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Ban on PTI: Govt to consult allies before final decision, says FM Dar Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar address a press conference in Lahore on July 16, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsAfter the federal government announced imposing a ban on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf a day ago, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator......
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Khawaja Asif urges courts to refrain from 'political verdicts' Defence Minister Khawaja Asif in an interview with BBC Urdu. — X/@FarhatJavedRDefence Minister Khawaja Asif has turned up the heat on the judiciary, asking the courts to refrain from giving "political verdicts" in accordance with the Constitution of Pakistan, adding that the politicians......
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Two soldiers, five civilians embrace martyrdom in DI Khan gun attack on health centre Martyred security forces personnel Naib Subedar Muhammad Farooq and Sepoy Muhammad Javed Iqbal. — ISPR/FileTerrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan district launched a gun attack on Rural Health Center situated in Kirri Shamozai area leaving seven people including two......
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Karachi police deploy robot for security of Muharram processions The explosive ordnance disposal robot is being introduced in Karachi on July 16, 2024. —ReporterIn a bid to enhance security of the mourning processions during Muharram in Karachi, Sindh Police on Monday deployed a bomb disposal robot at the Muharram 9 procession, in addition to the strict......
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Mushir Alam declines SC ad hoc judge offer Former SC judge Justice Mushir Alam. — SC website/FileISLAMABAD: In his letter addressed to Supreme Court Chief Justice and Chairman Judicial Commission Justice Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Mushir Alam has turned down the nomination by the CJP for his appointment as an ad hoc judge of......
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PTI activist Sanam Javaid shifted to KP House PTI's Sanam Javaid can be seen smiling while being taken for court hearing on July 15, 2024 in Islamabad. — X/@MurtazaViewsPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf firebrand loyalist Sanam Javaid has been transferred to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad on the directions of KP Chief Minister Ali......
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Karachi to suffer from hot weather for two more days A man distributing cold water bottles during hot weather in Karachi on May 10, 2024. —INP As the residents of Karachi continue to suffer in the heat, a weather expert forecast on Tuesday that the city's feels-like temperature would reach 43°C or might even surpass it on Tuesday and......
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Eight soldiers martyred, 10 terrorists killed in Bannu Cantt attack Pakistan Army's martyred soldiers Lance Naik Sabz Ali, Sepoy Imtiaz Khan, Sepoy Sobhan Majeed, Naib Subedar Muhammad Shehzad, Sepoy Arsalan Aslam, Havildar Shahzad Ahmed, Havildar Zil-e-Hussain and Sepoy Ashfaq Hussain Khan in this image released on July 16, 2024. — ISPRRAWALPINDI: As many......
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PPP distances itself from PTI ban move Senior PPP leader and Senator Sherry Rehman speaks during an interview in this undated image. — APP/FilePrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif government's announcement to impose a ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf hasn't sat well with its ally Pakistan Peoples Party which has in fact distanced......
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Mobile phone services to remain partially shut in parts of Punjab on Ashura This picture shows a person using a mobile phone. — AFP/FileIn a bid to maintain law and order and ensure citizens& protection, the Punjab government has decided that cellphone services would remain partially suspended on the 9th and 10th of Muharram in different parts of the......
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JUI-F chief urges end to army's 'political role' for stability in country JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman addresses a press conference at Jamia Noor Ul Anwar Maskeen Pura in Chiniot on October 27, 2022. — OnlineJamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has linked the end of the crisis in the country to the military's "detachment from national......
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Imran Khan remanded in 12 cases linked to May 9 riots Former prime minister Imran Khan leaves after appearing in the Supreme Court in Islamabad on July 24, 2023. — AFPLAHORE: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan has been given a 10-day physical remand to the Lahore police by an anti-terrorism court in connection with a......
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Monsoon rains 'to lash all parts of country from July 16 to 21' Commuters make their way through heavy monsoon rains in Lahore on July 12, 2024. — OnlineMonsoon rains are expected to hit almost all parts of the country from tomorrow — July 16 to 21 — under the influence of the weather system developed in the Arabian Sea, according to the......
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Political parties slam govt's 'unconstitutional' decision to ban PTI JUI-F leader Hafiz Hamdullah, PPP leader Farhatullah Babar and Awaam Pakistan founder Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. — x/iSaleem_khan34 and APP/FilesSeveral political forces strongly condemned the ruling coalition's move to ban the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf just days after the Supreme Court allowed......
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Are you standing by democracy or civil martial law? PTI asks govt's allies Leader of the Opposition Omar Ayub and PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan addressing a press conference along with other leaders in Islamabad on July 15, 2024. — Geo News/YouTube/ScreengrabThe Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf called on the allies of the ruling coalition led by the Pakistan Muslim......
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Ban on PTI: Arif Alvi takes a 'horsey' jibe at information minister Tarar Arif Alvi speaks with Reuters in an interview after Pakistan's presidency was recognised as the world's first presidential secretariat running on clean energy, in Islamabad, Pakistan October 27, 2021. — ReutersFormer President Arif Alvi on Monday took a humorous jibe at the government's......
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PTI's Sanam Javaid told to 'stay silent' as IHC issues release order PTI's Sanam Javaid can be seen smiling while being taken for court hearing on July 15, 2024 in Islamabad. — X/@MurtazaViewThe Islamabad High Court on Monday directed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf activist Sanam Javaid to "go home and stay mum", while ordering her release from the capital......
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Ruling PML-N moves Supreme Court against reserved seats verdict This picture shows a general view of Supreme Court of Pakistan's building in Islamabad. — APP/FileISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has approached the Supreme Court seeking a review against its verdict in the reserved seats case which declared the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ......
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'Desperate move': Experts react to govt's decision to 'ban' PTI PTI workers at a public gathering in this undated picture. — AFP/FileKARACHI: The federal government has unveiled its plans to impose a ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf , blaming the former ruling party for receiving foreign funds from illegal sources and staging May 9 violent protests last......
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PTI says govt's 'illegal moves' driven by 'desperation' Supporters of the PTI sit on scaffoldings in Rawalpindi, on November 26, 2022. — ReutersThe Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf accused the federal government of attempting to ban the party "out of desperation" as the Supreme Court had ruled in favour of PTI in the reserved seats case, putting it on......
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Govt set to 'ban' PTI for anti-state activities: Information Minister Tarar Federal Minister for Information - Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar addresses a press conference in Islamabad on July 15, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced Monday that the federal government has decided to ban the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ,......
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Qureshi indicted in another May 9 case PTI's Shah Mahmood Qureshi speaks with the media in Islamabad on May 10, 2023. — AFPLAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's incarcerated leader, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, was indicted in another case related to the May 9 riots by an anti-terrorism court. Earlier today, the top leader was......
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Blaze erupts in KU's Mass Communication Department Flames can be seen in the Karachi University's Mass Communication department in a blaze that erupted on July 15, 2024. — Screeengrab/Geo.tvKARACHI: Students were evacuated from Karachi University's Mass Communication Department after a fire erupted in its audio-visual room on Monday.Two......
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Terrorist attack 'thwarted' by security forces in Bannu Cantt Army personnel can be seen in this undated image. — Reuters/FilePESHAWAR: The security forces thwarted a terrorist attack at the Cantonment Board Bannu in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Geo News reported Monday citing sources. The terrorists bombed the road between Bannu......
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Karachi to experience rise in temperature from today Commuters can be seen quenching their thirst by chilled beverage to beat the heat at a heat stroke relief camp organized by Social Organization, at Shahrah-e-Faisal road in Karachi on June 26, 2024. — APPKARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has said that the port city is expected......
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Journalist Malik Hassan Zaib shot dead in Nowsehra Malik Hasan Zaib. — Geo News FileA local journalist Malik Hassan Zaib was shot dead by two unknown assailants in the Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday.The incident took place in the city area of Akbarpura, where the victim came under gun attack while he was on his way in a......
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Govt aims to reactivate Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project in this undated photo. — WapdaISLAMABAD: The federal government has commenced efforts to reactivate the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project which stopped generating power due to "defects in design".Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed to form a......
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Governors, CM attend Dawoodi Bohra's Muharram congregation Dawoodi Bohra community's head Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin addresses the Muharram congregation in Karachi on July 14, 2024. — SuppliedTop government officials — including Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi......
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PTI activist Sanam Javaid gets released only to be handcuffed again PTI activist Sanam Javaid. — Instagram/sanamjavaidkhanISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf activist Sanam Javaid walked free after months-long incarceration on Sunday, only to be handcuffed once again by the Islamabad police. The social media political activist's release from ......
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Heavy downpours forecast for Punjab on Muharram 8, 9 Commuters are facing difficulties in transportation due to stagnant rainwater due to poor sewerage system caused by heavy downpour of monsoon season, at Lytton road in Lahore on Friday, July 12, 2024. — PPILAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority Punjab Sunday called on the......
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