Shehbaz Sharif nominated acting PML-N president till May 28 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. — AFP/FileLAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has appointed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as party's acting president — a post he is set to hold till May 28.The development, made during the PML-N's central working committee meeting today,......

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Bishkek violence: Kyrgyzstan govt says no Pakistani died in mob attacks A view of Bishkek streets after police dispersed protestors. — 24.kgPakistan&s Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Hasan Zaigham held a meeting with Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister Imangaziev Almaz on Saturday to convey the concerns of Pakistani nationals in Bishkek, the capital city where the......

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Why Pakistani students were attacked in Bishkek? Families of several Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan Saturday woke to the alarming news and videos regarding mob attacks on international students in the Central Asian country's capital Bishkek.The videos, widely circulating on various social media platforms, show large mobs attacking foreign......

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Politicians, judiciary, establishment must leave past behind: Rana Sanaullah PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah addresses a press conference. — APP/FileAdviser to Prime Minister on Political And Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Friday urged &politicians, judiciary and establishment to leave their past behind& to create harmony in the country which was already......

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CM Gandapur gives 15-day deadline to Centre to resolve KP's dues, power issues KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur speaks the KP Assembly&s session on May 17, 2024. — Screengrab/Geo NewsAfter previous altercations with the federal government over multiple issues, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday gave a 15-day deadline to the Centre for holding......

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In letter to Prisons IG, Punjab inmates seek 'equal rights' as Imran Khan Former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan while departing from the court. — AFP/FileLAHORE: Inmates in all Punjab prisons have sought equal treatment and privileges granted to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, who "enjoys B-class facilities" while being......

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Tariq Bashir Cheema suspended for current NA session over 'violation of rules' Despite PTI-backed lawmaker Zartaj Gul's forgiveness, the National Assembly on Friday suspended the membership of PML-Q parliamentarian Tariq Bashir Cheema for the current session over violation of rules.A day earlier, the lower house of parliament witnessed pandemonium after Cheema, following......

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NCA scandal case: Bushra Bibi's 'no confidence' on judge leads to no testimony of witnesses Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi at the LHC in Lahore on July 17, 2023. — AFPRAWALPINDI: The hearing of the £190m NCA scandal case witnessed unusual scenes at Rawalpindi&s Adiala Jail on Friday as incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder......

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PTI's Ali Muhammad Khan to move contempt plea against Adiala Jail administration in IHC PTI leader Ali Muhammad Khan. — X/NA of Pakistan/File After being denied permission to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail twice, former ruling party&s MNA Ali Muhammad Khan on Friday announced that he would move the Islamabad High Court against the......

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Summer vacations announced for public, private schools in Punjab Primary school students are pictured in this undated file photo. — AFPLAHORE: The Punjab government has announced that annual summer vacations will be observed from June 1 to August 14 in public and private schools.Meanwhile, the provincial government has also reduced school timings because......

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IHC CJ says court did not stop govt from blocking non-filers' SIMs SIMs can be seen in this representational image. —Pixabay/ FileISLAMABAD: Hearing the government&s miscellaneous petition, the Islamabad High Court on Friday said its injunction in the case pertaining to the blocking of SIMs was meant to prevent action against the private telecom......

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VIDEO: CM Maryam exudes poise, as she dons Elite Force uniform Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz exuded poise as she inspected the Elite Force passing out parade in Lahore today in their crisp charcoal black uniform.It seemed that the provincial chief minister remained undaunted by trolls and detractors after she received immense criticism for......

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Show-cause notices issued to Faisal Vawda, Mustafa Kamal in contempt of court case Independent Senator Faisal Vawda and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan's lawmaker Mustafa Kamal. — APP/INP/FilesISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday issued show-cause notices to independent Senator Faisal Vawda and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan's lawmaker Mustafa Kamal, summoning......

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Weather update: Areas along Karachi beach to experience feels like 44°C temperature Children enjoying bathing at North Karachi locality during hot weather in Karachi on May 13, 2024. — INPKARACHI: The rise in humidity in the atmosphere of the port city will trigger an increased 44 degrees Celsius 'feels like' temperature in areas facing the sea on Friday.According to......

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After 'takeover threat' by KP CM, Pesco agrees on new loadshedding schedule Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. — APP/File PESHAWAR: In a major development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa firebrand Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Peshawar Electric Supply Company on Thursday agreed on a new loadshedding schedule in the province.The development......

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Media bodies term proposed Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 'draconian' A representational image. — AFP/File Stressing the need for a detailed and purposeful consultation with all stakeholders, the Joint Action Committee of the media bodies on Thursday expressed serious concern over the proposed Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 in its current form and the......

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PM Shehbaz calls for permanent solution to AJK issues Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing cabinet meeting flanked by his AJK counterpart Chaudhary Anwarul Haq Haw on May 16, 2024. — Screengrab/APPDays after the violent protests gripped Azad Jammu and Kashmir , Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the need for permanent solution to......

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Dubai leaks: Mohsin Naqvi says all properties 'declared' with relevant authorities Interior Minister Senator Mohsin Naqvi addresses the press conference in Lahore, May 16, 2024. — Screen grab/Geo NewsReacting to his name listed among many other Pakistani personalities in Dubai property leaks, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that all properties owned by him and his wife......

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Cheema, Zartaj 'bury the hatchet' following NA brawl Following a verbal brawl between PML-Q lawmaker Tariq Bashir Cheema and PTI-backed Sunni Ittehad Council&s MNA Zartaj Gul, the former tendered an apology to the latter.The development came after NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq's intervention into the matter as he resolved the issue in a dignified......

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SC 'takes suo motu notice' of Faisal Vawda's hard-hitting presser against IHC judges Faisal Vawda addresses the press conference at National Press Club, Islamabad, May 10, 2023. — OnlineISLAMABAD: A day after an independent Senator Faisal Vawda came down hard on Islamabad High Court judges, the Supreme Court on Thursday took suo motu notice of his hard-hitting presser,......

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'Severe heatwave' conditions likely from May 23 to 27: PMD Women and children wash themselves using a hand pump due to cool themselves off due to soaring temperature. — Reuters/FileSeveral parts of the country are likely to experience extremely hot weather in the coming days as the Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted "severe heatwave" from......

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Pakistan to experience three heatwaves in next 25 days Youngsters are jumping into the canal to alleviate the sweltering heat in Lahore on September 8, 2023. —APPAs per forecast by the National Disaster Management Authority , Pakistan is likely to have three heatwaves in different cities during the next 25 days.The NDMA reported that Bahawalpur......

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China takes note of positive trajectory of Pakistan's economy FM and Deputy PM Ishaq Dar holds delegation level meeting with Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo'an in Beijing on May 16, 2024. — X/@ForeignOfficePkISLAMABAD: As Shehbaz Sharif-led government presses on with its reforms, China Thursday acknowledged "positive trajectory" of Pakistan's......

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Imran Khan appears before SC via video link for NAB amendments case hearing Image released by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf shows former prime minister Imran Khan during his appearance at the Supreme Court on May 16, 2024. —PTIRAWALPINDI: Imran Khan, former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf founder, Thursday appeared before the Supreme Court via video link to......

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Probe ordered into Imran Khan photo leak matter Image released by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf purportedly taken during a video call shows former prime minister Imran Khan during his appearance at the Supreme Court on May 16, 2024. —PTIISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court administration has commenced a probe to find out the culprit behind......

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PCB 'undecided' on 15-member T20I WC squad Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is talking with Pakistan team and management in Dublin, Ireland, on May 11, 2024. —Facebook/Pakistan Cricket TeamThe Pakistan Cricket Board is yet to make a final call about the 15-member national squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup with about......

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Justice Babar Sattar's citizenship: IHC responds to Faisal Vawda's letter A general view of Islamabad High Court. — Geo NewsMore than two weeks after Senator Faisal Vawda wrote a letter to Islamabad High Court, seeking disclosure of correspondence between then-IHC chief justice Athar Minallah and Justice Babar Sattar about his citizenship, the......

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Karachi gets another Nadra mega centre People wait for their turn outside NADRA Mega Center in Karachi on December 19, 2023. — OnlineThe National Database and Registration Authority Thursday inaugurated another "mega registration centre" in Karachi to facilitate the residents in accessing its services in the city.The new......

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Japanese singer captivates audience with Dil Dil Pakistan performance Japanese singer Kenta Shoji performing at an event at Japanese Embassy in Islamabad on May 15, 2024. — Japanese Embassy in Islamabad. Every Pakistani is well familiar with Dil Dil Pakistan, the popular national song by Vital Signs that first graced the TV screens in the late......

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'All set for Imran Khan's appearance in Supreme Court via video link today' Former prime minister Imran Khan attends official meeting via video link in this undated image. — PIDISLAMABAD: On the eve of the accountability laws case hearing in the Supreme Court, all arrangements to ensure incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan&s appearance before the apex......

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