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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.

Afghan Taliban Chief Seeks ‘Good Ties’ With US

Afghan Taliban Chief Seeks ‘Good Ties’ With US

Positive Relations With the United States Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, the top Taliban official, repeated Wednesday that Afghanistan will not permit anybody to "exploit its land against its neighbours" and expressed his government's wish for "positive

Imran Takes Aim At ECP

Imran Takes Aim At ECP

Leader Of The PTI Turned His Attention Back To ECP Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), turned his attention back to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday, accusing it of

No Party Ready For ‘Failed RTS Experiment’ Again

No Party Ready For ‘Failed RTS Experiment’ Again

Result Transmission System In an unusual twist to the 2018 Result Transmission System (RTS) fiasco, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has claimed that it was a victim, not a beneficiary of the system’s failure, while holding

NCOC Advises Caution As Covid, Weather Complicate Holiday Season

NCOC Advises Caution As Covid, Weather Complicate Holiday Season

Tourism Expected To Peak During the Eidul Azha With tourism expected to peak during the Eidul Azha holidays, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has advised travelers to exercise caution, check weather forecasts and

969 MW Project Halted After Damage Detected

969 MW Project Halted After Damage Detected

969-Megawatt Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project The 969-megawatt Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project, finished at an estimated sanctioned cost of roughly Rs508 billion, has been shut down due to significant cracks in its tailrace tunnel amid nationwide electricity shortages. 

Rupee Falls To Rs. 208

Rupee Falls To Rs. 208

US Dollar Appreciated Against The Rupee For the second straight day, the US dollar appreciated against the rupee, rising further from Rs1.05 to Rs207.99 on Wednesday in the interbank market.  The dollar currently controls every

Heavier-Than-Expected Downpour Hits Balochistan And Gilgit Baltistan

Heavier-Than-Expected Downpour Hits Balochistan And Gilgit Baltistan

Downpour hit Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan A heavier-than-expected downpour hit Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan, where challenging terrain is thought to be impeding rescue efforts, resulting in at least 15 fatalities, including women and children.  Ten persons were

UAE Boosts Spending On Social Welfare, Protecting Citizens From Inflation

UAE Boosts Spending On Social Welfare, Protecting Citizens From Inflation

Effort To Protect Its Citizens From Growing Living Expenses In an effort to protect its citizens from growing living expenses, the United Arab Emirates is increasing governmental spending on social assistance by billions of dollars. 

Pakistan Turns Importer Of Afghan Goods

Pakistan Turns Importer Of Afghan Goods

Lack of Tradable Currency Due to the lack of tradable currency through banking channels, the government on Tuesday made the significant decision to permit trade of all products to Kabul in the rupee via land

China, US Hold Rare Discussion On Economic Challenges, Supply chains

China, US Hold Rare Discussion On Economic Challenges, Supply chains

Representatives from China and the United States Top representatives from China and the United States spoke on a "candid" video chat on Tuesday to address supply chain concerns in particular.  The conversation between US Treasury