Over 75 years since Partition, questions persist over how Islamic identity ought to translate into state policies
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Processing Fee Imposed on Items Imported via Afghan Transit Trade Agreement
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportMove aimed at curtailing smuggling and ensuring proper taxation
Pakistan Tells Illegally Residing Foreign Nationals to Leave by Nov. 1
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportAny illegal residents who continue to stay in the country past deadline face deportation, confiscation of their properties and businesses
Interim Government to Expel 1.1mn Foreigners Illegally Living in Pakistan
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportPlan to be implemented in three phases, with ‘aliens’ without valid visas to be deported in the first phase
Security Personnel Involved in Smuggling to Face Court-Martials, Jail: Bugti
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportInterim interior minister says crackdown on illegal dollar trade, cross-border smuggling to continue
State Department spokesperson says Pakistanis have ‘suffered tremendously’ from terrorists attacks
Pakistan among 40 Nations Allegedly Intimidating Human Rights Activists
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportReport presented at ongoing U.N. Human Rights Council session notes alleged reports of reprisals against individuals, organizations cooperating with global body
Formal implementation of the agreement will follow an internal administrative and approval process
Security Forces Thwart TTP Attempt to Infiltrate into Pakistan: ISPR
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportMilitary’s media wing separately claims terrorist ‘ringleader’ gunned down in Mardan during intelligence-based operation
U.N. Chief Urges Donors to Deliver on Flood Relief Commitments to Pakistan
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportAntonio Guterres regrets ongoing delays are undermining victims’ efforts to rebuild their lives
Media Bodies Urge Political Parties to Commit to Press Freedom Ahead of Polls
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportJoint letter warns impunity for crimes against journalists remains very high, putting journalists in extreme danger when doing their jobs in Pakistan
No Efforts Underway to Normalize Pakistan’s Ties with Israel: Jilani
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportInterim foreign minister says any normalization attempt will consider the interests of both Pakistan and the Palestinian people
World Bank Advises Consensus within Pakistan on Much-Needed Economic Reforms
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportGlobal lender calls for ending tax exemptions; bringing real estate and agriculture sectors into tax net to reduce poverty, increase employment
P.M. Kakar Seeks Implementation of UNSC Resolutions on Kashmir at UNGA
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportCaretaker says peace between Pakistan, India requires resolution of longstanding dispute; calls for global unity to address prevailing challenges
P.M. Kakar Says Strong Pak-U.S. Relationship Can Boost Regional Stability
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn address on sidelines of UNGA summit, caretaker maintains Islamabad wants peace with India but events of 2019 have hampered progress
PMLN president returns for ‘important’ meeting with elder brother Nawaz within 48 hours of arrival in Pakistan