Bbc news pakistan today
Here are the top news stories from BBC News Pakistan for today:
Top Stories
- Pakistan's economy in crisis: Pakistan's currency has hit a record low against the US dollar, sparking concerns about the country's economic stability. The Pakistani rupee has lost over 30% of its value against the dollar in the past year.
- Taliban attack on Pakistani military convoy: The Taliban have attacked a Pakistani military convoy in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing at least 10 soldiers and wounding several others.
- Pakistan's Supreme Court orders release of detained activists: Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the release of several activists who were detained by the authorities for their alleged involvement in anti-government protests.
Regional News
- India-Pakistan tensions escalate: Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated after a Pakistani soldier was killed in a ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir.
- Afghanistan's Taliban announce spring offensive: The Taliban have announced the start of their spring offensive in Afghanistan, vowing to continue their attacks against government forces and foreign troops.
- Iran's Rouhani visits Pakistan: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in Pakistan for a two-day visit, during which he is expected to discuss issues such as trade and security with Pakistani leaders.
International News
- US-Iran tensions escalate: Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated after the US launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria.
- UK's Johnson visits India: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has arrived in India for a three-day visit, during which he is expected to discuss issues such as trade and security with Indian leaders.
- China's Xi Jinping visits North Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea for a two-day visit, during which he is expected to discuss issues such as trade and security with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Sports News
- Pakistan's cricket team loses to Australia: Pakistan's cricket team has lost to Australia in the third Test match in Brisbane, Australia.
- Pakistan's hockey team wins Asian Games gold: Pakistan's hockey team has won the gold medal at the Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Business News
- Pakistan's stock market falls: Pakistan's stock market has fallen by over 1% in the past week, amid concerns about the country's economic stability.
- Pakistan's economy to grow at 3.5%: The World Bank has forecast that Pakistan's economy will grow at 3.5% in the current fiscal year, down from 5.2% in the previous year.
These are just some of the top news stories from BBC News Pakistan for today.