The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Foreign Ministers are all set to meet in Goa. India is the chair of the grouping this year and is holding a number of ministerial meetings ahead of the summit this year. For details, watch the video.

SCO Foreign Ministers all set to meet in Goa

Pakistani Minister, Hina Rabbani Khar spoke to WION last week. She mentioned a few things about the 'New Delhi - Islamabad' ties and Bilawal's visit to India. For details, watch the video.

'Its not a bilateral tour, but a SCO visit' : Hina Rabbani

The economic situation in Pakistan is going from bad to worse. Pakistan's year-on-year inflation hit a record level of 36.5% in April 2023. This is the highest-ever increase in nearly 60 years. The inflation in Sri Lanka has also been outpaced by Pakistan, making Pakistan's inflation the highest in all of South Asia.

Inflation in Pakistan at record level of 36.5%, higher than Sri Lanka | Report

At least 16 people, mostly policemen, were killed and over 50 were wounded in two powerful explosions that ripped through a Pakistani police station on the 24th of April. Such was the impact of the explosions that it levelled the counter-terrorism department in Kabal town of Swat valley. Pakistani prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, initially described the blasts as a "suicide attack". But later tweeted that " the nature of the blast is being investigated". No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, though in recent months, the Pakistani Taliban have been responsible for a wave of attacks, specifically targeting the police personnel.

Counter terrorism department in Swat Valley blown apart in twin explosions | World At War

Pakistan has been politically turmoiled for a year since Imran Khan was ousted as Prime Minister last year. Khan's government has been replaced by Coalition steered by Shehbaz Sharif. Members of the ruling Coalition and Khan's party are set to meet again to discuss election timeline.

Meet between Coalition members and Imran Khan's party

Members of the ruling coalition & Imran Khan's party are set to meet again today, in a bid to reach consensus on election timeline. Khan's party is determined to press for polls in the provincial legislatures. However, the government maintains its stance on simultaneous elections across the country. Amid an impasse over polls in Punjab, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz, Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz has asserted that the supreme court will have to accept parliament’s decision. Meanwhile, Imran Khan will be present in the Lahore court today. The former prime minister wishes 121 FIRs against him to be clubbed & heard at once. Khan's party, Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf, says the government is misusing the legal system to prevent him from running in the elections. The PTI Chairman has claimed that more than 100 cases have been filed against him on numerous occasions.

Imran Khan's court appearance as coalition members & PTI meet to discuss elections

The Central government has blocked 14 mobile applications that were reportedly being used by terrorists in Pakistan. According to reports, these apps were used as communication platforms by terrorists to transmit information to Jammu and Kashmir.

Centre bans 14 mobile apps used by terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has kicked off his election campaign for Punjab from Pakistan's Lahore. Ironically enough though, the dates and schedule for these elections in Pakistan's Punjab province are yet to be announced. The campaign is based on PTI chief Imran Khan demanding that the national assembly be dissolved by the 14th of may.

PTI Chief Imran Khan launches election campaign for Punjab from Lahore

Pakistan's finance ministry said inflation in April may accelerate to a record. That comes after the country was forced to hike food and energy prices for a much-needed bailout from the IMF. Annual inflation likely hit 36%-38% last month compared to a record 34.8% in march.

Pakistan economic crisis deepens

There have been many questions over whether Pakistan is sending arms and ammunition to Ukraine in the war against Russia. A Ukrainian Commander had even claimed that the Pakistani weapon that it received were of substandard quality.

Pakistan denies arming Ukrainian forces, says 'We follow strict path of neutrality' | WION

Pakistan's economy is on the edge of collapse. High levels of inflation, a massive external debt, concerns over growing homegrown terror, and now there are reports of a possible military coup? But can Islamabad afford political instability? Take a look

Can Pakistan afford political instability?

Cash-strapped Pakistan urged the United States to restore military financing and sales, which was earlier suspended by former president Donald Trump, according to Dawn.

Cash-strapped Pakistan urges US to restore military financing and sales

In an exclusive interview, Hina Rabbani Khar, Pakistan's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, speaks to WION's Anas Mallick. Speaking about the Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's visit to India for the SCO Summit, she says, "It's an SCO visit and not an India visit. It's in Goa, the foreign minister is going. If it was in Timbuktu or Washington DC, he would still be going." The South Asian nation is currently engulfed in political turmoil and inflation is sky rocketing. Hoping for respite, Khar said, "The country needs time out from drama."

'Terrorism & TTP continues to remain challenge for us' Hina Rabbani exclusively talks to WION

Did Pak's former Chief of Army Staff admit that the Pakistan Army can't go to war with India? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Did Bajwa admit that Pak Army can't take on India?

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday once again called upon Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states to unitedly fight terrorism and eliminate the menace in all its forms.

SCO summit 2023:  Rajnath Singh stresses on elimination of terrorism

Pakistan is teetering on the edge. The South Asian country is battling a double whammy - economic chaos & never-ending political instability. The nation's woes have been compounded by a surge in attacks. Pakistan has been in political turmoil for a year since khan was ousted as pm last April through a no-confidence vote. Amid the calls for snap polls, sharif secured a major win for the ruling coalition. Sharif won a vote of confidence from the national assembly. Meanwhile, Imran Khan dismissed the claim made by the govt that his life is under threat from foreign agencies. He said he has identified a total of 6 persons within the country, including three fresh ones, who plotted to kill him. Pakistan is deeply in debt & needs to introduce tough reforms to unlock a tranche of a $6.5 billion bailout from the IMF, in order to avoid default. On Thursday, US called on Pakistan to move ahead on stalled reforms sought by the IMF, promising technical help.

Imran Khan says six people plotted to kill him; Shehbaz Sharif wins vote of confidence | Details

Indian defence minister at SCO meet, 'We should unitedly fight terrorism'

Pakistan is teetering on the edge, the South Asian nation is having a double whammy - economic chaos and never-ending political instability. The nation's woes have been compounded by certain terror attacks as well.

Pakistan: Amid calls for snap polls, Shehbaz Sharif wins vote of confidence | World News | WION

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be chairing SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting on April 28th and Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is set to attend the meeting through virtual mode.

Pakistan attends SCO defence ministers meet hosted by India

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has won a vote of confidence from the national assembly, in a major victory for the country’s governing coalition amid persistent opposition calls for a general election.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wins vote of confidence

Pakistan General Syed Asim Munir is on his maiden visit to China and is expected to discuss matters of mutual interest. As reported by AlJazeera, Zhang Youxia, the vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission said in a statement on Wednesday that Beijing is willing to work with Pakistan's military with a focus on deepening and expanding cooperation and jointly safeguarding regional peace and stability.

Pakistan and China agree to boost military-to-military cooperation: Report

Imran Khan claims that he toppled the provincial assemblies of Punjab & Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at Bajwa's behest. Why did he fall for the former Pak Army chief's advise? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas : Imran Khan V/S Pakistan Army

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on April 27 secured a vote of confidence from the National Assembly, with 180 lawmakers expressing "full confidence" in his leadership, in a surprise development amidst an increasing confrontation between the government and the top judiciary.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif secures vote of confidence in National Assembly

Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met Pakistan's former army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa before requesting India on sending its diplomats and technical personnel back to Kabul, revealed a book.

Taliban 'consulted' ex-Pak army chief Gen Bajwa before urging India to send diplomats to Kabul

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