Commentary Pakistan faces numerous political problems, including rampant corruption, bad governance, allegations of human rights violations, and perceived interference of international monetary organisations in the domestic affairs of the country. These problems contribute to the economic malaise currently facing the country. In Aug. 2021, Uzair Younus, the author of “The Impact of COVID-19 on South…
China Bolsters Cooperation With Pakistan, Offers Major Financial Package
November 8, 2022
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping has assured Pakistan’s leader that his government will continue to support Pakistan in stabilizing its financial situation and inject “new impetus” into their strategic partnership. Xi made the remarks during a meeting with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Nov. 2. The two leaders issued a joint statement pledging to…
US Condemns Shooting Attack on Pakistan’s Ex-rime Minister Imran Khan at Rally
The United States said Thursday that it “strongly condemned” the shooting attack on former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at a protest convoy in central Punjab province. Khan was leading a protest convoy in Warzirabad on Thursday when gunshots were fired. One person was killed, and several others were wounded. Khan was taken to the…
US Condemns Shooting Attack on Pakistan’s Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan at Rally
The United States said Thursday that it “strongly condemned” the shooting attack on former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at a protest convoy in central Punjab province. Khan was leading a protest convoy in Warzirabad on Thursday when gunshots were fired. One person was killed, and several others were wounded. Khan was taken to the…
Pakistan: Oldest Prisoner Freed From Guantanamo, Back Home
ISLAMABAD—A 75-year-old from Pakistan who was the oldest prisoner at the Guantanamo Bay detention center was released and returned to Pakistan on Saturday, the foreign ministry in Islamabad and the U.S. Defense Department said. Saifullah Paracha was reunited with his family after more than 17 years in custody in the U.S. base in Cuba, the…
Pakistan Requires Financial Reforms After Catastrophic Flood: World Bank
Pakistan will need to implement economic reforms and international assistance to recover from the catastrophic floods that killed over 1,500 people and destroyed millions of homes, a World Bank official said. Martin Raiser, World Bank vice president for South Asia, said on Sunday that Pakistan is in dire need of help from the international community….
Bodies Left to Rot on Rooftop of Pakistani Hospital Sparks Public Outcry
Scores of decaying human bodies, some with maggots and attracting hovering scavengers, were found on the roof of a public hospital in Multan city of Pakistan on Oct. 14. Brought to light by a whistleblower, the situation led to public outcry amidst fears of a violation of medical ethics. Pakistan media GeoTV cited sources on Friday…
State Department Walks Back Biden’s Remarks on Pakistan’s ‘Dangerous’ Nuclear Capability
The United States has expressed its confidence in Pakistan’s ability to control its nuclear assets after remarks by President Joe Biden cast doubt on the safety of Islamabad’s nuclear arsenal. Speaking to reporters on Oct. 17, State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel said that “the United States is confident of Pakistan’s commitment and its ability to…
Malaria Spreading Fast in Flood-Hit Pakistan, Say Officials
KARACHI, Pakistan—The death toll from malaria and other diseases tearing through Pakistan’s flood-ravaged regions reached 324, authorities said on Wednesday, and actress Angelina Jolie said she feared many people she had met during visits to flood-hit areas this week would “not make it” if more aid did not arrive. Hundreds of thousands of people displaced…
India and Pakistan Issue Condemnations Over Hindu–Muslim Unrest in Leicester
Both the Indian and Pakistani governments have condemned the violence between the Hindu and Muslim communities in the English city of Leicester, but their statements presented very different versions of events. Leicester, known for its ethnic diversity, has seen serious incidents of disorder following India’s victory over Pakistan in an Asia Cup cricket match on…
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