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Why is Pakistan’s new canal project sparking water shortage fears?

Protesters fear than a plan to modernise agriculture could leave the lower riparian province of Sindh without water.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan rolls out red carpet for Turkiye’s Erdogan

Turkish leader to hold high-level talks with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad.

Al Jazeera

Turkey's president arrives in Pakistan's capital on a 2-day visit to boost trade, economic ties

Turkey’s president, accompanied by a high-level delegation, has arrived in Pakistan’s capital on a two-day visit to discuss how to boost trade and economic ties between the nations

The Independent UK

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Pakistan's president says terrorist attacks won't end friendship with China

Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari says his country’s friendship with China has “gone through ups and downs” but it won’t be broken down by terrorist attacks

The Independent UK

More than 40 Pakistanis feared drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off African coast

Officials say more than 40 Pakistanis are feared to have drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off West Africa’s Atlantic coastline

The Independent UK

Why a bill on religious seminaries is Pakistan’s latest flashpoint

Bill weakening government oversight over religious schools was part of a political deal. Now Islamabad is backtracking.

Al Jazeera

At least 130 killed in sectarian clashes in Pakistan’s northwest days after attack on Shia Muslims

Attack is one of deadliest incidents in sectarian violence between Sunnis and Shiites in Kurram

The Independent UK

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Gunmen kill at least 31 people in 2 separate attacks in restive southwestern Pakistan

Police and officials in Pakistan say gunmen in the country's restive southwest have killed at least 31 people in two separate attacks

The Independent UK

Gunmen kill at least 39 in multiple attacks in southwestern Pakistan

Gunmen killed at least 39 people in multiple attacks in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province on Monday, police said. The figure includes at least 23 people who were killed after gunmen forced them off buses and vehicles in Pakistan’s Musakhail district, in one of the deadliest attacks in the soutwestern province.

France 24

Villain to some, hero to others: Asif Ali Zardari returns as Pakistan president

Few have been such a constant, and often controversial, presence in Pakistani politics as widower of Benazir Bhutto

The Guardian - UK

Meet Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, the to-be First Lady of Pakistan

Asif Ali Zardari was officially sworn in as the 14th President of Pakistan, and now buzz is that his daughter Aseefa Bhutto Zardari will soon be announced as the First Lady of Pakistan, as per reports. If this happens to be true, then this would be a step against the…

The Times of India

Pakistan's New Cabinet Sworn In, Vows Economic Recovery

Pakistan's new PM Shahbaz Sharif's Cabinet sworn in, focusing on economic challenges and key appointments in a changing political landscape.

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Asif Ali Zardari Re-Elected As Pakistan's President

Asif Ali Zardari wins second term as Pakistan's president in a closely contested election, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape.

France 24

Pakistan lawmakers elect Asif Ali Zardari to second term as president

Pakistan's lawmakers elected Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday as the country’s president for the second time.

International Business Times

Asif Ali Zardari: 'Artful Dodger' Returns As Pakistan President

Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of Pakistan's slain first female premier Benazir Bhutto who has had a life storied equally by tragedy and farce, is set to become president for a second time on Saturday.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan top court says ex-PM Bhutto, hanged in 1979, was denied fair trial

Court’s ruling comes in response to a 2011 reference filed by Bhutto’s son-in-law and former President Asif Ali Zardari.

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‘Vote-thief!’: Imran Khan allies protest 'rigged election' as Pakistan swears in new parliament

Pakistan's National Assembly swore in newly elected members on Thursday in a chaotic scene, as allies of jailed former Premier Imran Khan protested what they claim was a rigged election.

France 24

Rivals of Pakistan's ex-premier Khan announce details of power-sharing deal

The political rivals of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan announced details of a power-sharing agreement late Tuesday, naming Shehbaz Sharif as their joint candidate for prime minister.

International Business Times

Pakistan Parties Reach Power-sharing Agreement, Khan Loyalists Left Out

Two Pakistan parties have reached a power-sharing agreement that will return Shehbaz Sharif to the premiership, leaving out politicians loyal to jailed former leader Imran Khan despite winning the most seats in this month's vote.

International Business Times

Pakistan Dynastic Parties Reach Power-sharing Agreement

Pakistan's two dynastic parties announced late Tuesday a power-sharing agreement that is set to return Shehbaz Sharif to the premiership after an election this month failed to produce a decisive winner.

The Hindu

A chance to stop the laundry cycle of Pakistan’s elections

A lesson from the Pakistan election is that democratically-minded leaders must learn to stand up to authoritarian forces

Al Jazeera

Bhutto about-turn: Behind the PPP plan to back Pakistan’s new government

What is the party’s reasoning behind joining a coalition with its longtime rivals without cabinet positions?

International Business Times

New Pakistan Coalition Echoes Same Old Problems

Pakistan's newly declared coalition government echoes the 2022 alliance that ousted Imran Khan, analysts say, demonstrating the military's enduring influence, but also Khan's unspent opposition power.

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