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News Pakistan: Bilawal warns prolonged AJK unrest could hurt Kashmir cause and Pakistan’s image

Published on: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Bilawal warns prolonged AJK unrest could hurt Kashmir cause and Pakistan’s image
News source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/07/15/bilawal-warns-prolonged-unrest-in-ajk-will-hurt-kashmir-cause-pakistans-image

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir concerning ahead of the July 27 elections. He said prolonged unrest would harm the Kashmir cause and Pakistan’s reputation.

News Pakistan: Pakistan Buys Its Most Expensive LNG Cargo in 4 Years

Published on: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Pakistan Buys Its Most Expensive LNG Cargo in 4 Years
News source: https://propakistani.pk/2026/07/16/pakistan-buys-its-most-expensive-lng-cargo-in-4-years/

Pakistan has purchased its most expensive spot LNG cargo since 2022, as supply disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to ...

News Pakistan: Pakistan's crypto push clouded by Islamic edict, regulator asks for clarification

Published on: Tuesday 14 July 2026
Pakistan's crypto push clouded by Islamic edict, regulator asks for clarification
News source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/pakistan-s-crypto-push-clouded-by-islamic-edict-regulator-asks-for-clarification/ar-AA27Y2KG

By Ariba Shahid KARACHI, July 15 (Reuters) - Pakistan's virtual assets regulator has asked the country's top Islamic seminary to draw a distinction between speculative cryptocurrencies and asset-backed digital tokens, its chief said on Wednesday. Bilal bin Saqib, chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), told Reuters he had asked for the clarification after the

News Pakistan: 'Is Germany in Punjab?': Pakistan fan slams broadcaster after IND vs PAK feed allegedly switches to FIFA World Cup

Published on: Sunday 14 June 2026
'Is Germany in Punjab?': Pakistan fan slams broadcaster after IND vs PAK feed allegedly switches to FIFA World Cup
News source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/germany-punjab-pakistan-fan-slams-085849449.html

A Pakistan fan went viral after slamming the broadcaster with a hilarious "Is Germany in Punjab?" rant when the IND vs PAK T20 World Cup stream switched into a FIFA match.

News Pakistan: Pakistan’s Not-So-Azad Kashmir

Published on: Wednesday 31 January 2024
Pakistan’s Not-So-Azad Kashmir
News source: https://thediplomat.com/2024/01/pakistans-not-so-azad-kashmir/

A Pakistani Kashmiri addresses a rally near the Parliament House to express solidarity with Indian Kashmiris in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sept. 5, 2019. Credit: AP Photo/B.K. Bangash U.K. High Commissioner ...

News Pakistan: Pakistani Tribesmen Call For Legal, Constitutional Reforms

Published on: Monday 09 October 2017
Pakistani Tribesmen Call For Legal, Constitutional Reforms
News source: https://www.rferl.org/a/pakistan-tribes-demand-legal-constitutional-reforms/28782991.html

Hundreds of people from Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) have rallied in the capital, Islamabad, calling on the federal government to implement legal and constitutional reforms in the northwestern region.

News Pakistan: Turmoil in Pakistan: Protests Erupt After Ayatollah Khamenei's Death

Published on: Monday 02 March 2026
Turmoil in Pakistan: Protests Erupt After Ayatollah Khamenei's Death
News source: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3823893-turmoil-in-pakistan-protests-erupt-after-ayatollah-khameneis-death

Pakistani cities Gilgit and Skardu are under curfew due to violent protests following the killing of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes. Demonstrators targeted UN offices and US diplomatic missions, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. Tensions are high, especially within the Shia community.

News Pakistan: Curfew Strains Lives in Gilgit-Baltistan Amid Governance Woes

Published on: Sunday 08 March 2026
Curfew Strains Lives in Gilgit-Baltistan Amid Governance Woes
News source: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/3831058-curfew-strains-lives-in-gilgit-baltistan-amid-governance-woes

A strict curfew and heavy security measures in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan have severely impacted daily life, particularly for daily wage earners during Ramadan. With markets closed, residents struggle to access essential items, highlighting long-standing governance issues in the region.

News Pakistan: Pakistan deploys troops and imposes curfew after deadly protests over US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Published on: Monday 02 March 2026
Pakistan deploys troops and imposes curfew after deadly protests over US-Israeli strikes on Iran
News source: https://www.mcall.com/2026/03/02/pakistan-troops-curfew-protests/

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani authorities deployed troops and imposed a three-day curfew before dawn Monday in the northern cities of Gilgit and Skardu after several people died and tens were injured in ...

News Pakistan: Punjab orders educational institutions closure as fuel crisis deepens

Published on: Monday 09 March 2026
Punjab orders educational institutions closure as fuel crisis deepens
News source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/03/10/punjab-orders-educational-institutions-closure-as-fuel-crisis-deepens

The Punjab Government has announced the closure of all educational institutions from March 10 to 31 due to a deepening fuel crisis caused by global supply disruptions. Online classes will continue, ...

News Pakistan: UN Security Council condemns the latest militant attacks in Pakistan that killed dozens

Published on: Tuesday 03 February 2026
UN Security Council condemns the latest militant attacks in Pakistan that killed dozens
News source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/security-council-condemns-latest-militant-attacks-pakistan-killed-129839940

The U.N. Security Council has strongly condemned recent militant attacks in southwestern Pakistan that have killed more than 50 people, mostly civilians, as the country's security forces press their operations in the insurgency-hit Balochistan province

News Pakistan: Political instability, constitutional change, and the military’s hold over Pakistan

Published on: Sunday 04 January 2026
Political instability, constitutional change, and the military’s hold over Pakistan
News source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/political-instability-constitutional-change-and-the-militarys-hold-over-pakistan/article70470631.ece

Pakistan’s political history shows a recurring pattern in which civilian governments struggle to assert authority amid deep social divisions and weak institutions ...

News Pakistan: 2025 Was a Big Year for Pakistan’s Banking and Financial Sectors

Published on: Wednesday 31 December 2025
2025 Was a Big Year for Pakistan’s Banking and Financial Sectors
News source: https://propakistani.pk/2026/01/01/2025-was-a-big-year-for-pakistans-banking-and-financial-sectors/

The banking and financial sector witnessed a remarkable sequence of developments during the outgoing calendar year, ranging from local mergers and ...

News Pakistan: Pakistan’s top diplomatic wins of 2025

Published on: Friday 26 December 2025
Pakistan’s top diplomatic wins of 2025
News source: https://www.samaa.tv/2087343768-pakistan-s-top-diplomatic-wins-of-2025

Pakistan’s 2025 foreign policy revival strengthened US ties under Trump, boosted defense deals, and positioned Islamabad as a key player in Gaza peace efforts.

News Pakistan: Why Are Doctors, Accountants and Engineers Leaving Pakistan Despite Asim Munir’s ‘Brain Gain’ Claim?

Published on: Saturday 27 December 2025
Why Are Doctors, Accountants and Engineers Leaving Pakistan Despite Asim Munir’s ‘Brain Gain’ Claim?
News source: https://www.timesnownews.com/world/pakistan-doctors-engineer-and-accountant-are-fleeing-pakistan-army-general-asim-munir-brain-gain-claim-gets-mocked-article-153358246

Pakistan is facing a significant exodus of skilled workers, including doctors, engineers, and accountants, as they seek opportunities abroad. A government report reveals that in the past two years, around 5,000 doctors, 11,000 engineers, and 13,000 accountants have left. , World News, Times Now

News Pakistan: India charges Pakistan-based militant groups in Pahalgam attack

Published on: Monday 15 December 2025
India charges Pakistan-based militant groups in Pahalgam attack
News source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgr8r0pwvmo

Twenty six people were killed at a beauty spot near Pahalgam in April after militants opened indiscriminate fire.

News Pakistan: Government won’t have say on India’s participation in Davis Cup tie in Pakistan: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

Published on: Sunday 11 August 2019
Government won’t have say on India’s participation in Davis Cup tie in Pakistan: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
News source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/government-won-t-have-say-on-india-s-participation-in-davis-cup-tie-in-pakistan-sports-minister-kiren-rijiju/story-1Tp8dIoFeVfX4gJ7QTP2QP.html

The country has downgraded diplomatic ties with India after provisions of Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, were done away with and the state was turned into a Union Territory.

News Pakistan: Government won't have say in India's participation in Davis Cup tie in Pakistan: Rijiju

Published on: Sunday 11 August 2019
Government won't have say in India's participation in Davis Cup tie in Pakistan: Rijiju
News source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/government-wont-have-say-in-indias-participation-in-davis-cup-tie-in-pakistan-rijiju/articleshow/70642141.cms

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the government will not have any say on whether India should participate in next month's Davis Cup tie in Pakistan as the event is not a ...