Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed that President Arif Alvi will ask Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to face a vote of confidence soon. The remark comes as he is seen stepping up his efforts to press the government for early polls.

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A day after Pakistan's Punjab Governor issued a notification regarding the appointment of a caretaker Chief Minister for Punjab's legislative assembly; the outgoing Punjab CM Chaudhary Parvez Elahi had announced that both PTI and PML-Q have finalized three candidates.

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Terrorists, who were equipped with sniper guns fitted with night vision thermal goggles, attacked a police station in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) reportedly on Friday.&nbsp;

Local media outlets reported that Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Badaber Sardar Hussain and&nbsp;two constables were killed during an exchange of gunfire with the terrorists during the overnight attack on assault on the Sarband Police Station in Peshawar.&nbsp;

The way terrorists attacked the police station, is a matter of concern for the Pakistani government as the militants allegedly had the latest and advanced weapons, including hand grenades and night-vision thermal imaging guns.&nbsp;

Geo News reported that Senior Superintendent of Police Operations Kashif Aftab Abbasi confirmed the details, stating that at least six to eight terrorists were involved in the attack and they attacked the station from two to three sides.&nbsp;

The News International reported that those who lost their lives were laid to rest on Saturday. After the attack, there is a rise in demand across the nation to provide the force with the latest technology to counter such assaults with night vision thermal scope rifles.&nbsp;

The attack comes after Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its months-long ceasefire with the Pakistan government on November 28.&nbsp;

According to the Dawn report, there has been a spike in attacks on law enforcement officials as well as a comeback of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.&nbsp;

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Terrorists, who were equipped with sniper guns fitted with night vision thermal goggles, attacked a police station in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) reportedly on Friday.

Terrorists, who were equipped with sniper guns fitted with night vision thermal goggles, attacked a police station in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) reportedly on Friday. Local media outlets reported that Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Badaber Sardar Hussain and two constables were killed during an exchange of gunfire with the terrorists during the overnight attack on assault on the Sarband Police Station in Peshawar. The way terrorists attacked the police station, is a matter of concern for the Pakistani government as the militants allegedly had the latest and advanced weapons, including hand grenades and night-vision thermal imaging guns. Geo News reported that Senior Superintendent of Police Operations Kashif Aftab Abbasi confirmed the details, stating that at least six to eight terrorists were involved in the attack and they attacked the station from two to three sides. The News International reported that those who lost their lives were laid to rest on Saturday. After the attack, there is a rise in demand across the nation to provide the force with the latest technology to counter such assaults with night vision thermal scope rifles. The attack comes after Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its months-long ceasefire with the Pakistan government on November 28. According to the Dawn report, there has been a spike in attacks on law enforcement officials as well as a comeback of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 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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Pakistan's unprecedented crisis of food, stemming from years of economic mismanagement amid country's support for cross-border terrorism, was debated in Islamabad's senate on Friday. Country's opposition leaders targeted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition and held the federal government responsible for the country's ongoing shortage of wheat.

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The Provincial Assembly in Pakistan's most populous province, Punjab, has been dissolved late Saturday after the governor Baligh Ur Rehman said that he decided not to become part of the process.&nbsp;Local media outlets reported that the governor called the dissolution an "important responsibility" and also said that steps must be taken to uphold the Constitution.&nbsp;

The Punjab governor tweeted: "I have decided not to become part of the process leading to the dissolution of Punjab Assembly. I would rather let the Constitution and law take its own course. Doing so will not hamper any legal process as Constitution clearly provides a way forward."&nbsp;

The Punjab governor's Twitter handle confirmed that the Provincial Assembly of Punjab and the Cabinet stand dissolved under Article 112(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan.&nbsp;

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The dissolution of the Punjab Assembly is an addition to the current political instability, which began when former prime minister Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote last April. He was replaced by a coalition led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.&nbsp;

The governor signed a letter ordering the appointment of a caretaker chief minister. Khan's coalition partner Chaudhry Pervez Elahi's government will be replaced.&nbsp;

Elahi had advised the governor to dissolve the assembly earlier this week, with Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party seeking a provincial election.&nbsp;

Imran Khan announced the dissolution of the assemblies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces last year in November.&nbsp;

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The Provincial Assembly in Pakistan's most populous province, Punjab, has been dissolved late Saturday after the governor Baligh Ur Rehman said that he decided not to become part of the process.

The Provincial Assembly in Pakistan's most populous province, Punjab, has been dissolved late Saturday after the governor Baligh Ur Rehman said that he decided not to become part of the process. Local media outlets reported that the governor called the dissolution an "important responsibility" and also said that steps must be taken to uphold the Constitution. The Punjab governor tweeted: "I have decided not to become part of the process leading to the dissolution of Punjab Assembly. I would rather let the Constitution and law take its own course. Doing so will not hamper any legal process as Constitution clearly provides a way forward." The Punjab governor's Twitter handle confirmed that the Provincial Assembly of Punjab and the Cabinet stand dissolved under Article 112(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan. پنجاب اسمبلی کی تحلیل کے بعد ایک متفقہ نگران وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب کے لیے وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب اور قائدِ حزب اختلاف پنجاب اسمبلی کو مراسلے جاری کر دیے گئے! pic.twitter.com/lTcVJopx1S — M Baligh Ur Rehman (@MBalighurRehman) January 14, 2023 × میں نے فیصلہ کیا ہے کہ میں اسمبلی کی تحلیل کے عمل کا حصہ نہیں بنوں گا۔ ایسا کرنے سے آئینی عمل میں کسی قسم کی رکاوٹ کا کوئی اندیشہ نہیں کیونکہ آئین اور قانون میں صراحت کے ساتھ تمام معاملات کے آگے بڑھنے کا راستہ موجود ہے۔ — M Baligh Ur Rehman (@MBalighurRehman) January 14, 2023 × The dissolution of the Punjab Assembly is an addition to the current political instability, which began when former prime minister Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote last April. He was replaced by a coalition led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The governor signed a letter ordering the appointment of a caretaker chief minister. Khan's coalition partner Chaudhry Pervez Elahi's government will be replaced. Elahi had advised the governor to dissolve the assembly earlier this week, with Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party seeking a provincial election. Imran Khan announced the dissolution of the assemblies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces last year in November. (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: Punjab Assembly stands dissolved as governor refuses to sign summary

Pakistan's Punjab has been dissolved after the governor, Baligh Ur Rehman, refuses to become part of the process. Caretaker CM to be named by January 17. Watch further to know more.

Pakistan's Punjab Assembly dissolved after governor refuses to sign summary

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to extend an existing loan of $2 billion and provide an additional loan of $1 billion to help cash-strapped Pakistan tackle its economic woes, including the fast-depleting foreign exchange reserves. Watch this report to know more about Pakistan's precarious situation.

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It will be an understatement to say that all is not well in Pakistan. As the country faces a barrage of issues from floods to the Forex touching it's lowest in eight years, political crisis to high inflation making day-to-day necessities unaffordable, the latest to join the list of problems for Pakistan is wheat which has got Pakistani citizens clashing over wheat sacks in the city's bazaars and lanes.

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Pakistan Consulate General in China’s Chengdu said that its official Twitter handle was “hacked” after one of the posts talked about the “rights and freedom” of ethnic Uyghurs in Xinjiang.&nbsp;The tweet, which has still not been taken down, said that Pakistan’s foreign ministry was thankful to Beijing for providing financial aid and support for flood reconstruction in Pakistan, while adding that the two countries will continue to “collaborate in areas of mutual interests such as those pertaining to the freedom of Uyghurs”.

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Later, a clarification was issued by the spokesperson of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating that the handle was hacked and the tweet does not reflect the position of the Pakistan government.

China has been accused of committing human rights violations and genocide against the Uyghurs and other mostly-Muslim ethnic groups in the north-western region of Xinjiang.

Apart from that, Beijing has also been accused of targeting Muslim religious figures&nbsp;and banning religious practices in the region, and destroying mosques and tombs. China has always vociferously denied any wrongdoing.

It is estimated that there are about 12 million Uyghurs, mostly Muslim, in Xinjiang, which is officially known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).

Human rights organisations allege that China has put more than one million Uyghurs in what it calls "re-education camps", and sentenced hundreds of thousands to prison terms.

There have been several attempts to debate the treatment of Uyghurs in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), but the Chinese influence thwarted every attempt.&nbsp;

A recent report by the UN found China of "serious human rights violations" in Xinjiang province.&nbsp;The report has urged China to immediately take steps to release "all individuals arbitrarily deprived of their liberty".

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Pakistan Consulate General in China’s Chengdu said that its official Twitter handle was “hacked” after one of the posts talked about the “rights and freedom” of ethnic Uyghurs in Xinjiang.

Pakistan Consulate General in China’s Chengdu said that its official Twitter handle was “hacked” after one of the posts talked about the “rights and freedom” of ethnic Uyghurs in Xinjiang. The tweet, which has still not been taken down, said that Pakistan’s foreign ministry was thankful to Beijing for providing financial aid and support for flood reconstruction in Pakistan, while adding that the two countries will continue to “collaborate in areas of mutual interests such as those pertaining to the freedom of Uyghurs”. MoFA Pakistan is thankful for Chinese aid and support for flood reconstruction. We will work closely on matters of mutual interests including Rights & Freedom of Uyghurs community. — Pakistan Consulate General Chengdu (@PakinChengdu) January 13, 2023 × Later, a clarification was issued by the spokesperson of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating that the handle was hacked and the tweet does not reflect the position of the Pakistan government. China has been accused of committing human rights violations and genocide against the Uyghurs and other mostly-Muslim ethnic groups in the north-western region of Xinjiang. Apart from that, Beijing has also been accused of targeting Muslim religious figures and banning religious practices in the region, and destroying mosques and tombs. China has always vociferously denied any wrongdoing. It is estimated that there are about 12 million Uyghurs, mostly Muslim, in Xinjiang, which is officially known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). Human rights organisations allege that China has put more than one million Uyghurs in what it calls "re-education camps", and sentenced hundreds of thousands to prison terms. There have been several attempts to debate the treatment of Uyghurs in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), but the Chinese influence thwarted every attempt. A recent report by the UN found China of "serious human rights violations" in Xinjiang province. The report has urged China to immediately take steps to release "all individuals arbitrarily deprived of their liberty". WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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At least three police personnel were killed in an overnight terror attack at a police station in Peshawar, Pakistan. Geo News reported that the assault was launched by terrorists in the region. The senior superintendent of police, operations, Kashif Aftab said that the police station came under attack with grenades and sniper guns fitted with night vision thermal goggles.&nbsp;

Among the policemen killed in the terror attack included DSP Badaber Sardar Hussein and his two guards&nbsp;Irshad and Jehanzeb. They all received gunshot wounds to their heads and bodies.&nbsp;

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The SSP Operation said that&nbsp;the police station was attacked from two to three sides. He said that at least six to eight terrorists were involved in the attack on the 12 to 14 policemen, he said.&nbsp;

He added that the terrorist lobbed five hand grenades into the compound. Four out of five were neutralised and one blew up.&nbsp;

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The police official also said that the terrorist managed to flee&nbsp;after the attack.

The investigation has&nbsp;started and efforts are being made to track down the attackers, but&nbsp; there were no reports any arrests or killing of terrorists.&nbsp;

Pakistan has been witnessing an increase in terror attacks across the country. In mid-December, a clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan after a troop opened "indiscriminate firing" that resulted in the death of one, and injuring 12.

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At least three police personnel were killed in an overnight terror attack at a police station in Peshawar, Pakistan. Geo News reported that the assault was launched by terrorists in the region.

At least three police personnel were killed in an overnight terror attack at a police station in Peshawar, Pakistan. Geo News reported that the assault was launched by terrorists in the region. The senior superintendent of police, operations, Kashif Aftab said that the police station came under attack with grenades and sniper guns fitted with night vision thermal goggles. Among the policemen killed in the terror attack included DSP Badaber Sardar Hussein and his two guards Irshad and Jehanzeb. They all received gunshot wounds to their heads and bodies. Also read | Islamabad responds to allegations of Indian woman accusing Pakistan High Commission staffer of misconduct The SSP Operation said that the police station was attacked from two to three sides. He said that at least six to eight terrorists were involved in the attack on the 12 to 14 policemen, he said. He added that the terrorist lobbed five hand grenades into the compound. Four out of five were neutralised and one blew up. Also read | Pakistan’s media watchdog cracks down on cable operators airing Indian content The police official also said that the terrorist managed to flee after the attack. The investigation has started and efforts are being made to track down the attackers, but there were no reports any arrests or killing of terrorists. Pakistan has been witnessing an increase in terror attacks across the country. In mid-December, a clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan after a troop opened "indiscriminate firing" that resulted in the death of one, and injuring 12. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistan: DSP among three officials killed in terror attack on Peshawar police station

At least four police officials have been killed in exchange of fire with terrorists in Peshawar. The attack also killed a deputy superintendent of police (DSP). Watch further to know more.

At least 4 police officials killed in Peshawar terror attack

Pakistan has been reeling under the devastating impact of last year’s unprecedented floods and relentless terror attacks. But its troubles seem to have only just begun. Its economy is in dire straits. An acute energy crisis has gripped the country which is now staring at blackouts. Pakistan is also in the throes of a massive food crisis. There have been reports of food riots and stampedes at ration shops. The prime minister and the army chief are frantically seeking foreign aid. Is Pakistan going the Sri Lanka way?

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UAE has agreed to roll over $2 billion owed by Pakistan and provide the country with an extra loan of $1 billion, Islamabad said Thursday.

UAE agrees to roll over Pakistan debt, give additional $1 billion

Pakistan seems to be going through a very complicated time. It is not just the crippling economy that the country is battling but a simmering political crisis as well.

WION Dispatch | Pakistan: Punjab CM signs summary for dissolving provincial assembly

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Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves fell below $5 billion, threatening to spill over into a full-blown economic crisis. Watch this video to know more.

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Pakistan seems to be going through a very complicated time, it is not just the crippling economy that the country is battling but a similar political crisis as well. In the latest, the Chief Minister of Punjab province Chaudhry Paraiz Elahi has signed a summary for dissolving Punjab Assembly.

Pakistan: Punjab CM signs summary for dissolving Provincial Assembly

Amid ongoing political and economical turmoil in the country, the government of Pakistan's Punjab province passed the confidence vote in a chaotic midnight session. Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi managed to win the trust vote after the opposition staged a walkout.

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Weekly inflation in Pakistan increased by over 30 percent in comparison to last year amid a rise in the prices of food and a couple of fuel items.

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday (January 12) for a two-day visit to ramp up bilateral economic and trade ties. According to a tweet by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Shehbaz landed in Abu Dhabi and was received by the UAE's Minister of Economic Affairs Abdullah Touq Al-Marri and officials of the Pakistan Embassy. Sharif is leading a key delegation of Pakistani ministers. This is his third visit to the UAE since becoming the Prime Minister.&nbsp;

"My visit to the UAE is aimed at building on the conversation I have had with H.H. President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed. We share a resolve &amp; understanding that continuous efforts need to be made to further strengthen trade, investment &amp; economic relations," Prime Minister Sharif tweeted. He met the UAE's President &nbsp;Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and will&nbsp;also meet Vice President Mohammad bin Rashid Al Makhtoum.&nbsp;

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During his two-day visit, Shehbaz Sharif will seek a fresh economic package for Pakistan from the UAE, news agency Reuters reported on Thursday citing a report by ARY news. The report added the Prime Minister will also seek deferment of a $2 billion loan repayment to the UAE due in the coming weeks and hold discussions on finalising a $2 billion investment in Pakistan. There is no comment from the government on this development yet.&nbsp;

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Sharif's visit comes as Pakistan is facing an economic crisis because of many factors including political instability, depleting forex reserves and high inflation. Last year's devastating floods,&nbsp;which killed at least 1,700 people and displaced around eight million, have further added to the economic pressure.&nbsp;

On Monday (January 9), international donors in Geneva committed more than $9 billion to help Pakistan recover from the floods. Prime Minister Sharif termed the financial pledges as a testament to his government's credibility.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Pakistan's negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have not reached any positive outcome yet. The Shehbaz Sharif government has been asking a team from the IMF to come, review and approve the ninth assessment to release the next tranche of $1.1 billion. The IMF's plan is being seen as the only way forward for Pakistan. On Wednesday, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said the government will take fiscal measures set by the IMF to meet its budgetary targets for the 2022-23 financial year, Reuters reported. Dar said some of these measures include subsidies in the farming and export sectors and shedding energy sector debt.&nbsp;

As the economic crisis in Pakistan worsens, the World Bank on Tuesday slashed the country's economic growth by half from 4 per cent to 2 per cent for the current fiscal year, saying the government faces mounting economic difficulties.&nbsp;

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday (January 12) for a two-day visit to ramp up bilateral economic and trade ties.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday (January 12) for a two-day visit to ramp up bilateral economic and trade ties. According to a tweet by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Shehbaz landed in Abu Dhabi and was received by the UAE's Minister of Economic Affairs Abdullah Touq Al-Marri and officials of the Pakistan Embassy. Sharif is leading a key delegation of Pakistani ministers. This is his third visit to the UAE since becoming the Prime Minister. "My visit to the UAE is aimed at building on the conversation I have had with H.H. President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed. We share a resolve & understanding that continuous efforts need to be made to further strengthen trade, investment & economic relations," Prime Minister Sharif tweeted. He met the UAE's President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and will also meet Vice President Mohammad bin Rashid Al Makhtoum. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets the President of the United Arab Emirates H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (12 January 2023)#PMShehbazinUAE pic.twitter.com/EOaYsH8jg8 — Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) January 12, 2023 × ALSO READ | World Economic Forum identifies top five risks faced by crisis-hit Pakistan: Reports During his two-day visit, Shehbaz Sharif will seek a fresh economic package for Pakistan from the UAE, news agency Reuters reported on Thursday citing a report by ARY news. The report added the Prime Minister will also seek deferment of a $2 billion loan repayment to the UAE due in the coming weeks and hold discussions on finalising a $2 billion investment in Pakistan. There is no comment from the government on this development yet. My visit to the UAE is aimed at building on the conversation I have had with H.H. President Sheikh @MohamedBinZayed. We share a resolve & understanding that the continuous efforts need to be made to further strengthen trade, investment & economic relations. — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) January 12, 2023 × Sharif's visit comes as Pakistan is facing an economic crisis because of many factors including political instability, depleting forex reserves and high inflation. Last year's devastating floods, which killed at least 1,700 people and displaced around eight million, have further added to the economic pressure. On Monday (January 9), international donors in Geneva committed more than $9 billion to help Pakistan recover from the floods. Prime Minister Sharif termed the financial pledges as a testament to his government's credibility. ALSO READ | Explained: With PM abroad, Pakistanis struggle to put food on table, economy on track Meanwhile, Pakistan's negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have not reached any positive outcome yet. The Shehbaz Sharif government has been asking a team from the IMF to come, review and approve the ninth assessment to release the next tranche of $1.1 billion. The IMF's plan is being seen as the only way forward for Pakistan. On Wednesday, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said the government will take fiscal measures set by the IMF to meet its budgetary targets for the 2022-23 financial year, Reuters reported. Dar said some of these measures include subsidies in the farming and export sectors and shedding energy sector debt. As the economic crisis in Pakistan worsens, the World Bank on Tuesday slashed the country's economic growth by half from 4 per cent to 2 per cent for the current fiscal year, saying the government faces mounting economic difficulties. (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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A severe crackdown was launched by the electronic media watchdog of Pakistan on cable operators telecasting Indian TV and Bollywood content in the country.&nbsp;Raids were conducted by the field staff of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) at four cable operators "for airing illegal Indian channels as well as Indian content," said the watchdog, in a statement.

The cable operators, who faced the crackdown in Karachi, are M/s New Satellite Communication, M/s Karachi Cable Services, M/s Sharjah Cable Network and M/s Star Digital Cable Network.

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The statement said that illegal equipment was seized by the regulatory body during the raid and show cause notices were issued to the violators.

It added that an operation has been launched by the PEMRA on reports of the Supreme Court’s orders being deliberately violated by the cable operators.

All the cable TV operators of Pakistan were warned to "immediately stop" airing any Indian content/channels which have been forbidden or marked illegal by the authority.

"No channel other than PEMRA licensee would be allowed for distribution on cable TV networks and any operator found defying the orders henceforth would be dealt strictly in accordance with PEMRA laws," the PEMRA warned.

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A complete ban was imposed by PEMRA in 2016 on airing Indian content on radio channels and local television. However, the ban was lifted by the Lahore High Court in 2017 after the Pakistan government held no objections against airing.

The ban on airing any Indian content on television or radio was reinstated in 2018, overturning the order of the Lahore High Court.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The authorities decided in a tit-for-tat move after India’s entertainment industry and a few channels also took similar actions against Pakistani artists and content.

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A severe crackdown was launched by the electronic media watchdog of Pakistan on cable operators telecasting Indian TV and Bollywood content in the country. Raids were conducted by the field staff of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) at four cable operators "for airing illegal Indian channels as well as Indian content," said the watchdog, in a statement.

A severe crackdown was launched by the electronic media watchdog of Pakistan on cable operators telecasting Indian TV and Bollywood content in the country. Raids were conducted by the field staff of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) at four cable operators "for airing illegal Indian channels as well as Indian content," said the watchdog, in a statement. The cable operators, who faced the crackdown in Karachi, are M/s New Satellite Communication, M/s Karachi Cable Services, M/s Sharjah Cable Network and M/s Star Digital Cable Network. ALSO READ| Disputes with India should be resolved through talks, says Pak Foreign Office The statement said that illegal equipment was seized by the regulatory body during the raid and show cause notices were issued to the violators. It added that an operation has been launched by the PEMRA on reports of the Supreme Court’s orders being deliberately violated by the cable operators. All the cable TV operators of Pakistan were warned to "immediately stop" airing any Indian content/channels which have been forbidden or marked illegal by the authority. "No channel other than PEMRA licensee would be allowed for distribution on cable TV networks and any operator found defying the orders henceforth would be dealt strictly in accordance with PEMRA laws," the PEMRA warned. WATCH| WION Exclusive | 'Comprehensive dialogue between India, Pak is must,' says Pakistan PM Sharif A complete ban was imposed by PEMRA in 2016 on airing Indian content on radio channels and local television. However, the ban was lifted by the Lahore High Court in 2017 after the Pakistan government held no objections against airing. The ban on airing any Indian content on television or radio was reinstated in 2018, overturning the order of the Lahore High Court. The authorities decided in a tit-for-tat move after India’s entertainment industry and a few channels also took similar actions against Pakistani artists and content. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan’s media watchdog cracks down on cable operators airing Indian content

Pakistan has become the focus of suspicion after a suicide bombing in the heart of Taliban-administered Kabul targeted members of Chinese delegation on&nbsp;January 11. The delegation was due to meet the Taliban officials in the Afghan foreign ministry, when a suicide bomber was seen detonating himself, claiming at least 20 casualties.&nbsp;

Wednesday's&nbsp;attack outside the Afghan foreign ministry was the second in less than a month in which Chinese people living in Afghanistan were principal targets of the Islamic State (Khorasan) group. On December 10, 2022, members of Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/islamic-states-claims-responsibility-for-kabul-hotel-attack-542558">stormed</a> a hotel frequented by Chinese business people, wounding at least five Chinese nationals.

According to Brigadier (retd.) Arun Sahgal, Executive Director of New Delhi-based Forum for Strategic Initiative, the January 11 attack outside foreign ministry in Kabul highlights that "Taliban political leadership is not fully in control" of the country's state of affairs.&nbsp;

"IS-K does not want Chinese presence and intends to scare away the investments," he added, referring to a 25 year deal signed by Chinese Company, &nbsp;Xinjiang Central Asia Petroleum Corporation for extracting oil from Amu Darya on the Afghan-Uzbek border.

But there is much more to IS-K's intentions to scare away Chinese investments with Islamabad being a central figure of authoritative influence.&nbsp;

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Experts point out Pakistan's complicity in enabling the past and ongoing actions by Islamic State (Khorasan) in Afghanistan.&nbsp;

Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, senior research fellow at New Delhi-based Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies told WION that Islamic State-Khorasan is "entirely a fabrication of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (IS-I)."

"Time and again it has been proven that Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) is a Pakistani creation," Iyer-Mitra added.

Experts also point out&nbsp;Pakistan's&nbsp;track-record of enabling IS-K actions in Afghanistan, such as the March 2019 attack on a Sikh gurudwara in Kabul. In the investigation into attack which followed, the Afghan intelligence agencies, then administered by democratically-elected Ashraf Ghani government, nabbed an IS-K emir.

"When the Afghan intelligence arrested the IS-K's emir Mawlawi Abdullah aka Aslam Farooqui, it turned out that he was a Pakistani," pointed&nbsp;Sridharan Subramanyam, Distinguished Fellow at Chennai Centre for China Studies.&nbsp;

During interrogation by&nbsp;Afghanistan's National Directorate of Security (NDS), it was revealed that IS-K was then controlled by the Pakistan's ISI&nbsp;and Sirajuddin Haqqani.

"It could very well be that the ISI is similarly trying to embarrass the Taliban government now and also spoil the party between the Taliban and China,"&nbsp;Subramanyam added.&nbsp;

Taliban actions on IS-K: Confused, contradictory

The Taliban opened gates of prisons and released the inmates after the dramatic exit of the US forces from Afghanistan in 2021 and subsequent fall of the democratically-elected Ashraf Ghani government in Kabul.

Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) sources cited by scholar Atal Ahmadzai in his October 2022 research paper indicate that the Taliban released more than 2000 IS-K fighters right before capturing Kabul.&nbsp;

Among the released inmates was the one who carried out a suicide bombing attack at the Kabul airport on August 26, 2021 that killed 170 Afghan civilians and 13 US service members. As IS-K reached its peak of exposure following its attack on Kabul airport, the Taliban launched a campaign against IS-K members. The Taliban campaign against IS-K members included beheadings, drownings and on-the-spot executions, prompting many IS-K members to seek refuge in neighbouring Pakistan.&nbsp;

Afghan and Pakistani Pashtuns serve as the public face of the Islamic State offshoot’s outer layer, scholars have said in the past. This composition allows IS-K members to be mobile across the perilous Af-Pak region towards Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Pakistan's suspected role in IS-K targeting Chinese nationals

Experts also point towards Pakistan's obsession with the idea of 'strategic depth' in the Af-Pak region, which is a military term that refers to&nbsp;internal distance within a state from its Forward Defended Localities (FDLs). Pakistani rulers have called for gaining strategic depth by supporting Taliban, in the hopes of developing advantage against India along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

"The idea of 'strategic depth' is still deeply ingrained in the doctrine of the Pakistani Army," Subramanyam said, adding that the Taliban never accepted Durand Line as conclusive border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.&nbsp;

"The Taliban Deputy PM's latest reminder of the events of December 1971 is especially devastating for the Pakistani Army and the ISI and cannot be swallowed easily," Subramanyam added, pointing out Taliban administration's deputy prime minister&nbsp;Ahmad Yasir's recent <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-deputy-pm-mocks-pakistan-by-sharing-picture-of-1971-war-surrender-to-india-548806">reference</a>&nbsp;to Pakistan's 1971 debacle against India after Islamabad&nbsp;said it intends to attack TTP hideouts in Afghanistan.&nbsp;

"The worsening Taliban-Pakistan relationship is taking a toll on the Afghan-China front as well," Subramanyam said.&nbsp;

Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, while referring to Pakistani collusion in recent attacks against Chinese citizens in Afghanistan,&nbsp;reasoned that Islamabad&nbsp;does not want "anyone controlling Afghanistan except itself."

"Such attacks are one way to prevent direct Chinese-to-Afghan contact. It is a way of reducing the agency of the Afghan state. It is sending a warning sign to the Chinese, that, 'don't deal with these people without telling us'. Fundamentally everything here in terms of motive and ability only points to Pakistan," Iyer-Mitra told WION.&nbsp;

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Pakistan has become the focus of suspicion after a suicide bombing in the heart of Taliban-administered Kabul targeted members of Chinese delegation on January 11. The delegation was due to meet the Taliban officials in the Afghan foreign ministry, when a suicide bomber was seen detonating himself, claiming at least 20 casualties. Wednesday's attack outside the Afghan foreign ministry was the second in less than a month in which Chinese people living in Afghanistan were principal targets of the Islamic State (Khorasan) group. On December 10, 2022, members of Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) stormed a hotel frequented by Chinese business people, wounding at least five Chinese nationals. According to Brigadier (retd.) Arun Sahgal, Executive Director of New Delhi-based Forum for Strategic Initiative, the January 11 attack outside foreign ministry in Kabul highlights that "Taliban political leadership is not fully in control" of the country's state of affairs. "IS-K does not want Chinese presence and intends to scare away the investments," he added, referring to a 25 year deal signed by Chinese Company, Xinjiang Central Asia Petroleum Corporation for extracting oil from Amu Darya on the Afghan-Uzbek border. But there is much more to IS-K's intentions to scare away Chinese investments with Islamabad being a central figure of authoritative influence. ALSO WATCH | Blast kills at least 20 outside Afghanistan Foreign Ministry in Kabul × Experts point out Pakistan's complicity in enabling the past and ongoing actions by Islamic State (Khorasan) in Afghanistan. Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, senior research fellow at New Delhi-based Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies told WION that Islamic State-Khorasan is "entirely a fabrication of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (IS-I)." "Time and again it has been proven that Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) is a Pakistani creation," Iyer-Mitra added. Experts also point out Pakistan's track-record of enabling IS-K actions in Afghanistan, such as the March 2019 attack on a Sikh gurudwara in Kabul. In the investigation into attack which followed, the Afghan intelligence agencies, then administered by democratically-elected Ashraf Ghani government, nabbed an IS-K emir. "When the Afghan intelligence arrested the IS-K's emir Mawlawi Abdullah aka Aslam Farooqui, it turned out that he was a Pakistani," pointed Sridharan Subramanyam, Distinguished Fellow at Chennai Centre for China Studies. During interrogation by Afghanistan's National Directorate of Security (NDS), it was revealed that IS-K was then controlled by the Pakistan's ISI and Sirajuddin Haqqani. "It could very well be that the ISI is similarly trying to embarrass the Taliban government now and also spoil the party between the Taliban and China," Subramanyam added. Taliban actions on IS-K: Confused, contradictory The Taliban opened gates of prisons and released the inmates after the dramatic exit of the US forces from Afghanistan in 2021 and subsequent fall of the democratically-elected Ashraf Ghani government in Kabul. Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) sources cited by scholar Atal Ahmadzai in his October 2022 research paper indicate that the Taliban released more than 2000 IS-K fighters right before capturing Kabul. Among the released inmates was the one who carried out a suicide bombing attack at the Kabul airport on August 26, 2021 that killed 170 Afghan civilians and 13 US service members. As IS-K reached its peak of exposure following its attack on Kabul airport, the Taliban launched a campaign against IS-K members. The Taliban campaign against IS-K members included beheadings, drownings and on-the-spot executions, prompting many IS-K members to seek refuge in neighbouring Pakistan. Afghan and Pakistani Pashtuns serve as the public face of the Islamic State offshoot’s outer layer, scholars have said in the past. This composition allows IS-K members to be mobile across the perilous Af-Pak region towards Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Pakistan's suspected role in IS-K targeting Chinese nationals Experts also point towards Pakistan's obsession with the idea of 'strategic depth' in the Af-Pak region, which is a military term that refers to internal distance within a state from its Forward Defended Localities (FDLs). Pakistani rulers have called for gaining strategic depth by supporting Taliban, in the hopes of developing advantage against India along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. "The idea of 'strategic depth' is still deeply ingrained in the doctrine of the Pakistani Army," Subramanyam said, adding that the Taliban never accepted Durand Line as conclusive border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. "The Taliban Deputy PM's latest reminder of the events of December 1971 is especially devastating for the Pakistani Army and the ISI and cannot be swallowed easily," Subramanyam added, pointing out Taliban administration's deputy prime minister Ahmad Yasir's recent reference to Pakistan's 1971 debacle against India after Islamabad said it intends to attack TTP hideouts in Afghanistan. "The worsening Taliban-Pakistan relationship is taking a toll on the Afghan-China front as well," Subramanyam said. Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, while referring to Pakistani collusion in recent attacks against Chinese citizens in Afghanistan, reasoned that Islamabad does not want "anyone controlling Afghanistan except itself." "Such attacks are one way to prevent direct Chinese-to-Afghan contact. It is a way of reducing the agency of the Afghan state. It is sending a warning sign to the Chinese, that, 'don't deal with these people without telling us'. Fundamentally everything here in terms of motive and ability only points to Pakistan," Iyer-Mitra told WION. 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 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will seek a fresh economic package for his country from the United Arab Emirates during his two-day visit there. Sharif will also seek deferment of a $2 billion loan repayment to the UAE due in the coming weeks and hold talks for finalising a $2 billion investment in Pakistan.

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified the top five risks faced by economic-crisis-hit Pakistan. In its report — ‘Global Risks 2023’ — the WEF said that debt crisis, sustained and/or rapid inflation, state collapse, failure of cyber security measures and concentration of digital power are the top five risks faced by Pakistan, the Dawn reported on Thursday (January 12). The global forum said that Pakistan is facing a huge threat of hunger and distress amid a prevalent cost-of-living crisis.

The report said that the current cost-of-living crisis might be further aggravated by a combination of extreme weather events and constrained supply. “ (A combination of) extreme wea­ther events and constrained supply could lead the current cost-of-living crisis into a catastrophic scenario of hunger and distress for millions in import-dependent cou­n­tries or turn the energy crisis to­wards a humanitarian crisis in the poorest emerging markets” the report added.&nbsp;

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The WEF said that affordability and availability of necessities could stoke social and political instability and might also exacerbate instability not just in Pakistan, but in countries such as Tunisia, Ghana, Lebanon and Egypt,&nbsp;which are facing simultaneous food and debt crises.

Amir Jahangir, Chief Executive Officer Mishal Pakistan, the Partners Institute for New Economy and Societies Platforms of the World Economic Forum said the impact of insecurity would continue to be felt in Pakistan and may also exacerbate instability because of simultaneous food and debt crises, resulting in the emergence of a possible more technocracy-based decision-making leadership framework, said a report by Geo News on Thursday.&nbsp;

The WEF identified the cost-of-living crisis as the biggest short-term risk while the failure of climate mitigation and climate adaptation as the largest long-term concern. It also said that water shortage is widespread in Pakistan particularly impacting women and girls responsible for water collection, with impacts on health and education outcomes.&nbsp;

The global forum's observations come as Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will seek a fresh economic package from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during his two-day visit to the middle eastern country.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has agreed to assist Pakistan, by undertaking a feasibility study expanding its investments to $10 billion in Islamabad, while extending deposits with the State Bank of Pakistan to $5 billion after it rolled over $3 billion in December.&nbsp;

On Monday (January 9), international donors committed over $ 9 billion to help Pakistan recover from the devastating floods last year,&nbsp;which killed at least 1,700 people and displaced around eight million. Some of these donors include the World Bank, the European Union and the Islamic Development Bank.&nbsp;

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified the top five risks faced by economic-crisis-hit Pakistan. In its report — ‘Global Risks 2023’ — the WEF said that debt crisis, sustained and/or rapid inflation, state collapse, failure of cyber security measures and concentration of digital power are the top five risks faced by Pakistan, the Dawn reported on Thursday (January 12).

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified the top five risks faced by economic-crisis-hit Pakistan. In its report — ‘Global Risks 2023’ — the WEF said that debt crisis, sustained and/or rapid inflation, state collapse, failure of cyber security measures and concentration of digital power are the top five risks faced by Pakistan, the Dawn reported on Thursday (January 12). The global forum said that Pakistan is facing a huge threat of hunger and distress amid a prevalent cost-of-living crisis. The report said that the current cost-of-living crisis might be further aggravated by a combination of extreme weather events and constrained supply. “ (A combination of) extreme weather events and constrained supply could lead the current cost-of-living crisis into a catastrophic scenario of hunger and distress for millions in import-dependent countries or turn the energy crisis towards a humanitarian crisis in the poorest emerging markets” the report added. ALSO READ | Pakistan minister reveals 90% pledges by int'l community at Geneva conference were project ‘loans’ The WEF said that affordability and availability of necessities could stoke social and political instability and might also exacerbate instability not just in Pakistan, but in countries such as Tunisia, Ghana, Lebanon and Egypt, which are facing simultaneous food and debt crises. Amir Jahangir, Chief Executive Officer Mishal Pakistan, the Partners Institute for New Economy and Societies Platforms of the World Economic Forum said the impact of insecurity would continue to be felt in Pakistan and may also exacerbate instability because of simultaneous food and debt crises, resulting in the emergence of a possible more technocracy-based decision-making leadership framework, said a report by Geo News on Thursday. The WEF identified the cost-of-living crisis as the biggest short-term risk while the failure of climate mitigation and climate adaptation as the largest long-term concern. It also said that water shortage is widespread in Pakistan particularly impacting women and girls responsible for water collection, with impacts on health and education outcomes. The global forum's observations come as Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will seek a fresh economic package from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during his two-day visit to the middle eastern country. ALSO READ | Pakistan needs $8 billion to recover from devastating floods, says PM Sharif at UN conference Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has agreed to assist Pakistan, by undertaking a feasibility study expanding its investments to $10 billion in Islamabad, while extending deposits with the State Bank of Pakistan to $5 billion after it rolled over $3 billion in December. On Monday (January 9), international donors committed over $ 9 billion to help Pakistan recover from the devastating floods last year, which killed at least 1,700 people and displaced around eight million. Some of these donors include the World Bank, the European Union and the Islamic Development Bank. 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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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in the United Arab Emirates. With this visit, he is seeking to bolden economic relations with the Emirati nation.

Pakistan PM seeks to boost economic ties with UAE

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in the United Arab Emirates. With this visit, he is seeking to bolden economic relations with the Emirates nation. Watch to know more.

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Amid ongoing political and economical turmoil in the country, the government of Pakistan's Punjab province passed the confidence vote in a chaotic midnight session. Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi managed to win the trust vote after the opposition staged a walkout. Watch to know more.

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PAK vs NZ 2nd ODI Live Streaming: Pakistan and New Zealand will meet on Wednesday, January 11 for the second ODI match of the three-match ODI series. The venue of the match is the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi.

PAK vs NZ 2nd ODI Live Streaming: Pakistan and New Zealand will meet on Wednesday, January 11 for the second ODI match of the three-match ODI series. The venue of the match is the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi. Following a six-wicket victory in the series opener on January 9, the hosts will be confident going into this match. With a win in the second ODI, the hosts will win the series and maintain their 50-overs dominance at home. The Kiwis, on the flip side, must plan their strategies ahead of the crucial match. They had a batting failure in the previous game, and even the bowlers struggled to keep the run flow under control on a good batting wicket. Where to watch the online live stream of PAK vs NZ second ODI? The second ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will be streamed LIVE on the SonyLiv app and on the Sony Sports Network. When to watch PAK vs NZ second ODI match? The second ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will begin at 3:00 pm IST. The toss for the second ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will take place at 2:30 pm IST. When will PAK vs NZ second ODI be played? The second ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played on Wednesday, 11 January 2023. Where will PAK vs NZ second ODI be held? The second ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will be held at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi. PAK vs NZ Full Squad Pakistan Full Squad: Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Tayyab Tahir, Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Usama Mir. New Zealand Full Squad: Kane Williamson (c), Henry Nicholls, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Tom Latham, Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Henry Shipley. PAK vs NZ playing XI Pakistan Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf New Zealand Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Henry Shipley, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson

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