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The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

U.S. congratulates Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif on election

The United States congratulated Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his election win this week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on Wednesday.

Reuters

'The tables have turned in Britain and Pakistan under Boris Johnson and Imran Khan'

Guest columnist Anila Baig on how very different tears are being shed over prime ministers this week, with her parents' home country having flourished under an inspiring leader

Daily Mirror

What's next for Pakistan after Imran Khan's ouster?

A protracted political drama in Pakistan turned a page on April 10, 2022, with Prime Minister Imran Khan being removed from office following a vote of no confidence in the country’s Parliament.

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Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on POWs in Pakistan since 1971 war

Petition contends that very little has been done on the issue of the POWs over the past 50 years

The Hindu

Pakistan and Afghanistan inspired Edinburgh restaurant opens in time for Ramadan

Shinwari opened in time for the holy month of Ramadan and during their first month they will be offering an Iftar buffet for £13.99 per person so that groups can break their fast together.

Edinburgh Live

Campaigner who delivered free meals to frontline workers honoured by city

‘It’s unbelievable for someone who started around 20 years back as a shepherd in a remote part of Pakistan,’ Arif Anis said of the recognition.

The Independent UK

Andrew McDonald confirmed as new head coach of Australia men's cricket team

Andrew McDonald has been confirmed as Justin Langer's replacement as Australia head coach, having already led the side on their recent tour of Pakistan as interim boss

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PM Sharif: Peaceful settlement of Kashmir dispute ‘indispensable’

Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif tells his Indian counterpart he wants a ‘peaceful settlement of outstanding disputes’.

Al Jazeera

How many nuclear weapons does the US have?

As of September 2020, the US had 3,750 nuclear warheads, 88% lower than 1967 peak of 31,255.

USAFacts

Cricket Australia appoint Andrew McDonald as men’s head coach

Andrew McDonald has been confirmed as the man to lead Australia for at least the next four years after being officially unveiled as head coach

The Guardian - AU

Ministry of External Affairs’s inter-ministerial group to focus on South Asia

‘Neighbourhood first’ policy to ensure quick response to border and humanitarian crises

The Hindu

Letters to the Editor — April 13, 2022

Imran Khan’s ouster

The Hindu

Put under house arrest as I wanted to visit Pandit family in Shopian: Mehbooba

Centre doesn’t want its fake divisive narrative to be exposed, PDP chief says

The Hindu

Ali Kashif Jan, Pakistani handler of 2016 Pathankot air base attack, designated as terrorist

Jan is the operational commander and part of the core planning committee of the terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed: MHA

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Pakistan's new government facing severe economic challenges, aide says

Pakistan's new government is facing the daunting task of managing a stuttering economy with huge deficits, an aide to new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Imran Khan, Pakistan’s petulant ousted leader, is already plotting his return

On a moral crusade, the former prime minister believes that anyone who opposes him is corrupt and an American puppet, says Pakistani novelist Mohammed Hanif

AAP

McDonald to be named new Aussie coach

Cricket Australia could announce Andrew McDonald as the coach of the national men's team as soon as Wednesday after his impressive stint as caretaker boss.

The Hindu

PM Modi congratulates Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif

PM tweets minutes after Shehbaz’s swearing-in, but both sides stick to positions on terrorism, Kashmir

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Pakistan parliament elects Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister

The Hindu

Letters to the Editor — April 12, 2022

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The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What's ahead for politically volatile Pakistan?

Months of economic discontent in Pakistan have been capped by days of tense drama

The Guardian - UK

Shehbaz Sharif: the diligent administrator now PM of Pakistan

While brother Nawaz was often seen as pulling in the crowds, poetry-loving Shehbaz has reputation for capability

The Hindu

Law college removes principal for ideological stand on Kashmir

A statement attributed to college terms Showkat a hard-liner ideologue of Pakistan-backed separatist organisations

The Independent UK

Isis morphs and grows in Pakistan and Afghanistan amid fear of more attacks

The terrorist group’s attacks have risen in Pakistan but declined in Afghanistan

Newslaundry

Daily Dose Ep 1017: Tension after Ram Navami violence, FIR filed over JNU brawl

Yusra Hasan brings you the news from Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Goa, West Bengal and Pakistan.

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