26 die as bus plunges into Indus in Paki
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Incessant rains kills 13 in Islamabad, Rawalpindi
Separate rain-related incidents killed 13 and injured several others in Islamabad on Wednesday as incessant downpour batters the federal capital and adjoining Rawalpindi.
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Fatal road crash claims life of PML-N leader Tariq Fazal Chaudhry's son
In a heart-wrenching incident, Anza Tariq, the son of Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), met with a fatal accident in Islamabad.
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Pakistan shares with IMF action plan to deal with natural disasters
Pakistan has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about the under-preparation action plan to enhance the investment efficiency of climate-related projects for the federal cabinet’s approval by year-end.
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More burden on masses: Govt increases duration of peak hours
The government has decided to increase the duration of electricity's peak hours in a bid to meet the conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Daily Jang reported Sunday, effective from July 1.
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Pakistan gets first tranche of $1.2bn from IMF: Ishaq Dar
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has deposited $1.2 billion into the account of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), allowing breathing space to the cash-strapped economy, which has been dealing with the risk of defaul…
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PTI forward bloc's Gul Bar Khan elected GB CM
Gul Bar Khan, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) forward bloc, was elected Gilgit-Baltistan's new chief minister on Thursday.
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Pakistan monsoon death toll reaches 86
At least 86 people Tuesday have died since June 25 in the wake of the ongoing monsoon rains across the country causing massive loss of life and property, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said.
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Non-bailable arrest warrants for Imran, Fawad issued in ECP contempt case
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and ex-party leader Fawad Chaudhry in the case pertaining to "contemptuous"…
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Pakistan, IMF agree to end supplementary grants provision
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have agreed to disallow supplementary grants during the ongoing financial year under the $3 billion Stand-by Arrangement (SBA).
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Pakistan can’t waste resources on regional tensions: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Pakistan could not afford to waste its resources on regional tensions, asking the other side to also realise it.
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In major move, govt approves policy to attract foreign investment
As cash-strapped Pakistan seeks new financing avenues, the federal government approved a major economic policy to attract foreign inflows, sources told Geo News Saturday.
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Justice Mussarat Hilali takes oath as second woman SC judge
Justice Mussarat Hilali Friday took oath as a Supreme Court judge, becoming the second woman in Pakistan's 75-year history to be elevated to the top court.
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'Sanctity of Quran Day': Pakistan protests desecration of holy book in Sweden
Pakistan observed 'Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran' (Sanctity of Quran Day) to lodge a strong protest against the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden — which has repeatedly allowed such vile acts to take place on its soil.
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SBP to give PAC list of 620 people who got $3bn loans under PTI govt
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Wednesday directed a forensic audit of $3 billion soft loans extended to various companies and individuals during the PTI government.
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Back from the brink as Pakistan clinches last-gasp $3bn IMF bailout
The IMF asked Islamabad to hike the power tariff by Rs8.25 per unit in base line tariff. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) had so far heard petitions of certain DISCOs, and three DISCOs’ petitions…
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Hajj sermon emphasises Ummah’s unity to avert discords, divisions
Sheikh Yusuf bin Muhammad bin Saeed delivered the Hajj sermon at Arafat on Tuesday, urging Muslims to reject divisions and forge unity for a prosperous and harmonious society.
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Weather update: Heat and humidity to grip Pakistan cities in next 24 hours
The Pakistan Meteorological Department's (PMD) forecast Wednesday mentions weather will likely remain hot and humid during the next 24 hours.
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No trial of civilian has commenced in military courts, AGP informs SC
No trial of any civilian has commenced in military courts as of yet, Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan informed the Supreme Court Tuesday during the fourth hearing of the petitions filed against the …
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Pakistan bags 10 golds in Special Olympics
In the recently-concluded 16th Special Olympics World Games held in Berlin, Pakistan secured a total of 10 gold medals.
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SC bench hearing military trial pleas dissolved once again on third hearing
The Supreme Court bench hearing the petitions filed against the trial of civilians in military courts dissolved for the second time on Monday, after the federal government raised objections against the inclusion of Justi…
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Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani takes charge as acting president
Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani Sunday took charge as the acting president after President Arif Alvi left for Saudi Arabia to perform the religious obligation of Hajj.
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Pakistan's energy shortfall 'surpasses 8,500 megawatts' Country's total energy requirement stands at 28,500 megawatts
With heatwave-like conditions across the country, the prolonged power outages have added to the citizens' misery as the overall energy shortfall has surpassed 8,500 megawatts, sources told Geo News Sunday.
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Abbasi rubbishes reports of differences in PML-N after meeting Nawaz
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday called on his party’s supremo Nawaz Sharif in London and refuted reports about differences within the ranks of the ruling party.
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Former PTI minister Ghulam Sarwar arrested
Former aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar has been arrested from Islamabad, said police sources on Wednesday.
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Pakistan Eid ul Adha moon: When will Zil Hajj start?
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet today (Monday) to sight the Zil Hajj moon, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said.
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PTI leader refutes external pressure allegations in Karachi mayor election
Asad Aman, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) forward block refuted claims of external pressure on Saturday regarding the 32 PTI members who abstained from voting in the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) ma…
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JICA to undertake survey to upgrade Male’ storm drainage and seawall
Planning Ministry has signed an agreement with Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) to undertake a survey prerequisite to
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May 9 vandals to be tired in military courts as per int’l conventions: law minister
"Suspects involved in May 9 mayhem will be given a 'right to the fair trial' in military courts," says Azam Nazeer Tarar
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Evacuation along Sindh's coastline to begin today amid Biparjoy threat
The government will launch an evacuation drive along Sindh's coastline to avoid any untoward situation in the wake of the growing threat of tropical cyclone Biparjoy present in the Arabian Sea today (Monday).
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Biparjoy cyclone location: Pakistan's coastal areas likely under threat
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned Saturday that the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) “BIPARJOY” over the east-central Arabian Sea is maintaining its intensity and has been further tracked north-nort…
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Shah Mehmood Qureshi terms launch of Tareen's IPP 'dead on arrival'
A few days after senior politician Jahangir Tareen officially launched his Istihkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi Saturday termed its launch "dead on arrival".
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Expats involved in May 9 attacks to be probed
All those Pakistani expatriates who were involved in the May 9 incidents — the day on which violent protests erupted after former prime minister Imran Khan's arrest — will be probed by the government, according to sour…
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Pakistan ambassador to US hopes for sister state-province agreement with Texas
Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Masood Khan on Thursday expressed a desire to establish a sister state-province agreement between Texas and one of Pakistan's provinces.
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Markets to be closed across country by 8pm
The National Economic Council (NEC), under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday, directed the provinces to close down shops and all other commercial activities by 8pm
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Absolutely yes: PTI wants US military aid to Pakistan linked with human rights situation
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers in the United States have urged Congressman Greg Casar to sponsor a bill linking Washington's military aid to Pakistan to the human rights situation.
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Syed Nasir Hussain asserts PPP's right to Karachi mayorship
As the upcoming elections for the mayor of Karachi approach, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, the Minister of Local Government in Sindh, has reiterated that the highly coveted position should rightfully belong to the Pakistan Pe…
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Up to 50pc gas tariff hike looms from next month
Starting from July 2023, consumers can expect a potential 50 per cent increase in natural gas prices in Pakistan.
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Sanaullah says 'serious talks' only with PM Shehbaz
"Serious negotiation" can only be held with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said Friday.
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Usman Buzdar bids adieu to politics, condmens May 9 mayhem
Former Punjab chief minister Usman Buzdar bid adieu to politics on Friday adding on the to number of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) wickets that have tumbled since May 9
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Qasim: Nothing good can come out tonight’s protest, it is a political event
Jumhoory Party’s (JP) leader and presidential candidate, on Friday, has remarked that nothing constructive can come out of the protest by the opposition alliance scheduled for tonight against the ruling by the Internati…
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President Solih: A significant association between smoking and perilous diseases
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Wednesday, emphasized the significant associations between tobacco consumption and several perilous non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Maldives.
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£190m scam case: Imran Khan to appear before IHC seeking bail
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan's plea for bail in the infamous £190 million settlement case, which is expiring today (Wednesday).
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'Who records audios?' IHC asks govt
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday instructed the government to stop the special parliamentary body from proceeding against former chief justice Saqib Nisar’s son and directed it to apprise the court about the ele…
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Govt 'hasn't decided' on putting Imran Khan under house arrest
The government has not made any decision on putting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan under house arrest, Punjab Interim Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Sunday.
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PM reaffirms 'no compromise' on defence as nation observes Youm-e-Takbeer
Pakistan's defence, sovereignty, national dignity and freedom are above everything to the nation and no one has the courage to take them away, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on the occassion of Youm-e-Takbeer (May 28…
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'We look for stability, not turmoil' in Pakistan, says key US senator
Influential US lawmaker and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Senator Bob Menendez has called for upholding the rule of law and stability in Pakistan as the country passes through a serious political crisis.
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Imran planned May 9 attacks, intelligence report alleges
The government has been informed by an intelligence agency what unfolded on the 9th and 10th of May was conceived and planned with the involvement of Imran Khan much before the actual day of the event.
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FO rejects US congressmen letter on Pakistan’s rights situation
Pakistan on Thursday said it did not agree with the contents of the letter written to Secretary of State Antony Blinken by US congressmen on the human rights situation following the May 9 vandalism.
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600 PTI leaders including Imran Khan barred from leaving country
Former prime minister Imran Khan was among the 600 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and former assembly members whose names have been added to the no-fly list, sources told Geo News Thursday.
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Punjab polls: Delaying elections will make room for ‘negative forces’, CJP warns
Delaying elections will allow “negative powers” to swing into action in the country, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial warned on Thursday while hearing the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP’s) rev…
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'Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada’: Nation pays tribute to martyrs
To remember and pay rich tribute to the martyrs who laid their lives while defending the motherland and its people, the country on Thursday observed Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan (Martyrs Reverence Day).
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Pakistan’s special representative to Afghanistan appointed
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday appointed former ambassador Asif Ali Khan Durrani as Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan.
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£190m scam case: Imran’s law minister rejects claim he gave advice
Former federal law minister Farogh Naseem has refuted the claim made by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan that he (Farogh) had given him advice of transferring the money – £190…
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Man who allegedly shot dead Karachi policeman detained in Sweden
Khurram Nisar, who allegedly killed policeman Abdul Rehman in Karachi last year has been detained in Sweden, a senior police official said on Monday.
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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi arrive at judicial complex
Ahead of their appearance before the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) Rawalpindi office in the £190 million settlement case, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan with his wife Bushra Bibi arrived at …
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Govt using May 9 ‘reaction’ to dismantle PTI: Imran Khan
Terming the May 9 riots as a public “reaction” to the way he was “grabbed” by the “Army” from the Islamabad High Court, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday blamed the Pakistan Democratic Mo…
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LHC orders PTI leader Shireen Mazari's release
The Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi bench on Monday ordered the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice-President Dr Shireen Mazari.
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PTI chief ready for ‘minus-Imran’ formula in broader interest of Pakistan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said Saturday that he was ready for a “minus-Imran” formula if it benefitted the country or saved it from destruction.
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How May 9 violence may impact polls possibility in Oct
The Punjab government has informed the Election Commission of Pakistan that for general elections it would require far more security officials than the number demanded for the 14th May elections, which could not be held.
Source:The News International2023-5-20432 -
Fatal hotel fire in Makkah claims lives of 8 Pakistani Umrah pilgrims
A hotel fire in Makkah claimed the lives of at least eight Pakistani Umrah pilgrims and left several others injured.
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NAB summons Imran Khan in Al-Qadir Trust case, again
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi office has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case on May 23 (Tuesday).
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Girl child killed in Swat as cop opens fire
A girl child was killed in the Swat region of Pakistan after a police officer stationed outside a school unexpectedly opened fire at a van.
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HRCP 'strongly opposes' using military acts against civilians
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Wednesday strongly opposed the military's decision to use Pakistan Army Act 1952 and Official Secrets Act 1923 to try protestors involved in the May 9 vandalism.
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Joint session passes NAB bill returned by president
The joint sitting of Parliament passed eight bills including the National Accountability Bill, 2023 on Monday.
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Special corps commanders conference: May 9 attackers to face trial under Army Act, Official Secrets Act
A special corps commanders’ conference, presided over by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir at GHQ, on Monday decided that those involved in violence created on May 9, would be tried under relevant laws of Pa…
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CJP Umar Ata Bandial says federal govt seems 'helpless' amid violence
Following last week's violence, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial remarked on Monday that federal government was looking "helpless" and hinted that the top court may intervene on the matter.
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Imran Khan to appear in LHC today amid fears of arrest
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan will appear before the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday after his dramatic release on Friday, seeking bail and details of cases registered against him from May 9 onward…
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Imran Khan granted bail
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has been granted two weeks of bail by Islamabad High Court in a graft case, his lawyer said.
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Pakistan needs ‘significantly more’ financing for bailout review: IMF Pakistan’s economy is facing stagflation, says IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack
Pakistan needs significant additional financing for a successful completion of the long-stalled Ninth Review of the International Monetary Fund’s bailout package, the IMF said in a scheduled press conference on Thursday…
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SC reprieve to protect Imran from arrest in another case, says expert
The SC has given Imran Khan unprecedented relief to protect him from an arrest in another case, says a legal expert as other lawyers feel that the court managed to expand citizens’ access to justice with its judgment ye…
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United Nations urges all parties to refrain from violence after Imran Khan's Arrest
In a statement for Pakistan, UN Secretary General António Guterres appealed to all parties to respect the right to peaceful assembly, according to Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
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HRW slams 'excessive' use of force, social media restriction amid Imran Khan protests
The Human Rights Watch on Thursday called out the "excessive" use of force against the individuals protesting the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, and for the suspension of mobile, internet s…
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Will FBISE exams take place today?
After the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, violent protests erupted, leading to the cancellation of the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) examinations scheduled for May 10.
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Pakistan 118th in 141 states in mobile internet speed
Free internet in Pakistan remains a distant dream as the country continues to limit access to content, turn a blind eye to violations of user rights, and create obstacles to internet access.
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NA refers Justice Mazahar Naqvi ‘corruption’ issue to PAC
The National Assembly on Thursday referred the issue of corruption charges against Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for a special audit of his accounts and sources of income.
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Outrage over seeking of parliamentary proceedings record by apex court: Ex-PM wants NA to summon CJP
Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) Senior Vice President Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday said that the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial should be summoned to parliament
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FM Bilawal consults PDM, JI leaders ahead of India visit
Bilawal is set to leave for India later today to attend SCO meeting scheduled to be held in India between May 4, 5
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LHC directs Imran to join probe in all cases
The Lahore High Court on Tuesday directed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan to join the investigation in all the 121 cases registered against him.
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Battle for records of proceedings in NA, apex court: SC, parliament embroiled in tit-for-tat row
CJP says politicians want favourable decisions, not justice; seeks record of parliamentary proceedings on SC bill
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Govt, PTI agree on same-day elections but fail to decide date
The third round of negotiations between the ruling alliance and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ended on Tuesday night without a major breakthrough on the date for the same-day election.
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Govt raised minimum wage to Rs25,000 because of inflation: PM
As the world marks Labour Day today (Monday), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted the workers’ pivotal role in economic development in his message on the occasion.
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Imran, Maryam cross swords over polls issue
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz clashed on Monday over general election issue.
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Following Lahore, PTI President Elahi's Gujrat residence raided
Moonis Elahi, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi's son, says police did not have a search warrant to conduct raid
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President returns accountability bill to parliament
Bill granting more powers to the NAB chief had been passed by Senate and sent to the president for approval
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Labour Day: Govt committed to ensuring well-being of labourers, says PM Shehbaz
The world is marking Labour Day today (Monday) to express solidarity and honour the rights of the labour class.
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Punjab caretaker CM regrets police storming into Shujaat's house in bid to arrest Elahi
Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has expressed regret over police storming into Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain's house in a bid to arrest former party leader Chaudhry …
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Mission Parvez Elahi failed; 27 arrested in late-night raid at PTI president’s residence
The Punjab Police Friday raided the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi to arrest him. The PTI has strongly criticised the police's actions, voicing concerns regarding arrests of its worker…
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Anticlimactic end to apex court hearing: No directive or timeline for talks on Punjab polls, says CJP
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the political parties to evolve consensus on the date for general elections in the supreme national interest and adhere to the Constitution, holding that its order of polls on May 14 w…
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Govt-PTI icebreaking talks begin after PM takes trust vote in NA
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday secured the vote of confidence from the National Assembly with 180 votes cast in his favour by the MNAs belonging to Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN), Pakistan Peoples Party (PP…
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Deadlock persists as PTI rejects Senate committee for talks on election
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday rejected the proposal sent by the Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on forming a 10-member special parliamentary committee to hold talks on elections.
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PDM has no consensus on election date: Qureshi
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Wednesday that his party was ready to talk to evolve a consensus on the election date but he alleged the government neither wanted elections nor a di…
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‘Parliament’s privilege breached’: Speaker writes to CJP to convey lawmakers’ ire
National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf Wednesday wrote a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial to convey concerns and sentiments of parliamentarians on some recent decisions of the Supreme Cour…
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All eyes on CJP-led bench hearing polls case in open court today
Amid speculations, the Supreme Court will Thursday (today) take up a petition seeking general elections to the national and provincial assemblies on the same date.
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PM meets allies today ahead of talks with PTI
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a big meeting of coalition partners on Wednesday (today) prior to negotiations with the PTI on the directions of the Supreme Court.
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Gen Bajwa advised me to dissolve assemblies: Imran Khan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan disclosed that he dissolved the provincial assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) after the former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa advised him to do.
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PTI to kick off election campaign for Punjab polls tomorrow
297 candidates for the elections after PTI Chairman Imran Khan interviewed all party candidates
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PML-N, PTI hold talks on polls date, claims PPP
In a major development, the ruling parties reached out to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) after the Supreme Court gave the country’s main political parties a week to develop a consensus on the date for elections, con…
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NA secretariat notifies law curtailing CJP’s powers
The National Assembly Secretariat Friday notified the “Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Bill 2023” as an act of parliament curtailing the suo motu powers of chief justice of Pakistan.
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Pakistanis celebrate Eid with prayers for coming out of crises
Prayers for overcoming the prevailing political and economic crises — persistent since last year — were heard Saturday as the resilient nation marked this year's Eid ul Fitr.
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Bill curbing CJP powers now a law, says minister
The law paves way for the establishment of a panel of three senior-most judges of the Supreme Court, said Tarar
Source:The News International2023-4-21662
