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    Imran Khan's detention sparks global protests: Overseas Pakistanis demand release outside embassies worldwide

    Tens of thousands of overseas Pakistanis in London, Washington, Toronto, and Dubai staged coordinated rallies outside Pakistani missions, calling for the former PM's release and fair trial. The diaspora movement has become the largest overseas political mobilisation in Pakistan's history.

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    OVERSEAS

    Overseas Pakistanis' voting rights bill stalls again amid IK political crisis

    Diaspora groups call the delay 'deliberate suppression' of 9 million voices

    POLITICS

    IK's legal team appeals to international courts as family addresses UN Human Rights Council

    DIASPORA

    British-Pakistani MPs table emergency debate on political prisoners in Pakistan

    ECONOMY

    Remittances hit $3.2bn in January as overseas workers send record sums despite turmoil

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    🇵🇰 Remittances hit record $3.2bn in January📈 KSE-100 closes at all-time high of 98,500 points🏏 Pakistan vs England: Final Test begins tomorrow at Lord's✈️ PIA announces new direct flights to Toronto and Melbourne

    Pakistan

    IK supporters face mass arrests across Punjab ahead of planned nationwide protests

    Human rights groups say over 4,000 political workers detained in pre-emptive crackdown

    Lahore Bureau

    Supreme Court takes suo motu notice of internet shutdowns during political rallies

    Overseas Pakistanis file petition challenging restrictions on political fundraising from abroad

    Punjab announces free solar panels for 1 million households

    Islamabad High Court orders restoration of social media access after 72-hour blackout

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    Diaspora

    New York Pakistani doctors group launches free clinic in Queens

    Dubai Pakistani Business Council signs MoU with Lahore Chamber of Commerce

    Toronto mosque hosts first interfaith Ramadan iftar with 500 guests

    Manchester Pakistani community raises £1.2m for flood relief in Sindh

    USA

    Silicon Valley Pakistani founders raise $200m across 15 startups in Q1

    Fintech and healthcare AI lead the investment surge from diaspora entrepreneurs

    Economy

    SBP keeps interest rate steady at 12% as inflation eases to 11.8%

    Central bank signals possible cut in next quarter if downward trend continues

    Pakistan Stock Exchange hits record high as foreign investment returns

    IT Ministry announces $100m fund for AI startups

    Rupee stabilises at 278/USD after IMF tranche release

    Faisalabad textile zone to create 50,000 jobs by 2027

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    Opinion

    EDITORIAL

    IK's imprisonment and the overseas Pakistani awakening: Why the diaspora can no longer stay silent

    The detention of Pakistan's most popular leader has unified a fragmented diaspora like never before — and its economic leverage could reshape Islamabad's calculus

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    World

    China-Pakistan Economic Corridor enters Phase 3 with $15bn in new projects

    Focus shifts to agriculture and IT as infrastructure phase nears completion

    Saudi Arabia announces 1 million new work visas for Pakistani workers

    UAE's Pakistan Week celebrates 50 years of diplomatic ties

    Turkey-Pakistan free trade agreement negotiations enter final stage

    Qatar announces major investments in Pakistani hospitality sector

    Culture

    Coke Studio Season 16 premiere breaks YouTube records with 50m views

    Lahore Literary Festival announces 2026 lineup featuring Mohsin Hamid

    Pakistani chef wins Great British Menu with fusion karahi dish

    Truck art exhibition opens at London's V&A Museum

    Atif Aslam announces world tour covering 30 cities across 4 continents

    Tour includes first-ever shows in South America with Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo dates

    Sports

    Pakistan cricket team dominates England in historic 3-0 Test series whitewash

    Babar Azam's century in final test seals Pakistan's first series win in England since 1996

    Arshad Nadeem breaks own javelin record at Diamond League

    Pakistan Super League 2026: Lahore Qalandars retain title

    Women's cricket: Pakistan qualifies for 2027 World Cup

    Squash: Pakistan's Hamza Khan reaches world top 10

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