Shehbaz Sharif's government in Pakistan has launched an austerity drive ahead of its June 10th annual budget. Pakistan's government announced a list of measures applicable on all departments and officials to curb unnecessary expenditure.

Pakistan: Govt announces cost-cutting measures, launches austerity drive

The intense heatwave in South Asia is affecting agriculture in Pakistan. The lucrative mango production is expected to fall by 50% in the ongoing season. Will this poor yield worsen Pakistan's already vulnerable economic state? Mariam Wardak tells you.

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Heatwave in the South Asian nation of Pakistan is forcing the Mango output to nosedive. According to reports, it is set to fall by 50%.

Heatwave hits Pakistan's Mango output as it is set to fall by 50%

Four music artists who fled from the Taliban rule in Afghanistan to Pakistan were arrested last week due to a lack of travel documents.

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Pakistan will reduce its official work week to five days from six in a bid to reduce energy and fuel consumption as part of an energy conservation plan approved by the country's cabinet on Tuesday, the information minister said. 
 
The move comes as hours-long power outages hit the South Asian country, with demand outstripping generation during the peak summer months. Soaring global fuel prices have also increased pressure on the external account and the local currency has hit record lows against the dollar.

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"We are facing a severe crisis. We desperately need to take energy conservation measures. We need to tap on every option to save on energy," Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said at a press conference. 
 
After taking office in April, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had increased the working week to six days from five, with only Sunday as a day off, saying he wanted to increase productivity. However, the enhanced work week resulted in greater electricity and fuel consumption by government offices and employees.

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">A 40 per cent&nbsp;cut in the official fuel allowance given to ministers and government officials was also approved as part of the new conservation plan, Aurangzeb said. 
 
The cabinet has also set up a committee to devise a plan for working from home on Fridays for all government and semi-government offices, and early closure of commercial markets. 
 
Pakistan has experienced hours-long power cuts over the last month, with urban centres seeing four- to six-hour outages a day and rural areas over eight hours, as temperatures across the country soar - to 50 degrees Centigrade in some areas.</div>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">Aurangzeb said there was currently a gap of 4,600 megawatts between supply and demand, with supply at 21,000 megawatts and demand at 25,600 megawatts.&nbsp; 
 
The Sharif government has blamed the situation on the mismanagement of the power sector by the previous administration of ousted prime minister, Imran Khan. Khan and his aides have denied any blame.&nbsp; 
 
In the face of soaring energy prices, Pakistan is facing a balance of payment crisis with forex reserves falling below dollar 10 billion, enough for around 45 days of imports, as well as double-digit inflation.&nbsp;</div>

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Pakistan will reduce its official work week to five days from six in a bid to reduce energy and fuel consumption as part of an energy conservation plan approved by the country's cabinet on Tuesday, the information minister said. The move comes as hours-long power outages hit the South Asian country, with demand outstripping generation during the peak summer months. Soaring global fuel prices have also increased pressure on the external account and the local currency has hit record lows against the dollar. Also read | Imran Khan launches fresh salvo against military establishment "We are facing a severe crisis. We desperately need to take energy conservation measures. We need to tap on every option to save on energy," Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said at a press conference. After taking office in April, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had increased the working week to six days from five, with only Sunday as a day off, saying he wanted to increase productivity. However, the enhanced work week resulted in greater electricity and fuel consumption by government offices and employees. Watch | Heatwave hits Pakistan's Mango output as it is set to fall by 50% A 40 per cent cut in the official fuel allowance given to ministers and government officials was also approved as part of the new conservation plan, Aurangzeb said. The cabinet has also set up a committee to devise a plan for working from home on Fridays for all government and semi-government offices, and early closure of commercial markets. Pakistan has experienced hours-long power cuts over the last month, with urban centres seeing four- to six-hour outages a day and rural areas over eight hours, as temperatures across the country soar - to 50 degrees Centigrade in some areas. Also read | Pakistani politician ready for 'suicide attacks': Imran Khan’s aide threatens Shehbaz Sharif Aurangzeb said there was currently a gap of 4,600 megawatts between supply and demand, with supply at 21,000 megawatts and demand at 25,600 megawatts. The Sharif government has blamed the situation on the mismanagement of the power sector by the previous administration of ousted prime minister, Imran Khan. Khan and his aides have denied any blame. In the face of soaring energy prices, Pakistan is facing a balance of payment crisis with forex reserves falling below dollar 10 billion, enough for around 45 days of imports, as well as double-digit inflation. 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 and Afghanistan are the two remaining countries in the world where polio is still categorised as an endemic viral infection. Of late, the situation in Pakistan has worsened.&nbsp;The Guardian report stated that eight polio cases have now been reported in children over the past month in the North Waziristan district, which is near the border of Afghanistan.&nbsp;Authorities are concerned over the recent surge because the reported cases are the first cases in more than a year. The Guardian reported that the last case of child paralysis as a result of polio was reported in January last year.&nbsp;

"The cases are highlighting exactly where the challenges lie, and we are doing our utmost to ensure that the virus remains contained and we fight it till the end," said Shahzad Baig as quoted by the media outlet. He is the national programme coordinator.&nbsp;

As per the officials, the recent outbreak is probably due to parents falsely marking themselves and their children as vaccinated. The region is also a former Taliban stronghold in northwest Pakistan. In the particular region, high rate vaccine refusal rates have been reported. Officials think that is also one of the reasons.&nbsp;

As quoted, an official of Pakistan's polio eradication programme said, "Fake markings and refusals are two key reasons in the recent outbreak, with polio staff conspiring with parents to miss the vaccination."&nbsp;

He referred to how parents suspicious of immunisation have got hold of special pens used by health workers to mark vaccinated children's fingers, the report added.&nbsp;

Federal Health Minister, Abdul Qadir Patel said: "Following the first two cases in April, the polio programme took immediate steps to ringfence this area and prevent the virus from spreading further, particularly in the historic reservoirs (of infection) of Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta.&nbsp;

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Pakistan and Afghanistan are the two remaining countries in the world where polio is still categorised as an endemic viral infection. Of late, the situation in Pakistan has worsened. The Guardian report stated that eight polio cases have now been reported in children over the past month in the North Waziristan district, which is near the border of Afghanistan. Authorities are concerned over the recent surge because the reported cases are the first cases in more than a year. The Guardian reported that the last case of child paralysis as a result of polio was reported in January last year. "The cases are highlighting exactly where the challenges lie, and we are doing our utmost to ensure that the virus remains contained and we fight it till the end," said Shahzad Baig as quoted by the media outlet. He is the national programme coordinator. As per the officials, the recent outbreak is probably due to parents falsely marking themselves and their children as vaccinated. The region is also a former Taliban stronghold in northwest Pakistan. In the particular region, high rate vaccine refusal rates have been reported. Officials think that is also one of the reasons. As quoted, an official of Pakistan's polio eradication programme said, "Fake markings and refusals are two key reasons in the recent outbreak, with polio staff conspiring with parents to miss the vaccination." He referred to how parents suspicious of immunisation have got hold of special pens used by health workers to mark vaccinated children's fingers, the report added. Federal Health Minister, Abdul Qadir Patel said: "Following the first two cases in April, the polio programme took immediate steps to ringfence this area and prevent the virus from spreading further, particularly in the historic reservoirs (of infection) of Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta. 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 has hiked fuel prices for the 2nd time in 10 days. The people have hit the streets to protest against Shehbaz Sharif. Imran Khan has extended his support but is himself in a soup. Pak's interior minister says he could be arrested on June 25. Palki Sharma reports.

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Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Saturday took a pot-shot at the military establishment asking them why they did not defend the country against the "conspiracy" that was hatched to topple his government.Addressing a big rally at Government Technical College Wari`s ground in Upper Dir, Khan referred to them as "neutrals" and claimed that a US-backed regime change was the reason his government was ousted. He has called for sacking US Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asia, Donald Lu, reported Dawn.

"We ask the neutrals ... when your work is to defend the country and it was discovered that this cipher had come and Donald Lu told our ambassador to oust Imran Khan ... when the National Security Committee said interference happened and issued a demarche to the US, was it not the work of those whose job it is to defend the country to stop this conspiracy instead of being neutral?" he said.

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He also came down hard on the coalition government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, saying record inflation had proved that he is unable to govern.

"Why did you take part in the conspiracy if you were not capable of running the government," the ousted PM asked, addressing PM Sharif.

The former PM Khan in his speech on Saturday said IMF had asked him too to increase the prices of petroleum products by Rs 10 per liter but he had turned down their demand and decreased the prices by Rs 10 instead, reported Dawn.

He said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) while claiming Shehbaz Sharif to be an efficient person mentioned his habit of getting up early in the morning as evidence of this claim. But, Khan pointed out, that the country`s economy had nosedived since this "imported" government took over and sarcastically asked whether "Showbaz" Sharif worked so hard to achieve this goal. He said his (Shehbaz`s) performance was only seen in advertisements, not on the ground.

Khan reiterated that fair and transparent elections were the "only way out" of the crises the country was facing, reported Dawn.

"We will never accept this corrupt and `imported` government," Khan declared, adding the government was increasing the prices of fuel and electricity on the IMF dictation. He said since he was not ready to accept the slavery of America that`s why his government was toppled.

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Khan said his government had tried not to put an additional burden on the common man in the shape of increased taxes and price hikes but the present government was doing so to appease its American masters.

Referring to the recent Moody`s report, he said the national economy had attained negativity during the past few weeks. While during the PTI government, he added, the economy was booming.

The PTI chief asked the party workers to be prepared for the general elections and get united against the rulers.

He also asked the Election Commission of Pakistan to remain impartial as people would never trust it if it showed any partiality.&nbsp;

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Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Saturday took a pot-shot at the military establishment asking them why they did not defend the country against the "conspiracy" that was hatched to topple his government.

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Saturday took a pot-shot at the military establishment asking them why they did not defend the country against the "conspiracy" that was hatched to topple his government.Addressing a big rally at Government Technical College Wari`s ground in Upper Dir, Khan referred to them as "neutrals" and claimed that a US-backed regime change was the reason his government was ousted. He has called for sacking US Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asia, Donald Lu, reported Dawn. "We ask the neutrals ... when your work is to defend the country and it was discovered that this cipher had come and Donald Lu told our ambassador to oust Imran Khan ... when the National Security Committee said interference happened and issued a demarche to the US, was it not the work of those whose job it is to defend the country to stop this conspiracy instead of being neutral?" he said. Also read | Pakistani politician ready for 'suicide attacks': Imran Khan’s aide threatens Shehbaz Sharif He also came down hard on the coalition government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, saying record inflation had proved that he is unable to govern. "Why did you take part in the conspiracy if you were not capable of running the government," the ousted PM asked, addressing PM Sharif. The former PM Khan in his speech on Saturday said IMF had asked him too to increase the prices of petroleum products by Rs 10 per liter but he had turned down their demand and decreased the prices by Rs 10 instead, reported Dawn. He said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) while claiming Shehbaz Sharif to be an efficient person mentioned his habit of getting up early in the morning as evidence of this claim. But, Khan pointed out, that the country`s economy had nosedived since this "imported" government took over and sarcastically asked whether "Showbaz" Sharif worked so hard to achieve this goal. He said his (Shehbaz`s) performance was only seen in advertisements, not on the ground. Khan reiterated that fair and transparent elections were the "only way out" of the crises the country was facing, reported Dawn. "We will never accept this corrupt and `imported` government," Khan declared, adding the government was increasing the prices of fuel and electricity on the IMF dictation. He said since he was not ready to accept the slavery of America that`s why his government was toppled. Also read | Shehbaz govt accuses Imran Khan, wife Bushra, her friend of making billions during PTI tenure Khan said his government had tried not to put an additional burden on the common man in the shape of increased taxes and price hikes but the present government was doing so to appease its American masters. Referring to the recent Moody`s report, he said the national economy had attained negativity during the past few weeks. While during the PTI government, he added, the economy was booming. The PTI chief asked the party workers to be prepared for the general elections and get united against the rulers. He also asked the Election Commission of Pakistan to remain impartial as people would never trust it if it showed any partiality. 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 is feeling the impact of climate change. According to a Pak minister, Pakistan is set to become a water-scarce country.

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The political drama in Pakistan seems to be never ending. In the latest attack, ousted PM Imran Khan called a current prime minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif 'a thief'. For more analysis, we're joined by Dr. Hamid Khan; Journalist & Strategic Affairs Expert.

Pakistan: Imran Khan urges people to rise against 'Imported government'

In Pakistan, Former Prime minister Imran Khan slammed the military establishment for not taking any action to stop what he called an international conspiracy that ousted him from power. For more perspective on this, we're joined by Dr. Hamid Khan; Journalist & Strategic Affairs Expert.

Imran Khan vs Army: Pakistan's Military in muddled waters?

In Pakistan, the political drama seems to have become a never-ending saga. Now, former Prime minister Imran Khan slammed the military establishment for not taking any action to stop what he called an international conspiracy that ousted him from power.

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The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan has long been considered a prominent organisation in the Islamic republic. As an organisation, it has had clout under both military and civilian regimes.

According to a media report on Saturday, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially tasked the country's spy agency, ISI, with the verification and screening of all civil servants, giving legal cover to a practise that had already been in place but had not been formalised as part of the protocol.

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According to a notification issued by the Establishment Division in exercise of powers conferred on the Prime Minister (Officers Category), Sharif has notified the Directorate General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) as the Special Vetting Agency (SVA) for verification and screening of all public office holders.

According to the Dawn newspaper, the referenced laws allow the prime minister to change or create rules for the civil administration.

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The order came from the Prime Minister's office on May 6, according to the statement.

According to the publication, the government has provided legal backing to a practise that was already in place but hadn't been formalised as part of the protocol.

The ISI and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) both give information about public officials before they are sent on crucial jobs, according to a senior official from the Establishment Division who spoke on the condition of anonymity to Dawn.

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According to the report, clearance from intelligence agencies is not only an important element of the civil service promotion process in Pakistan, but it also plays a crucial role in the recruitment of judges to the superior judiciary.

According to the statement, when a Supreme Court judge is confirmed or elevated, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, led by the top justice, reviews intelligence information. 
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The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan has long been considered a prominent organisation in the Islamic republic. As an organisation, it has had clout under both military and civilian regimes. According to a media report on Saturday, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially tasked the country's spy agency, ISI, with the verification and screening of all civil servants, giving legal cover to a practise that had already been in place but had not been formalised as part of the protocol. Also read | Pak hikes prices of petroleum products, power massively as Chinese banks agree to refinance with $2.3 bn According to a notification issued by the Establishment Division in exercise of powers conferred on the Prime Minister (Officers Category), Sharif has notified the Directorate General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) as the Special Vetting Agency (SVA) for verification and screening of all public office holders. According to the Dawn newspaper, the referenced laws allow the prime minister to change or create rules for the civil administration. Watch | Moody's lowers Pakistan outlook to negative over IMF delay The order came from the Prime Minister's office on May 6, according to the statement. According to the publication, the government has provided legal backing to a practise that was already in place but hadn't been formalised as part of the protocol. The ISI and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) both give information about public officials before they are sent on crucial jobs, according to a senior official from the Establishment Division who spoke on the condition of anonymity to Dawn. Also read | China's $2.3 billion refinancing for Pakistan According to the report, clearance from intelligence agencies is not only an important element of the civil service promotion process in Pakistan, but it also plays a crucial role in the recruitment of judges to the superior judiciary. According to the statement, when a Supreme Court judge is confirmed or elevated, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, led by the top justice, reviews intelligence information. 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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Moody's Investor Service has downgraded Pakistan's outlook from stable to negative, citing financial concerns that includes a delay in the revival of International Monetary Fund's (IMF) bailout.

Moody's lowers Pakistan outlook to negative over IMF delay

Pakistani Finance Minister Miftah Ismail announced Thursday that the price of petrol has been moved up by PKR 30 to PKR 209.86, just a week after making a similar increase.

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'Pakistan will splinter into 3 pieces', this is Imran Khan prediction about the country's future. He says if Shehbaz Sharif stays in power, the country will head towards a civil war, get demilitarised and lose all its nukes. Palki Sharma tells you more.

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Pakistan government increases petrol price to PKR 209.86 per litre

There is a strange controversy brewing between Pakistan and Turkey. Hashtags like Pakistani perverts and Pakistani get out have started trending on Turkey's social media platforms. This comes after several videos had emerged allegedly showing Pakistani men sharing inappropriate videos of women and children

Pakistan men seen stalking Turkish women in TikTok videos

Tearing apart Pakistan for raising the Jammu and Kashmir issue in the UN Security Council, India said that its neighbouring country is a live example of how a nation continues to evade accountability for serious crimes of genocide and ethnic cleansing in&nbsp;Bangladesh.

Dr Kajal Bhat, Counsellor and Legal Adviser in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, was retorting to comments made by the representative of at the UN Security Council open debate on “Strengthening accountability and justice for serious violations of international law”.

The debate was chaired by Council President Albania.

Bhat said that she was constrained to respond to some of the falsehoods and malicious propaganda spread by the representative of Pakistan as they are accustomed to doing like a “broken record”.

“The irony is perhaps lost on the representative of Pakistan, given their shameful history of committing genocide in what was then East Pakistan, and what is now Bangladesh, over 50 years back for which there has not even been an acknowledgement, much less apology or accountability,” Bhat said.

To ask them to reflect on this is perhaps asking too much, but the least they could do is not sully the dignity of this Council, Bhat said and noted that innocent women, children, academics and intellectuals were treated as weapons of war during ‘Operation Searchlight’.

She further said that the reign of terror unleashed by Pakistan on the population of the then East Pakistan resulted in thousands killed brutally and several thousands of women raped.

Speaking a day earlier in the council, Minister for State for External Affairs Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh had said that accountability and justice cannot be linked to political expediencies.

“The representative of Pakistan presents a live example to the Security Council of how a state continues to evade accountability for serious crimes of genocide and ethnic cleansing. To ask them to reflect on this is perhaps asking too much, but the least they could do is not sully the dignity of this Council,” she said.

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Tearing apart Pakistan for raising the Jammu and Kashmir issue in the UN Security Council, India said that its neighbouring country is a live example of how a nation continues to evade accountability for serious crimes of genocide and ethnic cleansing in Bangladesh.

Tearing apart Pakistan for raising the Jammu and Kashmir issue in the UN Security Council, India said that its neighbouring country is a live example of how a nation continues to evade accountability for serious crimes of genocide and ethnic cleansing in Bangladesh. Dr Kajal Bhat, Counsellor and Legal Adviser in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, was retorting to comments made by the representative of at the UN Security Council open debate on “Strengthening accountability and justice for serious violations of international law”. The debate was chaired by Council President Albania. Bhat said that she was constrained to respond to some of the falsehoods and malicious propaganda spread by the representative of Pakistan as they are accustomed to doing like a “broken record”. “The irony is perhaps lost on the representative of Pakistan, given their shameful history of committing genocide in what was then East Pakistan, and what is now Bangladesh, over 50 years back for which there has not even been an acknowledgement, much less apology or accountability,” Bhat said. To ask them to reflect on this is perhaps asking too much, but the least they could do is not sully the dignity of this Council, Bhat said and noted that innocent women, children, academics and intellectuals were treated as weapons of war during ‘Operation Searchlight’. She further said that the reign of terror unleashed by Pakistan on the population of the then East Pakistan resulted in thousands killed brutally and several thousands of women raped. Speaking a day earlier in the council, Minister for State for External Affairs Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh had said that accountability and justice cannot be linked to political expediencies. “The representative of Pakistan presents a live example to the Security Council of how a state continues to evade accountability for serious crimes of genocide and ethnic cleansing. To ask them to reflect on this is perhaps asking too much, but the least they could do is not sully the dignity of this Council,” she said. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wants 'healthy trade activity' with India. On a visit to Turkey, he said India and Pakistan can gain a lot from mutually beneficially trade. At the same time, he discussed Kashmir with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Palki Sharma reports.

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The ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan refuses to relent, the PTI chief has been spilling the beans in the economic crisis-hit country after calling off his Freedom March late last month. Imran Khan has now warned that the country may lose its nuclear deterrence and get disintegrated into three parts.

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The Pakistan's Supreme Court sought reports of PTI leaders in instigating party workers to reach Islamabad's D-Chowk in violation of SC's May 25 order.

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Pakistan's economy needs $36 billion to survive. Islamabad is struggling to find a creditor. The crisis has led to speculation. Reports say the military held a meeting to discuss the situation. Will snap elections be called in Pakistan? Palki Sharma has more.

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Chief Minister has promised to deploy his forces against the Federal government if Imran Khan calls for another protest. Is Pakistan heading for civil war? What does this internal instability mean for the world? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Is Pakistan heading for civil war?

Terrorism at Pakistan's tribal border area may finally come to an end after two long decades as the government of Pakistan and the TTP have agreed to extend the ceasefire indefinitely amid ongoing negotiations.

Indefinite ceasefire between Pakistan and TTP

Two-day talks on water dispute between India and Pakistan concludes in New Delhi today, during which the Indus Water Treaty was discussed. A six-member delegation from Pakistan had arrived in New Delhi for the meeting.

Indus Water Talks: India-Pakistan meet on key projects concludes in New Delhi

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while talking about the future of the country’s ties with neighbouring India, said that trade between the two can be mutually beneficial and can help in growth of economy.

Pakistan and India have a lot to gain from mutually beneficial trade, says Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif

A comment by the Israeli president of the World Economic Forum has sparked a political row in Pakistan. President Isaac Herzog of Israel at Davos talked about a great change regarding Israel's ties with the Muslim world. WION's Anas Mallick brings in new details.

Is Pakistan rethinking Israel ties? Islamabad denies delegation visited Israel

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