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Pakistan denounces US sanctions on its missile program as ‘discriminatory’
4 weeks ago

Pakistan denounces US sanctions on its missile program as ‘discriminatory’

CNN  

Islamabad, Pakistan AP — Pakistan on Thursday denounced new US sanctions on the country’s ballistic missile program as “discriminatory” that put the region’s peace and security at risk. Pakistan’s foreign ministry warned in a statement that the sanctions “have dangerous implications for strategic stability of our region and beyond.” It also cast doubt on US allegations that targeted businesses were …

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'I Am An Indian': Farooq Abdullah Reacts To Pakistan Minister's Article 370 Remark
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'I Am An Indian': Farooq Abdullah Reacts To Pakistan Minister's Article 370 Remark

ABP News  

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Thursday reacted to remark by Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaj Asif's remark who said that the Congress party, NC, and Pakistan were on same page on the issue of Article 370. "Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, on Hamid Mir’s Capital Talk on Geo News says, 'Pakistan and National Conference-Congress alliance are on the same page …

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Pakistan suffers internet slowdown as government denies national firewall rumor
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan suffers internet slowdown as government denies national firewall rumor

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Internet disruptions affecting hospitals across …

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T20 World Cup: PCB keen on roping Viv Richards as mentor for national team
7 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: PCB keen on roping Viv Richards as mentor for national team

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is keen on roping in legendary Vivian Richards as a mentor for the national team during the upcoming World T20 Cup scheduled in the Americas. Richards has worked as a mentor for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League since 2016 and as per PCB sources current chairman Mohsin Naqvi is keen on having a big …

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Fact Check: Islamic flag At Shiv Sena (UBT) Candidate Anil Desai’s Poll Rally Falsely Claimed As Pakistan National Flag
8 months ago

Fact Check: Islamic flag At Shiv Sena (UBT) Candidate Anil Desai’s Poll Rally Falsely Claimed As Pakistan National Flag

ABP News  

Fact Check: A video showcasing Anil Desai, the Shiv Sena candidate from Mumbai South is circulating widely, alleging that Pakistan flags were waved during his Chembur campaign. The archived version of this post can be found here Claim: Video showing the waving of a Pakistani flag during the election campaign of Shiv Sena candidate Anil Desai in Mumbai. Fact: The …

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Is the government justified in targeting terrorists outside the border?
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Is the government justified in targeting terrorists outside the border?

The Hindu  

Earlier this month, following a report in The Guardian stating that the Indian government had killed about 20 people in Pakistan since 2020 as part of a broader plan to eliminate terrorists on foreign soil, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh responded that India will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists. A few days later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too, said that under …

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Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif mentions Kashmir in first speech, then makes embarrassing ‘loan’ confession
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif mentions Kashmir in first speech, then makes embarrassing ‘loan’ confession

Hindustan Times  

Islamabad: Shehbaz Sharif was on Sunday elected as the next prime minister of Pakistan. The ruling coalition of the PML, PPP and other small outfits picked him as the prime minister unanimously in Pakistan's National Assembly. Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday called out the 'global silence' on the prevailing situation in Gaza, where thousands of citizens have died since October 7 …

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‘National interest, security’: Pakistan on retaliatory military strikes in Iran
11 months, 4 weeks ago

‘National interest, security’: Pakistan on retaliatory military strikes in Iran

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's foreign affairs ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday said that the retaliatory military strikes in Iran's Siestan-o-Baluchistan, killing a “number of terrorists”, were carried out in pursuit of Pakistan's “own security and national interest”. Pakistan ministry of foreign affairs spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch “This morning’s action was taken in light of credible intelligence of impending large-scale terrorist activities. …

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View: Why does ‘turning the other cheek’ not make strategic sense?
1 year ago

View: Why does ‘turning the other cheek’ not make strategic sense?

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar reflected the mood of the nation when he said that the “smart strategy of turning the other cheek” does not make sense. Extrapolating the erudite minister’s thought, it means that India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi refuses to take things lying down when it comes to national security issues or core concerns. The …

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Al-Qadir Trust corruption case: Pakistan's jailed former PM Imran Khan moves Supreme Court for bail
1 year, 1 month ago

Al-Qadir Trust corruption case: Pakistan's jailed former PM Imran Khan moves Supreme Court for bail

Firstpost  

The NAB is conducting investigations into the former prime minister, his wife Bushra Bibi, and other PTI officials for their roles in a deal the PTI government made with a property tycoon that reportedly caused a loss of 190 million pounds to the national exchequer. Imran Khan has moved the Supreme Court for bail in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case …

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A ‘very different’ Pakistan? National football team aim to end dire record
1 year, 3 months ago

A ‘very different’ Pakistan? National football team aim to end dire record

Al Jazeera  

With new coach Stephen Constantine, Pakistan aim to break a three-decade World Cup qualifier duck and a wider five-year, 13-match losing streak. Islamabad, Pakistan – Last week, Englishman Stephen Constantine was named as the new coach of the Pakistani men’s national football team and tasked with ending a dire run by winning the country’s first-ever World Cup qualification match and, …

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Pak President Alvi dissolves National Assembly at PM Shehbaz Sharif's advice
1 year, 5 months ago

Pak President Alvi dissolves National Assembly at PM Shehbaz Sharif's advice

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Pakistan President Arif Alvi dissolved the National Assembly on Wednesday at outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's advice, marking an end to the current government's tenure and paving the way for the next general elections. Pakistan Prime Minister Sharif on Wednesday wrote to President Alvi and sought dissolution of the National Assembly three days before the end of its five-year …

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VIDEO | Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested by massive crowd of security personnel; 'abducted', cries PTI
1 year, 8 months ago

VIDEO | Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested by massive crowd of security personnel; 'abducted', cries PTI

Hindustan Times  

Ex-Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was arrested Tuesday outside the Islamabad High Court, local media reported. Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan being taken away by a horde of security personnel outside the Islamabad High Court. READ | Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad High Court The PTI has complained to the court, which has requested a police report explaining the …

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif secures vote of confidence in National Assembly with 180 lawmakers in favour
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif secures vote of confidence in National Assembly with 180 lawmakers in favour

India TV News  

Pakistan politics: In a surprise development amidst an increasing confrontation between the government and the top judiciary, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday secured a vote of confidence from the National Assembly. The resolution was tabled in the lower house by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, who stated that the National Assembly of …

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Under 'Cover': History Books in Pak Schools Full of Hate for India And Hindus, Finds News18
1 year, 10 months ago

Under 'Cover': History Books in Pak Schools Full of Hate for India And Hindus, Finds News18

News 18  

From indirect negative references to Mahatma Gandhi, accusations, blame and claims of being “Muslim nationalists”, history textbooks taught across schools in Pakistan in classes 8 and 9 are full of content that is anti-India as well as anti-Hindu. Indian National Congress, therefore, became more a Hindu political party than a voice of the whole India.” The book introduces Mahatma Gandhi, …

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Peshawar mosque attack: Toll rises to 100; Pak blames 'security lapse' for blast | Top updates
1 year, 11 months ago

Peshawar mosque attack: Toll rises to 100; Pak blames 'security lapse' for blast | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

The toll in the suicide attack inside a mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar on Monday rose to 100, and more than 100 people have been injured. Several current and former Pakistan officials said the blast reflected “security lapses”, reported news agency AP. Peshawar mosque attack: Toll rises to 70; TTP deny responsibility | Updates Here are the latest updates on the …

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Imran Khan to contest from 33 seats in Pakistan National Assembly bypoll
1 year, 11 months ago

Imran Khan to contest from 33 seats in Pakistan National Assembly bypoll

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief and former prime minister Imran Khan has decided to contest National Assembly bypoll from all 33 vacant seats, senior party leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi said. Addressing a press conference in Lahore on Sunday evening, PTI vice-chairman and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the decision was taken during the party's core committee meeting. The PTI lawmakers …

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‘I failed in bringing the powerful and corrupt under the law’: Imran Khan's veiled jibe at Pakistan Army
2 years, 1 month ago

‘I failed in bringing the powerful and corrupt under the law’: Imran Khan's veiled jibe at Pakistan Army

The Hindu  

Imran Khan on November 25 acknowledged that he failed to bring the powerful and corrupt under the law during his three-and-a-half years at the helm because key institutions like the National Accountability Bureau were not under his control, in a veiled jibe at the powerful military establishment. Addressing a mega rally of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party here in this garrison …

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'Pakistan facing monsoon on steroids,' UN issues flash appeal amid devastating floods
2 years, 4 months ago

'Pakistan facing monsoon on steroids,' UN issues flash appeal amid devastating floods

Firstpost  

As of 25 August, Pakistan has experienced 375.4 mm of rainfall - 2.87 times higher than the national 30-year average of 130.8 mm Islamabad: The United Nations issued a flash appeal on Tuesday for USD 160 million to help Pakistan deal with devastating floods that have killed over 1,000 people and affected millions of lives. At least 1,136 people have …

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Pakistan: Six sentenced to death for lynching Sri Lankan national
2 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan: Six sentenced to death for lynching Sri Lankan national

Al Jazeera  

Court sentences six to death and dozens of others to jail terms over killing of a Sri Lankan man accused of blasphemy. A court in Pakistan has sentenced six people to death after convicting them for their roles in last year’s vigilante killing of a Sri Lankan factory manager accused by workers of committing blasphemy. “The prosecution team worked very …

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Pakistan: Deputy speaker's decision to dismiss no-trust vote against Imran Khan 'unconstitutional', says Supreme Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan: Deputy speaker's decision to dismiss no-trust vote against Imran Khan 'unconstitutional', says Supreme Court

Firstpost  

According to the petition filed by the joint Opposition, the speaker should be directed to convene the session on Thursday as ’the deputy speaker does not have the authority to adjourn the session' Islamabad: Noting the “unconstitutional” move of National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri to dismiss the no-confidence motion filed against Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chief Justice of Pakistan …

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Thousands of PTI Supporters on Way to Islamabad for Pak PM Imran Khan's Show of Strength as No-trust Vote Looms
2 years, 9 months ago

Thousands of PTI Supporters on Way to Islamabad for Pak PM Imran Khan's Show of Strength as No-trust Vote Looms

News 18  

Ahead of the crucial no-trust vote, Pakistan’s embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan will hold a major public rally in Islamabad with thousands of his supporters travelling to the capital from different cities in special trains arranged by the government on Sunday. Pakistan has been on the edge since Opposition parties on March 8 submitted the no-confidence motion before the National …

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With advisers like these: Ajit Doval's disregard for letter and spirit of Constitution
3 years, 1 month ago

With advisers like these: Ajit Doval's disregard for letter and spirit of Constitution

The Hindu  

In order to highlight national security threats to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval, while addressing Indian Police Service probationers at their passing out parade, drew their attention to the “frontiers of fourth generation warfare” in civil society, which could be “subverted, suborned, divided and manipulated” by the enemies of the nation. And the political …

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Pakistan's Parliament enacts law to give Kulbhushan Jadhav right to file review appeal against conviction
3 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan's Parliament enacts law to give Kulbhushan Jadhav right to file review appeal against conviction

The Hindu  

Pakistan's Parliament in its joint sitting on Wednesday enacted a law to give Indian death-row prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav the right to file a review appeal against his conviction by a military court. After hearing both sides, the Hague-based ICJ issued a verdict in July, 2019, asking Pakistan to give India consular access to Jadhav and also ensure review of his …

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