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Imran Khan urges Karachi to reject ethnic politics, unveils 10-point agenda
Imran Khan urges Karachi to reject ethnic politics, unveils 10-point agenda

KARACHI: Unveiling a 10-point reform agenda to transform Karachi, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has called on the people of  metropolis to reject politics of ethnicity and hatred.

“People in Karachi are politically aware a...

Don&t just take selfies with Imran Khan, vote him to power: Sheikh Rasheed
Don’t just take selfies with Imran Khan, vote him to power: Sheikh Rasheed

KARACHI: Awami Muslim League (AML) head Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has called on the people of Karachi to support Imran Khan in the next elections for the sake of “Pakistan and Islam.”

“Don’t just take selfies with Imran Khan, you need to support him in...

SC judge voices reservations over reconstituted bench
SC judge voices reservations over reconstituted bench

ISLAMABAD: A Supreme Court judge expressed reservations over the procedure of his separation from a bench hearing a case pertaining to disposal of hospital waste at Supreme Court Peshawar Registry on May 8, Geo reported.

Qazi Faez Isa said the chief justice interfered...

Bilawal Bhutto slams MQM, PTI in Karachi rally
Bilawal Bhutto slams MQM, PTI in Karachi rally

KARACHI: PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that PTI was a new MQM and the people of Karachi won’t tolerate another Altaf Hussain in the form of Imran Khan.

“PTI tried to create a  law and order situation in Karachi, but we foiled thier attempt by allowing them to ho...

Iranian officer goes missing in Lahore
Iranian officer goes missing in Lahore

LAHORE: Police say investigations are under way to locate an Iranian officer who went missing in Lahore, Geo reported.

The Iranian national, identified as Mahmoud Zairabi, was visiting his the Iran's consulate in Lahore for inspection.

Sources close to the consulate say that the...

US aircraft returns after diplomat refused clearance to leave Pakistan
US aircraft returns after diplomat refused clearance to leave Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: A US aircraft arrived at Nur Khan Airbase to airlift an American diplomat allegedly involved in a road accident returned on Saturday after the Interior Ministry refused to grant him clearance to leave Pakistan, Geo News reported.

US...

Live updates: PTI, PPP gear up for Karachi power show
Live updates: PTI, PPP gear up for Karachi power show

LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are set to demonstrate their political power in Karachi today (Saturday).

PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and PTI chairman Imran Khan will address the rallies being held at Bagha-e-Jinnah...

Rao Anwar seeks bail in Naqeebullah murder case
Rao Anwar seeks bail in Naqeebullah murder case

KARACHI: Former Malir SSP Rao Anawar has applied for bail in Naqeebullah murder case, Geo News reported on Saturday.

The bail plea was moved by his lawyer in the Anti-Terrorism Court II.

The application stated that the former SSP was not present at the time when the murder...

CEO of K-Electric faces Supreme Court wrath over load shedding in Karachi

KARACHI: Supreme Chief Justice on Saturday took an exception to the Chief Executive of K-Electric over the utility's failure to reduce load shedding.

K-Electric CEO Tayib Tareen and Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) chief appeared before a...

Supreme Court summons case record of May 12 mayhem

KARACHI: Chief  Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar has summoned case record of of May 12 mayhem, Geo News reported on Saturday.

The orders came as a special bench of the apex court headed by the CJ resumed hearing of different cases in the Karachi Registry of the...