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Pakistan and China to Sign Loan Agreement for ML-1 Rail Project

12Feb

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Pakistan and China to Sign Loan Agreement for ML-1 Rail Project

The new Pakistani government is reportedly close to signing a loan agreement with China for the development of the Main Line 1 railway project. This ML-1 Rail Project can improve the existing railway system of the country. The upcoming government of Pakistan plans to conclude negotiations with Chinese authorities on the financing terms for the Main Line-1 (ML-1 rail project), a key initiative under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to Amir Ali Baloch, Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Railways (PR), discussions will focus on the loan’s interest rate, repayment period, and other financial conditions. This development follows the completion of all preparatory stages of the project, with only the loan agreement pending. The ML-1 rail project aims to upgrad...

US, UK, & EU Call for Investigation into Pakistan Election 2024

10Feb

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US, UK, & EU Call for Investigation into Pakistan Election 2024

The United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union have all expressed concerns about the Pakistan election. They urged an investigation into reported irregularities. They highlighted concerns about the fairness and inclusivity of the elections. Moreover, they also noted issues like violence against political parties and candidates. After the recent Pakistan election, concerns have been raised by the United States, Britain, and the European Union. They want a thorough investigation into reported irregularities during the voting process. The election was mainly a contest between parties led by former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan. Despite both claiming victory, questions have emerged about the fairness of the election. In the election, 265 seats in the nati...

Results So Far Of Latest Pakistan’s General Elections 2024

8Feb

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Results So Far Of Latest Pakistan’s General Elections 2024

We have gathered a few non-final results of the recent General elections in 2024 in Pakistan. A total of 44 parties took part in the elections and a hefty number of the public cast their votes to choose the future of their country. Independent candidates are leading in all major seats so far. Today a historic general elections 2024 was held in Pakistan. Three major political parties, 41 other parties, and a massive number of 'Independent candidates' take part in the contest. This election can be game changing scenario for the country as the fate will fall on the lap of a leading political party. The last elected government was Imran Khan who led the party named Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf (PTI). He was terminated from the office with the external interference of a lot of power and in...

Bombings Kill 22 In Southwestern Pakistan Before General Election

7Feb

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Bombings Kill 22 In Southwestern Pakistan Before General Election

A big explosion hit the office of a person running for general election in Balochistan, Pakistan. At least 22 people died and many more got hurt in the blast. This is scary, especially because it's not the first time someone involved in elections has been attacked recently. A day before Pakistan's general election, two explosions rocked Balochistan province, near the offices of election candidates. According to local officials, the blasts killed 22 people and left many injured, raising concerns about safety for Thursday's vote. The first blast struck the office of an independent candidate, Asfandyar Khan Kakar, in the Pishin district near Afghanistan's border. It killed 17 people and wounded over 20 others. The second explosion hit near an office of Jamiat Ulema Islam (JUI), a relig...

Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to 14 Years in Toshakhana Case

1Feb

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Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to 14 Years in Toshakhana Case

Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 14 years in prison and disqualified from holding public office for 10 years in Pakistan. The couple was convicted of receiving gifts from foreign dignitaries and not declaring them in their taxes. This is the latest development in legal challenges that Khan has faced since he was removed from office in April 2022. The founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in prison each and disqualified from holding public office for 10 years in the Toshakhana case. The case involves the illegal acquisition and sale of precious gifts stored in the state-run treasury called Toshakhana. The Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir also imposed a hefty fine of Rs787 million on the coupl...