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Indian top commander hails professionalism of Pakistani peacekeepers Pakistani peacekeepers in South Sudan. — Inter-Services Public Relations RAWALPINDI: An Indian top commander has written a letter to Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, acknowledging the professionalism of Pakistani peacekeepers performing their duties for maintenance of peace and......
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Constitutional court must be established if citizens not satisfied with existing judicial system: Bilawal PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto addresses lawyers in Islamabad, September 19, 2024. — Screengrab/Geo NewsISLAMABAD: After the coalition government&s bid to amend Constitution came to naught, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday said that the establishment of......
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PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat contracts COVID, admitted to hospital PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat is seen seated in his office in this still taken from a video. — X/@sherafzalmarwatPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Sher Afzal Marwat tested positive for COVID-19 as the firebrand politician informed about his condition on social media on Thursday.He informed his......
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Pakistan, Russia renew commitment to expand economic, security cooperation Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk holds separate meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on September 19, 2024. — PIDPakistan and Russia on Thursday renewed their commitment to foster bilateral ties by enhancing cooperation in diverse......
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Opposition leader likens proposed judicial package to martial law PTI leader and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan in this undated photo. — Facebook/Omar Ayub KhanISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Omar Ayub Khan claimed on Thursday that "martial law would have been imposed in the country had the constitutional amendment......
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Lawyers urge govt to disseminate proposed constitutional amendment Lawyers protesting in Lahore on September 21, 2023. — OnlineISLAMABAD: Adopting a unanimous resolution, the All Pakistan Lawyers Representatives on Thursday demanded the ruling coalition to circulate the largely disputed proposed constitutional amendment.A conglomerate of lawyers' bodies,......
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Constitutional amendments to be tabled when Maulana Fazlur Rehman is 'satisfied' Senator Irfan Siddiqui sits on stage during a launch ceremony for his book at Academy of Letters in Islamabad. — Online/FileSenior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senator Irfan Siddiqui said that the constitutional amendments will only be tabled after Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl chief Maulana......
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Afghan govt patronises Fitna al-Khawarij, says Pakistani envoy at UNSC Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN Munir Akram at the UNSC on September 26, 2023. —X/ @PakistanPR_UNISLAMABAD: Addressing a session of the United Nations Security Council , Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the body, Munir Akram, said that the interim Afghan administration......
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US President Joe Biden terms Pak-US ties vital for peace, security in region A combination of images shows US President Joe Biden and Pakistan's envoy to US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh. — Reuters/File/X/@PakinUSAPresident Joe Biden has highlighted the significance of the relationship between United States and Pakistan, emphasising on its role in "regional stability and......
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Despite Fazl's rejection, Asif says hope still alive for JUI-F supporting constitutional amendment Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. — INP/Facebook/Maulana Fazl ur RehmanDefence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed on Wednesday that hopes are still alive for the government to gain support from opposition party Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl for the proposed......
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APS attack survivor Ahmed Nawaz receives British Empire Medal Army Public School attack survivor Ahmed Nawaz awarded the British Empire Medal by King Charles III. — Instagram/@ahmednawazofficialPESHAWAR: Army Public School attack survivor Ahmed Nawaz was honoured with the British Empire Medal by King Charles III in recognition of his exceptional......
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Law minister advocates establishing constitutional court as per global practice Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar addresses the in-camera event of SCBA, PBC in Islamabad on September 18, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsISLAMABAD: Speaking at a crucial session of the country's legal fraternity to discuss debatable constitutional amendments proposed by......
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Pakistan rejects IIOJK polls, calls for Modi govt's accountability over rights abuses President Asif Ali Zardari is seen in a meeting with a delegation from migrants from IIOJK at President House. — APPISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for accountability of the Narendra Modi-led government for the human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu......
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King Charles invites PM Shehbaz to Commonwealth summit in October King Charles III of the United Kingdom during an event in Scotland and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaking at an event. — AFP/Reuters/FileISLAMABAD: King Charles III of the United Kingdom telephoned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday and invited him to the Commonwealth Heads......
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Fazl 'completely rejects' govt's constitutional package after meeting PTI top leaders JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman addressing a gathering in an undated picture. — Facebook/@juipakofficial/FileISLAMABAD: Despite the government&s &all-out efforts& to win over Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl chief has completely rejected the draft of......
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£190m case: Trial court barred from announcing final verdict PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in this undated photo. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: Giving ruling on PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi's petitions, the Islamabad High Court on Wednesday barred the accountability court from giving a final verdict in the £190......
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Russian Deputy PM lands in Islamabad, to hold talks with top leadership Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk interacts with Pakistani officials upon his arrival in Islamabad on September 18, 2024. — Foreign OfficeRussia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk reached Pakistan today and will hold extensive talks with President Asif Ali Zardari and......
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No decision to hold joint presser with allies, says law minister on constitutional package Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar addresses a press conference in Islamabad. — State media/FileISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday rebutted the rumours suggesting that the government was planning to hold a joint presser......
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Committee formed to probe 'stolen' artwork by Sindh-based artist KARACHI: Days after a local Sindh-based artist, Seffy Soomro, alleged that his paintings were stolen and used in a drama serial currently on-air on a private entertainment channel, a special committee has been established recently to look into his complaints.Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Sindh......
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Pakistan's ballistic missile programme sanctions part of 'longstanding' US policy A Pakistani millitary vehicle carrying a Hatf II Abdali missile during the National Day parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2007. — AFPUS State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller has reiterated Washington's "longstanding policy" denying support to Pakistan&s ballistic missile......
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Justice Mansoor Ali Shah to be country's next chief justice: PPP chief PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and SC Justice Mansoor Ali Shah. — AFP/SC website/FileAmid prevailing ambiguity surrounding the next chief justice against the backdrop of prospective constitutional amendment, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has cleared the......
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KP CM Gandapur terms constitutional amendment 'anti-judiciary', vows to oppose it Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur addresses an event on September 5, 2024. — Facebook/@AliAminKhanGandapurPTIPESHAWAR: After the incumbent government postponed tabling the prospective constitutional amendments, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on......
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Pakistan decries Afghan diplomat's disrespect for national anthem Afghan Acting Consul General Peshawar Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir is seen sitting during Pakistani national anthem at a conference in Peshawar. — Screengrab via Geo NewsISLAMABAD: Pakistan registered a formal protest with Afghan authorities on Tuesday over the acting consul general's......
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Alvi meets Fazl as PTI's bid to block much-disputed constitutional amendment continues Former president and PTI leader Arif Alvi shakes hands with JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman ahead of the meeting in Islamabad on September 17, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader and former president Dr Arif Alvi visited Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana......
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PM Shehbaz calls for ending trend of abusive language, hate speech Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses ceremony to mark Eid Milad un Nabi on September 17, 2024, in this still taken from a video. — Geo News Live/YouTubePrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concerns regarding the rising trends of extremism and hate speech in the society, saying that the......
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Imran Khan's long list of crimes makes constitutional amendment irrelevant for him: Khawaja Asif Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and PTI founder Imran Khan. — AFP/FileDefence Minister Khawaja Asif censured incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder for casting doubts over the proposed constitutional amendment, saying Imran Khan's crimes alone would be enough to keep him behind......
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Russian Deputy PM Alexei Overchuk to visit Islamabad on Sept 18 Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk attends a government meeting in Moscow, Russia. — Reuters/FileRussia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk will reach Pakistan on a two-day visit from September 18 to 19, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Tuesday.The FO said that......
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Pak-US 'bilateral ties', other matters discussed in John Bass Islamabad visit Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar meets the Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass alongside US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on September 17, 2024. — X/@ForeignOfficePkMarking a crucial visit to Islamabad on Monday, the United......
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Karachi traffic plan for 12 Rabi ul Awal processions Large numbers of vehicles are seen stuck in a traffic jam. — PPI/FileAs the country observes 12th Rabi ul Awal today, the Karachi Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive traffic plan for the processions scheduled in the city today.The traffic plan has been made for three major......
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Nation observes 12th Rabi ul Awal with religious zeal Siblings ride on a swing as they visit an illuminated street ahead of Eid-e-Milad-ul-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad, in Karachi, Pakistan, September 15, 2024. — ReutersStreets across Pakistan were decorated as the nation marked the birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad on the 12th......
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