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Over 200 arrested in Rawalpindi during protests linked to Lahore alleged rape Smoke rises in the distance as large number of students take to streets to protest on October 17, 2024. — ReporterRAWALPINDI: As many as 250 people have been arrested after scores of students took to the streets in the city against an alleged rape of a college student — a report that......
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PTI claims seven govt parliamentarians to vote 'against' proposed constitutional tweaks Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Gohar Khan addressing a press conference at PTI central secretariat in Islamabad on February 10, 2024. — OnlineISLAMABAD: Seven National Assembly lawmakers of the coalition government, according to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan,......
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'Start towards better relations': Indian journalist on Pak-India ties Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shaking hands with India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, in Islamabad on October 16, 2024. — AFPThe reports about the breaking of ice between Pakistan and India officials during the recently......
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Special committee to discuss proposed constitutional tweaks again today Parliament's Special Committee in a meeting on October 16, 2024. —X/ @S_KhursheedShahISLAMABAD: The parliament's special committee will convene again on Thursday to cogitate about the government's proposed tweaks to the Constitution.Special committee chairman, Khursheed Shah, said the......
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Pleas challenging proposed constitutional amendments dismissed The facade of the Supreme Court. — SC's websiteISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed petitions contesting the proposed constitutional amendments after the petitioners requested to withdraw them.The government&s much-talked-about constitutional package aims, among other......
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Police deny Akthar Mengal's claim of raid at Islamabad lodges Islamabad Police officials are getting instructions on security from a senior officer in Islamabad on Sept 25, 2024. —X/@ICT_PoliceISLAMABAD: Balochistan National Party-Mengal chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal, venting his fury over alleged mistreatment of some of his party members, claimed his......
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26th constitutional amendment: Political huddle agrees on judicial reforms, says Fazl PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and President Asif Ali Zardari meet at former&s Jati Umra residence on October 16, 2024. — ReporterKey political figures, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, and JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur......
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PTI gives protest call against proposed constitutional package for Friday Supporters of PTI are staging a protest rally in Islamabad. — AFP/File The Imran Khan-founded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf gave a call for countrywide protests against the proposed constitutional amendments on Friday.The protest call came a day after after the Pakistan Peoples Party and......
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SSC, HSSC: New grading system aiming to promote fairness introduced A file image of students attempting exams. — APP/FileISLAMABAD: The Inter Boards Coordination Commission on Wednesday introduced a new grading system for matric and intermediate examinations — a move towards modernising the education system of the country. The new......
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PM reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to strengthen ties with Russia Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin along with a delegation meets PM Shehbaz Shraif in Islamabad on October 16, 2024. — PIDPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin on Wednesday agreed to pursue robust dialogue and cooperation in the areas of trade, industry,......
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SCO moot: Indian FM Jaishankar lauds Pakistan's 'hospitality, courtesies' Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar departs from Islamabad on October 16, 2024. @ X/@DrSJaishankar Highly impressed and heartened by the warm welcome he received throughout his stay in Islamabad, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister......
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CM directs crackdown on those spreading 'fake' Lahore college rape saga Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz addressing a press conference in Lahore, on October 16, 2024. — Screengrab/GeoNewsPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday directed authorities to launch a crackdown on individuals responsible for spreading false reports about an alleged rape of a......
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FIR filed after 'unverified news' on Lahore student's alleged rape Students hold protest demonstration against the alleged rape of a female student in a Lahore college's premises, in the Gulberg area on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. — PPILAHORE: The police Wednesday registered a case against the spread of misinformation and unverified news on social media......
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In pictures: Leaders converge in Islamabad for SCO summit Pakistan on Wednesday marked a notable achievement on the diplomatic front as it hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairing the meeting attended by various world leaders in Islamabad.The summit is the highest-profile event hosted by the......
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Sara Sharif's head covering 'indicative' of concealing injuries: prosecutor The image shows 10-year-old Sara Sharif. — Surrey Police/FileThe prosecutor in the infamous Sara Sharif murder case has revealed that the 10-year-old girl started wearing hijab to conceal injuries on her head and face. The revelation came during the proceedings on the second day of......
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Imran Khan 'disqualified' from much-hyped Oxford University chancellor race Former prime minister Imran Khan, gestures as he speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan March 17, 2023.Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan has been ruled out of the race for the University of Oxford's chancellor, it emerged on Wednesday.A university source told The......
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Grades to replace marks and ranks in Sindh's matric, inter exams An undated photograph of students appearing for an exam. — AFPKARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a new grading policy for matric and intermediate exams as part of efforts to modernize the education system. Students of the province will not get marks and positions, but grades,......
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Asif dismisses Jemima's concerns over Imran's health Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and British filmmkaer Jemima Goldsmith. — INP/Instagram/@khanjemimaAfter Jemima Goldsmith — former wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan — shared her concerns about her incarcerated ex-husband's health, she was met with a......
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PM Shehbaz champions regional peace, stability in SCO address ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pushed for the regional security, stability in his opening remarks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Council of the Heads of Government meeting at Islamabad's at the Jinnah Convention Centre on Wednesday. "From the esteemed platform of......
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PPP, JUI-F reach consensus on proposed judicial package PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman address press conference in Karachi, October 15, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsKARACHI: In a major breakthrough, Jamiat-Ulema-e-Islam Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday night announced that his party and the Pakistan......
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Gohar says Imran Khan in 'good health, exercised for an hour today' PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan and party&s founder Imran Khan in these undated photos. — INP/Reuters/FilePakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday said that incarcerated party founder Imran Khan "is in good health" after a team of doctors from the Pakistan......
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Protests against alleged rape of college student held in Lahore, other cities LAHORE: Protests against the alleged rape of a college girl in Lahore took place for the second day on Tuesday as students from across Punjab voiced their outrage against the incident. A day earlier, a group of students gathered outside a private college on a protest call after reports......
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Pakistan, Russia commence joint exercise 'Druzhba-VII' to combat terrorism RAWALPINDI: In a bid to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities, the armies of Pakistan and Russia commenced bilateral exercise titled Joint Exercise Druzhba-VII, said the Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement on Tuesday. According to the military's media wing, this is......
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Bilawal blames politicians' 'personal preferences' for resisting constitutional courts PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addressing an event at the CM House in Karachi on October 14, 2024. — Facebook/@BilawalhouseKARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has blamed political leadership's personal preferences for opposing the judicial reforms, including......
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Indian FM Jaishankar touches down in Pakistan to attend SCO summit Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar arrives in Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, on October 15, 2024. — Screengrab/GeoNewsIndian Minister for External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has touched down in Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation ......
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'No evidence' Lahore college girl was sexually assaulted, say Punjab police Defence ASP Shehrbano Naqvi gestures while talking to media persons in this undated image. — SuppliedAs the protests over the alleged rape of a college student continue, the Punjab police have refuted the claims regarding the matter, saying that "there is no victim" as per the records and......
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No constitutional amendments without PTI: JUI-F senator PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar meets JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in this undated image. — Screengrab via Facebook/@juipakofficialAs the incumbent ruling coalition attempts to secure necessary numbers to push through the prospective constitutional amendments, the Jamiat......
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Former captain says Pakistan still in search of winning formula Former Pakistan skipper Mohammad Hafeez. — AFP/FileAfter Pakistan&s plan of creating a spinner-friendly pitch failed in the first Test against England, former coach Mohammad Hafeez said on Tuesday Pakistan management hoped the pitch being used for the second time in a row would turn......
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Pakistani envoy, Texas leadership mull over expanding economic cooperation Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh meets Congressman Lance Carter Gooden in Dallas. —Pakistan Embassy in US/ FileWASHINGTON: Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh met Texas leadership and explored possibilities for expanding economic......
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PTI defers Islamabad's D-Chowk protest due to SCO summit Supporters and activists of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf hold flags at a rally in Peshawar. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has suspended its D-Chowk protest due to the two-day SCO summit scheduled to begin from today , party chief Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on late......
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