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PM Shehbaz announces Rs150 million reward for Arshad Nadeem Ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaking at a dinner reception at the PM House on August 13, 2024. — Screengrab/YouTube/GeoNews ISLAMABAD: A lavish dinner was hosted by the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday for the country&s pride......
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New policy to waive visa fee for 126 countries comes into effect Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar gestures while addressing a press conference in Islamabad on May 8, 2024. — APPLaunch of a new visa policy was announced by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday under which visa fee for the nationals of 126......
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Karachi's Dawood University VC faces gun attack, remains unscathed Dawood University of Engineering and Technology Vice-Chancellor Dr Samreen Hussain. — DUET websiteKARACHI: Dr Samreen Hussain, the vice chancellor of Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, remained unhurt after unidentified assailants opened fire on her car in Karachi's Orangi Town......
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Citizens can apply for passport from any city as govt 'moves to amend rules' An undated image of the Pakistani passport. — X/@DGIPofficial/File ISLAMABAD: The federal government has moved to introduce change in passport rules under which citizens can apply for travel document from any city across the country, as per the sources.The government has taken the new......
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Pakistan urges India to probe 'theft and illicit sale' of radioactive materials Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch speaks during weekly press briefing on July 4, 2024. — APPISLAMABAD: Expressing grave concerns over the reports of highly radioactive and nuclear substances being stolen in India repeatedly, Islamabad suspects that there is a black market for......
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Cambridge announces O/A level, IGCSE exam results in Pakistan A representational image showing students appearing for an exam. — AFP/File Cambridge International Education on Tuesday issued the results for "largest ever" June exam series for Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education , O-Level and International AS and......
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CM Maryam honours Arshad Nadeem with Rs100m cash prize, car for Olympic win Maryam Nawaz is seated with javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem and his mother. —X/@MaryamNSharifMIAN CHANNU: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem to congratulate him for his historic gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. In a gesture of......
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JI announces fresh protests in conjunction with traders JI Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman addresses a political rally in Karachi on February 4, 2024. — Facebook/HafizNaeemRehmanJamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Tuesday said that his party, days after it reached an agreement with the government and postponed its Rawalpindi sit-in,......
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BLF terrorist 'gunned down by comrade' Wanted terrorist Shambeen alias Shahak. — SuppliedShambeen alias Shahak, a wanted terrorist from Balochistan, was killed by his own accomplice, Geo News reported on Tuesday, citing security sources.The terrorist, according to the sources, belonged to a banned militant organisation,......
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Russian ambassador congratulates Pakistani nation on Independence Day Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev. —Russian embassy to Pakistan website/ File On the eve of Pakistan's 78th Independence Day, Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev on Tuesday congratulated and wished its citizens prosperity."Let me extend my heartfelt......
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Karachi expected to receive light rain This file image shows Karachi's II Chundrigar Road after light rain. — Geo.tv/FileKARACHI/PESHAWAR: Forecasting more rain in the metropolis, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has said that the city might likely receive light to moderate rain in the next 24 hours.As per the......
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Govt divides PCAA into three entities The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority building. Facebook/ @PCAA.Official/ FileKARACHI: The federal government has split the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority into three parts, assigning the departments different duties, Geo News reported on Tuesday.Three separate entities have been carved out of......
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Suozzi extends 'Independence Day' greetings to Pakistani-Americans Head of the Pakistani caucus in the United States Congress, Thomas Suozzi, masterfully showcased his Urdu skills as he wished Pakistani-Americans a "Happy Independence Day" in a video message.The congressman's message comes as Pakistani-Americans prepare to mark Pakistan's 78th Independence......
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Panjgur DC assassinated in Balochistan's Mastung Panjgur&s slain Deputy Commissioner Zakir Baloch. —Facebook/Mir Hafeez Raisani/File QUETTA: Unknown armed men gunned down Panjgur Deputy Commissioner Zakir Baloch on the National Highway near the Khada-Kucha area of Mastung District on Monday.Baloch along with District Chairman......
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Abbasi calls on COAS, CJP, politicians to 'figure out how to run country' Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addresses a press conference in Islamabad. — APP/FileKARACHI: As opposition parties continue to seek fresh polls in the country, former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that holding fresh elections will not solve problems faced by the......
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Parts of country to experience more monsoon rains from August 14 A woman wades through a flooded road in Hyderabad. — Reuters/FileISLAMABAD: More monsoon rains have been predicted by the Pakistan Meteorological Department in different parts of the to start from Independence Day which would continue till August 18.As per the Met Office, monsoon winds are......
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Faisal Vawda rings alarm bells for PTI after Faiz Hamid's arrest Prime Minister's Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah and senator and former federal minister Faisal Vawda. — APP/File and YouTube/Geo News LiveMinutes after the Pakistan Army issued public statement on the arrest of former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lieutenant......
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PTI seeks issuance of notification for next chief justice of Pakistan Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Gohar Ali Khan talking to media on August 12, 2024. — YouTube/Geo News/ScreengrabJust a couple of months before the incumbent chief justice of Pakistan, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, is set to bid farewell as the country's top judge, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ......
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Former spymaster Faiz Hamid arrested by army: ISPR Former ISI Director General Lt Gen Faiz Hamid pictured during his visit to Kabul in 2021. — X/FileRAWALPINDI: The military has taken former Inter-Services Intelligence director general Lt General Faiz Hamid into custody and initiated "the process of Field General Court Martial" against......
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Sania Zehra murdered, no signs of suicide found by forensics: Punjab information minister A representational image of a crime scene tape. — AFP/FilePunjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has revealed details regarding the murder case of 20-year-old Syeda Sania Zehra, a pregnant mother of two — was found dead at her residence in Multan last month.The provincial......
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MQM-P warns of quitting coalition govt over Sindh governor issue MQM-P leader Farooq Sattar speaks at a tree plantation drive in Karachi on August 4, 2024. — Facebook/Dr Farooq SattarIn a concerning development for the ruling coalition, the Muttahi Qaumi Movement-Pakistan has warned that it will have no reason to be part of the Prime Minister......
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Murad Sadpara: Pakistani climber who risked life to save others dies in rescue effort A combination of images showing Pakistani mountaineer Murad Sadpara. — X/@destinationpak/@sadiqsidiqiGB_SHIGAR: In a tragic event, mountaineer Murad Sadpara has breathed his last after getting seriously injured on his way back from Broad Peak, the Broad Peak Rescue Team said on......
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SC overturns LHC verdict annulling vote recount in NA-154, 81, 79 Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. — ReutersISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday overturned the Lahore High Court's verdict that nullified a vote recount in three National Assembly constituencies won by the Pakistan......
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What are obstacles for Pakistanis in securing UAE visa? UAE Consul General in Karachi Bakheet Ateeq al-Remeithi. — UAE govt website/FileConsul General of the United Arab Emirates in Karachi Dr Bakheet Ateeq Al Remeithi has explained the reasons which could cause obstacles in the issuance of visas for Pakistanis to Gulf country.Speaking no Geo......
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Met Office forecasts light rain in Karachi today People travelling on a road during rain in Karachi on August 2, 2024. —OnlineKARACHI: In continuity with the intermittent drizzle and light showers that Karachi has been experiencing for more than a week with occasional gaps, the port city may see another spell of light rain on Monday, the......
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Islamabad bans toy horns for 10 days as nation preps for 14th Aug celebrations Vendor displaying national flag badges and other festive items to attract customers ahead of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations at catchahry Bzaar, Sargodha. — APP ISLAMABAD: The city administration in the Islamabad Capital Territory has prohibited the sale, purchase and use of......
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Members of parliament 'fake representatives' of people: Fazl JUI-F chief Fazl-ur-Rehman waving at an event. — AFP/File Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl has once again criticised his former allies — who now sit in the federal government, calling the members of the parliament "fake representatives" of the people.The JUI-F has been demanding to......
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Deputy PM responds to reports of Sindh Governor Tessori's replacement Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori. — AFP/APP/FileISLAMABAD: The government has finally responded to the reports of potential replacement of Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, as Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said that a......
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PM Shehbaz vows equal opportunities for minorities Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing the Minorities Day in Lahore on August 11, 2024. — Geo News/Screengrab LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reassured the minority communities residing in Pakistan, saying that the federal government will take all possible measures to......
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President, PM extend solidarity towards minorities, urge coexistence President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. — APP/Facebook/Mian Shehbaz SharifPresident Asif Ali Zardari has said the government is committed to protect the religious rights and freedoms of minorities in Pakistan, as the country observes Minorities& Day......
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