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1 – 10 of 237Islamabad said the strikes were aimed at anti-Pakistan militants, but the Taliban described the action as “reckless” and retaliated by firing at Pakistani troops along the border…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286205
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Nawaz Sharif, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) or PML(N) party and a three-time former prime minister, appears to have the backing of the politically powerful…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284894
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PAKISTAN: Securing a new IMF deal would be tough
The elections, resulting in a fractured mandate and marred by allegations of rigging, have increased polarisation. Separately, Pakistan’s nine-month, roughly USD3bn Stand-By…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285381
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PAKISTAN: Prime minister faces rocky road ahead
PAKISTAN: Retaining IMF backing will get harder
Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban want production to expand to 19,000 b/d shortly. They are counting on the extractives sector to help boost revenue and shore up the flailing economy.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284299
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The National Assembly was dissolved in August to pave the way for the polls. Shehbaz Sharif, president of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) or PML(N) party, was prime minister at…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283795
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A caretaker cabinet is responsible for running the country until the polls. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the caretaker prime minister, previously belonged to a party that is widely…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282274
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The law would set out responsibilities to support agricultural production, protect farmland, improve storage and reduce waste. Maintaining domestic production of key staples is a…