Counter-terrorism police in the UK have advised the Pakistani exiles to keep a low profile. A report by The Guardian states that their life may be at risk after criticising Pakistan’s powerful military.

People seeking refuge in the UK need to inform the police whenever they intend to travel within the UK.&nbsp;

Such alerts came after an outspoken and exiled blogger accused Pakistan of attempting to slay him in the Netherlands, after a so-called hitman was convicted by the UK court.&nbsp;

Muhammad Gohir Khan, the 31-year-old British Pakistani man was found guilty of plotting to kill Ahmad Waqass Goraya.&nbsp;

The mysterious middleman behind the plot, known by the name of “Muzzamil," remains on the loose.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-hired-hitman-to-kill-me-claims-dissident-blogger-in-uk-court-448654">Also read |&nbsp;Pakistan hired ‘hitman’ to kill me, claims dissident blogger in UK court</a>

The Metropolitan police said that they are still trying to establish his identity and whereabouts. The officers have issued a plea to the public for information on Muzzamil.&nbsp;

The trial, which spanned about two weeks, starting on January 11, featured chilling details of how Khan was approached in early 2021 and paid by a Pakistan-based man identified as Muzamil for a ‘job’.

Later, he was informed that the job was a contract to kill Goraya, a dissident blogger who left Pakistan to live in exile in Rotterdam.

It was argued in the court that Khan was paid £5,000 as advance via hundi, with the primary payment made into a Pakistani bank account by Muzamil.

During cross-examination, Khan accepted that he was asked to kill Goraya, but he never intended to carry out the murder, claiming that he was only seeking money.

A few days before the trial, officers from Counter Terrorism Policing visited the UK home of Pakistani political commentator Rashid Murad.

The aim of the visit was to review his security.&nbsp;

In a report by The Guardian, Murad explained, “Two police officers visited my home in 2021, informed me that they had intercepted a communication in which it was revealed that some people were planning to harm me. They didn’t tell me who but indicated they were from the Pakistani authorities.”

His brother, who is based in Manchester, was also approached.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Counter-terrorism police in the UK have advised the Pakistani exiles to keep a low profile. A report by The Guardian states that their life may be at risk after criticising Pakistan’s powerful military.

Counter-terrorism police in the UK have advised the Pakistani exiles to keep a low profile. A report by The Guardian states that their life may be at risk after criticising Pakistan’s powerful military. People seeking refuge in the UK need to inform the police whenever they intend to travel within the UK. Such alerts came after an outspoken and exiled blogger accused Pakistan of attempting to slay him in the Netherlands, after a so-called hitman was convicted by the UK court. Muhammad Gohir Khan, the 31-year-old British Pakistani man was found guilty of plotting to kill Ahmad Waqass Goraya. The mysterious middleman behind the plot, known by the name of “Muzzamil," remains on the loose. Also read | Pakistan hired ‘hitman’ to kill me, claims dissident blogger in UK court The Metropolitan police said that they are still trying to establish his identity and whereabouts. The officers have issued a plea to the public for information on Muzzamil. The trial, which spanned about two weeks, starting on January 11, featured chilling details of how Khan was approached in early 2021 and paid by a Pakistan-based man identified as Muzamil for a ‘job’. Later, he was informed that the job was a contract to kill Goraya, a dissident blogger who left Pakistan to live in exile in Rotterdam. It was argued in the court that Khan was paid £5,000 as advance via hundi, with the primary payment made into a Pakistani bank account by Muzamil. During cross-examination, Khan accepted that he was asked to kill Goraya, but he never intended to carry out the murder, claiming that he was only seeking money. A few days before the trial, officers from Counter Terrorism Policing visited the UK home of Pakistani political commentator Rashid Murad. The aim of the visit was to review his security. In a report by The Guardian, Murad explained, “Two police officers visited my home in 2021, informed me that they had intercepted a communication in which it was revealed that some people were planning to harm me. They didn’t tell me who but indicated they were from the Pakistani authorities.” His brother, who is based in Manchester, was also approached. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistani dissidents in UK asked to keep a 'low profile' after the hitman incident

At least five Pakistani soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack at a border post in Kurram district at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Terrorists from inside Afghanistan opened fire at the post after which the Pakistan army retaliated, the TTP has claimed responsibility for the Sunday's attack.

Pakistan soldiers killed in firing from Afghanistan; TTP claims responsibility

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Balochistan to take stock of the escalating security tensions, after 5 army soldiers killed near the border with Afghanistan.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan to visit Balochistan after terror attack on army

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan reassured Pakistan's support for the Chinese government completely neglecting the alleged human rights abuses of Uyghurs in China as he showed his support to Beijing on Xinjiang, Taiwan and the South China Sea. On Sunday, he met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of People in Beijing during the sidelines of Winter Olympics 2022.&nbsp;

In a joint statement issued on Sunday, Khan expressed Pakistan's "commitment to One-China Policy and support for China on Taiwan, South China Sea, Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet."

During their meeting, Jinping pledged closer cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor investment programme to build roads, power plants and other infrastructure.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/over-45-people-reject-imran-khans-claims-of-corrupt-free-governance-poll-450969">Also read |&nbsp;Over 45% people reject Imran Khan’s claims of corruption-free governance: Poll</a>

“China upholds fairness and justice in international affairs. China is willing to strengthen the coordination and cooperation with Pakistan in multilateral venues such as the UN and promote justice and world and regional peace,” Xi said.

Meanwhile, a recent opinion survey in Pakistan revealed that over 45 per cent of people completely disagree with Prime Minister Imran Khan's self-proclaimed concept of corruption-free governance.&nbsp;

As per a report in a local newspaper, nearly 62 per cent of the people believe that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)'s defeat in provincial elections could be attributed to the wrong distribution of tickets.

The revelations come as a contradiction to the tall claims made by Imran Khan party's spokespersons who deem his as a new corruption-free brand.

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan reassured Pakistan's support for the Chinese government completely neglecting the alleged human rights abuses of Uyghurs in China as he showed his support to Beijing on Xinjiang, Taiwan and the South China Sea.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan reassured Pakistan's support for the Chinese government completely neglecting the alleged human rights abuses of Uyghurs in China as he showed his support to Beijing on Xinjiang, Taiwan and the South China Sea. On Sunday, he met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of People in Beijing during the sidelines of Winter Olympics 2022. In a joint statement issued on Sunday, Khan expressed Pakistan's "commitment to One-China Policy and support for China on Taiwan, South China Sea, Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet." During their meeting, Jinping pledged closer cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor investment programme to build roads, power plants and other infrastructure. Also read | Over 45% people reject Imran Khan’s claims of corruption-free governance: Poll “China upholds fairness and justice in international affairs. China is willing to strengthen the coordination and cooperation with Pakistan in multilateral venues such as the UN and promote justice and world and regional peace,” Xi said. Meanwhile, a recent opinion survey in Pakistan revealed that over 45 per cent of people completely disagree with Prime Minister Imran Khan's self-proclaimed concept of corruption-free governance. As per a report in a local newspaper, nearly 62 per cent of the people believe that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)'s defeat in provincial elections could be attributed to the wrong distribution of tickets. The revelations come as a contradiction to the tall claims made by Imran Khan party's spokespersons who deem his as a new corruption-free brand. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan PM Imran Khan expresses country's 'commitment' to China, shows support on Xinjiang, Tibet

Pakistan has now turned to its all-weather friend china to raise the issue of Kashmir yet again. The Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan interestingly has held talks with the Chinese president Xi Jinping on the last day of his four-day tour to china to discuss a host of different issues concerning the two sides and instead what is interesting is that apart from many issues that the two allies have discussed they've also chosen to highlight the issue of Kashmir.

PM Imran Khan turns to Xi Jinping for support on Kashmir

Tension is building for Pakistan's ruling party in Islamabad. The two main opposition parties have decided to leave their thorny differences behind and work towards a common goal ousting prime minister Imran Khan.

Pakistan: Arch-rivals come together to defeat Imran Khan

A recent opinion survey in Pakistan revealed that over 45 per cent of people completely disagree with Prime Minister Imran Khan's self-proclaimed concept of corruption-free governance. As per a report in a local newspaper, nearly 62 per cent of the people believe that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)'s defeat in provincial elections could be attributed to the wrong distribution of tickets.

The report further states that a similar outlook was revealed in another opinion poll, which was conducted by the Pulse Consultants.&nbsp;

This opinion poll included 2000 people.&nbsp;

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The revelations come as a contradiction to the tall claims made by Imran Khan party's spokespersons who deem his as a new corruption-free brand.

The Pakistan Prime Minister is currently in Beijing for the Winter Olympics 2022. On the sidelines of the main event, he met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of People in Beijing.&nbsp;

During the meeting, Xi stressed that "the Chinese side firmly supports Pakistan in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty and dignity, as well as in combating terrorism", according to state media.

He added that China is willing to work with Pakistan in "aligning development strategies". This was the first meeting of the two leaders since Khan’s visit to China in October 2019.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A recent opinion survey in Pakistan revealed that over 45 per cent of people completely disagree with Prime Minister Imran Khan's self-proclaimed concept of corruption-free governance.

A recent opinion survey in Pakistan revealed that over 45 per cent of people completely disagree with Prime Minister Imran Khan's self-proclaimed concept of corruption-free governance. As per a report in a local newspaper, nearly 62 per cent of the people believe that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)'s defeat in provincial elections could be attributed to the wrong distribution of tickets. The report further states that a similar outlook was revealed in another opinion poll, which was conducted by the Pulse Consultants. This opinion poll included 2000 people. Also read | Beijing Olympics 2022: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Chinese President Xi Jinping The revelations come as a contradiction to the tall claims made by Imran Khan party's spokespersons who deem his as a new corruption-free brand. The Pakistan Prime Minister is currently in Beijing for the Winter Olympics 2022. On the sidelines of the main event, he met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of People in Beijing. During the meeting, Xi stressed that "the Chinese side firmly supports Pakistan in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty and dignity, as well as in combating terrorism", according to state media. He added that China is willing to work with Pakistan in "aligning development strategies". This was the first meeting of the two leaders since Khan’s visit to China in October 2019. (With inputs from agencies)

Over 45% people reject Imran Khan’s claims of corruption-free governance: Poll

Lata Mangeshkar, one of&nbsp;India's most celebrated artists, has a major fanbase beyond the nation's borders.

The Legendary singer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/live-lata-mangeshkar-dies-tributes-pour-in-latest-updates-450863">breathed her </a>last on Sunday, February 6 after a month-long battle with COVID-19. She was 92 years old. Her demise has left a void&nbsp;that can never be filled, and not just India, her die-hard fans from Pakistan&nbsp;are mourning the loss of the icon.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/remembering-lata-mangeshkar1929-2022-a-voice-of-generations-450887" hreflang="en">Remembering Lata Mangeshkar(1929-2022): A voice of generations</a>

Ever since the news of her demise came out, social media has been flooded with netizens mourning her loss. In fact, it became the&nbsp;top trending topic&nbsp;in Pakistan Twitter.&nbsp;

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry was among the most prominent figures&nbsp;to pay tribute to Mangeshkar and called her death&nbsp;“the end of an era”, labelling her as “a melodious queen who ruled the world of music for decades”.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lata-mangeshkar1929-2022-10-melodious-bollywood-songs-from-her-80-year-long-career-261435" hreflang="en">Lata Mangeshkar(1929-2022): 10 Melodious Bollywood Songs from her 80 year long career</a>

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لتا منگیشکر کا انتقال موسیقی کے ایک عہد کا خاتمہ ہے، لتا جی نے عشروں تک سر کی دنیا پر حکومت کی اور ان کی آواز کا جادو رہتی دنیا تک رہے گا، جہاں جہاں اردو بولی اور سمجھی جاتی ہے وہاں لتا منگیشکر کو الوداع کہنے والوں کا ہجوم ہے، <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LataMangeshkar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LataMangeshkar</a>
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) <a href="https://twitter.com/fawadchaudhry/status/1490180321530114050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Several fans from Pakistan&nbsp;mourned the demise of Nightingale of India

One Twitter&nbsp;user wrote, "The end of the golden era. Your beautiful voice shall live forever the #LataMangeshkar mam ji. Love from Pakistan," another&nbsp;Twitter user ‘Zaidu’&nbsp;wrote that “Even 1000 Pakistan can not compensate this loss.”

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Lata Mangeshkar, the nightingale of music, has breathed her last. She was as famous in Pakistan as she was in India or elsewhere. 
 
May she rest in peace. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LataMangeshkar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LataMangeshkar</a> <a href="https://t.co/sDBbTv7XdP">pic.twitter.com/sDBbTv7XdP</a>
— Durdana Najam دردانہ نجم (@durdananajam) <a href="https://twitter.com/durdananajam/status/1490187522294620161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Oh India! you’ve no Idea what you’ve lost today. 
 
Even 1000 Pakistan can not compensate this loss. 
 
Om Shanti! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LataMangeshkar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LataMangeshkar</a>
— 🇵🇰Zaidu🇵🇰 (@TheZaiduLeaks) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheZaiduLeaks/status/1490194833687805952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Artist is Universal ! On Pakistan television a special news on .<a href="https://twitter.com/mangeshkarlata?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mangeshkarlata</a> ji sad demise. 😔 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPLataMangeshkar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPLataMangeshkar</a> <a href="https://t.co/wBIbYU5DoW">pic.twitter.com/wBIbYU5DoW</a>
— Raju Garu Prabhas; Radhe Shyam 11.03.22 (@pubzudarlingye) <a href="https://twitter.com/pubzudarlingye/status/1490196559170002948?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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ھمارری پیاری دیدی لتا جی انتقال فرماگئ ھیں۔ ایک دور کا خاتمہ ھوا۔وہ ھمیشہ ھمارے دلوں اور دعاؤں میں زندہ رھیں گی🙏🙏🙏!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LataMangeshkar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LataMangeshkar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/endofanera?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#endofanera</a> <a href="https://t.co/tWDT9JUw8D">pic.twitter.com/tWDT9JUw8D</a>
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Not a single house in India-Pakistan where people did not listen and enjoy your music. Our life is but a span, and cruel death is always near. So, frail a thing is man. 
 
RIP <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LataMangeshkar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LataMangeshkar</a> Ji... ! 
 
میرے لفظوں کو جو چھو جاتی ہے آواز تیری 
سرحدیں توڑ کر اڑ جاتے ہیں اشعار میرے ...
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Will miss you lata g. Love from Pakistan. Music truly has no borders
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Lata Mangeshkar, one of India's most celebrated artists, has a major fanbase beyond the nation's borders. The Legendary singer breathed her last on Sunday, February 6 after a month-long battle with COVID-19.

Lata Mangeshkar, one of India's most celebrated artists, has a major fanbase beyond the nation's borders. The Legendary singer breathed her last on Sunday, February 6 after a month-long battle with COVID-19. She was 92 years old. Her demise has left a void that can never be filled, and not just India, her die-hard fans from Pakistan are mourning the loss of the icon. Remembering Lata Mangeshkar(1929-2022): A voice of generations Ever since the news of her demise came out, social media has been flooded with netizens mourning her loss. In fact, it became the top trending topic in Pakistan Twitter. Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry was among the most prominent figures to pay tribute to Mangeshkar and called her death “the end of an era”, labelling her as “a melodious queen who ruled the world of music for decades”. Lata Mangeshkar(1929-2022): 10 Melodious Bollywood Songs from her 80 year long career لتا منگیشکر کا انتقال موسیقی کے ایک عہد کا خاتمہ ہے، لتا جی نے عشروں تک سر کی دنیا پر حکومت کی اور ان کی آواز کا جادو رہتی دنیا تک رہے گا، جہاں جہاں اردو بولی اور سمجھی جاتی ہے وہاں لتا منگیشکر کو الوداع کہنے والوں کا ہجوم ہے، #LataMangeshkar — Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) February 6, 2022 × Several fans from Pakistan mourned the demise of Nightingale of India One Twitter user wrote, "The end of the golden era. Your beautiful voice shall live forever the #LataMangeshkar mam ji. Love from Pakistan," another Twitter user ‘Zaidu’ wrote that “Even 1000 Pakistan can not compensate this loss.” Take a look: Lata Mangeshkar, the nightingale of music, has breathed her last. She was as famous in Pakistan as she was in India or elsewhere. May she rest in peace. #LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/sDBbTv7XdP — Durdana Najam دردانہ نجم (@durdananajam) February 6, 2022 × Oh India! you’ve no Idea what you’ve lost today. Even 1000 Pakistan can not compensate this loss. Om Shanti! #LataMangeshkar — 🇵🇰Zaidu🇵🇰 (@TheZaiduLeaks) February 6, 2022 × Artist is Universal ! On Pakistan television a special news on .@mangeshkarlata ji sad demise. 😔 #RIPLataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/wBIbYU5DoW — Raju Garu Prabhas; Radhe Shyam 11.03.22 (@pubzudarlingye) February 6, 2022 × ھمارری پیاری دیدی لتا جی انتقال فرماگئ ھیں۔ ایک دور کا خاتمہ ھوا۔وہ ھمیشہ ھمارے دلوں اور دعاؤں میں زندہ رھیں گی🙏🙏🙏!#LataMangeshkar #Pakistan #endofanera pic.twitter.com/tWDT9JUw8D — Dr Shahid Masood (@Shahidmasooddr) February 6, 2022 × Not a single house in India-Pakistan where people did not listen and enjoy your music. Our life is but a span, and cruel death is always near. So, frail a thing is man. RIP #LataMangeshkar Ji... ! میرے لفظوں کو جو چھو جاتی ہے آواز تیری سرحدیں توڑ کر اڑ جاتے ہیں اشعار میرے ... — Muhammad Tahir (@mtornado16) February 6, 2022 × Will miss you lata g. Love from Pakistan. Music truly has no borders — Sanya Kurd (@thehoneybee555) February 6, 2022 ×

Pakistani fans pay tributes to Lata Mangeshkar: ‘Even 1,000 Pakistan cannot compensate this loss',

A 72-hour long operation has now come to an end as Pakistani soldiers kill about 20 Baloch militants in two separate encounters.

Pakistan Army kills 20 Baloch militants in separate encounters

Tensions in Balochistan continue to simmer more than 40 hours after two separate attacks on Pakistan security forces' camps. Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

At least 12 Pakistani soldiers killed in two separate attacks in different Baloch districts

In an unusual development which may raise voices in support of freedom of expression, Pakistans hockey Olympian Rashid-ul-Hasan was banned for 10 years by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Thursday allegedly for his criticism of the decline of the sport in the country on a social media platform, Dawn reported. 
 
Rashid, the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics gold medallist, while categorically denying the allegations of using offensive language, is considering the option to challenge the ban in the court of law. A PHF inquiry committee was constituted to see if Rashid had used abusive language against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is also the PHF patron-in-chief. 
 
The instructions in this regard were issued by PHF President Brig (Retd) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar and Secretary Asif Bajwa, said a press release issued on Thursday, the report said. After Rashid did not respond to two notices issued to him on the matter, the committee on PHF President`s instructions imposed the 10-year ban. A copy of the notification has also been sent to the National Assembly`s standing committee on sports.

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Speaking on the matter, Rashid dispelled the impression of abusive language he was alleged to have used against the Pakistan premier on any social media forum. 
 
"On social media or any other public platform, I have always given [due] respect to the Prime Minister," the 62-year-old Rashid told Dawn. 
 
"On a WhatsApp group I only said that on the container though Imran Khan was claiming that he would put the game of hockey on the right track, nothing came on the surface during the last three years. And I also said Imran will not do any good work for hockey," the Olympian remarked while giving his clarification. 
 
As a citizen of the country, Rashid added, he had the right to speak, but "I didn`t use any abusive language". 
&nbsp;Expressing his surprise over the ban announced by the PHF, Rashid said that currently he didn`t even hold many position in the federation. According to Rashid, he received the first notice from the PHF some five months ago, adding "it didn`t carry any solid material, that`s why I did not consider it serious", the report said.

In an unusual development which may raise voices in support of freedom of expression, Pakistans hockey Olympian Rashid-ul-Hasan was banned for 10 years by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Thursday allegedly for his criticism of the decline of the sport in the country on a social media platform, Dawn reported.

In an unusual development which may raise voices in support of freedom of expression, Pakistans hockey Olympian Rashid-ul-Hasan was banned for 10 years by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Thursday allegedly for his criticism of the decline of the sport in the country on a social media platform, Dawn reported. Rashid, the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics gold medallist, while categorically denying the allegations of using offensive language, is considering the option to challenge the ban in the court of law. A PHF inquiry committee was constituted to see if Rashid had used abusive language against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is also the PHF patron-in-chief. The instructions in this regard were issued by PHF President Brig (Retd) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar and Secretary Asif Bajwa, said a press release issued on Thursday, the report said. After Rashid did not respond to two notices issued to him on the matter, the committee on PHF President`s instructions imposed the 10-year ban. A copy of the notification has also been sent to the National Assembly`s standing committee on sports. ALSO READ | Beijing Winter Olympics: French national rugby union coach Fabien Galthie tests positive for COVID-19 Speaking on the matter, Rashid dispelled the impression of abusive language he was alleged to have used against the Pakistan premier on any social media forum. "On social media or any other public platform, I have always given [due] respect to the Prime Minister," the 62-year-old Rashid told Dawn. "On a WhatsApp group I only said that on the container though Imran Khan was claiming that he would put the game of hockey on the right track, nothing came on the surface during the last three years. And I also said Imran will not do any good work for hockey," the Olympian remarked while giving his clarification. As a citizen of the country, Rashid added, he had the right to speak, but "I didn`t use any abusive language". Expressing his surprise over the ban announced by the PHF, Rashid said that currently he didn`t even hold many position in the federation. According to Rashid, he received the first notice from the PHF some five months ago, adding "it didn`t carry any solid material, that`s why I did not consider it serious", the report said.

Pakistan hockey Olympian pays a price for 'slamming' Imran Khan, banned for 10 years

Tensions continue in Balochistan even though its 40 hours after the first two separate attacks that were carried out in two different Baloch districts where militants attempted to storm into Pakistan's security forces camps.

Pakistan: 40 hours on, recovery operations continue In Baloch districts; at least 12 soldiers killed

Fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain has been banned from bowling and withdrawn from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after his bowling action was found to be illegal, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday.

Hasnain was first reported during his Big Bash League stint with the Sydney Thunder last month and is set to miss Pakistan`s home series against Australia next month.

Biomechanical testing in Lahore confirmed the 21-year-old breached the 15-degree limit for elbow extension on his "good length delivery, full-length delivery, slow bouncer and bouncer", the PCB said in a statement.

"Keeping his future and Pakistan`s interest at the forefront, the PCB ... has decided he will not be allowed to continue to participate in the Pakistan Super League," it said.

"Until Mohammad Hasnain clears his reassessment, he will remain suspended from bowling in international cricket." 
The PCB described the bowler as an "asset" citing his ability to bowl consistently at 145 kmph and was optimistic of his return to the game after remodelling his action.

"The PCB has discussed the report with its own bowling experts and is confident that the problem can be resolved."

"He will use this time to work with the PCB-appointed bowling consultant to modify his bowling action so that he can apply for a reassessment and become eligible to return to international cricket as quickly as practically possible."

The right-arm fast bowler has been a regular part of Pakistan`s white-ball squads and claimed a hat-trick in a Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka in 2019.

Fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain has been banned from bowling and withdrawn from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after his bowling action was found to be illegal, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday.

Fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain has been banned from bowling and withdrawn from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after his bowling action was found to be illegal, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday. Hasnain was first reported during his Big Bash League stint with the Sydney Thunder last month and is set to miss Pakistan`s home series against Australia next month. Biomechanical testing in Lahore confirmed the 21-year-old breached the 15-degree limit for elbow extension on his "good length delivery, full-length delivery, slow bouncer and bouncer", the PCB said in a statement. "Keeping his future and Pakistan`s interest at the forefront, the PCB ... has decided he will not be allowed to continue to participate in the Pakistan Super League," it said. "Until Mohammad Hasnain clears his reassessment, he will remain suspended from bowling in international cricket." The PCB described the bowler as an "asset" citing his ability to bowl consistently at 145 kmph and was optimistic of his return to the game after remodelling his action. "The PCB has discussed the report with its own bowling experts and is confident that the problem can be resolved." "He will use this time to work with the PCB-appointed bowling consultant to modify his bowling action so that he can apply for a reassessment and become eligible to return to international cricket as quickly as practically possible." The right-arm fast bowler has been a regular part of Pakistan`s white-ball squads and claimed a hat-trick in a Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka in 2019.

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain banned from bowling for illegal action

Pakistan's ambassador-designate to the U.S. Masood Khan has been waiting for 3 months for his appointment to be processed. His terror links are being seen as the reason behind the snub. Palki Sharma gets you a report on this terror sympathiser diplomat.

Gravitas: U.S. 'rejects' Pakistan's Ambassador-Designate

The SC of Pakistan has returned a petition filed by its bar association. The petition asks the apex court to reconsider the lifetime disqualification of politicians under an article in the constitution.

Pakistan's Supreme Court returns petition filed by bar association

Attacks have been reported in Balochistan, where two separate incidents have been reported from two different Baloch districts.

Pakistan Army posts come under attack in two different districts of Balochistan

Pakistan PM is on a China visit to attend Beijing Winter Olympics. He will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss several issues.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping

Nawaz Sharif, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan has been advised against travelling in a recently submitted medical report. His doctor said that Sharif cannot leave London without a definitive treatment.

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif rules out his immediate return to Pakistan citing medical reasons

Pakistan has perhaps not faced such humiliation and embarrassment in recent times as when serious questions were raised over the ambassador-designate to the US, Masood Khan who is awaiting clearance from the US State Dept before his posting. Humiliation is a strong word of expression but it’s being used here with reference to the context in view of grave allegations levelled against the Pakistan diplomat for his close terror links.&nbsp;

Things got heated up in the last one week as Scott Perry, member of US Congress representing 10th district Pennsylvania, wrote a letter to President Joe Biden asking to reject the appointment of Masood Khan for his connections with the terror groups and terrorists. Exposing the ambassador designate’s profile, Perry listed out specific cases of complicity of the Pakistani diplomat. These inter alia include his proactive proximity to the dreaded terror outfit Hizbul Mujahdeen (HuM) in stark and unsettling terms.

Nomination of such a tainted Pakistani diplomat at the express behest of Prime Minister Imran Khan knowing fully well that Masood Khan is linked to the terrorists and had been encouraging terrorists to target the US reflects the malafides of the ambassador-designate and the extent of contempt that Pakistan holds for the US.&nbsp;

There is sufficient evidence to suggest that Masood Khan has been abetting youth in Kashmir for radicalization and exhorting them to take up arms to hit out at the security forces. There is also ample evidence on record that in 2017, Masood Khan had castigated the US for designating the HuM leader for sanctions terming them as unjustifiable.&nbsp;

Later in 2019, he collaborated with Fazlul Rahman Khalil by appearing with him on the issue of Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). It may be recalled that Fazlul Rahman is the founder of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen which has already been declared as a foreign terrorist organisation. This outfit and it’s affiliates had active links both with Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda. Khalil was also a key member of International Islamic Front which had issued a fatwa in 1998 calling for terror offensives on the US.

Further, the allegations include that Masood Khan has perverse attachment to Islamic terrorism and is also supported by the most radicalised Jamat-e-Islami which is actively linked with Lashkar-e-Tayyeba (LeT). The LeT has been linked with the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai.&nbsp;

The list of allegations against Masood is endless including the charge that in 2010, he had openly, and most indiscreetly called for the release of mass murderer Aafia Siddiqui and his acts are akin to the actions of a jihadist.

Many points against him surely do not qualify him to be an accepted candidate to become an ambassador in the US and this is well articulated in the letter from Congressman Scott Perry who is vehemently opposing Masood’s posting to Washington.

The letter addressed to President Biden has set the tone in the US government circles, media fraternity and the academia towards building up of a public opinion so that Masood’s appointment is shot down in the larger geo-political and security interests.&nbsp;

Concerned quarters, meanwhile, state that Masood, though a Pashtun by birth, was President of the Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir during which he systematically cultivated Kashmiri terrorists and became radicalised to support them.

This also led him to develop a pathological hatred for the US and, therefore, we see his hate speeches against the US which have never been politically correct or discreet. They were also conspicuously bereft of any diplomatic utterances and instead were more akin to jihadi speeches against the US which now Congressman Perry is bringing up with much hype.

US on its part, seems to be moving cautiously by being indecisive since November last year when Masood Khan’s appointment proposal reached Washington.&nbsp;

It looks like it’s paused for now. Perhaps the US is weighing all the options very carefully as it doesn’t want to dump Pakistan in a lurch specially to attempt and woo it away from the Chinese camp. Hence this delay.

However, it must be borne in mind that Masood Khan held two postings in Beijing. One as a full-fledged Pakistani Ambassador from 2008 to 2012 and earlier as a junior diplomat.&nbsp;

It’s also possible that he is doing things on prompting from China. China and Pakistan enjoy close ties. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) gets overriding priority and China.

Masood Khan’s case under reference may be a test case. US doesn’t seem to be in a hurry and is moving with abundant caution. In whichever case the Masood case, it seems, will not be so simple and easy for the US and Pakistan to put their bilateral ties on the rails which stand more impaired after the US pulled out from Afghanistan in August last year.

(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Pakistan has perhaps not faced such humiliation and embarrassment in recent times as when serious questions were raised over the ambassador-designate to the US, Masood Khan who is awaiting clearance from the US State Dept before his posting.

Pakistan has perhaps not faced such humiliation and embarrassment in recent times as when serious questions were raised over the ambassador-designate to the US, Masood Khan who is awaiting clearance from the US State Dept before his posting. Humiliation is a strong word of expression but it’s being used here with reference to the context in view of grave allegations levelled against the Pakistan diplomat for his close terror links. Things got heated up in the last one week as Scott Perry, member of US Congress representing 10th district Pennsylvania, wrote a letter to President Joe Biden asking to reject the appointment of Masood Khan for his connections with the terror groups and terrorists. Exposing the ambassador designate’s profile, Perry listed out specific cases of complicity of the Pakistani diplomat. These inter alia include his proactive proximity to the dreaded terror outfit Hizbul Mujahdeen (HuM) in stark and unsettling terms. Nomination of such a tainted Pakistani diplomat at the express behest of Prime Minister Imran Khan knowing fully well that Masood Khan is linked to the terrorists and had been encouraging terrorists to target the US reflects the malafides of the ambassador-designate and the extent of contempt that Pakistan holds for the US. There is sufficient evidence to suggest that Masood Khan has been abetting youth in Kashmir for radicalization and exhorting them to take up arms to hit out at the security forces. There is also ample evidence on record that in 2017, Masood Khan had castigated the US for designating the HuM leader for sanctions terming them as unjustifiable. Later in 2019, he collaborated with Fazlul Rahman Khalil by appearing with him on the issue of Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). It may be recalled that Fazlul Rahman is the founder of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen which has already been declared as a foreign terrorist organisation. This outfit and it’s affiliates had active links both with Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda. Khalil was also a key member of International Islamic Front which had issued a fatwa in 1998 calling for terror offensives on the US. Further, the allegations include that Masood Khan has perverse attachment to Islamic terrorism and is also supported by the most radicalised Jamat-e-Islami which is actively linked with Lashkar-e-Tayyeba (LeT). The LeT has been linked with the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. The list of allegations against Masood is endless including the charge that in 2010, he had openly, and most indiscreetly called for the release of mass murderer Aafia Siddiqui and his acts are akin to the actions of a jihadist. Many points against him surely do not qualify him to be an accepted candidate to become an ambassador in the US and this is well articulated in the letter from Congressman Scott Perry who is vehemently opposing Masood’s posting to Washington. The letter addressed to President Biden has set the tone in the US government circles, media fraternity and the academia towards building up of a public opinion so that Masood’s appointment is shot down in the larger geo-political and security interests. Concerned quarters, meanwhile, state that Masood, though a Pashtun by birth, was President of the Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir during which he systematically cultivated Kashmiri terrorists and became radicalised to support them. This also led him to develop a pathological hatred for the US and, therefore, we see his hate speeches against the US which have never been politically correct or discreet. They were also conspicuously bereft of any diplomatic utterances and instead were more akin to jihadi speeches against the US which now Congressman Perry is bringing up with much hype. US on its part, seems to be moving cautiously by being indecisive since November last year when Masood Khan’s appointment proposal reached Washington. It looks like it’s paused for now. Perhaps the US is weighing all the options very carefully as it doesn’t want to dump Pakistan in a lurch specially to attempt and woo it away from the Chinese camp. Hence this delay. However, it must be borne in mind that Masood Khan held two postings in Beijing. One as a full-fledged Pakistani Ambassador from 2008 to 2012 and earlier as a junior diplomat. It’s also possible that he is doing things on prompting from China. China and Pakistan enjoy close ties. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) gets overriding priority and China. Masood Khan’s case under reference may be a test case. US doesn’t seem to be in a hurry and is moving with abundant caution. In whichever case the Masood case, it seems, will not be so simple and easy for the US and Pakistan to put their bilateral ties on the rails which stand more impaired after the US pulled out from Afghanistan in August last year. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Masood Khan issue has caused humiliation for Pakistan

Sri Lanka’s inflation rate surged past Pakistan to make it the fastest in Asia, stoked by failed harvests, import restrictions to conserve dwindling foreign-exchange reserves, and high global prices of key commodities.

Sri Lanka's inflation rate surpasses Pakistan

Pakistan is eyeing another $3 billion loan from China. Imran Khan is expected to visit Beijing next week to make the request. Has beg, borrow, repeat become Pakistan's mantra? Here's what Palki Sharma has to say.

Gravitas: Pak to borrow $3 Billion more from China

Gunmen on a motorcycle killed a Christian priest and wounded another in Pakistani city of Peshawar. No one has immediately claimed responsibility for the shooting.

Christian Priest killed by gunmen in Pakistan's Peshawar

Amid the economic crisis in the country, Pakistan is looking to secure a loan of approximately $3 billion from China. Apart from China, Pakistan is also seeking loans from Russia and Kazakhstan.&nbsp;

This development comes ahead of the country's Prime Minister Imran Khan's scheduled visit to Beijing this week.

PM Khan will visit the Chinese capital to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022&nbsp;on February 3. During his visit, he will also meet the top Chinese officials on the sidelines for bilateral talks.&nbsp;

It has been understood that Pakistan's government decided&nbsp;to seek a loan worth $5 billion. Loans to be sought from China, Russia and Kazakhstan. A loan of $3 billion is to be sought from China and $1 billion each from Kazakhstan and Russia.&nbsp;

The loan from China will be used to stabilise foreign exchange reserves and loans from Russia and Kazakhstan will be spent on the Main Line One (ML1) Railway Project.&nbsp;

Pakistan's Ministry of Economic Affairs has prepared a plan for borrowing as the loan agreement of $3 billion with China will be signed during PM Khan's visit to China.&nbsp;The initial agreement with China for the loan will be for one year.

The deals with Kazakhstan and Russia are also expected to be finalised and subsequently signed soon.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, PM Khan is set to depart for China for a three-day visit on Thursday and some federal ministers will also accompany him.&nbsp;

The Pakistani PM will hold important meetings during his visit to China and will meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping. &nbsp;

PM Khan is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with other dignitaries at the Winter Olympics.&nbsp;

It is expected that during the Prime Minister's visit to China, CPEC and mutual security issues will be discussed and the regional situation will also be on the agenda.&nbsp;

The matter of China providing loans to Pakistan worth $3 billion will also be finalised and is expected to be signed during PM Khan's China visit.&nbsp;

The Pakistani Economic Affairs Ministry in a rebuttal to the media reports seeking a loan said that no such proposal is under process in the Economic Affairs Division for obtaining a $3 billion loan from China and $2 billion loan from Russia and&nbsp;Kazakhstan.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Pakistan PM Imran Khan to visit China from Feb 3-5 amid growing economic crisis

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Amid the economic crisis in the country, Pakistan is looking to secure a loan of approximately $3 billion from China. Apart from China, Pakistan is also seeking loans from Russia and Kazakhstan.

Amid the economic crisis in the country, Pakistan is looking to secure a loan of approximately $3 billion from China. Apart from China, Pakistan is also seeking loans from Russia and Kazakhstan. This development comes ahead of the country's Prime Minister Imran Khan's scheduled visit to Beijing this week. PM Khan will visit the Chinese capital to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 on February 3. During his visit, he will also meet the top Chinese officials on the sidelines for bilateral talks. It has been understood that Pakistan's government decided to seek a loan worth $5 billion. Loans to be sought from China, Russia and Kazakhstan. A loan of $3 billion is to be sought from China and $1 billion each from Kazakhstan and Russia. The loan from China will be used to stabilise foreign exchange reserves and loans from Russia and Kazakhstan will be spent on the Main Line One (ML1) Railway Project. Pakistan's Ministry of Economic Affairs has prepared a plan for borrowing as the loan agreement of $3 billion with China will be signed during PM Khan's visit to China. The initial agreement with China for the loan will be for one year. The deals with Kazakhstan and Russia are also expected to be finalised and subsequently signed soon. Meanwhile, PM Khan is set to depart for China for a three-day visit on Thursday and some federal ministers will also accompany him. The Pakistani PM will hold important meetings during his visit to China and will meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping. PM Khan is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with other dignitaries at the Winter Olympics. It is expected that during the Prime Minister's visit to China, CPEC and mutual security issues will be discussed and the regional situation will also be on the agenda. The matter of China providing loans to Pakistan worth $3 billion will also be finalised and is expected to be signed during PM Khan's China visit. The Pakistani Economic Affairs Ministry in a rebuttal to the media reports seeking a loan said that no such proposal is under process in the Economic Affairs Division for obtaining a $3 billion loan from China and $2 billion loan from Russia and Kazakhstan. WATCH | Pakistan PM Imran Khan to visit China from Feb 3-5 amid growing economic crisis ×

Cash-strapped Pakistan seeks loans of $5 billion from China, Russia and Kazakhstan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit to China in the first week of February 2022 to further cement the bilateral relations.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan to visit China from Feb 3-5 amid growing economic crisis

Pakistan's prime minister Imran khan will be in China for the opening of the Beijing winter Olympics. The visit comes amid growing economic crisis in Islamabad, Imran Khan will push China for three billion dollar loan.

Pakistan to push China for $3 billion loan, Pak PM Imran Khan to visit China ahead winter Olympics

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday (January 29) talked about the human rights violations in China's Xinjiang region against the Uyghur Muslims.&nbsp;

Giving a clean chit to China, he&nbsp;called&nbsp;West's reaction "double standards" as he tried to play up the same old Kashmir narrative.&nbsp;

During an interview with Chinese journalists in the nation's capital Islamabad, Khan as quoted by Pakistan media outlet DAWN said that "what we find very difficult to swallow in Pakistan" is that&nbsp;there's talk about Uyghur, but not about Kashmir.&nbsp;

Amid criticism by human rights organisations and Western countries over reported human rights abuses and accusations against China of mass detention, torture, forced labour and genocide in Xinjiang, Pakistan PM has dismissed all the reports.&nbsp;

PM Khan said Pakistan's ambassador to China had visited the region and found that "this is actually not true on the ground."&nbsp;

In a previous interview in July 2021, Khan had said Pakistan accepted Beijing's version regarding the treatment of Uyghurs due to "our extreme proximity and relationship".

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Important to note that the United States announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 Games.&nbsp;

After the US, other countries like Australia, the UK and Canada also confirmed that they will not send government officials to the Games.&nbsp;

The statements by PM Khan were made ahead of his scheduled visit to China to attend the Winter Olympics in Beijing.&nbsp;

Khan tried to reignite the Kashmir issue as he mentioned the "selective silence" of the Western countries on the Jammu and Kashmir issues in connection with international law.&nbsp;

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However, India has repeatedly told Pakistan that Jammu and Kashmir "was, is and shall forever" remain an integral part of the country. It also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda.&nbsp;

From time to time, India has emphasised that it desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan in an environment free of terror, hostility and violence.

India has said the onus is on Pakistan to create an environment free of terror and hostility.&nbsp;

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday (January 29) talked about the human rights violations in China's Xinjiang region against the Uyghur Muslims. Giving a clean chit to China, he called West's reaction "double standards" as he tried to play up the same old Kashmir narrative.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday (January 29) talked about the human rights violations in China's Xinjiang region against the Uyghur Muslims. Giving a clean chit to China, he called West's reaction "double standards" as he tried to play up the same old Kashmir narrative. During an interview with Chinese journalists in the nation's capital Islamabad, Khan as quoted by Pakistan media outlet DAWN said that "what we find very difficult to swallow in Pakistan" is that there's talk about Uyghur, but not about Kashmir. Amid criticism by human rights organisations and Western countries over reported human rights abuses and accusations against China of mass detention, torture, forced labour and genocide in Xinjiang, Pakistan PM has dismissed all the reports. PM Khan said Pakistan's ambassador to China had visited the region and found that "this is actually not true on the ground." In a previous interview in July 2021, Khan had said Pakistan accepted Beijing's version regarding the treatment of Uyghurs due to "our extreme proximity and relationship". ALSO READ | After rejection from New Zealand, pregnant reporter takes help from Taliban Important to note that the United States announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 Games. After the US, other countries like Australia, the UK and Canada also confirmed that they will not send government officials to the Games. The statements by PM Khan were made ahead of his scheduled visit to China to attend the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Khan tried to reignite the Kashmir issue as he mentioned the "selective silence" of the Western countries on the Jammu and Kashmir issues in connection with international law. ALSO READ | No Putin-Imran Khan bilateral meeting in Beijing However, India has repeatedly told Pakistan that Jammu and Kashmir "was, is and shall forever" remain an integral part of the country. It also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda. From time to time, India has emphasised that it desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan in an environment free of terror, hostility and violence. India has said the onus is on Pakistan to create an environment free of terror and hostility.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan gives clean chit to China over Uyghurs issues, pushes Kashmir narrative

Reports suggest that there will be no bilateral meeting between Russian President Putin & Pakistan PM Imran Khan in Beijing because of COVID restrictions.

Reports: No bilateral meeting between Russian President Putin & Pakistan PM Imran Khan in Beijing

The Pakistani army has said that 10 soldiers were slain “during intense exchange of fire” while defending against a raid on a post in the Kech district of Balochistan.

Pakistani Army: Ten soldiers killed in insurgent attack

Amid the ongoing financial crisis in Pakistan, the cash-strapped nation has raised a $1 billion loan through the Sukuk bond at a record 7.95% interest rate to keep forex reserves afloat.

Pakistan raises $1 billion loan through the Islamic bond at a record 7.95% interest rate

Pakistan has raised $1 billion through Islamic bond at record interest rates. What is special about Islamic bonds? At 7.95%, why is Pakistan paying a much higher interest rate than the US benchmark? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Desperate Pakistan raises $1 billion at record interest

No Russian or Soviet leader has ever visited Pakistan. Reports say Vladimir Putin could break this trend later in the year. What explains this new Russia-Pakistan romance? How should India see it? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Will Putin make his maiden trip to Pakistan?

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