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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