Internet: Pakistan’s new political battleground
Internet disruptions, unexplained by authorities, are casting serious doubts over the rule of law and Pakistan’s ambition to expand its digital economy.
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1 foreign skier killed and 3 rescued after avalanche hits popular ski resort in Indian-held Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — A foreign skier was killed and three others were rescued after an avalanche hit a popular Himalayan ski resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Thursday, officials said.
Pakistan blocks X for the sixth day as activists criticize the social media platform’s shutdown
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s media regulators have blocked the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, with users across the country on Thursday enduring the sixth day of sweeping disruptions, partial and complete shutdowns.
Pakistan’s major parties formally announce ruling coalition that keeps Imran Khan shut out
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Pakistan in for 'roller coaster' ride after parties strike deal
ISLAMABAD — The deal between two Pakistani parties to form a coalition government will be based on conditional support from one of them, the Pakistan People's Party, that will review decisions on a case-by-case basis, a top PPP official said on Wednesday (Feb 21).
Pakistan parties agree deal to form coalition government
Two major Pakistan political parties that are rivals of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan have agreed to a coalition and say they’re ready to form a government, after elections overshadowed by allegations of vote-rigging.
Pakistan’s PTI faces uphill battle as rivals unite, Imran Khan in jail
It has staked a claim to form the government but has neither the numbers nor the allies.
Pakistan's largest parties strike deal on coalition government
ISLAMABAD — Two major Pakistan political parties said on Feb 20 that they had reached a formal agreement to form a coalition government, ending 10 days of intense negotiations after an inconclusive national election did not return a clear majority.