Pakistan
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50Government Considers Controversial Amendment to Tax Law, Allowing Undisclosed Foreign Income Up to $100,000
In a bold move aimed at boosting foreign exchange reserves, the government is contemplating a significant amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance....
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Government Contemplates Hike in Petroleum Levy amid Inflation Concerns to Bolster Non-Tax Revenues
In a move that might stoke the flames of inflation, the government is deliberating on raising the petroleum levy to a record...
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Pakistan Railways Intensifies Efforts to Recover Billions in Owed Land and Service Fees
Pakistan Railways is stepping up efforts to recover billions of rupees in outstanding land and service fees from both federal and provincial...
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Supreme Court Landmark Ruling Expands Definition of Workplace Harassment to Include Gender-Based Discrimination
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that workplace sexual harassment encompasses more than just physical intimacy, extending to gender-based...
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Capital Development Authority Set to Roll Out Key Urban Projects in the New Fiscal Year
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is preparing for a spate of significant infrastructure projects in the city for the fiscal year 2023-24,...
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Pakistan Refuses Taliban’s Proposal for Talks, Calls for Unconditional Surrender Instead
The Pakistani government has rejected a recent proposal by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to restart peace negotiations, pointing to past unsuccessful...
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Joins Turkish President Erdogan’s Inauguration, Extends Warm Wishes and Pakistani Mangoes
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan engaged in a friendly exchange with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the latter’s inauguration on...
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Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad Alleges Unlawful Intrusion and Assault at His Residence
The leader of the Awami Muslim League (AML), Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad, on Sunday, leveled accusations against elite forces, alleging they trespassed into...
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Advocates for Global Partnerships During Visit to Turkey
On Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, during his recent visit to Turkey, held meetings with a multitude of global leaders...
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Duo Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of a Mentally-Challenged Minor
In a grim turn of events, authorities have taken two men into custody over allegations of sexually abusing a 15-year-old mentally-challenged girl...
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Anti-Terrorist Operations Intensify in North Waziristan, Claiming Lives of Prominent Militants
In a statement issued, the military disclosed that two notable terrorists were eliminated in a firefight in the Dossali region of North...
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High Court Calls for Accountability Following Misuse of Security Uniforms in Criminals Activities
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has raised alarm over the increasing trend of criminals impersonating members of security forces, leading to an...
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Pakistan International Airlines to Recover Impounded Plane From Malaysia
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft that had been held up in Malaysia due to unpaid dues claims is set to be...
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Pakistan Dismisses US Concerns Over Alleged Human Rights Violations; Expresses Discontent Over India’s ‘Akhand Bharat’ Mural
Pakistan’s Foreign Office dismissed concerns voiced by multiple United States legislators over potential human rights abuses in the wake of mass arrests...
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Pakistan Announces Significant Cuts in Fuel Prices to Alleviate Consumer Burden
In an effort to bring respite to consumers, the government of Pakistan has declared substantial cuts in the prices of petrol, high-speed...
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Imran Khan Dismisses Threats of a ‘King’s Party’ Amidst Defections from PTI
Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, dismissed the notion of a new “king’s party” being formed from the PTI, arguing that...
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Peshawar High Court Overrules Controversial Arrest Orders Amidst May 9 Protests
In a significant ruling on Wednesday, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) struck down the deputy commissioner’s directive to apprehend individuals implicated in...
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Preparing for Tourist Influx: Rawalpindi Commissioner Directs Construction of Parking Plazas in Murree
As summer vacation draws near, hill stations like Murree are preparing for a substantial increase in tourist arrivals. In anticipation of this,...
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PTI Leader Shehryar Afridi’s Detention Conditions Questioned in Court
The attorney of Shehryar Afridi, a leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), asserted in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday that his...
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Thrills in the Sky: World’s Tallest and South Asia’s Longest Zipline Debuts in Kaghan’s Noori Valley
In an exciting development for adventure enthusiasts, Kaghan Valley introduces the world’s highest and South Asia’s lengthiest zipline at Noori Valley. Stretching...
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Tragic Residential Gas Explosion in Shamsabad Claims Lives of Three Children
A residential gas explosion, reportedly due to a gas cylinder leak, led to the tragic loss of three children in Shamsabad. The...
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Dynamic Literary Sessions Highlight Second Day of Lahore’s Jashn-e-Jaun Elia Festival
The three-day literary celebration, Jashn-e-Jaun Elia, co-hosted by the Lahore Arts Council and Ishqabad, marked its second day with an array of...
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Pakistan Commemorates 25 Years of Nuclear Capability on Youm-e-Takbeer
Pakistan’s President Dr Arif Alvi has lauded the nation on the 25th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer, celebrating the day the country became a...
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Earthquake Rattles Islamabad and Surrounding Areas; Raises Concerns About Infrastructure Safety
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, and the Upper Neelum Valley, sending residents into the streets in fear,...
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Defence Minister Endorses Use of Military Courts for Civilians Amid Controversial Crackdown
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has advocated the use of military courts to try civilians charged with attacking state infrastructure during the May...
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Prominent TV Anchorperson Sami Ibrahim Disappears Amid Political Tensions
Prominent Pakistani journalist and television host, Sami Ibrahim, has been reported missing in Islamabad, authorities disclosed on Thursday. The Islamabad Police have...
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Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan Responds to Placement on Exit Control List
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), expressed gratitude towards the ruling government on...
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PM’s Youth Program Revives Laptop Scheme, Aims to Foster Innovation and Promote Sports
The Prime Minister’s Youth Program is set to breathe new life into the laptop scheme this year, according to a recent announcement...
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Plans for Model Prisons in Punjab Overshadow Unfulfilled Promises of Juvenile Rehabilitation Schools
While the Punjab government revisits its plans to construct model prisons, its unfulfilled commitment to establish rehabilitation schools within existing detention centers...
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Key Leaders Ali Zaidi and Makhdoom Khushro Bakhtiar Depart from PTI in Wake of May 9 Events
In a significant blow to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), party stalwarts Ali Zaidi and Makhdoom Khushro Bakhtiar publicly announced their departure from...
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Unanswered Questions Loom Over Audio-Leaks Inquiry as Supreme Court Stay Order Gets Questioned
Saturday saw Justice Qazi Faez Isa, leader of the audio leaks investigation commission, raise substantial queries concerning the Supreme Court’s (SC) stay...
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Bird Strikes Prove Costly for Pakistan International Airlines: Immediate Action Sought
In recent times, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been wrestling with an unusual yet costly issue – bird strikes. The national flag...
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Progress in May 9th Violent Incident Investigation: Prime Minister Calls for Swift Action
The federal cabinet convened under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, discussing the investigation progress regarding the violent incidents...
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Shehbaz Sharif Commemorates Martyrs Reverence Day, Reflects on May 9 Events
In a solemn observance of the national Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan (Martyrs Reverence Day), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered an impassioned address, referencing the...
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ICTP Commences New Initiative to Curb Environmental and Noise Pollution in Islamabad
In a robust bid to mitigate environmental and noise pollution, Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP) has instigated a fresh crackdown against vehicles...
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Terrorist Attacks on Gas and Oil Facilities in Pakistan Claims Lives of Security Personnel
In a brazen act of violence, terrorists attacked natural gas and oil production facilities in the Thall tehsil of Hangu district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa,...
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Pakistan Condemns India’s G20 Tourism Conference in Disputed Kashmir
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has accused India of “abusing” its presidency of the G20 by hosting a tourism conference in the...
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PTI Leaders Depart Party Amidst Political Turmoil and Arrests
In a recent series of perplexing political events marked by arrests, releases, and rearrests, leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have been...
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Pakistani Mountaineer Asad Memon Conquers Mount Everest Despite Harsh Weather
In a notable feat of bravery and determination, young Pakistani mountaineer, Asad Memon, has successfully scaled Mount Everest, the highest peak in...
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Pakistan’s Population Surges Past 249.5 Million, According to Preliminary Digital Census
Pakistan’s population has now exceeded 249.5 million, as revealed by the preliminary results of the country’s seventh digital census. The announcement was...
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PTI Chief Imran Khan Braces for Possible Arrest Despite Existing Bails
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party anticipates another potential arrest despite acquiring necessary bails in a series...
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Imran Khan Anticipates Arrest Amidst Allegations of Democratic Disruption
In an exclusive interview with CNN, former Prime Minister and chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, suggested that there is...
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Government to Invoke Anti-terrorism Law Against Protesters in Pakistan: A New Chapter in Legal Proceedings
The government has announced plans to invoke the anti-terrorism law against protestors who targeted civilian infrastructures, while those who vandalised military property...
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Pakistan’s FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Asserts G20 Meet in Srinagar Won’t Silence Kashmiri Voices
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari declared on Sunday that the G20 meeting of tourism officials in Srinagar, the capital of India-administered Kashmir,...
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Armed Clash on Iran-Pakistan Border Results in Five Iranian Guard Fatalities
A violent encounter with an armed faction in the volatile southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan resulted in the deaths of five Iranian border...
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Multiple PTI Leaders Resign Following May 9 Violence, Citing Disagreements and Concerns
In the aftermath of the May 9 violence, the number of leaders departing from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has increased to...
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Anchorperson Imran Riaz Khan’s Father Appeals for Mercy as Son’s Whereabouts Remain Unknown
In an emotional plea at the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday, the father of anchorperson Imran Riaz shed tears while pleading...
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Transgender Community Condemns Federal Shariat Court’s Decision, Amnesty International Calls for Rejection of Amendments to Transgender Act
The transgender community has expressed strong disapproval of the Federal Shariat Court’s (FSC) decision, labeling it an “assault on the rights of...
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Punjab Government Plans Independent Measures as Consensus Fails on Search of Imran Khan’s Residence
The Punjab government has decided to develop its own approach to apprehend alleged arsonists reportedly hiding at PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s Zaman...
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Federal Cabinet Approves Trial of May 9 Protesters Under Army Act
The federal cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, approved the decisions taken at the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting, which included...
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Sindh Government to Compensate Motorbike Owners Affected by May 9 Protests
The Sindh government has announced that it will provide compensation to lower- and middle-class commuters whose motorbikes were burned by arsonists during...
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Sindh Chief Minister Raises Concerns over Undercounting in Federal Census
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has accused the federal government of inaccurately counting the population of Sindh province, warning that...
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Caretaker Punjab Government Presents Evidence of PTI’s Involvement in May 9 Terrorist Attacks to Election Commission
The caretaker Punjab government submitted “proofs” of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party’s alleged participation in “terrorist attacks” on sensitive military installations to...
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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Introduces ‘Share Pakistan Portal’ for Enhanced Communication with Diplomatic Missions
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari unveiled the ‘Share Pakistan Portal,’ an innovative digital repository aimed at fostering targeted communication between the Ministry...
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India Bolsters Security in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir Ahead of G20 Tourism Meeting
Indian security forces have increased their presence and intensified measures in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) region due to...
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Government Considers Delinking Population Growth from Resource Distribution
The Pakistani government has proposed delinking the distribution of divisible pool resources among provinces from the population-based National Finance Commission (NFC). The...
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Punjab Caretaker Information Minister Dismisses Imran Khan’s Claims of Police Firing on Protesters
Amidst allegations made by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Punjab Caretaker Information Minister Amir Mir clarified on Thursday that the Punjab Police...
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Countdown Begins: Government Hajj Flights to Commence on May 21
The highly anticipated Hajj flight operations for the government Hajj scheme are all set to kick off on May 21, as officially...
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Controversial Audio Emerges Allegedly Involving Judge’s Wife in Imran Khan’s Toshakhana Case
In a recent development, an audio recording purportedly featuring the wife of Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal has surfaced. The judge was...
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Tragic Shooting Incident in Swat: One Dead, Several Injured as Police Officer Opens Fire
A young girl lost her life and seven others, including a teacher and female students, were injured when a police officer stationed...
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PTI Alleges “Agencies Men” Behind Attacks After Imran Khan’s Arrest
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has accused “agencies men” of orchestrating the arson attacks and shootings that followed the arrest of former...
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Imran Khan Renews Call For Peaceful Protests In Pakistan
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, has called for peaceful protests...
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Ministry of Planning Initiates Measures to Implement Urdu as Official Language
The Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives has announced practical measures to implement Urdu as an official language across all government...
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Hina Rabbani Khar Advocates Enhanced Europe-Asia Pacific Cooperation for Sustainable Development
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, particularly...
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Sale of Unhygienic Beverages Rises, Posing Health Risks in the City
As temperatures soar in the city and its suburbs, the sale of unhygienic beverages has seen a worrying increase, putting citizens, especially...
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Sit-in Protest by PML-N and JUI-F Disrupts Law and Order in Pakistan
A disturbance in the law and order situation has emerged in Pakistan as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Jamiyat Ulama-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F)...
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JUI-F Workers To Join Sit-in Outside Supreme Court As Directed By PDM
The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has called upon its workers to converge in Islamabad in convoys from their respective areas on Monday morning...
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Army Chief Vows To Bring Perpetrators Of May 9 Vandalism To Justice
The army chief General Syed Asim Munir, has vowed to bring to justice all those involved in the vandalism that occurred on...
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Seven Soldiers and a Civilian Martyred In Terrorist Attack In Balochistan
Seven Pakistan Army soldiers and a civilian were martyred in an attack on a Frontier Corps camp in the Muslim Bagh area...
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Imran khan Addressed his Supporters After Blanket Relief
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister and current Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), addressed his supporters on Saturday after receiving a blanket...
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Miftah Ismail Claims Pakistan Has The World’s Most Ineffective Governance
Former Finance Minister and estranged PML-N leader Miftah Ismail delivered a presentation in London where he discussed the issue of elite capture...
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Federal Cabinet Expresses Concern Over Treatment of Imran Khan, Rejects Emergency Option
The federal cabinet of Pakistan has expressed anger over the loss of private and public property during the violent protests that erupted...
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Punjab Government Forms JIT to Probe Attack on Lahore’s Corps Commander’s House
The Punjab government has decided to form a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate the attack on Lahore’s Corps Commander’s House, which...
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Volatile Law and Order Situation Causes Disruption to Transport Services in Pakistan
The recent escalation of political tensions in Pakistan has had a significant impact on the country’s transport sector, with the Metro Bus...
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Imran Khan’s Release Deals Blow to Ruling Alliance’s Political Capital
The release of Pakistani politician Imran Khan following a brief detention on Thursday has been seen as a major blow to the...
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PTI Supporters Gathering At Srinagar Highway Islamabad
Protests continue in Pakistan following the arrest of former Prime Minister and current chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Imran Khan....
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Pakistani Government Bans Social Media Amidst Former PM Arrest
Pakistan’s government imposed a social media blackout as a measure to curb protests following the arrest of the country’s former prime minister,...
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Pakistani Climber Sajid Ali Sadpara To Summit Mount Everest Without Supplemental Oxygen Or Sherpa Support
Sajid Ali Sadpara, son of the late legendary Pakistani mountaineer Mohammad Ali Sadpara, is all set to climb Mount Everest (8,848.86 metres)...
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Imran khan Arrested by Rangers in Al-Qadir Trust Case
Former Pakistan Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Imran Khan, was arrested on Tuesday by Rangers officials in...
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Imran Khan’s Arrest Sparks Protests and Traffic Jams Across Pakistan
The sudden arrest of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan has triggered unrest among his supporters, resulting...
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Proposal For New Road Near Margalla Hills Raises Environmental Concerns
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is considering building a 5-kilometer road from a popular restaurant to Bari Imam, a move that could...
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EU Delegation Agrees To Provide Financial Assistance For Tourism Projects In Kaghan Valley
The Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) has announced that a joint delegation from the European Union (EU) and the Austrian embassy in Islamabad...
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Protests Erupt in Parachinar Following Killing of 8 People
Violence erupted in the Parachinar area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals, including five...
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Supreme Court Bar Association Challenges Pakistan Bar Council’s Show-Cause Notice
The ongoing dispute between the top lawyers’ bodies in Pakistan has now reached the Supreme Court, as the Supreme Court Bar Association...
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Chinese Foreign Minister To Visit Pakistan For Strategic Dialogue, Says FO
China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang will embark on his first official trip to Pakistan since taking office, where he will attend the...
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Bilawal Heads To India For SCO Meeting, Plans To Engage Bilaterally With Member Countries
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, has departed for Goa, India to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers...
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Pakistan Rises 7 Places in RSF’s Press Freedom Index
Pakistan has improved its ranking on the World Press Freedom Index, climbing seven places to 150 out of 180 countries. However, the...
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Tourists Missing in Neelum River Tragedy Unlikely To Be Found, Officials Say
Efforts to find survivors from a tragic accident in Neelum Valley of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have ended in disappointment. Eight...
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Cracks Discovered On Newly-built Margalla Avenue In Islamabad Prior To Official Inauguration
Cracks have appeared on a newly-built section of Margalla Avenue in Islamabad, which has yet to be officially inaugurated. The 10.4-kilometer-long road,...
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FO Concludes Evacuation Of Over 1,000 Stranded Pakistanis in Sudan
Over 1,000 Pakistani citizens have been safely evacuated from Sudan as the Foreign Office announced the successful completion of its evacuation operation....
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Pakistan to Stop Supply of Cheap Gas to Power Producers, Minister of State for Petroleum Announces
Minister of State for Petroleum, Musadik Malik, announced that the Pakistani government would stop the supply of cheap natural gas to power...
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PM Shehbaz Approves $10-14 Billion Oil Refinery Project In Pakistan
Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Musadik Malik, announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had approved a policy to establish a $10-14...
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Pakistan Making Progress In Overcoming Economic Challenges, Says PM Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has declared that the country is making progress in overcoming economic challenges caused by tough decisions made...
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Possible Reduction Of Rs3.86 Per Litre In Petrol Price By Government
Effective from May 1, 2023, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) in Pakistan is expected to drop by Rs5.41 per litre due...
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149 Pakistani Nationals Safely Evacuated from Conflict-Hit Sudan
Recently, a conflict between the army and paramilitaries in Sudan has resulted in a dire situation for many individuals, including a group...
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Karachi Express catches fire in Khairpur, leaving 7 dead and several injured
Tragedy struck in Sindh’s Khairpur district on Thursday when a bogie of the Karachi Express train caught fire, killing seven people, including...
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Pakistan and China Agree To Boost Cooperation for Regional Peace and Stability
Pakistan and China agree to strengthen cooperation to promote regional peace and stability, as reported by Radio Pakistan on Thursday following a...
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Karachi Lawyer From Ahmadiyya Community Arrested For Using ‘Syed’ In His Name
A senior lawyer from the Ahmadiyya community in Karachi, Pakistan has been arrested on charges of misusing the title “Syed” in his...
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Pakistan Government Urges Caution As Country Braces For Rainfall
Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman has warned the provinces of Pakistan to prepare for heavy rains across the country from...
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JUI-F Opposes Talks with PTI, Despite Efforts by Ruling Coalition
Despite efforts by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the ruling coalition to persuade the JUI-F party to engage in potential dialogue with...
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Women’s Recruitment in Bajaur Police Hindered By Local Customs
The lack of proper accommodation facilities and regressive local customs are hampering women’s recruitment in the Bajaur police department, according to sources...
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Supreme Court Directs FIA To Block Fake Twitter Account Of Justice Sardar Tariq Masood
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has taken strong action against the creation of fake social media accounts of judges, directing the Federal...
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Truck Collides With Mini Truck Near Keenjhar Lake, Leaving 9 Dead In Thatta
Nine people lost their lives in a tragic accident on Tuesday night when a truck collided head-on with a mini truck near...
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Swat Blasts Caused by Short Circuit at Armoury, Not Militant Attack
A preliminary investigation conducted by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police has found that the twin blasts at a counter-terrorism facility in the...
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12 People Are Killed In The Swat Police Station Blast
Late on Monday night, a huge explosion inside the Swat’s Kabal police station claimed the lives of at least 12 individuals, including...
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Shawwal Moon Not Sighted, Pakistan to Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Thursday that the Shawwal moon had not been sighted, indicating that Eid-ul-Fitr would fall on Saturday,...
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President Alvi Questions Legality of Caretaker Governments In Letter To PM
President Arif Alvi of Pakistan has raised concerns over the legality of caretaker governments in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that have exceeded...
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Minister Ahsan Iqbal Denies China’s BRI as ‘Debt Trap’
Pakistan’s Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has refuted claims that China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a...
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Inflation Reduces Eidul Fitr Holiday Spirit As Prices Soar in Pakistan
The end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, marks a period of celebration and spending for many in Pakistan. However, this...
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chairs High-Level Meeting to Discuss Future Strategies
A high-level meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was held on Wednesday to review the country’s situation and hold consultations on...
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Chaudhry Anwarul Haq Elected As AJK Prime Minister Following ex-PM’s Disqualification
Chaudhry Anwarul Haq has been elected as the next prime minister of AJK Legislative Assembly in an unexpected move that ended a...
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Pakistan Government Pushes Forward With Petrol Subsidy Scheme Despite IMF Assurances
The Pakistani government’s recent move to provide a relief package for motorcyclists and small vehicle owners has been met with criticism and...
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Chinese National Denies Blasphemy Charges Leveled Against Him in Pakistan
A Chinese national has been taken into custody in Mansehra, Pakistan, following accusations of blasphemy by a mob. However, the accused has...
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Supreme Court Rejects Defense Ministry’s Request For Simultaneous Elections In Pakistan
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has declined the defense ministry’s request to hold general elections simultaneously in all provinces. The court’s decision comes after...
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Justice Qazi Faez Isa Asserts Supreme Court’s Authority To Take Suo Motu Notice, Not Just CJP
In a recent event commemorating the golden jubilee of Pakistan’s Constitution, Justice Qazi Faez Isa of the country’s Supreme Court spoke out...
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SC Informed Of Non-Payment Of Funds By SBP In Polls Delay Case
In accordance with the Supreme Court’s directives regarding the provision of funds for the elections in Punjab, the Election Commission of Pakistan...
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Huge Landslide Close To Torkham Border Burying Trucks, At Least 2 People Dead
At least two persons were killed and dozens more were reportedly trapped in the landslide that buried more than 20 trucks on...
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Pakistan Thanks Saudi Arabia For Its Role In Yemen Peace Talks
Pakistan has greeted recent diplomatic efforts towards resolving the ongoing crisis in Yemen, commending the role played by Saudi Arabia in reinforcing...
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Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning Releases Rs129 Billion For Development Projects Under PSDP
The Ministry of Planning in Pakistan has released Rs129 billion for development projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the...
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Zahir Jaffar Files Appeal in Supreme Court Against IHC Decision Upholding Death Sentence for Noor Mukadam Murder
Zahir Jaffar, who was convicted for the murder of Noor Mukadam, has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Islamabad...
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Chinese Worker Detained In Pakistan’s Dasu On Blasphemy Charges
A Chinese national working at the Dasu Hydropower Project in Upper Kohistan was taken into police custody on Sunday night following accusations...
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Imran Informs LHC Of Another Eid Holiday Operation Scheduled For Zaman Park
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has recently made allegations against the authorities in relation to their planned operations at his...
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Dubai-Based Naila Kiani Becomes First Pakistani Woman To Climb Nepal’s Annapurna Peak
Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani has become the first Pakistani woman to climb the Annapurna peak, the tenth-highest peak in the world located...
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World Bank Warns Of Further Rise In Pakistan’s Inflation To 29.5% In FY23
Pakistan’s inflation is set to rise to 29.5% in the fiscal year 2023 due to the weaker Rupee, as well as higher...
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Sajid Sadpara Makes History as First Pakistani to Scale Annapurna Peak in Nepal Without Supplemental Oxygen or Porters’ Support
Sajid Ali Sadpara, a renowned Pakistani mountaineer, has accomplished a remarkable feat by becoming the first Pakistani to scale the world’s 10th...
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Baisakhi Festival Wraps Up At Gurdwara Punja Sahib With Enthusiasm and Devotion
Gurdwara Punja Sahib in Taxila was brimming with life and enthusiasm as over 10,000 Sikh devotees chanted religious slogans on Friday morning...
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Explosion Kills Three Children In Balochistan’s Chaman District
Tragedy struck in Balochistan’s Chaman district on Friday when three children lost their lives in an explosion caused by an improvised explosive...
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Pakistan Railways To Run Special Trains For Eid-ul-Fitr Travel Needs
In anticipation of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival, Pakistan Railways (PR) has announced its plan to operate five special trains to meet the...
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KP Govt Faces Financial Crunch, Delays Salary Payment Ahead Of Eidul Fitr
The caretaker government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has announced it will not pay salaries ahead of Eidul Fitr due to a lack...
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Government Announces Five-Day Holiday for Eidul Fitr Celebrations
Get ready to celebrate Eidul Fitr with a long five-day break! The government has announced a public holiday from Friday, April 21,...
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PTI Working On a Strategy To Revive Pakistan’s Economy, Says The Former Premier
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has announced that his party is working on a strategy to save the country from default...
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Swedish Embassy in Islamabad Closes Indefinitely Due to Security Concerns
The Swedish embassy in Islamabad has closed its doors indefinitely to visitors, citing the current security situation as the reason. The embassy’s...
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Mufti Testifies: Imran Khan Married Bushra Bibi During Iddat Period
The cleric who performed the Nikah ceremony for Imran Khan and his third wife, Bushra Bibi, testified before a court in Islamabad...
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Court Rejects ECP Request For Imran Khan’s Summary Trial in Toshakhana Case
The trial court in Islamabad has rejected the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) request for a summary trial of former Pakistani Prime...
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718
Lawyers File Petitions Challenging Bill Limiting Chief Justice’s Powers in Supreme Court and Islamabad High Court
Lawyers in Pakistan have lodged petitions in both the Supreme Court and the Islamabad High Court, challenging a recent bill passed by...
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733
Supreme Court Rules DNA Testing Without Consent Violates Privacy Rights
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has declared that DNA testing without consent violates a person’s privacy rights....
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707
Supreme Court Issues Notices to Officials Over Failure to Disburse Funds for Elections in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has summoned top officials over the government’s failure to disburse Rs21 billion for elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa....
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709
AJK High Court Disqualifies Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Over Contempt
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister, Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, has been disqualified from his position by the AJK High Court...
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741
Pakistan Strongly Condemns India’s Hosting of G20 Meetings In Occupied Kashmir
Pakistan has strongly criticized India’s decision to host G20 meetings in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. The country’s Foreign Office...
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725
Khawaja Asif Expresses Concern Over TTP’s Continued Use Of Afghan Soil For Attacks on Pakistan
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed concern about the continued use of Afghan soil by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to carry...
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726
Seventh Straight Week Sees Inflation Remain Above 40 Percent
Inflation continues to be a persistent problem in Pakistan, with the latest figures revealing that it has remained above 40% for the...
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718
Islamabad Police Forms Special Squads to Punish Public Transport Violators
Commuters in Islamabad can breathe a sigh of relief as the Islamabad Capital Police (ICTP) have begun taking strict measures against public...
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716
PTI Approaches Supreme Court To Seek Early KP Elections
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has petitioned the Supreme Court of Pakistan to hold early elections in the KP province. The move comes after...
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730
Explosion At Diamer Bhasha Dam Site Kills Four And Injures Eight In G-B
An explosion at the construction site of the Diamer Bhasha dam in Gilgit Baltistan (G-B) has resulted in at least four deaths...
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776
CDA proposes policy to move private schools from residential areas on rental basis
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Islamabad is proposing a new policy to address the issue of private schools operating in residential...
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764
Interim CM of Punjab orders launch of app for reuniting lost persons
The interim chief minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, has urged officials to expedite the launch of the public app of Punjab police,...
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784
Former first lady Bushra Bibi challenges NAB investigation into Toshakhana case in IHC
Former First Lady and wife of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, has taken legal action against the National Accountability Bureau’s...
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773
PTI union council chairman missing in Karachi after party protest
Mohammad Salman, the chairman-elect of Union Council-8 at Burnes Road, has been reported missing after attending a party protest outside the Karachi...
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786
Land transfer to army for corporate farming halted by LHC
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has put a stop to the transfer of 45,267 acres of land on lease to the Pakistan...
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758
Stampede blamed on runaway inflation and ill-planned handout distribution
A stampede at a SITE factory in Karachi, Pakistan, has left families and loved ones of the deceased mourning their loss. The...
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769
First woman chief justice of Peshawar High Court Justice Hilali takes oath
In a historic moment, Justice Musarrat Hilali has become the first woman chief justice of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) in Pakistan....
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764
ISPR reports terrorist attack on Pak-Iran border in Balochistan’s Kech
Four Pakistani soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack on Saturday along the Pakistan-Iran border in the Jalgai sector of Balochistan’s Kech...
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766
Imran Khan’s only concern is whether elections will be held in 90 days: PTI chief
Imran Khan, the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced that his party will present a petition to the Supreme Court regarding the...
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781
Human Rights Observer 2023 fact sheet highlights rise in religious content against minorities in curriculum and textbooks
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) published its annual report, “Human Rights Observer 2023,” which highlights an increase in religious content against...
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800
President approves withdrawal of curative review petition against Justice Qazi Faez Isa
President Dr. Arif Alvi has granted approval for the withdrawal of the Curative Review Petition against the senior-most Judge of the Supreme...
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773
Post-rain situation in Balochistan
Balochistan’s Home Minister, Mir Ziaullah Langu, conducted a visit to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) headquarters to evaluate the aftermath of...
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796
Clean drinking water to be supplied to Peshawar from under construction Mohmand Dam
Malik Mehar Ilahi, the Advisor to the caretaker Chief minister, held a meeting with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Caretaker Chief Minister Muhammad Azam Khan...
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771
Imran Khan’s non-bailable arrest warrant in female judge threatening case converted to bailable by sessions court
A district and sessions court in Pakistan has ruled to change the non-bailable arrest warrant issued for Imran Khan, the Chairman of...
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806
Petition filed with IHC seeking criminal case against Gen Bajwa
A petition has been submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) for the registration of a criminal case against retired Gen Bajwa,...
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789
Senate body informed of pilots leaving Pakistan over major pay cuts
During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Aviation on Thursday, Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) CEO, Amir Hayat, informed the committee...
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770
Four policemen, including DSP, killed in terror attack in Lakki Marwat
On Thursday, a police checkpoint in Lakki Marwat (KPK) was attacked by terrorists, resulting in the death of at least four policemen,...
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788
Lahore High Court strikes down sedition law criminalizing criticism of government
In a significant ruling, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has deemed sedition laws as ultra vires of the constitution. The court has...
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784
PM Shehbaz directs withdrawal of review petitions against Justice Isa, calling them ‘flimsy’ and ‘baseless’
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has directed the Law Minister, Azam Nazir Tarar, to withdraw the curative review reference that...
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789
Imran Khan alleges growing fascism and attack on judiciary
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has accused the coalition government of attempting to undermine the powers of the Supreme Court and create...
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788
Court issued non-bailable arrest warrants to Imran Khan in threatening female judge case
Imran Khan, the chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been issued non-bailable arrest warrants by a local court in Islamabad. The warrants...
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787
President Arif Alvi ready to play “crisis resolution role” in defusing political tension
In an interview with a private TV channel, President Arif Alvi has stated his willingness to play a “crisis resolution role” in...
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783
ECP announces October 8 as election date for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that the provincial elections for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly will be held on October...
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787
Bill passed by NA to limit CJP’s Suo motu powers
On Thursday, the Pakistani Senate passed the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill 2023, which limits the Chief Justice’s powers, amid opposition...
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794
First female Chief Justice appointed to Peshawar High Court: Justice Musarrat Hilali
In a historic move, President Dr Arif Alvi has appointed Justice Musarrat Hilali as the first female chief justice of the Peshawar...
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832
Pakistan Removed from EU’s List of High Risk Third Countries
The Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday that Pakistan has been removed from the European Union’s (EU) “High Risk Third Countries” list....
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846
Russia Disappointed With Slow Progress of Pakistan’s Plan to Import Crude Oil
Russia has expressed disappointment with Pakistan’s slow progress in importing crude oil from Moscow, according to sources. Pakistan had committed to importing...
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839
Pakistan’s Rupee Falls Against Dollar as Demand Increases
In the inter-bank market, the Pakistani rupee dropped by 0.13% or Rs0.38 to Rs283.50 against the US dollar, ending the currency’s two-day...
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842
Incumbent Government Provided Rs74b To Flood Victims Under BISP
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Murtaza Javed Abbasi, informed the National Assembly that the current government had allocated emergency relief funds of...
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830
Pakistan In Talks With Foreign Consultants To ‘Restructure’ PIA
On Monday, Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique announced that the Karakoram Express and the Karachi Express trains will be upgraded to the...
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840
GB Urged By Federal Government To Rationalize Wheat Prices
The federal government has urged the Gilgit-Baltistan administration to revise the cost of subsidized wheat in a phased, targeted manner and charge...
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Justice Akhtar Observes ECP Decision Obstructing Court Orders On Poll Delay
The Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to delay Punjab Assembly elections until October 8 has become an “obstruction” in the way...
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859
Consumers Struggle With Gas Shortage During Ramazan Amid Rising Inflation
On the first day of the holy month of Ramazan, people across large parts of Pakistan faced hardships due to outages of...
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883
Nation Prepares For Toughest Ramadan Amid Inflation Woes
The citizens of Pakistan are facing an exceptionally challenging Ramadan this year as a result of hyperinflation, an economic slowdown, and reduced...
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870
168 New Covid Cases Reported in a Day as Positivity Rate Exceeds 3%
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) in Pakistan reported that the national positivity rate of Covid-19 has exceeded three per cent...
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895
Stampedes During Free Flour Distribution Result In One Death And Multiple Injuries In Charsadda And Kohat
Multiple stampedes occurred in different districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, resulting in one man’s death and several injuries, as the provincial...
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909
Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Sets Rs103,159 as Minimum Nisab for Zakat Deduction in Ramadan 2023
The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (PASS) has announced the Nisab for Zakat deduction for the ongoing year. As per...
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965
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to Convene for Ramadan Moon-Sighting Tomorrow
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, March 22 in Peshawar for the sighting of the Ramadan moon. The...
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969
Rumors of Rift Emerge Between KP Governor and Caretaker CM
Speculations were rife on Monday that the caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Mohammad Azam Khan, had resigned over differences with...
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926
Current Account Deficit Decreases by 68% During First Eight Months of FY23
The current account deficit (CAD) of Pakistan has reduced by 68% to $3.8 billion in the first eight months of FY23 compared...
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917
Imran Khan Alleges ‘Unknown Men’ Were Positioned To Kill Him Outside FJC
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has alleged that a group of “unknown people” was stationed outside the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC)...
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935
IMF Sets Record Straight: No Connection Between Loan Program and Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons
Pakistan’s economic situation has been fragile for quite some time, with a persistent balance of payments issue and a large current account...
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923
COVID-19 Update: Pakistan Records 100 New Cases In a Day
Pakistan reported no deaths due to Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, as the total number of confirmed cases rose to 1,578,359....
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927
Imran Khan Declares Legal War Against Police For ‘Home Invasion’
Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has vowed to take legal action against the police who broke into his house...
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941
Rawalpindi Braces for Flour Shortage as Prices Skyrocket
The Punjab government has implemented a significant price hike on cheap subsidized flour, leading to fears of a flour crisis in the...
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929
Pakistan and China reaffirm commitment to expanding CPEC in latest talks
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and involve third parties in the project to...
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From Price Hike to Relief: Government’s New Package to Ease Burden on Low-Income Families
The recent announcement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding a petroleum relief package has garnered significant attention, particularly, with its inclusion of...
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LHC orders closure of markets, restaurants by 10pm in smog-hit Lahore
As part of measures to reduce smog in the city, the Lahore High Court ordered on Wednesday the closure of all markets...
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Pakistan government “committed to eradicate polio”- says PM
In a phone conversation with Bill Gates, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to polio eradication. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif...
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Pakistan’s default risk has dropped dramatically below 60%
Pakistan’s chances of default on its debt have dwindled in recent sessions, with the cost of ‘insuring’ the country’s sovereign debt falling...
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1.0K
Pakistan has already used the majority of its oil and natural gas reserves
Pakistan’s future energy landscape appears bleak, as it has already depleted 79.8% of its total oil reserves and 66.6% of its natural...
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1.1K
ADB approves $554m flood assistancee for Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $554 million financing package, including new and reallocated funds, on Monday to support Pakistan’s recovery...
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Fortification wall of Swat’s Bazira city heritage site to be conserved
International archaeologists and conservationists said that the north-eastern fortification wall of Bazira city, which is of great importance to the Gandhara region,...
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KP to be put on world tourism map- says CM
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has stated that his government’s goal is to put KPK on the global tourism map. The CM...
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Research proves China is Pakistan’s closest ally
Different reactions arise when discussing Pakistan-China relations in different contexts. The Western perspective views the relationship primarily through the lens of expediency...
