The Pakistan Army has just undertaken a massive purge. 3 Army officials have been sacked while 15 other officers have been disciplined. They've been accused of failing to protect military installations during the May 9 violence. Molly Gambhir reports.

Pak Army goes for unprecedented cleanup

The schedule for the 2023 ICC Men's ODI World Cup in India has been released. India and Pakistan are scheduled to face off on October 15, however, Pakistan's participation in the marquee event is still not confirmed. The Pakistan Cricket Board says it will require government clearance to travel to India. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan’s participation in ODI WC not confirmed

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a phone call with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday during which he expressed hope that the global lender would announce a decision on the release of the bailout fund within a day or two.

Pak PM asks IMF chief for early release of stalled bailout fund

Justice Yahya Afridi has urged the Chief Justice of Pakistan to form a full court bench for hearing petitions challenging the trial of civilians in military courts.

Pakistan Military courts case: Justice Yahya Afridi stresses formation of full bench

In Pakistan, a member of the six-judge bench hearing pleas challenging the trials of civilians in the military courts has urged the Chief Justice, Umar Ata Bandial to reconsider the reconstitution of the bench.

Brutal military trials of civilians in Pakistan

A private Chinese firm wanted to export 100,000 endangered monkeys from Sri Lanka. The island nation has put the deal on halt after backlash from animal rights activists & environmentalists. Why did China want so many monkeys from Sri Lanka? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Why did Sri Lanka halt monkey exports to China?

US State department has called on Pakistan to take steps to permanently disband all terrorist groups including Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and their various front organisations. This comes after Pakistan summoned US Deputy Ambassador over India and the US calling out Islamabad over its support to terrorism in the joint statement issued last week.

'Disband all terrorist groups', US reacts after Pak summons deputy envoy

A minimum of 350 Pakistanis were on an overloaded boat that sank in open seas off Greece last week. It was a case of human smuggling where a fishing boat with a capacity of 400 people had over 700 people on board.

Greece boat tragedy: WION speaks to families of Pakistani victims caught in shipwreck

The fixtures for the 2023 ICC men's One Day International World Cup are finally out. Pakistan and India are scheduled to play India on the 15th of October in Ahmedabad. But, the Pakistan Cricket Board remarked that they are yet to get permission from their government to travel to India.

Pakistan Cricket Board awaits government's approval for 2023 ICC men's ODI International World Cup

The breathtaking snow-capped peaks of Shounter Valley in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are showing signs of melting. According to the united nations development programme, its glaciers are worsening floods and forming lakes, putting at least 7 million people downstream at risk.

In Pakistan-held Kashmir, melting glacier puts millions at risk

The International Cricket Council World Cup schedule is out with over three months to go for the marquee event. This is after plenty of speculation and the big news is that Pakistan is travelling to India for this event. The highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan will take place on October 15, 2023.

ICC World Cup 2023: India and Pakistan set for epic showdown

The Indian army and educational institutions are experiencing persistent cyber attacks from a Pakistan-based group. What does Pakistan want from the Indian army? Molly Gambhir tells you how.

Gravitas: Pakistan hits Indian army with cyber attacks

Pakistan has introduced a bill to limit the disqualification of lawmakers. This move could pave the way for Nawaz Sharif's return to Pakistan. Molly Gambhir tells you how.

Gravitas: Pak govt goes all out to bring Nawaz Sharif back

The judiciary and citizens alike continue to bear the scars of Pakistan's deadly anti-establishment protest on May 9. A nine-member bench of Pakistan's Apex Court was initially established to assess whether civilians implicated in the violence should be tried in a military court.

Pakistan: Civilians may face military trial for vandalising army building

Pakistan’s National Assembly on Sunday passed a bill to limit the lifetime disqualification of lawmakers to five years, possibly paving the way for the return of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from London to resume active politics ahead of general elections this year. Sharif, 73, was disqualified for life in 2017 by the Supreme Court and later convicted in corruption cases by the accountability courts. In 2018, the three-time former premier became ineligible to hold public office for life after a Supreme Court verdict in the Panama Papers case.

Pakistan National Assembly passes bill to limit disqualification period of lawmakers

Cash strapped Pakistan is still hopeful of an international monetary fund package. And in a last ditch effort to secure the loan, it is planning to introduce new taxes to appease the international fund. Pakistan plans to introduce new taxes and raise revenue by $750 million, just days before the new financial year begins on July 1. With the new tax proposals, Pakistan expects to secure at least 1.1 billion dollars in funding.

Pakistan's last-ditch effort for an IMF loan

Pakistan to introduce new taxes to appease IMF

Pakistan's dire economic crisis has forced it to take actions as per International Monetary Fund's conditions as the South Asian nation made tax-related announcements earlier this week.

Pakistan races against time with extreme tax measures to secure $1.1bn from IMF

Pakistan's economy is facing a severe crisis, with no signs of financial relief in sight. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with the IMF Chief during the Global Financial Summit in Paris, making a last effort to secure the release of $1.1 billion in funding. Political instability, devastating floods, and shrinking foreign exchange reserves have hindered the negotiations for a loan renewal.

Pakistan's economic crisis deepens

A Sikh man was shot dead by unidentified gunmen here on Saturday, in the latest incident of targeted attacks against minority communities in Pakistan.

Pakistan: Sikh man shot dead by unknown gunmen in Peshawar city

A Pakistani accountability court has acquitted former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in a 37-year-old case alleging that he transferred a "precious state land" here in the capital of Punjab province to one of the country's leading media barons as a "bribe".

Pakistan court acquits former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in 37-year-old 'bribe' case

Pakistan introduced a number of changes to its fiscal 2024 budget on Saturday, said Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, in a last-ditch effort to clinch a stalled rescue package with the International Monetary Fund.

Pakistan reviews FY2024 budget as last ditch effort to clinch IMF deal

Pakistan has changed its budget for the financial year starting on July 1, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday, including the latest fiscal tightening measures dictated by International Monetary Fund in a final effort to clinch a stalled rescue package.

Pakistan changes budget as dictated by IMF to clinch stalled funds

IMF disappointed with Pakistan's annual budget

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