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Punjab faces more threats from adjoining provinces than Pakistan's neighbours: CM Maryam Nawaz

Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlighted internal provincial borders as a greater security threat. She stated terrorism enters Punjab from its adjoining provinces, not neighboring nations. Opposition leaders criticized her remarks as insulting to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. They pointed to the sacrifices made by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police against terrorism.

The Economic Times

No Krishna Nagar in Lahore? Pakistan pauses heritage renaming plan after outrage by extremist elements

Pakistan's Punjab government has reportedly backtracked on restoring pre-Partition Hindu and Sikh-era street names in Lahore. Following criticism from extremist groups and social media, the administration has deferred the decision. The Lahore Heritage Areas Revival committee had previously approved the proposal, aiming to preserve the city's historical identity.

The Times of India

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This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the French NGOs that stopped using X, formerly Twitter. There’s “On This Day”, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan” – all that, and the new quiz and bonus questions too,…

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Anger in Pakistan after top provincial politician leaves country during air emergency

Pakistan netizens say ‘not everyone has the option to go to London’

The Independent UK

As Pakistan chokes on smog, is the government doing enough?

Authorities in the worst-hit Punjab province launch mobile clinics and shut schools amid record pollution levels.

Al Jazeera

‘More toxic than ever’: Lahore and Delhi choked by smog as ‘pollution season’ begins

As air pollution hits toxic levels, one proposal is to introduce a ‘smog diplomacy’ initiative between Pakistan and India

The Guardian - UK

‘Climate diplomacy’: Can smog bring India and Pakistan together?

Pakistan Punjab’s chief minister wants to start a dialogue with her Indian counterpart for a joint effort against smog.

Al Jazeera

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Arshad Nadeem rewarded with 10 million rupees and a car by Pakistan's Punjab govt

NEW DELHI: Arshad Nadeem, the Olympic javelin throw gold medalist, received a substantial reward from the Punjab government on Tuesday for his remarkable achievement at the recently concluded Paris Games. The government presented him with a cash prize of 10 million rupees and a new car in recognition of his…

The Times of India

Wikipedia war: Fierce row erupts over Israel’s deadly Nuseirat assault

Rescue operation or massacre? Wikipedia editors clash over the recent Israeli raid in the central Gaza refugee camp.

Al Jazeera

Shehbaz Sharif elected as prime minister of Pakistan

Nominated candidate of eight-party coalition takes office after gathering of national assembly

The Guardian - UK

Old beginning: On Pakistan politics

Shehbaz Sharif’s challenge is to lead a difficult coalition through choppy political waters while taking tough decisions to rescue Pakistan’s economy

The Hindu

Ex-PM Nawaz’s daughter is Pakistan’s first female provincial chief minister

Maryam, Nawaz Sharif’s eldest daughter and apparent political heir, becomes first female chief minister of Punjab.

Al Jazeera

Morning Digest | India’s poverty levels below 5%, claims NITI Aayog chief; TMC faces people’s anger in Sandeshkhali, and more

From India’s poverty levels are below 5%, claims NITI Aayog chief; TN CM Stalin says no flood relief from the Centre, here is a select list of stories to start the day on Feb 25, 2024

The Hindu

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party nominates Omar Ayub as PM candidate

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday nominated its secretary general Omar Ayub Khan as the party nominee for the post of prime minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Be it coalition, PTI bloc or churn within the army: All roads in Pak lead to uncertainty

The February 8 elections in Pakistan have resulted in outcomes atypical of best laid plans. Every calculation of Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir and his “selected” winner Nawaz Sharif, the Pakistan Muslim League (N), has gone askew. The voters’ message was clear - against “selection”.

Al Jazeera

Why Nawaz Sharif failed to win Pakistan election despite tacit army support

The three-time PM’s party fell short in the election, as Imran Khan’s candidates emerged on top. What’s next for Sharif?

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan media decry de facto ban on giving airtime to Imran Khan

Journalists say directive on hate speech issued by regulator indirectly affects coverage of former PM

Reuters

Factbox-Pakistan anti-graft agency that arrested Imran Khan has wide powers

Created by military dictator late General Pervez Musharraf and currently headed by a retired general, Pakistan's powerful anti-graft agency that arrested former prime minister Imran Khan in a land fraud case has a mandate to end corruption in the country.

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The Guardian - UK

Pakistan’s PM says rival Imran Khan is ‘biggest liar on earth’

Exclusive: As economic turmoil continues, Shehbaz Sharif accuses predecessor of leaving the country in ruins

Al Jazeera

Pakistani court acquits Maryam Nawaz in corruption case

Ruling means daughter of former prime minister and vice president of Pakistan Muslim League can run for election.

Reuters

Pakistan court acquits former PM Sharif's daughter in graft case

A Pakistani court on Thursday quashed the conviction of Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, in a corruption case that had seen her sentenced to seven years in jail, her party and defence lawyer said, lifting curbs on her contesting elections.

Al Jazeera

Why is Pakistan investigating several audio leaks from PM office?

PM Shehbaz Sharif orders formation of committee to investigate leaking of several audio files released over past week.

The Guardian - UK

Fear for democracy in Pakistan as ISI gets power over civil service

New PM mounts ‘attack on constitution’ by putting spy agency in charge of vetting bureaucrats

The Hindu

Ahead of no-trust vote, Imran Khan says no deal with Opposition

Beleagured Pakistan Prime Minister says he will continue fight against ‘white collar corruption’

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