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Pakistanis traditionally give generously to charity, but most avoid paying taxes. Now, charities are feeling the pressure as donations drop amid record-setting 38% inflation. Low tax collection, meanwhile, hurts economic growth, forcing more to rely on charities for survival. VOA's Pakistan bureau chief Sarah Zaman has the story. Camera: Wajid Asad ....
Kashmir valley, in the Indian- administered portion of Kashmir, is known for its unique craftsmanship. For centuries, locals learned skills from those who arrived from central Asia following the arrival of Islam in the region. However, among the hundreds of skills, three are in danger of being lost. For VOA, Muheet Ul Islam reports from Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir. Camera and produced by: Wasim Nabi ....
Pakistan’s ruling coalition is rallying against the country’s chief justice. Thousands gathered outside the Supreme Court, demanding the chief justice resign for releasing former Prime Minister Imran Khan. ....
Pakistan’s army has been called to maintain security in the capital and two of the country’s four provinces, following angry protests over the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. VOA Pakistan Bureau Chief Sarah Zaman reports. ....
Pakistan is on edge after paramilitary forces arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges on Tuesday. Since Khan's ouster last year, the country has been mired in political instability; some fear the chaos could grow worse as Khan supporters target their anger at the powerful military. VOA’s Sarah Zaman reports from Islamabad. ....