WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday urged Pakistan to do moreon religious freedomafter the release of Asia Bibi, who escaped a death sentence in a blasphemy case.Releasing an annual report on international religious freedom, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo estimated that more than 40 others were serving life

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ISLAMABAD: PPP leader Syed Khursheed Shah Friday flayed Prime Minister Imran Khan in his address to the National Assembly, mentioning the latter's unfulfilled promises that created a humorous moment.&I will apologize if any word of it proves wrong that anyone may say I have leveled accusations against Imran Khan,& Shah said, waving a

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The government on Friday launched two web-portals, containing information about the assets of around 53 million people, with an objective to facilitate citizens to know about what of their data was available with the government and make corrections accordingly if required.You may use this service if you:• Are Pakistani National and hold a

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Karachi: An unexpected spell of light rain in different areas of Karachi on Friday night turned the weather pleasant but caused power outages in localities while accumulation of water also resulted in vehicular traffic jams on roads in the city.&It was development of CB cells (Cumulonimbus clouds) over Lasbella and surrounding areas of

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Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) has assured Prime Minister Imran Khan of continuing unconditional support of the party.The assurance was extended in a meeting of PML-Q delegation led by its chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain with PM Imran Khan at PM House.Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, speaking on the occasion, assured

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has sought help from the Pakistani nation to come out from ‘debt-trap&.In his crucial message to the nation, Imran Khan said Pakistandebt has reached to 30,000 billion from 6,000 billion in the past 10 years. Now, half of the tax money is being spent on interest payments of these

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Karachi: A Dubai-based global education company, Coded Minds, that offers iSTEAM (Innovation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) subjects, is launching its Pakistan operations by organizing its first-ever summer camp in Karachi.With a vision to bring good quality advanced technology education at the grassroots level, Coded

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ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi addressed the course participants of 48th Pakistan Navy Staff Course and faculty of Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore.During the address, Chief of the Naval Staff shared his vision for Pakistan Navy and discussed in details the ongoing projects of Pakistan Navy. The Admiral said

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ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday launched two web-portals, containing information about the assets of around 53 million people, with an objective to facilitate citizens to know about what of their data was available with the government and make corrections accordingly if required.This was stated by State Minister for Revenue, Hammad Azhar and

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Islamabad: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday rejected Fawad Chaudhry's remarks that it was government not the anti-graft body that was carrying out the process of accountability.A statement issued on Friday said the NAB chairman has directed DG Rawalpindi NAB to take action against the Science and Technology Minister

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday said the United Nations& decision to restore Islamabadstatus as a family station for its staffers was "reflective of Pakistanimproved law and order situation, for which the country's security agencies and Foreign Ministry deserved appreciation".&This is an

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Islamabad: The accountability court on Friday extended physical remand of PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari for 11 days as the National Accountability produced him before the judge after expiry of his remand in fake bank accounts case.According to Geo News, the court asked the anti-graft body to present the former president on July

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Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the countryِ, according to the Met Office.Dust-thundershower/rain with gusty winds is expected at isolated places in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, D.I.Khan, D.G.Khan divisions, Islamabad, Gilgit Baltistan and

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Today is the longest day of the year of the year 2019.Although the actual hours in the day don't change, the amount of sunshine received is longer than that of any other day.Known as the summer solstice, this event will be followed by the start of shorter days and longer nights for countries including Pakistan located in the northern hemisphere of

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Pakistan has stressed the need to initiate an intra-Afghan dialogue in order to end war in the country.Speaking in a debate on the situation in Afghanistan at United Nations Security Council, Pakistan's Permanent Representative at the UN Dr. Maleeha Lodhi highlighted Pakistan's efforts to facilitate Afghan government-Taliban peace

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Pakistan suffered at the hands of corruption and irregularities over the span of last ten years and it will require time to set it right, said Chaudhry Aneel Musarrat, Prime Minister Imran Khan's adviser and friend.&The last ten years witnessed high incidence of mismanagement, poor decisions and wastage of national money,& he told Geo

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ISLAMABAD: The United Nations has declared Pakistan ‘Family Station& for its international staff with effect from June 14.This was informed by International Civil Service Commission of the UN in a letter to Pakistan's Permanent Ambassador to UN Maleeha Lodhi.According to the letter from the chairman of the UN body, the United Nations

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KARACHI: Pakistan PeopleParty (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the problems and difficulties of the society and the state can be overcome if the philosophy of his mother Shaheed Benazir Bhutto is applied in letter and spirit.He said "It is need of the hour that issues and conflicts should be resolved through

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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa has arrived in London on official visit, Inter Services Public Relations said Thursday.Military Spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor said in a tweet that the Army Chief will interact with senior British Civil-Military leadership to discuss matters of mutual interest including evolving

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ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has reiterated that the Rs. 40,000 Prize Bonds (Bearer) need to be registered by 31st March, 2020.Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has further decided that no further prize bond draw of Rs. 40,000 shall be held. However, all the prize money claims on the already held draws shall be claimable within

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former finance minister Asad Umar has expressed reservations on federal budget and urged his government to reconsider taxes on essential items.Speaking in the National Assembly, ex-finance minister expressed reservations on the first budget presented by his party.Asad Umar, who is the chairman

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HYDERABAD: Three people were killed and several passengers sustained injured when a passenger train collided with a cargo train near Hyderabad, rescue sources said.Geo News citing rescue sources reported that several bogies of the passenger train --Jinnah Express --derailed after the collision.The injured are being shifted to nearby

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Lahore: Maryam Nawaz has said that all door of justice had been shut for the person who fought for the supremacy of law and constitution and rule of the people in the country.Maryam took to Twitter shortly after Islamabad High Court dismissed the plea of Nawaz Sharif seeking suspension of his sentence on medical grounds.Maryam said &Remember

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Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court on Thursday dismissed Nawaz Sharif's plea seeking suspension of his sentence and bail on medical grounds in Al-Azizia reference case.The ruling on the former prime minister's application was given by a division bench of the IHC comprising Justice Amir Farooq and Justice Mohsin Kayani.The court observed that

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Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a show-cause notice to Prime Minister Imran Khan for violating the code of conduct issued for bye-elections in NA-205, Ghotki-II.PM Imran Khan was served show-cause notice on visiting Ghotki constituency ahead of bye-elections, scheduled in July.The show-cause was issued on the complaint filed by

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Islamabad: Asif Zardari on Thursday accused Imran Khan's government of blackmailing the chairman of National Accountability Bureau, calling for political forces to come forward to oust the government.Speaking to the media after his speech at the National Assembly, he said if political forces remain reluctant it will create a vacuum for

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