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Data from PBS attributes annual hike to inflationary pressures from food, energy sectors

The wave of inflation expected from recent moves to revive a stalled bailout risk triggering public unrest that a weak government can ill-afford

Authorities hope revival of stalled bailout will help address economic crisis, as citizens struggle under rampant inflation, energy shortages

In rebuttal, government says fake news circulating on social media aimed at creating economic uncertainty

Islamabad among seven countries listed by Nomura for potential of currency crisis within the next 12 months

Pakistan’s Asia Cup defeat is an opportunity to revisit the state of the national cricket team

Former prime minister says PTI will soon launch new protest movement that will continue until ‘free and fair’ elections are held

In addition to being a celebration of the Urdu idiom, former civil servant Tariq Mahmud’s memoirs provide valuable insight into Pakistan’s history

In direct address to judiciary, ‘neutrals’ PTI chairman tells them to do the ‘right thing’ as they too are being judged

In national address, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe outlines crises facing country and details strategies to overcome them

Anti-Terrorism Court also sentences nine accused to life imprisonment; 72 to two years’ imprisonment; and one to five years’ imprisonment

Pakistan’s economic doldrums can be laid at the feet of the many clashes between various institutions and groups that comprise the country

Anti-terrorism court to commence trial of all suspects at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail from Saturday

U.A.E. advisory says incoming passengers would still need to provide negative PCR tests prior to commencement of travel

Special Representative to the P.M. on Interfaith Harmony claims ‘sporadic’ incidents of violence do not reflect reality of religious harmony in Pakistan

In meeting with SAARC secretary-general, foreign minister offers condolences for death of Priyantha Kumara and assures that all perpetrators will be brought to justice

Condemning mob lynching of Sri Lankan national, constitutional body calls for ‘exemplary’ punishment for all culprits

Adviser to the P.M. on Parliamentary Affairs says fresh sessions of Parliament to discuss mob lynching of Sri Lankan national in Sialkot

Pakistan will continue to experience crimes such as the mob lynching in Sialkot without extensive discussions on the country’s controversial blasphemy laws

Pakistan’s prime minister claims Rehmatullil Alameen Authority will teach nation to follow teachings of Islam’s Prophet