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Jailed Qureshi warns against 'crushing PTI', imposing governor rule

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PTI senior leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi is seen outside a special court after he was granted a four-day physical remand in Islamabad on August 21, 2023. — AFP LAHORE: Amid rising speculations about governor rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and a ban on the former ruling party,... * This article was originally published here

Gandapur throws down gauntlet to Centre amid governor rule speculations in KP

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Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur addresses the KP Assembly on March 2, 2024. — Facebook/Ali Amin Khan Gandapur Gandapur asks Centre to fulfil desire by imposing governor rule.Revolution need to save our generations, says chief minister.... * This article was originally published here

Salman Akram Raja, Sahibzada Hamid Raza resign from PTI's key posts

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SIC Chairman Sahibzada Hamid Raza and PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja speak during separate press conference in these undated photos. — Facebook/Sahibzada Hamid Raza/PPI/FileRaoof says Raja didn't give any reasons for resignation.Expresses hope Hamid would withdraw his... * This article was originally published here

Faisal Vawda says PTI to be banned after Islamabad protest turned violent

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Senator Faisal Vawda addresses a presser at National Press Club in Islamabad in this undated photo. — APP/File Vawda slams PTI leaders for remaining "absent" during protest.Says woman who wanted to march on D-Chowk "ran away"."PTI leadership agreed Bushra Bibi created... * This article was originally published here

'Fight till last ball': Imran urges PTI supporters to continue protest until demands met

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Former prime minister Imran Khan gestures as he speaks during an interview with AFP at his residence in Lahore on May 18, 2023. — AFP Imran lauds PTI workers for "fighting for rights".Claims PTI workers remained peaceful while protesting. Hails party’s "social... * This article was originally published here

'She can smell blood': Khawaja Asif says Bushra Bibi in 'no mood' to compromise amid 'deadlock'

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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Bushra Bibi, wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. — Reuters/Screengrab via YouTube/ Geo News Asif says govt has no choice but "to use force" against protesters. "Govt’s resolve to defend capital at any cost should... * This article was originally published here

Belarus ministerial delegation arrives in Pakistan ahead of President Lukashenko's visit

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi receiving high-level Belarusian delegation on their arrival in Islamabad on November 24, 2024. — PID A high-level delegation from the Republic of Belarus landed in Islamabad on Sunday ahead of President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko's... * This article was originally published here

Amid backlash, 'ailing' Bushra Bibi to skip Nov 24 'do-or-die' protest

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Bushra Bibi, former first lady and wife of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, speaks in a video message, November 21, 2024. — Screengrab via X/@PTIofficial Mashal Yousafzai makes announcement about Bushra’s healthKhan reportedly asked Bushra to “stay out of... * This article was originally published here

‘Kanpen tang rahi hain': KP CM slams imposition of Section 144 ahead of PTI march

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur addresses an event. — Facebook/Ali Amin Khan Gandapur/File Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday slammed the federal and Punjab governments for closing motorways and imposing Section 144 of the Criminal... * This article was originally published here

Punjab calls in Rangers in three districts ahead of PTI protest

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Rangers personals stands alert at D-chowk due to PTI protest in Islamabad. — Online/FilePunjab govt seeks Rangers' deployment in Rawalpindi, Attock.Recommends deployment of one Rangers company in Jhelum.Rangers to stay in Rawalpindi, Attock from Nov 22 till further orders. * This article was originally published here

Names of 4,300 beggars included in ECL, Pakistan informs Saudi Arabia

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Saudi Arabia's Deputy Interior Minister Dr Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Daoud during a meeting in Islamabad on November 20, 2024. — PID The federal government has assured Saudi authorities that effective measures will be taken to dismantle... * This article was originally published here

Govt shows no flexibility as PTI readies for ‘final' agitation

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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif , Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senator Irfan Siddiqui and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. — Online/Senate of Pakistan website/APPPTI ready for protest whether govt holds talks or not: Qaiser "Bridge of May 9 must be crossed" for negotiations: Khawaja... * This article was originally published here

‘Do-or-die protest': PTI announces giving 'surprise' to govt on Nov 24

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PTI workers wave party flags during a rally in Islamabad. — Reuters/File PTI’s Latif Khosa sees "drop scene" ahead of Nov 24.Says govt can’t last single day if establishment turns neutral.We have planned to counter govt’s tactics, says Barrister Saif. * This article was originally published here

Hasan Nawaz declared bankrupt in UK tax case

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Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s son Hasan Nawaz Sharif. — AFP/File Hasan declared bankrupt in tax and liability case.Official UK Gazette publishes details of bankruptcy. His legal team looking at case, says source close to him. LONDON: Hasan... * This article was originally published here

PTI's 'final call' for protest will fail to derail Pakistan's progress: Nawaz Sharif

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Former premier and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif talking to reporters in London in this screenshot taken from a video. — Facebook/@MurtazaViews Ex-PM dismisses speculations of not returning to country.Nawaz, Maryam conclude foreign trip, depart for Pakistan.PTI described... * This article was originally published here

Council of Islamic Ideology declares use of VPN 'un-Islamic'

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This undated photo shows Council of Islamic Ideology building. — Radio Pakistan/File Stressing the need to block access to immoral or blasphemous content on the internet, the Council of Islamic Ideology on Friday declared the use of Virtual Private Networks ... * This article was originally published here

Khawaja Asif lodges complaint with London police over heckling, knife attack threat

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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif meets London police at Pakistan High Commission in London, UK, November 14, 2024. — APPMinister meets London police at Pakistan High Commission.Says three to four individuals harassed, threatened him."London police should use CCTV to trace... * This article was originally published here

Twelve terrorists killed in separate KP, Balochistan IBOs: ISPR

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Pakistan Army personnel can be seen in this undated image. — AFP/FileIBO conducted in Kech on reported presence of terrorists, says ISPR. Terrorist ring leader Sana among four killed in Kech IBO, it says.Weapons, ammunition also recovered from terrorists: ISPR Security forces... * This article was originally published here

In a first, constitutional bench to begin hearing cases from Nov 14

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Facade of the Supreme Court. — SC website Justice Mandokhail, Justice Mazhar attended committee’s meeting. Meeting held to discuss matters related to constitutional bench.Justice Ayesha will not be available on Nov 14, 15, says SC. * This article was originally published here

PTI's 'do-or-die' protest call to pave way for crackdown, warns Sanaullah

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Prime minister's aide on public and political affairs Rana Sanaullah. — PID/File Imran mistreating PTI workers by giving "do-or-die-call": Rana.Says PTI should hold peaceful protest for fulfilment of demands."Imran's stubbornness led himself and country to trouble." * This article was originally published here

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi handed 14-page questionnaire in £190m case

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PTI founder Imran Khan with his wife Bushra Bibi arrive to appear at a high court in Lahore on May 15, 2023. — AFP Couple’s counsel receives questionnaire in last hearing. Both directed to submit response to court on November 11. Court questions if Imran, aides obtained... * This article was originally published here

PTI founder pinning hopes on 'compromised Gandapur', says Khawaja Asif

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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. — Facebook/@khawajaAsifofficialAsif says Gandapur staged "theatrics" at behest of Imran Khan.Adds PTI "expecting PTI founder's release by setting a trap".KP CM rally PTI workers for protest movement in Swabi rally. Reacting to the Khyber... * This article was originally published here

Khokhar, Dawar among others move Supreme Court against 26th Amendment

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A general view of Supreme Court of Pakistan’s building. — APP/FileEx-parliamentarians seek nullification of Act's sections 7, 14, 17, 21.Constitutional Benches should be declared "void", says petition.SC asked to strike down practice act, law to hike number of judges. * This article was originally published here

Gandapur-led govt to lodge FIR against Islamabad IGP over KP House 'raid'

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Police personals stands alert outside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House after Officials of Capital Development Authority sealed the KP house, in Islamabad on October 7, 2024. — OnlineRaid caused damages worth Rs10 million to KP House, cabinet told.FIR to be filed in jurisdiction of crime... * This article was originally published here

COAS meets Saudi crown prince, discusses defence cooperation

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Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir meets Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman at Royal Palace, Riyadh, November 6, 2024. — ISPR COAS, MBS engage in comprehensive discussion on mutual issues.Army chief lauds Prince Salman’s... * This article was originally published here

Hajj 2025: What will be cost of holy pilgrimage next year?

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Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they perform Tawaf at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 18, 2024. — ReutersHajj quota to split between government, private schemes.Govt scheme's pilgrimage can cost up to Rs1,075,000.Ministry of... * This article was originally published here

Punjab issues alert as another spell of smog set to hit Lahore

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An aerial view shows dense smog in Lahore on November 1, 2024. — AFPIndian winds blowing towards Lahore to affect AQI: official.EPA urges citizens to refrain from unnecessarily going outside.Govt establishes Smog War Room to monitor daily developments. LAHORE: The Punjab... * This article was originally published here

Hunger-driven heist: Gunmen loot 4 pizzas from Faisalabad delivery rider

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A person can be seen taking a slice of pizza. — Unsplash In a rare incident, two unidentified mugger stole four pizzas from a delivery boy at gunpoint in Faisalabad, said police on Sunday. According to the law enforces, the suspects placed an order for four... * This article was originally published here

Four terrorists killed in South Waziristan IBO: ISPR

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Pakistan Army personnel can be seen in this undated image. — AFP/FileForces conducted IBO on reported presence of terrorists: ISPR.Says terrorists' location effectively engaged by troops.Forces determined to wipe-out menace of terrorism, it says. Four terrorists... * This article was originally published here

43 researchers of Pakistani university ranked among world's top 2% scientists

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A block of the National University of Science & Technology Islamabad. — National Science and Technology Park website/File In a significant achievement, 43 researchers from Pakistan's National University of Sciences & Technology have earned spots among the world’s... * This article was originally published here