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Pakistan: Death toll in ongoing Shia-Sunni clashes in Kurram reaches 130
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan: Death toll in ongoing Shia-Sunni clashes in Kurram reaches 130

Op India  

The death toll in ongoing tribal clashes in Pakistan’s Kurram district has risen to 130, with at least six more fatalities and eight more injuries reported on Sunday. Deputy Commissioner Javed Ullah Mehsud confirmed that police and security forces have been deployed throughout Lower Kurram, and efforts to negotiate a ceasefire are ongoing. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan reported …

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Pakistan reports 50th polio case in 2024
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan reports 50th polio case in 2024

Op India  

Pakistan’s National Emergency Operations Centre reported another polio case, bringing the total number of cases this year to 50, ARY News reported on Tuesday. According to NEOC, the National Reference Lab identified the latest case involving a 20-month-old girl from Tank district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported. This is the second polio case reported from Tank this year, with …

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ICC asks BCCI to provide written explanation for not sending India to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC asks BCCI to provide written explanation for not sending India to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : The International Cricket Council has officially asked for a written explanation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India over its decision not to send the Indian team to Pakistan for next year's Champions Trophy, reported Geo News. ICC asks BCCI to provide written explanation for not sending India to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 The …

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan to run for Oxford University Chancellor post
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan to run for Oxford University Chancellor post

Live Mint  

Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan will apply for the post of Oxford University Chancellor, Imran's adviser on international affairs, Sayed Zulfi Bukhari told Geo News. Former UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Boris Johnson are Imran Khan's opponents in the race to become Oxford University's Chancellor. Bukhari told Geo News that there is public demand for Imran Khan's …

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One police officer killed, over 100 injured in clashes during protest in PoK
7 months, 4 weeks ago

One police officer killed, over 100 injured in clashes during protest in PoK

The Hindu  

One police officer was killed and more than 100 people, mostly policemen, were injured in violent clashes between security forces and protesters agitating against high prices of wheat flour and electricity in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, media reports said on May 12. He called for peace and said, “Despite best efforts of detractors, the matter will hopefully be settled soon.” Violent clashes …

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif appoints Ishaq Dar as Deputy PM
8 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif appoints Ishaq Dar as Deputy PM

Live Mint  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister with immediate effect, Samaa TV reported. Earlier in March, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the reconstitution of the Council of Common Interests, replacing the finance minister with the foreign minister, Geo News reported. The president, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz …

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Pakistan: Suicide bomb attack on vehicle carrying Japanese nationals in Karachi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan: Suicide bomb attack on vehicle carrying Japanese nationals in Karachi

Hindustan Times  

At least two people were killed in a suicide blast attack in Pakistan's Karachi on Friday that struck a vehicle in which foreign nationals were travelling, broadcaster Geo News reported. At least two people were killed in a suicide blast attack in Pakistan's Karachi on Friday. All five foreigners in the vehicle survived the attack, the report said, adding that …

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Pakistan Supreme Court upholds death sentence awarded to former dictator late Pervez Musharraf
1 year ago

Pakistan Supreme Court upholds death sentence awarded to former dictator late Pervez Musharraf

Op India  

The Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death sentence of former President General Pervez Musharraf, who passed away last year, Geo News reported. On December 17, 2019, a special court awarded the death sentence to the former ruler under Article 6 of the Constitution after a case of ‘high treason’ was filed against him during Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s tenure …

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Pakistani actor Ayesha Omar: 'I feel stressed and anxious in Karachi, just don't feel safe here'
1 year ago

Pakistani actor Ayesha Omar: 'I feel stressed and anxious in Karachi, just don't feel safe here'

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan actor Ayesha Omar has expressed her concern about the safety of women in the country and said that "freedom and safety are a basic human need which is not here", reported Geo News. "I feel stressed and anxious in Karachi and I just don't feel safe, and I don't think many women do," she said. "Freedom and safety are …

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Hamas leader seeks 'brave' Pakistan's help to stop Israel's Gaza assault: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Hamas leader seeks 'brave' Pakistan's help to stop Israel's Gaza assault: Report

India Today  

Senior Hamas leader and the terror group's political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, has reportedly sought help from Pakistan in their ongoing war with Israel. Calling Pakistan "brave", he said that if Israel faced "resistance from Pakistan, the perpetration of cruelty could cease", Pakistan's Geo News reported on Wednesday. Underscoring the sacrifices made by Palestinians in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Haniyeh said …

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Pakistan: 1 million illegal foreigners to be expelled by Jan 2024, says minister Jan Achakzai
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan: 1 million illegal foreigners to be expelled by Jan 2024, says minister Jan Achakzai

Live Mint  

Islamabad: Terming illegal immigrants as "Aliens", Balochistan Caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai has said that the second phase of a crackdown against illegal foreigners has been initiated and the government is planning to deport 1 million illegal foreigners by January 2024, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. More than 340,000 illegal migrants, particularly Afghans, have voluntarily left or been deported from Pakistan …

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Pakistan: 14 soldiers killed as terrorists target security forces in Gwadar
1 year, 2 months ago

Pakistan: 14 soldiers killed as terrorists target security forces in Gwadar

Op India  

At least 14 Pakistani soldiers were killed when rebels attacked two vehicles carrying security forces in Pakistan’s Gwadar, Pakistan-based Geo News reported citing military’s media wing. Earlier on October 29, two soldiers were killed during an exchange of fire with terrorists in the Awaran district of Pakistan’s Balochistan, Pakistan-based ARY News reported citing Inter-Services Public Relations. The soldiers who were …

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Nawaz Sharif set to return to Pakistan after four-year absence
1 year, 2 months ago

Nawaz Sharif set to return to Pakistan after four-year absence

Live Mint  

Three-time former Pakistan Prime Minister and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif has arrived at the Dubai International Airport and is all set to leave for his home country in few hours. In a post on X, PML-N said, "Quaid PMLN, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif reaches Dubai airport to board the "Umeed-e-Pakistan" flight for his historic journey back to Pakistan. …

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Elections can be delayed until March next year if…: Pakistan minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Elections can be delayed until March next year if…: Pakistan minister

Hindustan Times  

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said the general elections in the country can be delayed until March next year after the Council of Common Interests approved the new census, requiring the Election Commission of Pakistan to carry out fresh delimitation of constituencies, Geo News reported. The ECP is bound to hold upcoming general elections — earlier scheduled for October or November …

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Imran Khan may be charged with treason in cypher case: Pakistan Defence Minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Imran Khan may be charged with treason in cypher case: Pakistan Defence Minister

India Today  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan could be facing charges of treason in the Cypher case, said Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. Now, Pakistan's Federal Minister, Khawaja Asif, said that the PTI supremo used a "diplomatic cypher for political purposes and he could be charged with treason for using the Pakistan government's classified document for vested interests". Asif Khan has termed …

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Amir Khan's plans to stop texting women behind wife Faryal's back
1 year, 5 months ago

Amir Khan's plans to stop texting women behind wife Faryal's back

Daily Mail  

Amir Khan has told how he is open to undergoing therapy in a bid to stop himself from messaging women while married to wife Faryal Makhdoom. Working on himself: Amir Khan, 36, is open to undergoing therapy in a bid to stop himself from messaging women while married to wife Faryal Makhdoom, 31 Asked if he would attend therapy sessions, …

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Imran Khan returns to Lahore’s Zaman Park residence after 2 days of detention
1 year, 7 months ago

Imran Khan returns to Lahore’s Zaman Park residence after 2 days of detention

Live Mint  

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan returned to his residence in Lahore's Zaman Park in the wee hours on Saturday after two days of detention, Geo News has reported. His arrest on corruption charges earlier this week led to violent clashes, but the Supreme Court of Pakistan subsequently declared the arrest illegal - a verdict criticised by the leaders of the …

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Imran Khan's close aide Fawad Chaudhry arrested outside Supreme Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Imran Khan's close aide Fawad Chaudhry arrested outside Supreme Court

Firstpost  

Fawad Chaudhry, senior vice president of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, was arrested on Wednesday in front of the Supreme Court in Islamabad, according to Geo News. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf tweeted, “SVP @fawadchaudhry has been arrested outside Supreme Court despite having protective bail from IHC till 12th May. Law of the jungle is ruling in Pakistan.” SVP @fawadchaudhry has been arrested outside Supreme …

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Imran Khan-led PTI to begin election campaign for Punjab polls tomorrow in Pakistan
1 year, 8 months ago

Imran Khan-led PTI to begin election campaign for Punjab polls tomorrow in Pakistan

Firstpost  

The PTI finalised the list of candidates after the party’s chairman Imran Khan interviewed all party candidates in person to uphold merit in distributing party tickets Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary General Asad Umar on Sunday announced that the party will launch its election campaign for Punjab polls on Monday, Geo News reported. The PTI finalised the list of candidates after …

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif calls President Arif Alvi 'PTI worker' for returning Supreme Court bill
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif calls President Arif Alvi 'PTI worker' for returning Supreme Court bill

Firstpost  

The law aims to limit the chief justice’s authority, including the suo motu and the formation of benches. The PTI has vehemently denounced the effort to adopt the legislation and called it an ‘attack on the judiciary’ Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lambasted President Dr Arif Alvi for returning the Supreme Court Bill, 2023, unsigned, and referred to him …

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Vehicle in Imran Khan's convoy en route Islamabad overturns, ex-Pak PM's car safe
1 year, 9 months ago

Vehicle in Imran Khan's convoy en route Islamabad overturns, ex-Pak PM's car safe

India Today  

A vehicle in the convoy of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, which was on its way to Islamabad from Lahore, met with an accident on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/FGCyKgPSKz — Imran Khan March 18, 2023 POLICE CLEAR PTI WORKERS' CAMPS IN KHAN'S LAHORE RESIDENCE Meanwhile, Geo News has reported that hours after Khan made his way to Islamabad, Punjab Police finally made …

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Lahore High Court restricts PTI from holding rally at Minar-e-Pakistsan on Sunday
1 year, 9 months ago

Lahore High Court restricts PTI from holding rally at Minar-e-Pakistsan on Sunday

Firstpost  

Despite “security threats,” the party intended to stage a “historic” public gathering at Lahore’s Minar-e-Pakistan on March 19. Lahore: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was prohibited by the Lahore High Court from staging a rally this Sunday at Iqbal Park and was urged to allow people to go about their daily lives instead, reported Geo News. A day earlier, PTI Senior Vice …

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Islamabad police may arrest Imran Khan today
1 year, 9 months ago

Islamabad police may arrest Imran Khan today

Firstpost  

Lahore: Following the directives of Islamabad courts to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan, sources said the Islamabad police will visit Zaman Park in the next 24 hours to arrest the former prime minister, reported Geo News. Khan was booked in a case for threatening judicial magistrate Zeba Chaudhry and police officers at a rally in F-9 Park on August …

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Imran Khan Arrest LIVE: Islamabad HC Suspends Non-Bailable Warrants Against Pakistan Ex-PM Till March 13
1 year, 10 months ago

Imran Khan Arrest LIVE: Islamabad HC Suspends Non-Bailable Warrants Against Pakistan Ex-PM Till March 13

ABP News  

Imran Khan Arrest LIVE: Hello and welcome to ABP Live Imran Khan arrest LIVE blog. Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf chief Imran Khan is accused of concealing his assets in his declaration and hiding details of gifts that he retained from the Toshakhana, as per a report by Pakistan's Dawn. According to Geo News, an Islamabad …

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