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Khawaja Asif praises Ayaz Sadiq's role in crisis following PTI MNAs' arrest Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif and National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. — Facebook/ @khawajaAsifofficial/ @SardarAyazSadiq/ File ISLAMABAD: Praising the National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq for adeptly handling the Parliament House crisis following the arrests......
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NA speaker sets up body to address house-related issues National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at the National Assembly on March 3, 2024. — Facebook/Sardar Ayaz SadiqNational Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, in pursuance of the motion adopted by the lower house of parliament earlier in the day, constituted an 18-member special committee to......
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IHC fixes hearing of Imran Khan's plea against possible military trial PTI founder Imran Khan in this undated photo. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: The petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan in the Islamabad High Court has been fixed for hearing on Thursday in which he sought a court order to prevent his potential transfer to military custody......
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Opposition won't support any legislation against Constitution: Fazl JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman addressing a press conference in Islamabad on March 5, 2023. — APPAs the government continues to woo allied and disgruntled partners before tabling potential judiciary-centric legislation, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has asserted that the incumbent......
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'We will be in same jail': Bilawal warns govt against political victimisation PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses the National Assembly session on September 11, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsPakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal-Bhutto Zardari has criticised the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the major opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf......
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Omar Ayub, Asad Qaiser granted protective bail in Islamabad rally law violation case PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan and senior leader Asad Qaiser address the press conference outside Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, on August 1, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsPESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders Omar Ayub and Asad Qaiser among others have secured transit bail from the......
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Sugar mills reference: PM Shehbaz, Hamza seek relief under NAB law tweaks Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former Punjab Chief Minister of Punjab Hamza Shehbaz. — Reuters/X/@HamzaSS/FileISLAMABAD: After the Supreme Court restored amendments to the National Accountability Ordinance 1999, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz on Wednesday sought......
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PTI lawmakers' arrest prompts govt, opposition to form NA committee for house-related issues Federal Information Minister Ataullah Tarar speaks during a National Assembly session on September 11, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsThe government and the opposition on Wednesday found a rare common ground and unanimously passed a resolution for the constitution of a......
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Five National Assembly security officials suspended after PTI lawmakers' arrest Security personnel arrive to deploy in front of Parliament House building in Islamabad on April 3, 2022. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: Amidst prevailing political turmoil, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq suspended the lower house of parliament's Sergeant at Arms Muhammad Ishfaq Ashraf for......
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Punjab, KP, Islamabad jolted after 5.7 magnitude earthquake A Richter scale measuring earthquake. — AFP/FileEarthquake tremors were felt in several parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islambad on Wednesday.According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department , the earthquake was recorded at magnitude 5.7 on the Richter's scale.However, United......
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President, PM stress need to embrace Quaid's ideals for Pakistan's prosperity An image of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. — APP/FileMarking Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's 76th death anniversary on Wednesday, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the importance of Jinnah's guidance for the nation's prosperity.In his......
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CJP Isa says he won't accept any person-specific proposal on fixing tenure CJP Qazi Faez Isa looks on in this picture released on September 22, 2023. — X/@QAU_OfficialISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa has termed media reports quoting his stance on jurists' extension following an "off-the-record" conversation with journalists "misinterpreted",......
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Judge Humayun Dilawar faces arrest in land grabbing case Judge Humayun Dilawar. — Online/FileA local court in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa&s Bannu on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for Islamabad Judge Humayun Dilawar, who sentenced Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan in Toshakhana case last year, in a land grabbing case.A judicial magistrate......
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Chairman Gilani suspends PTI Senator Falak Naz for 'abusive' jibe at Faisal Vawda Senator Falak Naz and Senator Faisal Vawda. — Online/Senate of PakistanISLAMABAD: After she directed an abusive jibe at Faisal Vawda, Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani, during a a disorderly session on Tuesday, barred Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf legislator Falak Naz from attending the upper......
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PTI vows not to back off from anti-govt movement despite police crackdown PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja , Omar Ayub Khan , and Asad Qaiser address a press conference in Peshawar on September 10, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsPESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Tuesday refused to give up on its anti-government movement and vowed to expand it in a more......
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PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar released by police in Islamabad rally law violation case Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman speaks to journalists in Islamabad. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: The police on Tuesday released Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan a day after his arrest in a fresh crackdown against the former ruling party launched for......
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NA speaker asks Islamabad police chief to immediately release PTI lawmakers NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. — Instagram/@naofpakistanNational Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq Tuesday reprimanded Islamabad Inspector General of Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi in the wake of the arrests of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf parliamentarians, asking him to immediately release them.The......
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Hearing on Imran, Bushra's acquittal pleas in -pound;190m case adjourned till Sept 12 PTI founder Imran Khan with his wife Bushra Bibi arrive to appear at a high court in Lahore on May 15, 2023. — AFPRAWALPINDI: An accountability court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on the pleas filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi seeking acquittal......
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LHC suspends last week's verdict, restores Lt Gen Munir Afsar as Nadra chief Nadra Chairman Lieutenant General Munir Afsar. — Supplied/FileLAHORE: Suspending last week's verdict, the Lahore High Court on Tuesday restored Lieutenant General Munir Afsar as the chairman of the National Database and Registration Authority .A two-member bench comprising......
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Meet Ryan Ahmad — aspiring candidate running for Oxford University chancellor post Ryan Ahmed, Oxford University Chancellor candidate, speaks during an interview with Geo News. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsLONDON: A British Asian bartender from east London and a former pupil of Oxford University is one of the many aspirants eying the coveted post of the Oxford......
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Arrest rumours: Ali Amin Gandapur reaches KP after hours-long 'radio silence' An undated image of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. — State media/FileKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has reached Peshawar amid his arrest rumours and hours-long "radio silence" in the wake of the crackdown against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ......
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Pakistan's envoy to US presents Congressman Al Green with prestigious award Pakistan&s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh honoured Congressman Alexander N Green with the prestigious Sitara-i-Khidmat at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington, US on September 9, 2024. — X/@PakinUSAPakistan's Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh......
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PM Shehbaz stresses need for political stability, continuity of policies Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses at the dinner hosted in honour of the parliamentarians of coalition parties of the government on September 9, 2024. — PIDPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed the need for political stability and continuity of policies in the country.The prime......
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Barrister Saif says federal govt may have arrested CM Gandapur Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif. — Radio Pakistan/The KP government website/FileIn a major development, Adviser to the Chief Minister on Information Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif claimed that the federal government might have taken Khyber......
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KP CM's derogatory remarks at PTI rally draw flak from ministers, senators A collage of federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur and PPP Senator Sherry Rehman. — APP/X/@ClimateChangePK/@PTIThe fiery speech containing "threats" toward the members of government and institutions by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cheif Minister Ali Amin Gandapur......
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Islamabad police arrest PTI MNA Sher Afzal Marwat PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat is seen seated in his office. — Screengrab via X/@sherafzalmarwatISLAMABAD: The Islamabad police arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmaker Sher Afzal Marwat outside the Parliament House building just a day after the embattled party staged a power show in the......
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Accountability court transfers new gifts reference against Imran, Bushra after SC verdict PTI founder Imran Khan with his wife Bushra Bibi arrive to appear at the high court in Lahore on May 15, 2023. — AFPRAWALPINDI: In a major decision after the restoration of the NAB amendments following a Supreme Court's verdict, an accountability court on Monday transferred new Toshakhana......
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CJP Isa says he won't accept extension in tenure Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa. — Supreme Court websiteISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa on Monday confirmed that he would not accept an extension in his tenure days after the federal law minister categorically rejected speculations on the matter.During an informal......
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AEMEND condemns Gandapur's 'vulgar, threatening' remarks targeting journalists Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur adresses the KP Assembly on March 2, 2024. — Facebook/Ali Amin Khan GandapurThe Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors has demanded an apology from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur for the use of......
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Karsaz accident: Lawyer of suspect challenges refusal of bail plea in drug case View of the site after traffic accident due to overspeeding on Karsaz road in Karachi on August 19, 2024. —PPIKARACHI: Lawyer of the Karsaz accident suspect on Monday challenged the rejection of the bail petition in the case pertaining to usage of drug. The counsel filed a plea at the......
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