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ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr. Sania Nishtar has said that Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division of Ehsaas program has adopted a comprehensive set of policy parameters aiming at promoting efficiency, transparency and accountability for results.In a statement on Sunday,
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ISLAMABAD: A commission to investigate the accountable individuals for the Reko Diq case is to be formed after the orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan reported Geo.tv on Saturday.As per a press release by the Attorney GeneralOffice, the commission will probe the individuals who played a role in getting Pakistan fined for over $5 billion
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President Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and former chief minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif has decided to file a suit against Daily Mail, a British newspaper for publishing a 'misleading' news story.He said on Twitter that the British newspaper published the story on the behest of Prime Minister Imran Khan and Special Assistant to Prime Minister on
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GUJRANWALA: Chairman Tourism Development Corporation, Punjab, Sohail Zafar Cheema was showered with foreign currency upon his arrival to hometown on Sunday.The Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaf (PTI) leader was welcomed with Euros, US Dollars and Pakistani Rupees upon his arrival by the partylocal leadership in Gujranwala.Sohail Zafar Cheema
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The second round of talks between Pakistan and India on the modalities for operationalisation of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor was held at Wagah on Sunday. The meeting discussed the modalities and draft agreement for facilitation of pilgrims on the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, as also the infrastructure being developed for the corridor.The meeting
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LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has been bailed till September in the incitement speech inquiry pending further inquiries.The Metropolitan Police confirmed to The News that the MQM leader appeared at a police station on the scheduled date of return to answer his bail and was asked to return at a date in middle of
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LONDON: The UK aid has rebutted the claims made in a news item published by Daily Mail regarding the embezzlement in funds released for earthquake rehabilitation in Pakistan.The story claimed that former Punjab chief minister Shahbaz Sharif stole British taxpayers& money given to PakistanEarthquake Relief and Reconstruction
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ISLAMABAD: The world will be able to witness a partial lunar eclipse on 16 and 17 July in many parts including Pakistan.According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, all phases of partial moon eclipse will be visible in the country.
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LAHORE: Positive development has taken place and more than 80 percent of the issues have been agreed upon, Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Muhammad Faisal said after a meeting with Indian delegation on Kartarpur Corridor.Briefing media at Wagah on Sunday, he said that consensus have been reached on 80 percent issues regarding Kartarpur Corridor,
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LONDON: UKDaily Mail newspaper has accused former Punjab chief minister Shehbaz Sharif of ‘embezzling tens of millions of pounds of public money and laundering it in Britain&.Quoting Pakistani investigators, the report said ‘some of the allegedly stolen money came from DFID-funded aid projects&.The report, titled
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ISLAMABAD: Seasonal low lies over northeast Balochistan. Moderate Monsoon currents are reaching upper parts of the country and likely to strengthen today. Westerly wave is present over upper parts of the country.Weather Forecast for Sunday:Widespread rain thundershower (few moderate to heavy falls) with windstorm is expected in Kashmir, Islamabad,
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MEDINA: More details are coming in about the video scandal involving Judge Arshad Malik who met people affiliated with PML-N during the trial of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.The latest piece of information into the saga has revealed details about the meeting between the judge and Nawaz Sharifson Hussain Nawaz that took place in
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LAHORE: Minister for Railways, Shaikh Rashid Ahmed has claimed that Prime Minister Imran Khan categorically refused the demand of a King to release former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.Addressing a press conference here Saturday, Shaikh Rashid said, &A King urged PM Imran Khan to let Nawaz Sharif go, however, Imran Khan categorically refused
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KARACHI: A minor girl driving a water tanker has taken the internet by storm as she took the wheel following her fatherill health. According to reports, eight-year-old Khushi drives a water tanker from KarachiShershah area to Rashidabad after her father suffered a stroke and the familyadverse circumstances left no choice
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LAHORE: PML-N Vice President President Maryam Nawaz has responded to PM Imran Khan‘Sicilian mafia& statement saying &you&re a part of the mafia that pressurises judges into targeting and punishing your political opponents&.Taking to twitter, the PML-N leader responded to PM Imrantweet linking
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said Pakistani mafia is using various tactics to pressurise state institutions to protect their money-laundering just like Italy‘Sicilian mafia&.In a tweet on Saturday, he said: &In a similar vein to the "Sicilian mafia", the Pakistani mafia uses tactics of bribe, threat,
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The renowned two-way Club Road that runs between Civil Lines will now be turned into a one-way road. This was decided at a meeting chaired by Karachi Commissioner Iftikhar Shallwani at his office.According to a statement issued by the Commissioner Office, the decision was taken after consultations with the district administration, the traffic
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday chaired a meeting to review the progress on legal and administrative matters regarding implementation of Naya Pakistan Housing Programme- a flagship housing project of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government.The meeting was attended by Law Minister Dr Farogh Naseem, Minister for Economic Affairs
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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Friday laid the foundation stone of Baba Guru Nanak University in Nankana Sahib, which is the first of its kind in the province.The Chief Minister was warmly received by Minister for Interior Brig (retd) Ijaz Shah, assembly members and the district administration in Nankana Sahib.According to a
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KARACHI: A special photographic exhibition of 10 French photographers on Pakistan's natural and cultural landscapes is being held at the Luxembourg gardens Paris - France from July 11 to 22.Ambassador of Pakistan to France, Moin ul Haque inaugurated the exhibition, said a statement issued here on Friday.The exhibition showcases around 50
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ISLAMABAD: Accountability Court judge Arshad Malik has been temporarily barred from working on his position, stated Law Minister Barrister Farogh Naseem.The decision has been taken after acting Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Amir Farooq on Friday wrote a letter to the Ministry of Law and Justice to de-notify the judge.The
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ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Shabbar Zaidi Friday said the government would desist from taking any decision that is counterproductive for the textile industry, saying the misleading information was being spread on the issue of sales tax zero-rating, CNIC issue and imposition of tax on edible items.Addressing a press
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ISLAMABAD: Accountability Court Judge Arshad Malik has submitted an affidavit to the Islamabad High Court in which he has explained in detail about the whole video controversy.The accountability court judge has been removed from the post following a video controversy surrounding the trial of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.The IHC has
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ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Chinese companies called on Prime Minister Imran Khan today and assured him of five billion dollars' investment in Pakistan in the next three to five years, Radio Pakistan reported Friday.The business delegation included over fifty-five heads of various Chinese companies.The meeting was also attended by Adviser on
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LAHORE: PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Friday demanded the verdict against Nawaz Sharif to be declared void following judge Arshad Malikremoval over controversial video.Taking to Twitter, the PML-N leader thanked Almighty and sought the verdict against his father in graft case be declared void as it is proved that the verdict was
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ISLAMABAD: The decision has been made to remove Accountability Judge Arshad Malik after a video of him meeting PML-N worker was leaked last week.Acting Chief Justice Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Amir Farooq on Friday wrote a letter to the Ministry of Law and Justice to de-notify the judge.As per details, Judge Arshad Malik also clarified to
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ISLAMABAD: Seasonal low lies over north Balochistan with its trough extending northeast wards.Moderate Monsoon currents are reaching upper parts of the country and likely to strengthen from Friday night. Westerly wave is present over upper parts of the country.Weather Forecast for Friday:Dust-thundershower/rain (with few heavy falls) accompanied
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KARACHI: Preliminary investigation into the murder of anchorperson Mureed Abbas and his friend Khizar Hayat by prime suspect Atif Zaman has disentangled startling revelations. Earlier, according to the initial investigation shared by SSP Tariq Dharejo, it was found out that Zaman was employed at a tyre company few years back and was later got
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KOHISTAN: Eight members of same family were killed on Thursday night when jeep fell into ravine.According to police, as many as 12 members of same family were travelling from Seo to Kamila when their vehicle plunged into deep ravine.Women and minors were among the deceased. Three injured children and dead bodies were rushed to district hospital
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KARACHI: The ongoing investigation into the murder of news anchor Mureed Abbas in Karachi has led to the links to money laundering and smuggling, Geo News reported.According to the initial investigation shared by SSP Tariq Dharejo, accused Atif Zaman used to work in a tyre company few years back and later involved in smuggling and money laundering
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