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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.

COVID situation worsens, tougher restrictions on the card

COVID situation worsens, tougher restrictions on the card

Asad Umar, Federal Minister for Planning and Development, said on Saturday that if the surge in cases is not controlled, Pakistan's coronavirus situation would soon cross the levels seen during the first wave last year

After 17 years gap PIA flight lands at Saidu Sharif Airport in Swat Valley

After 17 years gap PIA flight lands at Saidu Sharif Airport in Swat Valley

After a hiatus of 17 long years, Saidu Sharif Airport in the Swat Valley had its first flight landing on Friday. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight landed at the airport much to the relief

PDM in shambles as Gilani becomes leader of opposition in Senate

PDM in shambles as Gilani becomes leader of opposition in Senate

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani, on Friday, in a notification said that the former prime minister and current Senator Yusuf Raza Gilani is appointed as the opposition leader in the Senate after he submitted a

$2 billion Eurobonds pitched in to investors by Pakistan

$2 billion Eurobonds pitched in to investors by Pakistan

 On Thursday, Pakistan pitched in Eurobonds worth around $2 billion to global investors. This move came a day after IMF (International Monetary Fund) programme was revived in the country. With this Pakistan, after a gap

Veteran stars Kanwal Naseer, Haseena Moin lost in a day

Veteran stars Kanwal Naseer, Haseena Moin lost in a day

KARACHI: In the space of a few hours, Pakistan lost two of its widely celebrated female artists Kanwal Naseer and Haseena Moin.  Radio and TV artist and Pakistan’s first female newscaster, Kanwal Naseer, passed away

$500m loan for Pak budgetary support gets IMF’s nod

$500m loan for Pak budgetary support gets IMF’s nod

ISLAMABAD: After two Presidential Ordinances to withdraw corporate income tax exemptions to get Rs70 billion to 140 billion and an addition of a 10 percent power surcharge on consumers, the Executive Board of IMF has

Pakistan squad departs for South Africa, Zimbabwe tours

Pakistan squad departs for South Africa, Zimbabwe tours

Pakistan cricket team has left for Johannesburg after all 35 members tested negative for COVID-19 Pakistan's cricket squad left for Johannesburg on Friday in a chartered plane, a day after clearing their COVID-19 tests. As

IMF approves $500 million loan disbursement for Pakistan

IMF approves $500 million loan disbursement for Pakistan

IMF has agreed to release $500 million for Pakistan as part of budget support program amid COVID-19 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved the third tranche of budget support worth US$500 million for

Rs469 billion tax demand created against 81 sugar mills: FBR

Rs469 billion tax demand created against 81 sugar mills: FBR

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has created a tax demand of a whopping Rs469 billion against 81 sugar mills The FBR had started its probe against 89 sugar mills after irregularities that were pointed

29 years to Pakistan’s World Cup win: ICC shares video of Wasim Akram’s match winning performance

29 years to Pakistan’s World Cup win: ICC shares video of Wasim Akram’s match winning performance

Under the captaincy of former cricketer and current Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan had lifted its first and only World Cup in 1992. On this day, March 25th 1992, as the win completes 29 years,