ISLAMABAD: A statement from Law Minister Farogh Naseem that the Federation must take the administrative control of Karachi city for better administration has sparked a new debate regarding federal governmentpowers under Article 149.The issue of garbage in the city has created rift between the provincial and federal governments. Prime

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KARACHI: Federal Law Minister Farogh Naseem Wednesday said circumstances in Sindh, particularly Karachi, are such that directives could be issued under Article 149 (4) of the Constitution and the federal government is authorized to issue these directives.&This is my personal opinion. And, I will table it before the Karachi Strategic

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KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) - Karachi has recommended a Reference against Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who had as Minster of Petroleum - Natural Resources appointed Shaikh Imran ul Haq as MD Pakistan State Oil (PSO) by violating the rules and procedures set by Federal Government for the appointments of CEOs in Public Sector

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KARACHI: Pakistan PeopleParty (PPP) chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said that his party would not participate in Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehmanupcoming sit-in in Islamabad. Talking to the press, Bilawal stated the party will be pulling out of the sit-in as they have previously never

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LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movementslain founding leader Dr Imran Farooqwidow, Shumaila Imran Farooq has been diagnosed with a life threatening condition of cancer.Geo News has learnt from a credible source at the GuyHospital that Shumaila Imran Farooq has Stage 2 mouth cancer - which was diagnosed recently. Doctors at the

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GUJRANWALA: The late suspected ATM thief Salahuddin Ayubifamily on Wednesday demanded a fresh autopsy of their son. Reports revealed that the deceased suspectfamily, had turned down an autopsy report through their lawyer and moved an application for a fresh post-mortem.A probe was launched into the death of the suspect earlier by

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Rawalpindi: Four Major Generals of the Pakistan Army have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday. The officers promoted by the army are: Major General Muhammad Aamer, Major General Muhammad Chiragh Haider, Major General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum and Major General Khalid Zia.

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LAHORE: Spokesman to the Chief Minister Shehbaz Gill on Wednesday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government was introducing a number of reforms to change traditional police culture.Addressing a press conference, he said short term and long term reforms were being introduced as per the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan.He said that

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Islamabad: Supreme Court Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Wednesday said the apex court as an institution sees the impression about ongoing accountability process being political engineering a dangerous trend, according to Geo News.Speaking at a ceremony which marked the new judicial year, he said "we are determined to play our role in

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Islamabad: Pakistan has submitted report to the Financial Action Task Force on the steps it has taken to curb terror financing.Also read: FATF scrutinises Pak compliance reportFederal Minister For Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar said talks were held with FATF's technical team in Bangkok.He said the FATF was briefed on the

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External Affairs Ministry spokesman Raveesh KumarNEW DELHI: India is unhappy over the reference of situation in the occupied Kashmir in the Pakistan-China joint statement issued Sunday after the conclusion of visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Islamabad.&We reject the reference to Jammu and Kashmir in the joint statement issued by

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ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has clarified that there is no Pakistani among those killed in a stampede in Karbala.In a statement, the FO spokesperson said Pakistan Embassy Camp Office in Karbala is closely monitoring the situation where more than 30 pilgrims were killed and dozens injured Tuesday in a stampede.Also read: Ashura observed with

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ISLAMABAD: Weak seasonal low lies over northern parts of Balochistan. Continental air is prevailing in most parts of the country.Weather Forecast for Wednesday:Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country. However, rain-thunderstorm is expected at a few places in Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.Weather Forecast for

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Karachi: The Sindh High Court once again issued a notice to Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar and other officials over an application regarding abundance of house flies in Karachi.The court had issued notices to Wasim Akhtar and DMCs after a citizen moved an application seeking action over the situation.When the court

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday announced to hold a big rally in Azad Kashmir on Friday (Sept 13) to apprise the world on the situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir.Taking to Twitter, the prime minister said he would "send a message to the world about the continuing siege of IOJK by Indian Occupation forces; - to show the

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KARACHI: The 71st death anniversary of the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being observed with due solemnity and reverence across the country Today (Wednesday).Government representatives from different walks of life would visit the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam in Karachi to lay floral wreaths and offered

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GENEVA: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that Pakistan had achieved a biggest success at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) as over 50 countries supported Pakistan's stance on Indian occupied Kashmir.A Joint Statement delivered at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva by Pakistan on

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ISLAMABAD: Ashura on Tuesday was observed across the country to commemorate the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) grandson Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) in Karbala.Taazia and Zuljanah processions were taken out in all cities and towns.Hundreds of religious gatherings (Majalis) and processions were also held across the country.Ulema and

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KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday paid a visit to Sukkur.According to details, the Chief Minister Sindh along with Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Sindh Minister for Labour Saeed Ghani, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Sukkur and other officers inspected the security arrangements of

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KARACHI: Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, has been observed here on Tuesday with all solemnity and reverence.It was amidst strict security arrangements that the main procession was taken out early this morning from Nishtar Park, following a majlis attended by hundreds of people, including both men and women along with children.The main procession was

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