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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.

Chicago murder-suicide: Pakistani woman killed by husband 

Chicago murder-suicide: Pakistani woman killed by husband 

Sania Khan, a 29-year-old Pakistani-American "Letting go of someone you once loved is painful. However, falling in love with someone who disregards your feelings is far more agonising,"  Sania Khan, a 29-year-old Pakistani-American, wrote in

‘Record-breaking’ rain halts civic services in Lahore

‘Record-breaking’ rain halts civic services in Lahore

Maximum rainfall of 238mm over a seven-hour period With a maximum rainfall of 238mm over a seven-hour period, monsoon rains are believed to have broken the previous 20-year record and caused havoc in the city. 

Pakistan seeks Washington’s support for reviving economy

Pakistan seeks Washington’s support for reviving economy

Tariq Fatemi, the special assistant to the prime minister, said on Thursday that Pakistan sees the US as a "essential partner in its attempts to resuscitate" the nation's struggling economy.  75th anniversary of diplomatic relations

50 PTI members to vote against Elahi, claims Rana Sanaullah

50 PTI members to vote against Elahi, claims Rana Sanaullah

Punjab Assembly would vote against Parvez Elahi In the run-off election for Punjab chief minister, which will take place today, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Thursday said that 50 PTI MPs in the Punjab Assembly

Five reach summit as K2 claims one life

Five reach summit as K2 claims one life

A French mountaineer is waiting for help at K2 base camp A French mountaineer is waiting for help at K2 base camp after experiencing high-altitude sickness, while an Afghan climber who was attempting to summit

60 essential medicines vanish in Pakistani markets

60 essential medicines vanish in Pakistani markets

Number of suicides in the nation Approximately 60 important medicines, including one used to prevent suicide, have mysteriously disappeared off the market due to an increase in production costs, which has psychiatrists concerned about a

Miftah predicts economy stabilising with inflows ‘up next’

Miftah predicts economy stabilising with inflows ‘up next’

Pakistan's economic managers attempted to reassure investors on Wednesday that macroeconomic fundamentals were stabilising and that $8.5–10 billion inflows had been lined up from friendly countries to cover a financing gap of $4 billion, as

IMF not adding fresh conditions to pact: Ahsan Iqbal

IMF not adding fresh conditions to pact: Ahsan Iqbal

Ahsan Iqbal, the federal minister for planning and development, stated on Wednesday that the staff-level agreement the IMF reached with Pakistan last week does not include any additional terms.  The Fund was "assessing Saudi Arabia's

Businessmen warn of Sri Lanka-like condition

Businessmen warn of Sri Lanka-like condition

The dollar reached an all-time high of Rs224.92 versus the rupee Leading businesses got together at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to discuss the impending danger of an economic emergency

Ministers’ alleged threats to PTI on SC radar

Ministers’ alleged threats to PTI on SC radar

The election for a new CM on July 22 will be heard by the Supreme Court A petition for contempt of court against Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz, federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, and Information