Mianwali police 'raid' PTI leader Omar Ayub's house after ATC Sargodha issues arrest warrants PTI Secretary-General and NA Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan seen in this undated photo. — APPISLAMABAD: Authorities have scrambled law enforcement agents for Omar Ayub, the Secretary General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf , following an anti-terrorism court in Sargodha issuing warrants for......

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Jam Kamal says he criticised Balochistan PSDP allocation Federal Minister Jam Kamal Khan. — X/FileA news publication has incorrectly represented Federal Minister Jam Kamal Khan's statement regarding the federal government's budget, published on July 5.In fact, a statement from the ministry said, the Commerce Minister criticised the allocation of......

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PM Shehbaz touches down in Karachi on one-day visit Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaches Karachi on July 7, 2024. —Radio PakistanISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday reached Karachi, where he will hold meeting with the businessmen involved in import and export as well as take important decisions about improvements at the......

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'Irregularities' in CAA appointments come to fore A representational image of an aircraft. — Reuters/FileKARACHI: Pakistan's aviation industry which has not yet recovered from the fake licence scandal, has now been further hit by another worrying discovery regarding the irregularities in the appointments within the Civil Aviation......

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Monsoon rains likely to lash Karachi from tomorrow Commuters push their motorbikes along a street during a monsoon rainfall in Karachi on July 5, 2022. — AFPKARACHI: After enduring a crushing heatwave with feel-like temperatures sizzling well above 50 °C, Karachiites are likely to experience monsoon rains from July 8 to 10, Geo News......

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School headmaster allegedly rapes minor on pretext of giving eidi People carry signs against a gang rape that occurred along a highway and to condemn violence against women and girls, during a protest in Karachi September 12, 2020. — ReutersKARACHI: A school's headmaster allegedly raped his 10-year-old female student on the pretext of giving her eidi in......

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Sanaullah accuses jailed Imran of hatching plots in jail to spread anarchy PM's aide and PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah and PTI founder Imran Khan. — APP/AFP/FilePrime Minister's Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah has accused incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan of &conspiring to spread anarchy in the country& by......

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Omar Ayub's resignation as PTI secretary-general 'rejected on Imran's order' PTI leader Omar Ayub Khan. — AFP/FileThe Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has turned down the resignation of its Secretary-General Omar Ayub Khan, saying that the politician would continue serving on the post in line with the directives of party founder Imran Khan, the party said in a statement on......

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Armed forces should be extended all-out support in eliminating terrorism: Nawaz Sharif Former PM Nawaz Sharif , flanked by his daughter Maryam Nawaz Sharif and brother Shehbaz Sharif, addresses party workers at Model Town in Lahore, Pakistan, on February 9, 2024. — ReutersApparently referring to the opposition parties criticism of the newly-launched counterterrorism drive......

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Ashura to be observed on July 17 in Pakistan as Muharram moon not sighted A large number of mourners attending the 9th Muharram procession in Islamabad. — APP/FileAshura will be observed on July 17 as Muharram moon, which marks the beginning of new Islamic year, was not sighted in Pakistan today and, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on......

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Rain emergency imposed in Karachi CBC's areas ahead of monsoon spell Image showing a traffic warden giving directions to cars amid rain on the streets of Karachi. — Screengrab via Geo NewsKARACHI: The Cantonment Board Clifton of Karachi has envisaged a rain emergency plan amid predictions of monsoon wet spell in the metropolis in the coming days.A CBC......

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CM Maryam-led Punjab govt to launch scholarship programme, laptop scheme Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz gestures while charing an official meeting. — Instagram/bilalazharkayani.officialLAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the authorities concerned to launch &Punjab Honahar Merit Scholarship Programme& and a laptop distribution......

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PTI moves IHC against revocation of NOC for Islamabad rally PTI leaders addressing a press conference in Islamabad on July 6, 2024. —Screengrab/ X/@InsafPKTVISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Saturday approached the Islamabad High Court seeking contempt of court proceedings against those who suspended a no objection certificate , forcing......

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Ex-PML-N leaders launch 'Awam Pakistan' party, vow not to become part of any non-democratic act Awam Pakistan leaders Shahid Khan Abbasi , Miftah Ismail and Mehtab Abbasi speaking at the launch of party in Islamabad on July 6, 2024. — Screengrab via Facebook/Miftah IsmailISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and ex-Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz member Shahid Khaqan Abbasi launched his new......

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Sindh to get country's first ever EV taxis, says minister An electric vehicle charging station is seen at the Volkswagen display during the media day at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, February 14, 2019. — ReutersKARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information, Excise, Narcotics and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon......

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Punjab mulls stringent measures to ensure peace during Muharram A large number of mourners participate in 10th Muharram procession to mark Ashoura in Rawalpindi on July 29, 2023. — APP LAHORE: Owing to security concerns during the month of Muharram, the Punjab government has decided to take strict measures to ensure peace, announcing a ban on......

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Karachi weather: Will there be rain today? Father and son beat the heat with traditional sugarcane juice while sitting on their bike in Karachi. — APP/File KARACHI: The people of Karachi should keep themselves hydrated as the weather in the city is expected to remain hot, however, there is a chance of drizzle today......

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Speeches of 143 ulema, zakireen banned in Sindh during Muharram Senior police officers are monitoring the security of the mourning procession on the occasion of 9th Muharram in Hyderabad on August 8, 2022. — NNI KARACHI: The Sindh Home Department has banned travelling and speeches of 143 ulema and zakireen over security concerns during the......

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No decision yet on internet services ban during Muharram: interior ministry This image shows social media apps on a phone screen. — X/@AFPISLAMABAD: The federal government has not yet taken any decision to suspend internet services during the month of Muharram, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior said on Friday.The provincial governments had sought the......

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Azm-e-Istehkam: Govt 'welcomes' Imran Khan's statement on APC Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addressing a press conference in Islamabad on July 5, 2024. — PIDInformation Minister Attaullah Tarar on Friday apparently welcomed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan's statement that his party would attend all-parties conference and confirmed......

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Top military brass denounces undue criticism of Operation Azm-e-Istehkam Army chief General Syed Asim Munir presides over 265th Corps Commanders& Conference at GHQ on July 5, 2024. — ISPRAs the newly announced anti-terrorism operation Azm-e-Istehkam faces opposition from certain factions, the military dismissed the "unwarranted criticism" of the "vision"......

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Monsoon spell: NDMA issues flash floods warning for Punjab, KP A man rides on a motorcycle amid flood waters along a road during the monsoon season in Rawalpindi, Pakistan July 19, 2023. — ReutersISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority's National Emergencies Operation Center on Friday warned that ongoing torrential rains may trigger flash......

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Sighting of Muharram moon unlikely tomorrow: PMD An undated image of Ruet-e-Halal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad sighting the moon. — APPThe Pakistan Meteorological Department has said that the Muharram moon is not likely to be sighted on Saturday when the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is all set to convene a moon-sighting......

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PTI founder decides to 'observe hunger strike' over 'mistreatment' in jail PTI founder Imran Khan appearing at the Lahore High Court on March 17, 2023. — AFPRAWALPINDI: Former prime minister Imran Khan has decided to go on hunger strike over "mistreatment" in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail, Geo News reported citing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf sources.The party sources......

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IED blast targetting police van kills three in Mardan People gathering at the site of the blast near Jalala bridge in the Takhtbhai area of Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on July 5, 2024. — reportersMARDAN: At least three people were killed and seven others were injured in a blast near a police van in Mardan on Friday. Rescue teams, police and......

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Pakistan eyes enhanced UK ties after Starmer's victory Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and UK Prime Minister-elect Keir Starmer. — APP/Reuters/FilePakistan on Friday congratulated UK Prime Minister-elect Keir Starmer following his party's victory in the British general elections, expressing a desire to strengthen ties between the two......

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Islamabad court cancels Gandapur's arrest warrants Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. — Radio Pakistan/FileISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court on Friday revoked arrest warrants issued against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in a case related to violent protests and violation of Section 144.The......

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PTI to partake in PM Shehbaz's APC: Imran PTI founder Imran Khan speaks during a news conference at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan November 19, 2020. — ReutersRAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is all set to participate in the expected all-parties conference , party founder Imran Khan said on Friday. "My......

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Provinces' requests for social media suspension during Muharram 'rejected' This image shows social media apps on a phone screen. — X/@AFPISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday turned down provincial government's request to gag social media platforms for six days during Muharram, Geo News reported citing sources. Separate appeals were filed......

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