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Defection law case: Justice Munib Akhtar registers 'protest' over 4-member bench

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Supreme Court Justice Munib Akhtar. — SC website SC bench directive can't be called "judicial order": Justice Munib.CJP adjourns hearing of case's review plea due to Munib's absence.CJP turned down Munib's request to make his letter part of CRP. * This article was originally published here

Foreign Office activates special unit to assist Pakistanis stranded in Lebanon

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Islamabad Police personnel stand outside the Foreign Ministry in this undated picture. — AFP/File Families say "unsafe" Syria land route for exiting Lebanon closed.Foreign office asks Pakistanis to contact CMU, Beirut embassy.FO's Baloch condemns growing Israeli adventurism... * This article was originally published here

PM Shehbaz condemns campaign against military leadership on social media

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing the media in London on September 28, 2024. — PID LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that those involved in attacking Pakistan Army last year on May 9 cannot be forgiven as they have committed crimes against the nation and... * This article was originally published here

Army chief commends China, Saudi Arabia, UAE for economic support to Pakistan

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Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir delivers a speech at the passing out parade of the 147th long course of the Pakistan Army at the military academy in Kakul on April 29, 2023. — ISPR COAS hails contributions of business community for economic growth.Businessmen praise... * This article was originally published here

Shehbaz, Starmer agree to further strengthen Pakistan-UK ties

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PM Shehbaz Sharif meets his United Kingdom counterpart Keir Starmer on the sidelines of 79th session of United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 26, 2024. — PID PM apprises Starmer of govt's measures for economic growth.Shehbaz also meets European Commission... * This article was originally published here

In meeting with UN chief, PM urges resolution of Kashmir dispute, ceasefire in Gaza

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PM Shehbaz Sharif meets UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. — PIDPremier underscores need for stemming rising tide of Islamophobia.Guterres acknowledges Pakistan's role towards int'l peace, security.PM... * This article was originally published here

Sanaullah sees breakthrough in coming days on contentious constitutional package

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PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah addresses a press conference. — APP/File Consultation process with parties not stalled, clarifies Sanaullah.Says PPP, JUI-F drafts likely to be discussed after premier's return.Sana says amendments to be tabled after "minimum consensus". * This article was originally published here

PTI Lahore rally: Gandapur charged with violence, attempted murder under ATA

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. —Radio Pakistan/FileKP CM booked under 13 provisions, including attempted murder. Two policemen injured in violence by Gandapur-led mob.Mob attempted to burn vehicles parked at toll plaza, states FIR. * This article was originally published here

Misplaced priorities: $75m external funding fails to uplift Sindh's education system

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Students solving question papers during the annual examination of HSC at Hayat Girl’s High School in Hyderabad, on July 27, 2022. — APP ADB funded construction of 160 new educational blocks in Sindh.SSEIP project includes training of teachers in science... * This article was originally published here

Pakistan set to strengthen counter-terrorism collaboration with China

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Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi in a meeting with Chinese Minister for Political and Legal Affairs Chen Mingguo in Islamabad on September 21, 2024. — PID Gilgit-Baltistan cops to train at Xinjiang Police Academy.Pakistan, China agree to take sweeping counter-terror steps.Naqvi... * This article was originally published here