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Despite complaints of poor governance and a mounting challenge from rival parties, the PPP is unlikely to experience any significant shifts to its status quo

While Pakistan maintains its new policy on illegal foreigners does not target any nationality, its biggest victims will likely be Afghan refugees fleeing decades of conflict

Drug manufacturers maintain they cannot sell products at a loss, despite available data indicating hefty profits in the last fiscal year

Prominent women workers and leaders of the PTI remain imprisoned without charge, with their lawyers lamenting the ‘illegal’ detentions

Condemnations of attacks on Christian community ring hollow amidst authorities’ failure to implement court orders for protection of minorities’ rights

Rival parties differ over sustained popularity of the PTI but agree democracy cannot succeed amidst meddling from ‘non-political’ forces

Cornered PTI maintains it remains the most popular party in the region, as its rivals seek to regain ground after the May 9 riots

The PTI and PMLN are both vying for victory in the provincial capital as election date nears

After schools and offices, LHC sets sights on reduced timings for markets and restaurants in bid to curb hazardous air pollution

With standing committees lacking opposition participation, the provincial assembly’s administrative business has come to a virtual standstill

A recent move to ban live testing on animals in vet colleges of the federal capital sets a good precedent for the rest of the country

Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique says PR will strive to overcome losses incurred due to floods with revenue generation measures such as leasing of land, tariff increases

Tetra Pak Pakistan managing director says country’s dairy sector can contribute $30 billion to the economy

Mukadam family’s counsel maintains case will be wrapped up within a month of commencement of hearings

Forced to seek safety in relief camps, pregnant women in Sindh struggle to find healthcare for themselves and their unborn children

New policy aims to inform accused of their rights and improve investigation practices to reduce reliance on interrogation

TLP chief slams government, opposition for political mudslinging as millions remain without food, shelter or medical aid

Economic and foreign affairs experts differ over net benefit of Islamabad resuming trade with Delhi to overcome looming food shortages and curb inflation

Experts call for government to undertake adaptive measures, warning climate change disasters are now here to stay

Rejecting government claims of region’s security being ‘completely under control,’ locals warn situation could once again spiral to 2007’s peak of militancy