instance in the province which is rich in natural resources, where safety negligence has cost workers their lives. The central leader of the South Asian country's mine association, Peer Muhammad Kakar said that despite reminding government authorities and officials of the unsafe conditions, no steps were taken and the workers continue to work in hazardous conditions. Also read | Over two dozen Pakistanis drowned in Italy migrant boat accident, says PM; shipwreck death toll crosses 60 He said, "Such incidents have claimed hundreds of lives in the last few years but nobody cares. These are death holes, not mines." Kakar added that since mine owners and contractors have good links with the government and authorities, whenever such incidents occur no action is ever taken against them for negligence, however, a small compensation is paid to the families of victims and then everyone forgets about it. It is just not coal mines incidents, workers in the province have also fallen prey to militant attacks. Militant attacks in Pakistan are on the rise. Last week, four coal miners were killed and three were injured after unidentified armed militants attacked them at a mine. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistan: At least six killed, five hospitalised after poisonous gas leak inside coal mine

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The economic crisis in the South Asian nation of Pakistan is spiralling. New records are being broken every day. Now, Pakistan's central bank raised key policy rate by 300 bps to highest level since 1996. Watch this video for more details.

Why Pakistan's central bank raised key policy rate by 300 bps to highest level since 1996?

Inflation in Pakistan has broken a 50-year record. It has now touched 31.5%. What explains this? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Inflation breaks 50-year record in Pakistan

Pakistan records a sharp rise in terror attacks with 58 incidents in 28 days as terror monsters turn their guns upon their mentor. Is Pakistan reaping what it sowed?

Gravitas | Rising terrorism in Pakistan: 58 attacks in 28 days

Week after week we have been reporting on the abysmal state of affairs in Pakistan with the country's economy tottering on the brink of collapse and if you needed more evidence of how desperate and anguished the Pakistani citizens are here it is in a viral video. A Pakistani man says "Allah! Give us Modi, so that he can fix our country" he wants the Indian Prime Minister to govern Pakistan. Yes, that's how bad things really are in the country. Neha Khanna tells you more in this report.

Inside South Asia: Pakistan economy on the brink

Pakistan's 27-year-old hockey player Shahida Raza died after a migrant boat from Turkey to Italy crashed. Shahida, a single mother of a baby girl, had reportedly paid $4000 to get on that boat and build a new life away from Pakistan. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Pakistani Hockey player Shahida Raza dies in migrant boat crash

Are Pakistan's judges planning a coup? Imran Khan has been granted bail in 3 major cases. The govt says the judiciary has joined hands with him. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Are Pakistan's judges planning a coup?

Battling a worsening economic crisis, Pakistan's inflation broke all previous records when the consumer price index reached 31.5 per cent in February, according to fresh readings issued by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

Battling a worsening economic crisis, Pakistan's inflation broke all previous records when the consumer price index reached 31.5 per cent in February, according to fresh readings issued by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The direct repercussion of high inflation rate will be seen in the monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, scheduled to take place on Thursday. The committee, for all practical purposes, will be hiking interest rates, according to the experts. Since data-keeping began in July 1965, this is the first time inflation has crossed the threshold of 31.5 per cent in Pakistan. In April 1975, the inflation rate came close to February's figures but stood still at 29 per cent. The south Asian country has now become the 17th most expensive country in the world and is hurriedly moving towards hyperinflation. Meaning, the value of the Pakistan Rupee has declined to such an extent that ordinary people and their purchasing power have plummeted. WATCH | Is Pakistan's economic crisis getting worse? × Food and gas prices have touched new highs in recent months as Pakistan's import-based economy cannot handle the devaluation of its local currency. Additionally, the forex reserves are running at an all-time low which has added to the conundrum. The release of the grim figures came on the same day as global credit rating agency Moody's, in its report, downgraded Pakistan's local and foreign currency credit ratings from Caa1 to Caa3. "The decision to downgrade the ratings is driven by Moody's assessment that Pakistan's increasingly fragile liquidity and external position significantly raises default risks to a level consistent with a Caa3 rating," the agency said. The rating is expected to hurt the position of the Pakistani government which is currently involved in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to secure a $1 billion bailout package. Read more: Moody's downgrades Pakistan's credit rating to the lowest in three decades To secure IMF funding, the Pakistani government has implemented new tax measures as suggested by the global body. However, securing the final tranche of payment looks uncertain at the moment. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Inflation breaks 50-year record in Pakistan, touches high of 31.5%

US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley on Tuesday (February 28) promised a big shake-up of America's foreign policy if she gets elected to power next year. "America can't be the world's ATM," underlined the 51-year-old Indian-American leader, reiterating her stance on foreign affairs.

"A weak America pays the bad guys: Hundreds of millions to Pakistan, Iraq, and Zimbabwe last year alone. A strong America won’t be the world’s ATM (sic)," tweeted the Republican, who announced her presidential bid last month.&nbsp;

Apart from Pakistan, she also slammed China in an interview with the Fox news channel. "We can't buy friends. China would notice that we have been paying attention. Why are we paying them money for the environment? It's just ludicrous," she said in a clip she shared from the interview.

"We should not be giving them 1 cent. The idea that we give it to Iraq and they use it for uranium proxies that send death to America... the idea that we give it to Zimbabwe and they are the most anti-American African country out there. We're giving it to Cuba, and we label them as state-sponsored terror. Why are we doing that?"&nbsp;

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In an Op-ed for New York Post, Haley, who has served as the US ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina governor, made similar remarks last week when&nbsp;she said she "will cut every cent in foreign aid for countries that hate us". "A strong America doesn't pay off the bad guys. A proud America doesn't waste our people's hard-earned money. And the only leaders who deserve our trust are those who stand up to our enemies and stand beside our friends," her article reads.&nbsp;

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Haley is the first Indian-American woman from the Republican Party to run for the US presidential elections. Attacking the Biden administration, she pointed out in the Op-ed. "The Biden administration resumed military aid to Pakistan, though it is home to at least a dozen terrorist organisations and its government is deeply in hock to China. Team Biden restored half a billion dollars to a corrupt United Nations agency that is supposed to help the Palestinian people but, in fact, covers for deeply anti-Semitic propaganda against our ally Israel."&nbsp;

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US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley on Tuesday (February 28) promised a big shake-up of America's foreign policy if she gets elected to power next year. "America can't be the world's ATM," underlined the 51-year-old Indian-American leader, reiterating her stance on foreign affairs.

US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley on Tuesday (February 28) promised a big shake-up of America's foreign policy if she gets elected to power next year. "America can't be the world's ATM," underlined the 51-year-old Indian-American leader, reiterating her stance on foreign affairs. "A weak America pays the bad guys: Hundreds of millions to Pakistan, Iraq, and Zimbabwe last year alone. A strong America won’t be the world’s ATM (sic)," tweeted the Republican, who announced her presidential bid last month. Apart from Pakistan, she also slammed China in an interview with the Fox news channel. "We can't buy friends. China would notice that we have been paying attention. Why are we paying them money for the environment? It's just ludicrous," she said in a clip she shared from the interview. "We should not be giving them 1 cent. The idea that we give it to Iraq and they use it for uranium proxies that send death to America... the idea that we give it to Zimbabwe and they are the most anti-American African country out there. We're giving it to Cuba, and we label them as state-sponsored terror. Why are we doing that?" Also watch| GOP candidate Nikki Haley vows to cut foreign aid to anti-American countries × In an Op-ed for New York Post, Haley, who has served as the US ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina governor, made similar remarks last week when she said she "will cut every cent in foreign aid for countries that hate us". "A strong America doesn't pay off the bad guys. A proud America doesn't waste our people's hard-earned money. And the only leaders who deserve our trust are those who stand up to our enemies and stand beside our friends," her article reads. Also read: Who is Nikki Haley? The Indian-American top gun with strong political views who may challenge Biden in 2024 Haley is the first Indian-American woman from the Republican Party to run for the US presidential elections. Attacking the Biden administration, she pointed out in the Op-ed. "The Biden administration resumed military aid to Pakistan, though it is home to at least a dozen terrorist organisations and its government is deeply in hock to China. Team Biden restored half a billion dollars to a corrupt United Nations agency that is supposed to help the Palestinian people but, in fact, covers for deeply anti-Semitic propaganda against our ally Israel." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Pakistani industries are bracing themselves for cuts in production & workforce. Reports say, 1 million Pakistanis could lose their jobs in the textile sector. Molly Gambhir reports.

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Global credit rating agency Moody's has downgraded Pakistan's local and foreign currency credit ratings. The agency has dropped the rating two notches down to Caa3 from Caa1.

Global credit rating agency Moody's has downgraded Pakistan's local and foreign currency credit ratings. The agency has dropped the rating two notches down to Caa3 from Caa1. The increase in default risk due to mounting international loans and a crumbling economy were the contributing factors to the new rating which is the lowest in three decades. "The decision to downgrade the ratings is driven by Moody's assessment that Pakistan's increasingly fragile liquidity and external position significantly raises default risks to a level consistent with a Caa3 rating," the agency said. The rating is expected to hurt the position of the Pakistani government which is currently involved in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to secure a $1 billion bailout package. WATCH | WION Dispatch | Moody's: Global economy on the verge of a downturn × "Significant external financing becoming available in the very near term, such as through the disbursement of the next tranches under the current IMF programme and related financing, would reduce default risk potentially to a level consistent with a higher rating," read the report. The agency, however, warned that getting the package may not be enough for the country to resuscitate its fortunes. Weak governance and heightened social risks can impede Islamabad's capability to chart a turnaround in fortunes. To secure IMF funding, the Pakistani government has implemented new tax measures as suggested by the global body. however, securing the final tranche of payment looks like an unlikely proposition in the immediate future. Read more: Moody's winding up its consulting business in China, to lay off people across the country In the face of the ongoing financial crisis, where foreign reserves have fallen to historic low levels, the Pakistani government has come up with some measures to save energy and reduce its energy bill. Markets and restaurants are reportedly closing at 8:30 PM and 10 PM in a bid to save energy. The decision was announced in January with the government aiming to save $274 million through it. However, it has drawn flak from both market associations as well as the general masses. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Moody's downgrades Pakistan's credit rating to the lowest in three decades

A Pakistani court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case on Tuesday. However, he was granted protective bail by two Islamabad courts&nbsp;in three other cases. High drama unfolded outside the court premises where thousands of his supporters converged to support him.

Khan has had a number of cases registered against him ever since he was ousted from power last year,&nbsp;that range from gathering illegal funds for his party to inciting violence against state officials.&nbsp;

According to Reuters, he&nbsp;arrived at the courts in a car, which was followed by hundreds of his supporters, chanting and covering the car with flower petals, and was given special permission to take his car inside the Islamabad court due to security concerns.&nbsp;

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The former prime minister appeared in three courts during the course of the day and was supposed to appear before&nbsp;another court,&nbsp;where he was charged over "unlawfully selling gifts from different dignitaries," but was absent.&nbsp;

The federal court then issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for non-appearance before the court.

However, Khan's lawyers said that they would reach the court to cancel the warrant because he got delayed due to traffic jams as his supporters went to the streets clogging the roads.&nbsp;

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Khan's supporters have threatened countrywide protests if he gets arrested. He launched a campaign last week calling all his supporters&nbsp;to offer themselves up for arrest in a bid to fill up the jail, in protest against his demonstration."

Previously, he also accused the government of interfering in cases against him, which the cabinet has been repeatedly denying.&nbsp;

Imran Khan&nbsp;was injured in a shooting at one of his protest gatherings last year.

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A Pakistani court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case on Tuesday. However, he was granted protective bail by two Islamabad courts in three other cases.

A Pakistani court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case on Tuesday. However, he was granted protective bail by two Islamabad courts in three other cases. High drama unfolded outside the court premises where thousands of his supporters converged to support him. Khan has had a number of cases registered against him ever since he was ousted from power last year, that range from gathering illegal funds for his party to inciting violence against state officials. According to Reuters, he arrived at the courts in a car, which was followed by hundreds of his supporters, chanting and covering the car with flower petals, and was given special permission to take his car inside the Islamabad court due to security concerns. Also read | Pakistan: Two Army officers killed in gunfire with armed militants in Waziristan district The former prime minister appeared in three courts during the course of the day and was supposed to appear before another court, where he was charged over "unlawfully selling gifts from different dignitaries," but was absent. The federal court then issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for non-appearance before the court. However, Khan's lawyers said that they would reach the court to cancel the warrant because he got delayed due to traffic jams as his supporters went to the streets clogging the roads. Also read | Over two dozen Pakistanis drowned in Italy migrant boat accident, says PM; shipwreck death toll crosses 60 Khan's supporters have threatened countrywide protests if he gets arrested. He launched a campaign last week calling all his supporters to offer themselves up for arrest in a bid to fill up the jail, in protest against his demonstration." Previously, he also accused the government of interfering in cases against him, which the cabinet has been repeatedly denying. Imran Khan was injured in a shooting at one of his protest gatherings last year. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Non-bailable arrest warrant against Imran Khan in Toshakhana case

It's been a week since the International Monetary Funds team concluded its visit to Pakistan. The country has been trying hard to convince IMF to release a loan installment but it looks like the condition isn't getting any better for the Pakistan. In a latest twist, according to reports, Pakistan officials accuses IMF for changing goalposts regarding its conditions.

Pakistan officials accuse IMF for changing goalposts, says report

At least two Pakistani Army officers were killed in an attack at a security checkpost in Spinwamn region in North Waziristan district after unidentified armed militants opened gunfire, the military's media affairs reported on Monday.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, "two militants were killed in the gunfire, while two others were apprehended with ammunition." It added two Army officers were also killed, PTI reported.&nbsp;

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The military's media said that the area was being combed to flush out the militants.&nbsp;

As of now, no terror group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and paid his condolences to the families of the two Army officers.&nbsp;

This incident comes amid an increase in terror attacks across Pakistan, which has been hit by a wave of terrorism, especially in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh province.

Last week, at least five were killed after a suicide squad stormed a police compound in Karachi.

On January 30, a Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up during the afternoon prayers in a mosque which killed over 100 people and injured over 200.&nbsp;

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Similarly, in November 2022, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) called for an indefinite ceasefire agreed with the government in June and ordered its militants to carry out attacks on military forces.&nbsp;

To stop such attacks, last week the Pakistan defence minister and security chief held a meeting with the Taliban-led Afghanistan government to discuss ways to counter the "threat of terrorism."

The Taliban-led government also proposed to Pakistan that it should bear the cost of disarming and rehabilitating the outlawed TTP members and their families numbering more than 30,0000 from the Pak-Afghan border areas.

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At least two Pakistani Army officers were killed in an attack at a security checkpost in Spinwamn region in North Waziristan district after unidentified armed militants opened gunfire, the military's media affairs reported on Monday.

At least two Pakistani Army officers were killed in an attack at a security checkpost in Spinwamn region in North Waziristan district after unidentified armed militants opened gunfire, the military's media affairs reported on Monday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, "two militants were killed in the gunfire, while two others were apprehended with ammunition." It added two Army officers were also killed, PTI reported. Also read | Over two dozen Pakistanis drowned in Italy migrant boat accident, says PM; shipwreck death toll crosses 60 The military's media said that the area was being combed to flush out the militants. As of now, no terror group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and paid his condolences to the families of the two Army officers. This incident comes amid an increase in terror attacks across Pakistan, which has been hit by a wave of terrorism, especially in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh province. Last week, at least five were killed after a suicide squad stormed a police compound in Karachi. On January 30, a Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up during the afternoon prayers in a mosque which killed over 100 people and injured over 200. Also read | Four killed, 14 injured after bomb laden bike explodes in Pakistan’s Balochistan Similarly, in November 2022, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) called for an indefinite ceasefire agreed with the government in June and ordered its militants to carry out attacks on military forces. To stop such attacks, last week the Pakistan defence minister and security chief held a meeting with the Taliban-led Afghanistan government to discuss ways to counter the "threat of terrorism." The Taliban-led government also proposed to Pakistan that it should bear the cost of disarming and rehabilitating the outlawed TTP members and their families numbering more than 30,0000 from the Pak-Afghan border areas. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Days after Islamabad witnessed&nbsp;some deadly attacks, Pakistan's Defence Minister&nbsp;Khawaja Muhammad Asid and intelligence&nbsp;chief&nbsp;Nadeem Anjum&nbsp;held talks with the Taliban government on Wednesday (Feb 22) on ways to counter the "threat of terrorism." The meet was held in Kabul, led by Afghan's Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar.

Baradar's office in a statement said, "they discussed bilateral relations, trade, regional connectivity and ecomomic cooperation between the two countries." Later that afternoon, the office issued another statement related to the growing threat of terrorist activities in the region, referring to the TTP and TSKP, AFP reported.

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Pakistan has been blaming the Taliban for harbouring militants from its own version of the Islamist group, which Kabul has been repeatedly denying.

Pakistan has been witnessing a dramatic increase in militant activities, mainly in the border regions.&nbsp;

Last week, at least five were killed after a suicide squad stormed a police compound in Karachi.

Similarly, in January, a suicide bomber killed over 80 police officials at a mosque in Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.&nbsp;

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Both of these attacks were linked to the TTP.&nbsp;

Violence erupted on Monday at the Torkham border, with both sides blaming each other for the attack.

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari told the Munich Security Conference last weekend that Afghanistan had to deliver&nbsp;on promises on not to harbour militants.

Responding to Zardari's remarks, Afghanistan's foreign ministry representative Abdul Qahar Balkhi are "untrue."

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Days after Islamabad witnessed some deadly attacks, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asid and intelligence chief Nadeem Anjum held talks with the Taliban government on Wednesday (Feb 22) on ways to counter the "threat of terrorism.

Days after Islamabad witnessed some deadly attacks, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asid and intelligence chief Nadeem Anjum held talks with the Taliban government on Wednesday (Feb 22) on ways to counter the "threat of terrorism." The meet was held in Kabul, led by Afghan's Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar. Baradar's office in a statement said, "they discussed bilateral relations, trade, regional connectivity and ecomomic cooperation between the two countries." Later that afternoon, the office issued another statement related to the growing threat of terrorist activities in the region, referring to the TTP and TSKP, AFP reported. Also read | Pakistan orders news channels to toe the line, bans from covering terror attacks Pakistan has been blaming the Taliban for harbouring militants from its own version of the Islamist group, which Kabul has been repeatedly denying. Pakistan has been witnessing a dramatic increase in militant activities, mainly in the border regions. Last week, at least five were killed after a suicide squad stormed a police compound in Karachi. Similarly, in January, a suicide bomber killed over 80 police officials at a mosque in Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Also read | Jail Bharo Tehreek in Pakistan Highlights: Ex-PM Imran Khan's nationwide movement begins Both of these attacks were linked to the TTP. Violence erupted on Monday at the Torkham border, with both sides blaming each other for the attack. Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari told the Munich Security Conference last weekend that Afghanistan had to deliver on promises on not to harbour militants. Responding to Zardari's remarks, Afghanistan's foreign ministry representative Abdul Qahar Balkhi are "untrue." (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Afghanistan: Pakistan, Taliban officials hold talks on 'terrorism threat' following deadly attacks

Police in Pakistan’s Northwest region bordering Afghanistan are seeing standing in defence against the Islamic insurgence who were trying to attack the country’s military.

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Pakistan is in the grip of yet another crisis. After food, fuel & forex reserves, the country is running out of medicines. Reports say, medicines like Disprin & Calpol are not available in the market. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Medicine shortage grips Pakistan

The economic crisis in Pakistan continues to worsen with common people struggling for basic commodities, and essential medicines amid the impact on the healthcare sector of the South Asian nation.&nbsp;

The latest report by India-based news agency ANI mentioned that the nation is facing a shortage is forex reserves, which has affected Pakistan's capacity to import the required medicines.&nbsp;

The nation also faces difficulties in importing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), which are used in domestic production. It has resulted in a reduction in production by local pharmaceutical manufacturers, leaving patients suffering in hospitals.&nbsp;

The report also mentions that doctors are not performing surgeries because of the shortage of drugs and medical equipment.&nbsp;

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Citing local media outlets, the news agency report also stated that the operation theatres are left with less than the two-week stock of anaesthetics needed for sensitive surgeries, including for heart, cancer and kidney.&nbsp;

The drug makers have claimed that commercial banks are not issuing new Letters of Credit (LCs) for their imports.&nbsp;

The drug retailers in Pakistan's Punjab region raised concerns after government survey teams determined the shortage of crucial medicines-mostly common but important drugs.&nbsp;

These medicines include Panadol, Insulin, Brufen, Disprin, Calpol, Tegral, Nimesulide, Hepamerz, Buscopan and Rivotril, etc.&nbsp;

The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) had recently urged government officials to intervene and prevent the situation from turning into a disaster.&nbsp;

Notably, Pakistan's medicine manufacturing is highly import-dependent with almost 95 per cent of the drugs requiring raw materials from other nations, including India and China.&nbsp;

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The economic crisis in Pakistan continues to worsen with common people struggling for basic commodities, and essential medicines amid the impact on the healthcare sector of the South Asian nation.

The economic crisis in Pakistan continues to worsen with common people struggling for basic commodities, and essential medicines amid the impact on the healthcare sector of the South Asian nation. The latest report by India-based news agency ANI mentioned that the nation is facing a shortage is forex reserves, which has affected Pakistan's capacity to import the required medicines. The nation also faces difficulties in importing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), which are used in domestic production. It has resulted in a reduction in production by local pharmaceutical manufacturers, leaving patients suffering in hospitals. The report also mentions that doctors are not performing surgeries because of the shortage of drugs and medical equipment. WATCH | Inside South Asia: Pakistan embarrasses itself before the world × Citing local media outlets, the news agency report also stated that the operation theatres are left with less than the two-week stock of anaesthetics needed for sensitive surgeries, including for heart, cancer and kidney. The drug makers have claimed that commercial banks are not issuing new Letters of Credit (LCs) for their imports. The drug retailers in Pakistan's Punjab region raised concerns after government survey teams determined the shortage of crucial medicines-mostly common but important drugs. These medicines include Panadol, Insulin, Brufen, Disprin, Calpol, Tegral, Nimesulide, Hepamerz, Buscopan and Rivotril, etc. The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) had recently urged government officials to intervene and prevent the situation from turning into a disaster. Notably, Pakistan's medicine manufacturing is highly import-dependent with almost 95 per cent of the drugs requiring raw materials from other nations, including India and China. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Pakistan: Patients struggle for essential medicines like Insulin, Disprin amid economic crisis

The present financial crisis in Pakistan has hit the healthcare system, leaving patients struggling for essential medicines. The lack of forex reserves in the country has affected it's capacity to import the required medicines or the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) used in domestic production.

Pakistan hospitals face shortage of crucial drugs amid economic crisis

United States has voted over China giving a 700 million dollar loan to Pakistan as it concerned that like Sri Lanka, Pakistan too might fall for China's debt trap.

China's development bank offers support to Pakistan

Nikki Haley, who has announced to run for the presidential candidate of&nbsp;the Republican Party, has declared that if elected, she will stop all foreign aid to nations that hate the US. This entails&nbsp;China, Pakistan, and other adversaries as "a strong America doesn't pay off the bad guys."

"I will cut every cent in foreign aid for countries that hate us. A strong America doesn't pay off the bad guys. A proud America doesn't waste our people's hard-earned money. And the only leaders who deserve our trust are those who stand up to our enemies and stand beside our friends,"&nbsp;Haley, the former governor of South Carolina and former US ambassador to the UN, wrote in an op-ed for New York Post.

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America spent $46 billion on foreign aid last year, according to&nbsp;Haley. It is far more than any other nation. Taxpayers have a right to know where and how their money is being spent. They will be startled to learn that a significant portion of it funds anti-American movements and nations.

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On February 15 (local time), Nikki Haley formally announced her bid for the White House in 2024, positioning herself as a member of a "new generation" of Republican leaders who are capable of winning elections.

Haley is now the first Indian American woman to run for president in the Republican Party. Haley introduced herself as the proud daughter of Indian immigrants and offered a new direction for the Republican party as the former governor of South Carolina and US ambassador to the UN.

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Nikki Haley, who has announced to run for the presidential candidate of the Republican Party, has declared that if elected, she will stop all foreign aid to nations that hate the US.

Nikki Haley, who has announced to run for the presidential candidate of the Republican Party, has declared that if elected, she will stop all foreign aid to nations that hate the US. This entails China, Pakistan, and other adversaries as "a strong America doesn't pay off the bad guys." "I will cut every cent in foreign aid for countries that hate us. A strong America doesn't pay off the bad guys. A proud America doesn't waste our people's hard-earned money. And the only leaders who deserve our trust are those who stand up to our enemies and stand beside our friends," Haley, the former governor of South Carolina and former US ambassador to the UN, wrote in an op-ed for New York Post. ALSO READ | Couple welcomes set of rare 'MoMo' twins in US America spent $46 billion on foreign aid last year, according to Haley. It is far more than any other nation. Taxpayers have a right to know where and how their money is being spent. They will be startled to learn that a significant portion of it funds anti-American movements and nations. ALSO WATCH | Ohio Train Derailment: EPA halts picking up toxic waste, 5 truckloads returned to site On February 15 (local time), Nikki Haley formally announced her bid for the White House in 2024, positioning herself as a member of a "new generation" of Republican leaders who are capable of winning elections. Haley is now the first Indian American woman to run for president in the Republican Party. Haley introduced herself as the proud daughter of Indian immigrants and offered a new direction for the Republican party as the former governor of South Carolina and US ambassador to the UN. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Four people were killed and 14 injured after an explosive-laden motorbike blew up in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province on Sunday morning.

The explosion took place in Barkhan district’s Rakhni Bazaar area, reported Geo TV news. Pakistan's law enforcement agency also shared that the explosion had damaged several cars, motorcycles and shops.

Security officials cordoned off the area and completely suspended traffic after the incident.

While some injured have been shifted to a local hospital, others were admitted to Dera Ghazi Khan hospital, police said.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the attack and sought a report from Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo and the inspector-general of police.

He also directed to ensure the best medical facilities for those wounded in the blast.

"The terrorists will not be able to escape from the punishment," the PM said, adding "We will make an example out of those who spill innocent blood," he added.

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In a separate statement, CM Bizenjo has directed the authorities to take all possible steps to arrest the culprits.

“Those who shed the blood of innocent people are enemies of humanity. Terrorists are creating uncertainty to achieve their evil goals. But we won’t allow anti-state elements to succeed,” the minister said, promising that the government would adopt an effective counter-terrorism strategy.

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Sunday’s attack comes a day after a similar explosion in Balochistan's Khuzdar district. Two police officers were killed.

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According to local reports, unidentified miscreants planted an improvised explosive device (IED) which went off while police personnel were patrolling and passing by the area.

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Four people were killed and 14 injured after an explosive-laden motorbike blew up in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province on Sunday morning. The explosion took place in Barkhan district’s Rakhni Bazaar area, reported Geo TV news.

Four people were killed and 14 injured after an explosive-laden motorbike blew up in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province on Sunday morning. The explosion took place in Barkhan district’s Rakhni Bazaar area, reported Geo TV news. Pakistan's law enforcement agency also shared that the explosion had damaged several cars, motorcycles and shops. Security officials cordoned off the area and completely suspended traffic after the incident. While some injured have been shifted to a local hospital, others were admitted to Dera Ghazi Khan hospital, police said. Four killed and over a dozen injured in a motorcycle IED blast in a market area in Barkhan, Balochistan, Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/s2umAlvwiT — FJ (@Natsecjeff) February 26, 2023 × Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the attack and sought a report from Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo and the inspector-general of police. He also directed to ensure the best medical facilities for those wounded in the blast. "The terrorists will not be able to escape from the punishment," the PM said, adding "We will make an example out of those who spill innocent blood," he added. WION's exclusive report from Ukraine: One year on, life in Ukraine's Odessa In a separate statement, CM Bizenjo has directed the authorities to take all possible steps to arrest the culprits. “Those who shed the blood of innocent people are enemies of humanity. Terrorists are creating uncertainty to achieve their evil goals. But we won’t allow anti-state elements to succeed,” the minister said, promising that the government would adopt an effective counter-terrorism strategy. Also read | Rare winter storm wreaks havoc in California, as LA remains blanketed in snow Sunday’s attack comes a day after a similar explosion in Balochistan's Khuzdar district. Two police officers were killed. Also read | Marvia Malik, Pakistan’s first transgender news anchor, survives assassination bid According to local reports, unidentified miscreants planted an improvised explosive device (IED) which went off while police personnel were patrolling and passing by the area. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Four killed, 14 injured after bomb laden bike explodes in Pakistan’s Balochistan

Four people have been killed and dozens were injured in a bomb blast in Pakistan's Balochistan. The explosion took place in Barkhan district, when a motorcycle laid with explosives blew up Rukni Bazaar area. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack till now.

BREAKING: Motorcycle bomb kills 4, injures 12 in Pakistan's Balochistan

Pakistan's economic situation is going from bad to worse. Amid the economic turmoil, a desperate plea of a Pakistani citizen has gone viral where he wishes that Indian PM Narendra Modi could run their country. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Pak citizen's desperate plea goes viral

How not to help a friend in crisis. Pakistan embarrasses itself by passing off repackaged flood aid sent by Turkey last year, as its own relief material for the earthquake-hit Turkish people. Islamabad left red faced, Ankara furious.

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