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Imran’s long march aimed at getting ‘Army Chief of his choice’: Nawaz

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif claimed PTI Chairman Imran Khan was pressurising institutions through his long march to “get Army Chief of his own choice”. “Imran Khan’s long march is not to bring about any revol...

Judicial commission to probe Arshad Sharif’s death: PM

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that a judicial commission would be formed to probe killing of journalist Arshad Sharif, reportedly at hands of Kenyan police two days ago. In a video message from Saudi Arabia today, he said that commiss...

Bilawal Bhutto takes words back, terms not in line with stature

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that he regrets his statement at Asma Jahangir Conference, because it was not in line with his position. In his statement, Bilawal said, “Statements and slogans related to security agencie...

President Alvi calls for collective efforts to counter Islamophobia

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for collective efforts to address incidents of Islamophobia across globe through forum of Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC). Talking to Pakistan’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative-design...

Justice Faez Isa urges CJP to withdraw names of SC picks

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court's (SC) Justice Qazi Faez Isa urged Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial to withdraw names of those junior high court judges, who have already been rejected by Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), for their eleva...

ECP disqualifies PTI Chief in Toshakhana case under Article 63

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan in its verdict yesterday disqualified PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana reference under Article 63(1)(p) for making “false statements and incorrect declaration”. Following to the ECP...

Toshakhana disqualification case against Imran ECP to announce verdict today

Islamabad: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will announce verdict in Toshakhana disqualification reference filed against former Prime Minister Imran Khan today. According to a notice issued, ECP ordered all relevant parties or their counsels to...

PM Shehbaz seeks more support to tackle climate change

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif seeking international support and additional funds to tackle challenge of climate change stated that Pakistan was in a war against climate change-induced havoc and had become a victim. "We are in a war against...

President Alvi files reference in SC

ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi on advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif filed a reference in  to get validation for new Reko Diq project deal under Article 186 of Constitution. Government will seek an opinion from apex court regarding contract...

PM Shehbaz, British Minister discuss trade, investment prospects

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and British Minister of State for South Asia and Commonwealth (FCDO) Lord Tariq Ahmad at an interaction here were of view that historic nature of Pakistan-UK relationship is unparalleled. Prime Minister reiter...

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Govt plans to cut electricity prices by up to Rs10 per unit

ISLAMABAD: Government has unveiled a revised plan to reduce the baseline power tariff by Rs 8 to Rs 10 per unit, quoting sources. The plan aims to address the issue of circular debt, which will be reduced through the reduction of the debt amount. Un...

Govt rejects proposal to exchange Dr. Aafia Siddiqui for Shakil Afridi

ISLAMABAD: Government told the Islamabad High Court (IHC) its position on the proposal to exchange Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release for Shakil Afridi’s handover. According to reports, the government of Pakistan turned down the possibility of...

Mustafa Amir’s remains exhumed for DNA samples

KARACHI: Following the court orders, Sindh health department’s medical team exhumed body of Mustafa Amir for DNA samples. Mustafa Amir was kidnapped and allegedly murdered by his friends in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on Jan...

Pakistan releases 22 Indian fishermen, begins repatriation process

KARACHI: Pakistani authorities have released 22 Indian fishermen from Karachi’s Malir Jail, beginning their repatriation process on Friday, as confirmed by a police official.   Arshad Shah, the superintendent of Malir Jail, confirmed that...
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