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Hania Aamir slams lack of accountability after video of police action at sit-in

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Actor says Pakistanis are barely given time to grieve one tragedy before the next begins Hania Aamir has spoken out against what she described as a recurring, distinctly Pakistani pattern of moving from one tragedy to another without resolution, after a video began circulating of police action at a sit-in in Karachi. The video, shared … Read more

Govt increases petrol price by Rs5.58, HSD by Rs4.18 per litre for Sept 9

People wait their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, in Karachi, Pakistan June 2, 2022. Picture taken June 2, 2022. — REUTERS The federal government on Tuesday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.58 and Rs4.18 per litre, respectively, for September 9. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the … Read more

Pakistan seek solid batting

Captain Fatima Sana says her side must improve strike rotation and build stronger Fatima Sana enjoys celebrations with her team-mates. Photo: Asian Cricket Council Pakistan captain Fatima Sana wants her charges to deliver in batting as her brigade is set to face Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup semi-final in Dubai on Friday. Pakistan … Read more

Pakistan-Africa Economic Council to launch to tap 1.59b-strong consumer market

Council will connect Pakistani businesses with projects, investors, and partners across selected African countries The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council (PAEC) is set to be formally launched on Friday to help Pakistani businesses tap into Africa’s 1.59-billion-strong consumer market and expand trade, investment and commercial partnerships with the continent. The platform, which is described as Pakistan’s first … Read more

Pakistan more resilient to external shocks than in 2022: Moody’s

[ Says country remains vulnerable due to a fragile external position and weak debt affordability Pakistan is now better placed to absorb external economic shocks than it was in 2022, Moody’s Assistant Vice President Grace Lim said, attributing the improved resilience to two years of macroeconomic stabilisation and recent governance measures. Speaking to state-run Pakistan … Read more