Pakistan Criticizes US Resolution for Independent Probe into Election Rigging Claims

Pakistan Criticizes US Resolution for Independent Probe into Election Rigging Claims

Pakistan has criticised a US House of Representatives resolution that calls for an independent investigation into claims that the country's election was rigged. The polls held in February saw no party win a majority but polling was plagued by widespread internet shutdowns, violence and a crackdown on opposition leaders. Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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Southern Pakistan is in the grips of extreme heatwave

Pakistan's weather bureau is warning that the intense heat wave currently gripping Karachi - is set to continue in coming days. Hospitals in the city are on high alert to treat heatstroke victims. After extreme heat in southern Pakistan has already claimed over two dozen lives. Hira Mustafa has more for us.

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World

Reports Indicate India and China Have expanded nuclear weapon stockpile

India and China are expanding their nuclear warheads according to Swedish defense think tank SIPRI. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute says India added eight new nuclear warheads to its arsenal - while China added 90 in the past one year. Ishan Garg has more.

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Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

Heat waves can get dangerously hot, especially when it’s also humid. gjohnstonphoto/iStock/Getty Images Plus By Scott Denning, Colorado State University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. My parents said the planet is getting too hot for people to live here. They called it climate change. What does that mean? – […]

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Business / Economics

Saudi Arabia pledges support to Pakistan

The Pakistan foreign office on Monday announced that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reiterated their dedication to accelerate an investment package worth $5 billion previously discussed. This reaffirmation came one day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Separately, the Diplomat reports that in the recent discussions, Riyadh might have encouraged Pakistan to regain financial stability by entering into an arrangement with the International […]

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World

Pakistan’s top court addresses the case about military spy agency ISI involvement in judicial decisions

In Pakistan, explosive allegations by some of the country's top judges are being aired on live television. A hearing at the county's highest court is being broadcast across the nation. Several judges have alleged that the country's spy agency used violence to influence judicial decisions. Hira Mustafa has more.

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World

China demands answers from Pakistan about the terror attack on Chinese citizens

China is pressing Pakistan to investigate a terror attack in the nation's northwest that caused the deaths of five Chinese engineers. The US has condemned the bombing and says it stands with Pakistan in what it called "testing times". Hira Mustafa has more.

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World

IMF delegation visits Pakistan for economic reform talks

An International Monetary Fund delegation will review a $3 billion bailout arrangement with Pakistan's new government this week. Islamabad says it wants to negotiate an 'extensive and extended' economic bailout package with the IMF to ensure macroeconomic stability.

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World

Shahbaz Sharif named Pakistan’s new Prime Minister

Pakistan has a new Prime Minister, after last month's election. Lawmakers have chosen Shahbaz Sharif for a second term as the Prime Minister ending political instability in the country. Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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Pakistan

Pakistan Criticizes US Resolution for Independent Probe into Election Rigging Claims

Southern Pakistan is in the grips of extreme heatwave

Reports Indicate India and China Have expanded nuclear weapon stockpile

Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

Saudi Arabia pledges support to Pakistan

Pakistan’s top court addresses the case about military spy agency ISI involvement in judicial decisions

China demands answers from Pakistan about the terror attack on Chinese citizens

IMF delegation visits Pakistan for economic reform talks

Shahbaz Sharif named Pakistan’s new Prime Minister

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