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Six terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO

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Pakistan Army soldiers stand guard in North Waziristan. — AFP/File IBO conducted on reported presence of terrorists: ISPR.Says killed militants remained actively involved in terror attacks."Security forces determined to wipe out menace of terrorism." Security... * This article was originally published here

JUI-F hints at launching anti-govt movement after April 20

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JUI-F Senator Kamran Murtaza seen talking to the media. — X/@KamranM69045926/File/ Screengrab JUI-F to “play more active role” against PML-N-led govt.Converted "bitter past with PTI into working relationship": Murtaza.Senator Murtaza says... * This article was originally published here

Govt denies opposition claims of 'barring Islamabad hotel' from hosting two-day moot

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Prime minister's aide on public and political affairs Rana Sanaullah addressing a press conference in this undated image. — PID/File Rana says opposition must reveal who gave orders.Adds hotel staffer may have made up statement. "Abbasi, Fazl, Achakzai will talk instead of... * This article was originally published here

Sindh govt announces school timings for Ramadan

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This undated photo shows students are listening to their teacher during a lesson at their school. — Reuters/File KARACHI: Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, the Sindh Education Department on Tuesday announced a new schedule for regular classes at all schools functioning in single... * This article was originally published here

SC fixes Imran's pleas against alleged poll rigging, May 9 mayhem

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Policeman walk past the Supreme Court building in Islamabad. — Reuters/File Constitutional bench will be headed by Justice Amin-Ud-Din Khan.Imran seeks judicial probe into incidents post May 9, 2023. PTI founder moved SC in March 2024 against "election rigging".... * This article was originally published here

PM Shehbaz lands in Baku on two-day official visit

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was warmly received by First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub Abdulla oğlu Eyyubov at Heydar Aliyev International Airport on February 23, 2025. — PIDBoth sides to focus on strengthening ties, expanding trade.Several MoUs, agreements expected to... * This article was originally published here

After months in isolation, Imran Khan gets to talk to his sons

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PTI founder Imran Khan pictured with his sons, Sulaiman and Qasim. — Facebook/Imran Khan/FileEx-PM's lawyer inform journalists about development outside jail.Says telephone call arranged by officials in light of court orders.PTI accused jail authorities of withholding Khan's rightful... * This article was originally published here

Authorities seal NGO Pattan's office for operating 'illegally'

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A representational image of a building sealed by authorities. — Reuters/FileAuthorities seal Pattan's office in Islamabad's Sector F-15.Say no court has canceled dissolution of Pattan to date.Pattan recently demanded probe into alleged electoral rigging. ISLAMABAD: The... * This article was originally published here

Pakistan, EU engage in talks to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation

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Pakistan and EU delegations hold ninth counter-terrorism dialogue in Brussels on February 20, 2025. — X/@foreignofficepkPakistan, EU condemn terrorism in all its forms.Both sides renew commitment to fight terrorism.Discuss areas of cooperation to check terror financing. * This article was originally published here

If PTI proves rigging in any constituency, will hold repolling: Sanaullah

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Prime Minister's adie on Political and Public Affaris, Rana Sanaullah. — APP/File Sanaullah says PTI has accepted incumbent system.Adds attempt was made to create crisis on Nov 24. PM's aide accuses former PTI govt of corruption. Prime... * This article was originally published here

PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan's strong desire to work closely with Trump admin

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US Charge d' Affaires Natalie Baker pays a courtesy call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on February 18, 2025. — PIDUS Charge d' Affaires Natalie Baker pays courtesy call on PM.Emphasises need to enhance trade, cooperation in different fields.Baker mentions that new... * This article was originally published here

Rain, snowfall expected in upper parts from Feb 19 to 21

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An eye-catching view of a snow-covered area at Galyat in Abbottabad on November 30, 2023. —PPI ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain-wind/thunderstorms and snowfall in the upper regions of the country from February 19 to 21, breaking a prolonged dry... * This article was originally published here

Eminent Sindhi poet Akash Ansari was killed before being burnt, claims SSP citing probe

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Renowned Sindhi poet Allah Bux popularly known as Dr Akash Ansari. — YouTube/AkashAnsari Preliminary probe proves Akash’s death not accidental: SSP.Says waiting for autopsy report of deceased poet.Police take poet's foster son and driver into custody over... * This article was originally published here

4.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of AJK

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A representational image showing a Richter Scale measuring an earthquake. — AFP/FilePMD says quake's epicentre was 8 km southeast of Pindi.As per seismological centre, depth of quake was 17km. No casualty or damage was reported following quake. A 4.8 magnitude earthquake... * This article was originally published here

Unelected members managing PTI affairs, says Sher Afzal Marwat

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MNA Sher Afzal Marwat addresses a press conference at National Press Club. — NNI/File Unelected members keeping Imran Khan isolated: Marwat."Raja became secretary general at behest of influential people."MNA says merit-based decisions should be taken for party... * This article was originally published here

PTI divide widens due to discord between political, lawyers' groups: sources

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PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Junaid Akbar, Sher Afzal Marwat. — Screengrab/X/@salmanAraja/AFP/Facebook/@JunaidAkbarMNA/Rayaan.Khan.Marwat ISLAMABAD: The divide in the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has reportedly widened due to... * This article was originally published here

Justice Sarfarz Dogar appointed acting IHC CJ

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An undated photo of Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar. — Lahore High Court website/File Justice Sarfraz Dogar has been appointed as the acting chief justice of the Islamabad High Court following the elevation of his predecessor to the Supreme Court. A notification issued... * This article was originally published here

Sanaullah hints at filing reference against two senior SC judges

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PM's Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan addressing a press conference, on March 1, 2023.— NNI Rana says judges' attidtude is to write letters on every issue.Does Constitution demand reasons for judges transfer: Sana."They are hindering SC operations by... * This article was originally published here

Lawyers to challenge, continue protests against ‘illegal' appointments in SC: Hamid Khan

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senator Hamid Khan. — Facebook/ HamidKhanPTI Hamid Khan says newly appointed judges would have to go.Adds no consensus in the entire process of appointments. "Matter should not be heard by constitutional bench but by full... * This article was originally published here

Sattar, Kamal downplay MQM-P internal fissures after slogans raised against top leaders

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MQM-P leaders Mustafa Kamal and Dr Farooq Sattar in these undated photos. — Facebook/Syed Mustafa Kamal/Dr Farooq Sattar/FileSattar condemns workers' protest against Tessori and Kamal.Says joint session of MNAs, MPAs in Karachi symbol of unity.MQM-P becoming stronger day by day,... * This article was originally published here

Irfan Siddiqui claims PTI moving towards violent protest phase

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Senator Irfan Siddiqui addressing a press conference on September 25, 2024. — APPSiddiqui says govt's team practically non-functional, ineffective. "Will look into resuming talks if PTI felt the need again."NA spox clarifies Ayaz Sadiq did not invite PTI for talks. Pakistan... * This article was originally published here

Punjab govt bans rallies ahead of PTI's Feb 8 'rigged elections' protest

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Police officials stand alert at Barf Khana Chowk on Railway Road in Lahore on April 21, 2024. —APP Punjab govt bans all kinds of political assemblies, rallies.Section 144 imposed to protect human lives, properties: home deptIntelligence committee recommends ban of political... * This article was originally published here

Lahore DC denies PTI permission for Feb 8 Minar-e-Pakistan power show

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PTI supporters hold portraits of party founder Imran Khan during a rally in Peshawar. — AFP/File Lahore DC rejects PTI’s plea, citing security concerns. Decision made to “maintain law and order situation”, says DC. Earlier, LHC directs DC to decide on... * This article was originally published here

Asif dismisses any threat to govt by opposition alliance after Fazl demands fresh polls

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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. — Facebook@khawajaAsifofficial/ Online Asif says it took almost four years for PDM to oust PTI govt.Adds links PTI govt ouster to Imran's attitude towards lawmakers.Khaqan Abbasi says no... * This article was originally published here

JUI-F chief Fazl reiterates call for fresh elections

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JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman addresses a press conference at Jamia Noor Ul Anwar Maskeen Pura in Chiniot. — Online/File Constitutional term of CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja expired: FazlEx-PM Abbasi stresses need for joint efforts for constitutional rights.PML-N not... * This article was originally published here

HRCP calls for independent inquiry into PTI's Nov 26 protest

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Policemen fire tear gas shells to disperse PTI supporters during a protest in Islamabad, November 26. — AFP PTI protest caused deaths among protesters, law enforcers: report.Some protesters carried slingshots, tear gas shells, firearms."Media should have been... * This article was originally published here

10 'beggars' deported from Saudi Arabia arrested at Karachi airport

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A Saudi man hands money to a woman begging outside a supermarket on a main street in Riyadh. — AFP/FileSuspects belong to different cities in Punjab, Sindh, KP: FIA."Nabbed men shifted to anti-human smuggling circle."Agency says screening of outbound passengers tightened at... * This article was originally published here

LHC's Justice Dogar among 3 judges transferred to capital court amid judiciary row

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Front door of the Islamabad High Court building. — IHC website/ File SHC's Justice Khadim, BHC's Justice Asif also transferred to IHC.President transfer judges under Article 200 of Consitution. Transfers come day after IHC judges raised... * This article was originally published here