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Karachi weather update: Met Office predicts light rain today A view of I.I. Chundrigar Road in Karachi while commuters are making their way after a brief spell of rain on March 1, 2024. —Geo.tvKARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department Sunday forecast more rain in Karachi after most parts of the metropolis enjoyed early morning light......
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Faisalabad police launch 'all-female Dolphin Squad' to counter crime The all-female Dolphin Squad seen attending to their duties. — Screengrab via Geo NewsFaisalabad police have introduced the first all-female &Dolphin Squad& in a bid to empower women in the district.This will be the first-of-its-kind squad in Faisalabad that is entirely based on......
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Tessori appears unfazed by reports of change at Sindh Governor House Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori. — APP/FileKARACHI: Kamran Tessori has said that he will continue to fulfill his responsibilities as the Sindh governor as long he is in this role amid reports that the federal government is mulling replacing the top provincial official. The statement......
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Severe consequences to follow if SC verdicts not implemented: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah Supreme Court's Justice Mansoor Ali Shah addresses a ceremony in Islamabad on August 10, 2024. — Screengrab/Geo NewsSupreme Court's senior puisne Judge Mansoor Ali Shah has warned of dire consequences of not implementing the apex court's verdicts, saying that it would disturb the balance of......
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No political stability without Imran Khan: PTI vice chairman This photograph released on October 24, 2023, shows PTI founder Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi while listening to party members. — Facebook/Imran KhanLAHORE: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi claimed on Saturday that there would be......
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Arshad Nadeem to be honoured with Hilal-e-Imtiaz for bringing Olympic glory home Gold medallist Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan celebrates on the podium at the Paris Olympics in France on August 9, 2024. — Reuters President Asif Ali Zardari will award javelin ace Arshad Nadeem Hilal-e-Imtiaz for clinching a gold medal for Pakistan and setting a new record at the Paris......
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PTI calls for institutions to stay within their limits NA Opposition Leader and PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub speaks to reporters in Lahore, on August 10, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsLAHORE: National Assembly Opposition leader and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary General Omar Ayub has called on the institutions to stay within their......
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Gandapur stands firm on May 9 probe demand, matter to be sent to cabinet after PHC's refusal Furniture burns outside the Lahore Corps Commander House's building in Lahore on May 9, 2023. — ReutersPESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has doubled down on its stance on the probe of the May 9 riots and has decided to refer the issue back to the provincial cabinet......
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Budget surplus difficult as Centre not clearing dues: KP CM's adviser An undated image of Adviser to KP Chief Minister on Finance Muzzammil Aslam. — Screengrab via Facebook/Muzzammil's Desk/FilePESHAWAR: A Khyber Pakhtunkhwa official has said that the provincial government will find it difficult to manage the surplus budget if the federal government doesn't......
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KP health dept demands vehicle purchase details amid irregularity complaints Vauxhall cars are transported on a lorry in Luton, Britain March 6, 2017. — Reuters/FilePESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has sought the records of all vehicles purchased in the last 23 years. Adeel Shah, who is the special secretary health, wrote a letter to authorities......
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Three soldiers martyred in KP's Tirah Valley: ISPR Havildar Inam Gul Shaheed, Sepoy Muhammad Imran Shaheed and Sepoy Iltaf Khan Shaheed. — ISPRThree Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred in gun battles with terrorists at three different locations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa&s Tirah Valley, the military&s media affairs wing said on......
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Bashir Memon 'likely to replace' Kamran Tessori as Sindh governor Sindh governor Kamran Khan Tessori and PML-N Sindh President Bashir Memon. — NNI and APP/FilesThe ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has reportedly stepped up its efforts to replace incumbent MQM-P-backed Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori with party leader Bashir Memon, sources told Geo News......
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NDMA issues warning as more rains expected in Sindh including Karachi Displaced people stand on flooded highway, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Sehwan, Pakistan, September 16, 2022. — ReutersISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority said on Friday that rain, wind, and thundershowers are expected in parts of Sindh including......
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Islamabad refutes Israeli media's 'baseless' reports targeting Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch speaks at a press briefing. — APP/FileIslamabad on Friday rebutted the Israeli media reports alleging any commitment by Pakistan to send arms to support Iran as "baseless".At her weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra......
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Pakistan playing vital role for peace, stability in region: Masjid-e-Nabawi imam Masjid-e-Nabawi's Imam Dr Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir. — ISPR RAWALPINDI: Masjid-e-Nabawi's Imam Dr Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair on Friday said Pakistan was playing a vital role for peace and stability in the region, said a......
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Bilawal says judiciary responsible for current political crisis PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari speaks during the National Assembly session in Islamabad on August 9, 2024. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo News LivePlacing the responsibility of the country's current political crisis on the judiciary, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal......
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Sukkur mayor announces 'gold crown' for Arshad Nadeem Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan prepares to throw javelin in Paris Olympics 2024 on August 8, 2024. —ReutersMayor of Sukkur Barrister Arsalan Islam Shaikh, also the spokesperson for the Sindh government, announced on Friday that star Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem would be awarded a gold crown,......
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Sindh Textbook Board provides 700,000 sets in Karachi Books on display by the Sindh Textbook Board. — STBB/FileThe Sindh Textbook Board announced Thursday that it had completed the delivery of textbooks to government schools in the Karachi region on Thursday, with around 700,000 sets distributed.A ceremony was held at the Sindh Textbook......
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US Olympic sprint star Lyles contracts Covid-19 Bronze medallist Noah Lyles of United States is pictured in a protective face mask after receiving medical attention after the race on August 8, 2024. — Reuters PARIS: Olympic 100 metres champion Noah Lyles revealed he tested positive for Covid two days before finishing third in......
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Jamaat-e-Islami 'postpones' protest sit-in after negotiations with govt Jamaat-e-Islami's deputy emir Liaquat Baloch addressing the protesters after the successful negotiations with the government team on August 8, 2024. — YouTube/Geo News/ScreengrabThe Jamaat-e-Islami has announced postponing its protest sit-in after successful negotiations, claiming that the......
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PML-N's Irfan Siddiqui quits Senate committee over fellow lawmaker's 'inappropriate behaviour' PML-N's Parliamentary Leader in Senate Senator Irfan-ul-Haque Siddiqui and PML-N Senator Bushra Anjum Butt. — Senate of Pakistan websiteISLAMABAD: After facing inappropriate behaviour from Senator Bushra Anjum Butt, senior politician and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senator Irfan-ul-Haque......
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Pakistan hopes to start era of goodwill with Bangladesh after Hasina's ouster: defence minister Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Thursday termed the change of government in Bangladesh as a welcome opportunity for the two nations to start a new era of goodwill.The minister's remarks came as Nobel peace prize winning economist......
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Imran, Bushra's physical remand extended by 11 days in new Toshakhana case PTI founder Imran Khan with his wife Bushra Bibi arrive to appear at the high court in Lahore on May 15, 2023. — AFPAn accountability court on Thursday extended physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi by 11 days in a new Toshakhana case.The......
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Karachi, parts of country likely to experience more monsoon rains from today Residents commute through a flooded street during the monsoon season in Karachi, Pakistan. — Reuters/File More monsoon rains have been predicted by the Met Office from Friday till Monday in different parts of the country including Karachi as strong winds are likely to penetrate the......
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Military backs peaceful protests, warns against resorting to violence Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir speaks at the National Convention of Scholars on August 8, 2024, in this still taken from a video. — YouTube/Geo NewsChief of Army Staff General Asim Munir has said that the people have the right to stage protests while remaining peaceful as he warned......
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Incumbent rulers provoking military to dismantle PTI, says Imran Khan Former prime minister Imran Khan arrives to appear before an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on August 25, 2022. — AFPJailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan has claimed that the incumbent rulers are provoking the military to dismantle his party."The government is plunging into......
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PPP, PML-N slam PTI founder over May 9 apology stance PPP Senator Sherry Rehman, PTI founder Imran Khan and . — AFP/FileThe ruling coalition of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party have doubled down on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan over his stance on tendering "conditional apology" regarding May 9......
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Cooperation between govt, institutions at unprecedented levels: PM PM Shehbaz Sharif speaks during Ulema, Mashaikh Conference in Islamabad on August 8, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Thursday that the cooperation between the constitutional institutions and the federal government was at an all-time high."I want......
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Bill restricting independents from changing party not signed by president yet: sources President, Asif Ali Zardari addresses a delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Thursday, August 1, 2024. — PPIISLAMABAD: The Elections Act 2024, which aims to bar independent lawmakers from changing parties, has not......
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Imran Khan advises PTI against confrontation Former prime minister Imran Khan appears at the Islamabad High Court in Islamabad on September 22, 2022. &APP PESHAWAR: Former prime minister Imran Khan has directed the members of his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf , to hold nationwide public gatherings after seeking......
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