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Farhan Qureshi

Farhan Qureshi is a political analyst and journalist with over 12 years of experience covering Pakistani politics, governance, and elections.

Petrol Raised by Rs2 And Diesel Up by Rs3

Petrol Raised by Rs2 And Diesel Up by Rs3

Exchange Rate Fluctuations Due to exchange rate fluctuations and an increase in the petroleum levy in accordance with commitments made to the International Monetary Fund, the government increased prices of all petroleum products for the

‘Pakistan Doesn’t Have to Pick Between US and China’

‘Pakistan Doesn’t Have to Pick Between US and China’

Pakistan to Choose Between US and China Instead of asking Pakistan to choose between the United States and China, the United States wants nations "to be allowed to have a choice."  According to Derek Chollet,

Shehbaz Allocates Rs10BN for KP as Crises Swirl

Shehbaz Allocates Rs10BN for KP as Crises Swirl

Shehbaz Sharif Visited Flood-hit Areas in KPK Prime Min­ister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday visited flood-hit areas in Khyber Pakhtun­khwa and announced Rs10 billion in funds to rehabilitate the calamity-hit areas, even as a report by

Govt Removes Taxes on Import of Tomato and Onion till Dec 31

Govt Removes Taxes on Import of Tomato and Onion till Dec 31

Exemption from Sales Tax and Withholding Tax In an effort to ease shortages despite the devastation brought on by the floods, the government on Wednesday approved exemption from sales tax and withholding tax on the

PKR Gains Rs1.5 After IMF Tranche Received

PKR Gains Rs1.5 After IMF Tranche Received

PKR Increased Against Dollar Analysts believe that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) getting a much-needed $1.16 billion deposit from the International Monetary Fund is what caused the PKR to increase by Rs1.5 against the

Islamabad ATC Extends Imran Khan’s Interim Bail Till Sept 12

Islamabad ATC Extends Imran Khan’s Interim Bail Till Sept 12

Connection With the Terrorism Case Imran Khan has had his temporary relief confirmed in connection with the terrorism case against him as his bail was extended by an Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) till September 12. 

August Inflation Surges to 27.26PC

August Inflation Surges to 27.26PC

Sharp Increase in Inflation in August According to data provided by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicated a sharp increase in inflation in August, rising to 27.26%

Taipei Vows To Strike Back If Chinese Troops Enter 

Taipei Vows To Strike Back If Chinese Troops Enter 

Beijing Increased Military Exercises As Beijing increased military exercises close to the democratically-governed island, Taiwan declared on Wednesday that it would exercise its right to self-defense and launch a counterattack if Chinese forces entered its

Pakistan Junior League: Why Didn’t PCB Sell Franchises?

Pakistan Junior League: Why Didn’t PCB Sell Franchises?

PCB has made a Significant Decision The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a significant decision, choosing to fully own the inaugural Pakistan Junior League (PJL) rather than selling team rights.  In a news release,

Trucks Carrying Relief Essentials Looted in Dera Murad Jamali

Trucks Carrying Relief Essentials Looted in Dera Murad Jamali

Trucks Carrying Relief Supplies were Looted After trucks carrying relief supplies were looted in Dera Murad Jamali, several NGOs that were supplying aid to Balochistan's flood-affected areas ceased their operations.  Hundreds of flood victims, including