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Govt to counter PTI's 'unusual' protest plan via 'unusual measures', says Sanaullah

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Adviser to Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah. — PID/file PTI protest meant to stop economic progress of country: Sanaullah.Dispels rumours linking Bushra's release to "deal" with govt.PM's aide questions PTI's ability to gather protesters. * This article was originally published here

Army officer among three soldiers martyred, eight terrorists killed in Bannu IBO

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Major Atif Khalil, Naik Azad Ullah and Lance Naik Ghazanfar Abbas. — ISPR/File Forces conducted IBO on reported presence of militants: ISPR.Seven khwarij sustain injuries during gun battle with forces. In another IBO, one terrorist... * This article was originally published here

Afghanistan won't allow its soil to be used against Pakistan, vows Taliban govt diplomat

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Afghan Chargé d’Affaires Mawlawi Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb in this undated photo. — Embassy of Afghanistan in IslamabadCPEC created many opportunities for region: diplomat. Says Kabul's involvement in BRI bring regional countries closer.Shakeeb addresses seminar at... * This article was originally published here

Information minister rubbishes 27th constitutional amendment reports as mere speculations

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Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar addressing a press conference. — PID/file No deliberations held on 27th amendment in any govt meetings: Tarar. “Govt believes Constitution ignored in SC’s July 12 reserved seats... * This article was originally published here

After judicial reforms, govt 'mulls 27th amendment to ensure provinces' rights'

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PM Shehbaz Sharif and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. — PIDPM Shehbaz credits coalition partners for passage of 26th Amendment.Bilawal pledges to work with PML-N to strength democracy, parliament.27th amendment to be tabled after evolving consensus: Rana Sanaullah LAHORE:... * This article was originally published here

20 British MPs seek UK govt's intervention in securing Imran Khan's release

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Security officers escort former prime minister Imran Khan as he appeared in Islamabad High Court in this undated picture. — ReutersLetter written by Kim Johnson on PTI's Zulfi Bukhari’s request."Khan’s detention represents grave threat to democracy."Lawmakers express... * This article was originally published here

Cadet martyred in terrorist attack on Lakki Marwat mosque: ISPR

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Gentleman Cadet Arif Ullah, 19. — ISPR Cadet Arif Ullah offering prayers when attack took place: ISPR. “Such act of attacking worshippers reflects true ideology of terrorists.”President Zardari, PM Shehbaz condemn attack on mosque. * This article was originally published here

Punjab police kill '10 terrorists' in Mianwali gunfight

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This undated photo shows Punjab policemen stand prepare to take part in an operation against alleged criminals. — RPO Bahawalpur website/File LAHORE: The Punjab police have claimed killing 10 terrorists following an intense gunfight in the mountainous area of Malla Khel in... * This article was originally published here

PTI to challenge constitutional amendment in Justice Afridi-led SC: Shaheen

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PTI leaders Barrister Gohar and Shoaib Shaheen addressing a press conference in this undated image. — Instagram/shoaibshaheenofficial1 "We, lawyers' community will challenge it as a whole.”Govt created division among judges by passing new law: Shaheen.JUI-F Senator... * This article was originally published here

Profile: Who is Justice Yahya Afridi?

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Supreme Court judge Justice Yahya Afridi. — SC website Justice Yahya Afridi was born in Dera Ismail Khan on 23rd January 1965. He belongs to the Adam Khel section of the Afridi tribe located in the Kohat Frontier Region and is a resident of Village Babari Banda, District Kohat.... * This article was originally published here

Special Parliamentary Committee formed for CJP appointment as deadline looms

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Justice Mansoor Ali Shah , Justice Munib Akhtar, and Justice Yahya Afridi. — SC website Federal cabinet session summoned at 4pm today.PM to send recommended name to president for approval.Justice Shah, Justice Munib, Justice Afridi among senior SC judges. * This article was originally published here

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CJP Isa seeks explanation on clarification by eight SC judges in reserved seats case

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Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa poses for a photograph after assuming the top judge role. — SC website/File CJP questions how judges issued clarification sans filing original case file.also asks web master how clarification was uploaded on SC website.Judges... * This article was originally published here

Senate session, cabinet meeting set to begin as efforts underway to pass constitutional amendment

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Senate Deputy Chairman Syedaal Khan Nasar presides over the Senate session on Saturday night. — YouTube/Geo News/screengrab After being rescheduled multiple times during the day, the Senate session is set to begin on late Saturday night with the tabling of the 26th... * This article was originally published here

Bilawal warns opposition of 'brute majority' legislation on constitutional amendment

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Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addressing a public rally in Hyderabad on October 18, 2024. — YouTube/screengrab/Geo News Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that he will be compelled to take... * This article was originally published here

Constitutional package bill to be tabled in Senate today: Irfan Siddiqui

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Senator Irfan Siddiqui, addressing an important press conference on September 25, 2024. — APP90% of work on amendments completed: Senator Siddiqui.Says govt also accepted recommendations from JUI-F.Draft not against public opinion, judiciary powers, he says. ISLAMABAD: Ruling... * This article was originally published here

Zardari, Fazl meet Nawaz to evolve broader consensus on 26th constitutional amendment

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PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and President Asif Ali Zardari meet at former’s Jati Umra residence on October 16, 2024. — Reporter LAHORE: The political heavyweights — Sharif brothers, President Asif Ali Zardari... * This article was originally published here

PPP, JUI-F achieve consensus on constitutional amendment draft

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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman address press conference in Karachi, October 15, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo News Fazl to share draft with Nawaz, PTI leadership. Bilawal calls for further building consensus achieved today. JUI-F... * This article was originally published here

PTI 'calls off' Islamabad's D-Chowk protest on SCO summit inaugural day

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Supporters of the PTI hold flags in a rally on January 28, 2024. — AFP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has deferred its D-Chowk protest scheduled for October 15 in view of the two-day SCO summit scheduled to begin from tomorrow , sources told Geo News on... * This article was originally published here

Businessmen, economists blast PTI's protest call amid SCO summit

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PTI supporters chant slogans in support of former prime minister Imran Khan, outside parliament building Islamabad on April 3, 2022. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: Businessmen and economic analysts on Sunday expressed grave concerns over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's call ahead of the highly... * This article was originally published here

Bilawal goes public with constitutional amendments draft to seek feedback

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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari speaks during an interview with AFP in Muzaffarabad, on May 22, 2023. — AFPPPP in talks with JUI-F to form consensus draft, says Bilawal.PPP already reaching out separately to political parties.“We give equal role to parliament, judiciary and... * This article was originally published here

PTI announces holding protest at Islamabad's D-Chowk on Oct 15 amid SCO summit

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PTI workers at an election rally. — AFP/File Authorities won't let anyone take Pakistan hostage: Khawaja Asif.No miscreant to be allowed to disrupt SCO conference: info minister.SCO summit to be held on October 15-16 in Islamabad. ISLAMABAD:... * This article was originally published here

In meeting with Bilawal, Nawaz seeks end to ‘individual influence' over justice system

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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari meets PML-N President Nawaz Sharif at Punjab House, Islamabad, October 10, 2024. — X/@MediaCellPPP PPP, PML-N united in promoting political tolerance: Nawaz. PML-N chief praises 18th amendment for strengthening democracy.Bilawal commends... * This article was originally published here

Bilawal foresees proposed judicial package sailing through parliament by Oct 25

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Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari talks to journalists.— Reuters/File Bilawal says PPP wants consensus among all political forces.Says govt has option to secure magic number via conscience voting.“We want judicial reforms, equal rights of... * This article was originally published here

Geo News wins most successful news channel award

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KARACHI: Geo News has added another feather to its hat as it won the award of the most successful news channel of Pakistan at the 12th Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry Excellence Award ceremony. During the ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr,... * This article was originally published here

Pakistan joins global push to designate snow leopard as climate adaptation symbol

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This representational image shows a snow leopard. — Unsplash/File ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, in collaboration with the 12 member countries of the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program , has expedited efforts to designate snow leopard as an international symbol of... * This article was originally published here

After resurfacing, CM Gandapur claims he was at KP House 'the whole time'

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur addressing a provincial assembly session in Peshawar on October 6, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsCM Gandapur announces to register FIR against Islamabad IG."They thought we couldn’t reach D-Chowk, but we did,” he says. "It ... * This article was originally published here

Where is CM Gandapur amid PTI protest in Islamabad?

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KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur gestures during a video link address to PTI workers on September 22, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsKP CM vanishes from scene as PTI workers, police clash in capital.CM was accompanying staff when Rangers entered KP House: Saif.Says Gandapur's arrest would be... * This article was originally published here

King Charles wants to visit Pakistan, says industrialist Mian Mansha

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Pakistani industrialist Mian Muhammad Mansha and King Charles III of Great Britain. — X/@MManshaOfficial/Reuters/File LONDON: Leading Pakistani industrialist Mian Mohammad Mansha said King Charles III of Great Britain wants to visit Pakistan and “holds very positive views about... * This article was originally published here

PTI challenges SC practice committee's decisions in Justice Shah's absence

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A view of Supreme Court building in Islamabad. — SC Website/File SC committee's decision on Sept 23, Oct 1 should be declared illegal: PTI.Says SC bench "illegally reconstituted" in Justice Shah's absence.Secretary interior, top court's registrar made respondents in fresh... * This article was originally published here

PTI holds protest rallies in Punjab cities, faces police crackdown for violating Section 144

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Police fire tear gas shell to disperse PTI supporters in Faisalabad on October 2, 2024. — X/@PTIFaisalabadPK Punjab police on Wednesday arrested over 500 supporters and lawmakers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf as the Imran Khan-founded staged protest rallies in different... * This article was originally published here

PM vows further relief as inflation slows at lowest in last four years

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PM Shehbaz Sharif presides a meeting in Islamabad on April 3, 2024. — Facebook/Mian Shehbaz Sharif Promises made with the public have started yielding results: PM.Says common man to get relief with inflation rate at 6.9%."Country's economy to get further boost with IMF... * This article was originally published here