July 14: The Guardian reported that Pakistan has detained five Chinese trawlers on suspicion of illegal fishing near its strategic port city of Gwadar, as a wave of protests swept across the region led by fishers concerned about losing control of their fishing grounds to China.
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Pakistan detains five Chinese trawlers for alleged illegal fishing
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Pakistan detains five Chinese trawlers for alleged illegal fishing
Water Shortage Worsens For Provinces
May 25: The Nation reported that a massive dip is likely to hit the Indus Basin Irrigation System (IBIS) within next 5 to 15 days as cut of up to 45pc has been imposed on the provinces share due to worsening water availability situation in reservoirs.
Customs officials begin to seize 'luxury items' at airports
May 25: The Express Tribune reported that nearly a week after authorities imposed a ban on the import of 'luxury items', the Pakistan Customs has started seizing them from travellers arriving at the country's airports.
SC to take up petition against roadblocks in capital today
May 25: Dawn reported that the Supreme Court (SC) will be taking up on Wednesday (today) a hurriedly-moved petition seeking removal of roadblocks and barricades and ensuring free movement of residents of the federal capital by restraining authorities from taking any unconstitutional step.
Sisters allegedly murdered by husbands in Pakistan ‘honour’ killing
May 25: The Guardian reported that two sisters with dual Pakistani and Spanish citizenship were allegedly killed by their husbands, uncle and brother in a so-called “honour” killing a day after they were tricked into travelling to Pakistan.
Default Threat Reaches Pakistan as Political Crisis Deepens
May 25: Bloomberg reported soaring inflation. Squabbles over fuel prices. A fractious political environment. For months, Pakistan has struggled to keep its economy afloat, raising the prospect that one of the world’s most populous nations could soon follow Sri Lanka in a wave of potential global defaults.
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