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Umerkot doctor accused of blasphemy killed in 'fake' police shootout: Sindh minister Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar addressing a press conference in Karachi on September 26, 2024. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsKARACHI: An investigation found that Dr Shahnawaz Kunbhar, the blasphemy suspect in Umerkot, was killed in a &fake police encounter&, Sindh......
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Imran rebuffs PTI's chief spokesperson statement on holding talks with establishment PTI founder Imran Khan and PTI leader Raoof Hasan in these undated photos. — AFP/Instagram/@imrankhan.pti Terming Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's spokesperson Raoof Hasan's statement a "misunderstanding", incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan ruled out the possibility of holding talks with......
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ECP moves SC to seek guidance on reserved seats matter after extensive deliberations The board outside the premises of the Election Commission of Pakistan. — ECP website/FileISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan on Thursday filed a new petition in the Supreme Court seeking its advice on whether to follow the Election Act 2017 or its judgment for the allocation of......
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CJP Isa reveals multiple reasons for replacing Justice Akhtar in judges' committee Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa. — SC website/FileISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa gave multiple reasons on Thursday for his decision to remove Justice Munib Akhtar from the judges' committee, while responding to a letter from senior puisne judge Justice Mansoor......
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Imran, Bushra to be indicted in new Toshakhana case on Oct 2 Former prime minister Imran Khan with his wife Bushra Bibi. — X/@PTIofficial/FileRAWALPINDI: A special court on Thursday decided to indict incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in new Toshakhana reference on October 2. The proceedings of the new......
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PTI challenges SC Practice, Procedure Amendment Ordinance in top court A view of the Supreme Court building in Islamabad on October 3, 2023. —ReutersISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Thursday challenged the Supreme Court Amendment Ordinance 2024 in the top court, urging for it to be declared "unconstitutional".PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan lodged the......
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Eight terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR In this file photo, taken on July 18, 2023, Pakistani security personnel stand guard in Hayatabad area of Peshawar. — AFPRAWALPINDI: The security forces have gunned down at least eight terrorists during an intelligence based operation in general area Razmak of the North Waziristan......
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Pakistan to join world's growing economies after further measures, says Tarar after IMF deal Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar recording a video message on September 25, 2024. Screengrab/ X/@TararAttaullahISLAMABAD: As efforts for economic recovery are afoot amid the International Monetary Fund's approval of Pakistan's loan, the country may join the world's growing......
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'Genocide of Palestinians': PM Shehbaz urges UNSC to impose sanctions against Israel Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivers a statement during the high-level open debate of United Nations Security Council on "Leadership for Peace" on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25, 2024. — Geo......
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PM Shehbaz highlights India's egregious actions in IIOJK in meeting with UN chief PM Shehbaz Sharif meets UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. — PIDIn a meeting with the UN secretary general on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly&s 79th session in New York on Wednesday, Prime......
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PML-N leader says parliamentary amendments can't be challenged in any court PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui addresses press conference in Islamabad on September 25, 2024. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsCriticising the Supreme Court's detailed judgment on the reserved seats case, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senator Irfan Siddiqui said that amendments made by......
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Erdogan lauds PM Shehbaz's economic policies on UNGA sidelines PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. — APPNEW YORK: In an important diplomatic encounter on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in......
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Imran Khan urges govt to notify Justice Shah as CJP soon PTI founder Imran Khan. — PTI Twitter/FileRAWALPINDI: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan on Wednesday demanded that the notification of the next chief justice of Pakistan should be announced soon, adding that his party was backing senior puisne judge Justice Mansoor......
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Toshakhana vehicles: Verdict reserved on pleas to refer back references against bigwigs to NAB PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, and Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani. — AFP/X/@PresOfPakistan/APPISLAMABAD: An accountability court in Islamabad on Wednesday reserved a verdict on the National Accountability Bureau's plea to refer the Toshakhana reference against......
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'Baloch youth being lured into terrorism', says alleged woman suicide bomber Adeela Baloch , a suspected female suicide bomber who was arrested from Turbat, speaks during a presser on September 25, 2024. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo News Live A Baloch woman, who was arrested in Turbat for allegedly planning a suicide attack, revealed that the youth of......
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Talks with govt on constitutional package equal to conceding to Feb 8 polls: KP CM's adviser Adviser to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Information Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif. — Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif's websiteAdviser to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Information Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif on Wednesday termed holding talks with the incumbent government on the......
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Pakistan fulfils all conditions for IMF deal's approval: PM Shehbaz Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attends the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, US, on September 24, 2024. — ReutersPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday confirmed that Pakistan is in the final stages of securing an agreement with the......
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Two cops, 10 others injured after police vehicle targeted in Quetta blast The image of the targeted police vehicle in Quetta. — Photo via reporterQUETTA: An explosion targeting a police vehicle injured at least 12 people, including two policemen, at the eastern bypass in Quetta, said police on Wednesday.The law enforcers told Geo News that explosive material......
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PM Shehbaz attends UNGA opening session in New York Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attends the opening session of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 24, 2024. — PID/File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday attended the opening session of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York.He is......
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Constitutional package to be tabled after evolving 'minimum consensus': Sanaullah PM's Advisor on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah speaks during a press conference in Islamabad. — AFP/FilePrime Minister's Adviser on Political and Public Affairs and PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah said on Tuesday that the coalition government would table the contentious......
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PTI to strongly react if permission not granted for Rawalpindi jalsa: Imran Khan PTI founder Imran Khan arrives to appear at the Islamabad High Court on May 12, 2023. —APPRAWALPINDI: Unveiling a schedule for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's forthcoming protests and a power show, incarcerated party founder Imran Khan warned on Tuesday that his party would strongly react if......
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COAS Gen Munir vows steadfast support to KP police, LEAs in Wana visit Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir pictured along with other army officials during visit to Wana, South Waziristan District. — ISPRChief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir reiterated that Pakistan Army will continue to provide steadfast support and technical assistance to law......
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PTI seeks Rawalpindi admin's nod for Sep 28 public gathering PTI supporters wave party flags during a rally in Islamabad on Sept 8, 2024. — ReutersAfter holding public gatherings in Islamabad and Lahore, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Tuesday submitted an application to a local administration seeking permission to hold a rally in Rawalpindi on......
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Supreme Court reserves verdict on ECP plea challenging LHC decision for forming election tribunals Police officers walk past the Supreme Court building in Islamabad on April 6, 2022. — ReutersISLAMABAD: A five-member bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved the verdict on the Election Commission of Pakistan's appeal against the Lahore High Court&s order appointing eight......
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PTI counsels given last chance to cross-examine witness in £190m reference PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi pictured at the Lahore High Court in Lahore on July 17, 2023. — AFPISLAMABAD: The lawyers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Tuesday were given last chance to cross-examine the witness in the £190......
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Bilawal vows PPP to ensure formation of constitutional court PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is addressing a ceremony on September 24, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsStressing the necessity of the constitutional court in the country, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari vowed on Tuesday that his party would ensure its formation......
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Decision on Imran Khan's military trial not taken yet, IHC told Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. — Facebook/Imran khan official/FileISLAMABAD: In response to the Islamabad High Court's seeking clarification from the government regarding the possibility of former prime minister Imran Khan's military trial, Additional Attorney General Munawar......
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PM Shehbaz arrives in US to attend 79th UNGA session Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is greeted by Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Munir Akram upon arrival in New York, US, on September 23, 2024. —X/@pmln_orgISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached New York on Monday on a five-day official visit to the......
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PTI Lahore rally: KP CM Gandapur booked for attempted murder, violence Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur addresses an event. — Facebook/Ali Amin Khan Gandapur/FileLAHORE: The Lahore police filed a fresh case against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa firebrand Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur under 13 provisions, including the Anti-Terrorism Act , for......
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Imran, Bushra expected to be indicted at next hearing of new Toshakhana case Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi seen in this image. — AFP/FileRAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi are expected to be indicted in the new Toshakhana case at the next hearing.The new Toshakhana case's hearing......
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