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PM Shehbaz terms fake news a 'major challenge' Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. — PID/FilePrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has termed fake news a major challenge, saying that the role of the mainstream media is crucial in tackling the spread of disinformation.The premier stated this while speaking to a delegation of the Pakistan Broadcasters......
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FM Dar eyes early resumption of PIA flights between Pakistan, UK Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar , and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron. — AFPCalling for an end to nearly four-year suspension of Pakistan International Airlines international flight operations, Foreign Minister Ishaq on Monday urged early resumption of the national flag carrier&s......
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Appellate tribunal approves Azam Swati's nomination for Senate poll Azam Khan Swati addressing a press conference. — PID/FilePESHAWAR: Ahead of Senate election scheduled for April 2, an appellate tribunal has accepted nomination papers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Azam Swati on general seat.The appellate tribunal — set up by the Election......
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Those who share girls' objectionable photos not entitled to leniency: IHC A view of the Islamabad High Court building. — Geo News/FileISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Monday turned down the bail plea of a man accused of disseminating sexually explicit pictures of a girl, stating that the same was a heinous crime and those involved in it do not deserve any......
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Aitchison College principal resigns after governor orders to waive fees of minister's sons Principal Aitchison College Michael Thompson and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Ahad Cheema . —BARD Foundation/PTCL website/FileLAHORE: Principal of Aitchison College, Lahore, Michael A Thomson Monday submitted his resignation letter in protest against......
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Court directs authorities to produce Imran Khan, Bushra on April 4 Former prime minister Imran Khan with his wife Bushra Bibi arrive to appear at a high court in Lahore on May 15, 2023. — AFPISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court Monday directed the Adiala jail superintendent to produce former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi before it......
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SC military trial verdict: KP govt requests withdrawal of appeal Vehicles drive past Pakistan's Supreme Court in Islamabad on April 5, 2022. — AFPISLAMABAD: As the Supreme Court Monday resumed the hearing of appeals against its decision about the military trial of civilians, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government requested the withdrawal of an appeal filed by......
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Feb 8 elections: PTI wants EU report to be made public PTI supporters attend a rally in Charsadda. — AFP/FileThe Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Monday has called for the "sensitive and important" European Union report on the February 8 polls to be made public.Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan said: "The EU......
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Leaked video reveals Afghan Taliban's planned attack on Pakistan security forces A leaked video has circulated on social media in which an Afghan Taliban commander, Yahya, was seen addressing a group of armed militants of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur militant group, which is a faction of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan .In the video, Yahya — who belongs......
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PTI leaders, social media team argue over propaganda against Shahid Afridi Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Sher Afzal Marwat , former cricketer Shahid Afridi and PTI social media activist Azhar Mashwani. — Facebook/Marwat Law associates/Instagram/safridiofficial/Facebook/Azhar Qazi MashwaniISLAMABAD: In an unexpected face off, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ......
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Plea filed in PHC seeking timely oath-taking on reserved seats A general view of the Peshawar High Court. — PPI/FilePESHAWAR: A petition has been filed in the Peshawar High Court seeking timely oath-taking of members elected on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly's reserved seats."Failure to administer the oath to members elected on the KP reserved reflects......
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Islamabad admin refuses to grant permission to PTI March 30 rally PTI workers at a public gathering in this undated picture. — AFPThe Islamabad district administration on Sunday formally rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's application seeking permission to hold a public rally against the &massive rigging& in February 8 polls, post-poll result......
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Pedestrian traffic restored at Torkham border after brief suspension In this undated picture people are pictured at the zero point Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan, in Nangarhar province. — APPKHYBER: The pedestrian traffic at the Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been restored after brief suspension as the crossing......
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Pakistan to consider resuming trade with India: FM Dar Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addressing a press conference at Pakistan High Commission in London on March 23, 2024. — PIDLONDON: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan will mull reviving trade relations with India years after they were suspended due to Narendra Modi-led government's......
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia resolve to further deepen bilateral ties Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud meets President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on March 23, 2024. — PID ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Saturday reiterated their resolve to work together and further enhance bilateral cooperation for the......
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Police ordered to arrest suspects in 48 hours as man dies from kite string in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: Punjab&s first-ever female Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday ordered the police to arrest the suspects after a motorcyclist lost his life due to injuries sustained from a kite string in Faisalabad.Asif Ashfque, 22, died of excessive blood loss after his throat was slit by a......
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Islamabad land owners to pay heavy property taxes A general view of Islamabad city can be seen in this picture released on January 5, 2023. — Facebook/Capital Development Authority, IslamabadISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority has notified new taxes on the real estate properties in Islamabad, Geo News reported on Saturday.As per a......
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Pakistan 'strongly condemns' Crocus City Hall attack in Moscow Flowers are seen left at the scene of the gun attack at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, on March 23, 2024. — AFPISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has "strongly" condemned the "heinous" attack in Moscow that killed more than 90 people and injured......
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Masood affirms 'recalibration' of Pak-US ties based on trade, investment Pakistan's Ambassador to US Masood Khan is attending the reception hosted by the Pakistani embassy in Washington to commemorate Pakistan Day on March 23, 2024. — X/@PakinUSAMasood Khan, Pakistan's ambassador to the United States, said both sides are working hard to recalibrate bilateral......
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Military power on display at Pakistan Day parade President Asif Ali Zardari addressing Pakistan Day ceremony in Islamabad on March 23, 2024. — PIDISLAMABAD: Pakistan Day celebrations Saturday began with fresh vows to work towards the country's progress and stability.The iconic military parade remains the day's most significant feature......
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PTI to stage 'power show' in Islamabad against poll 'rigging' PTI workers at a public gathering in this undated picture. — AFP/FileThe Imran Khan-founded party has formally announced holding a &power show& against &rigging& during the February 8 general elections, post poll result manipulations, and &deviation from the......
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China vows to assist Pakistan in stabilising financial situation Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar greets Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing in Brussels on March 22, 2024. — APPAmid the ongoing financing crisis being faced by Pakistan, China — an all-weather friend — once again came to rescue the cash-strapped nation as the former&s......
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US envoy pins high hopes on transformation of Pakistan's energy sector US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik. — PIDISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the United States Donald Blome on Friday called on Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik to discuss technology transfer, investment opportunities,......
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PTI's stance on -cipher conspiracy- remains unchanged: KP CM Gandapur KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur , and PM Shehbaz Sharif. — Radio Pakistan/Geo NewsKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said Friday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf&s stance on &cipher conspiracy& remained unchanged, and former envoy to the United States Asad Majeed......
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Court issues production order for Imran Khan, Qureshi PTI founder Imran Khan addresses his supporters during an anti-government long march towards Islamabad to demand early elections, in Lahore on October 29, 2022. — AFPISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday directed the Adiala jail authorities to produce Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran......
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Former IHC judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui's dismissal declared illegal by Supreme Court Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui. — Islamabad High Court/WebsiteISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday declared former Islamabad High Court judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui's dismissal as "illegal". A five-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and......
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19 days on Balochistan CM yet to form cabinet MPAs are taking oath during the first session of the Provincial Assembly, at Balochistan Assembly in Quetta on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. — PPIQUETTA: Despite taking his oath of office 19 days ago, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti is yet to form the provincial......
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PMSA personnel embraces martyrdom during encounter with Indian fishing vessel The picture shows a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship. — Radio Pakistan/FileKARACHI: A Pakistan Maritime Security Agency sailor embraced martyrdom in an operation against Indian fishing vessels which were caught engaging in illegal activities in Pakistani waters, said a......
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Suicide attack martyrs two soldiers in DI Khan Pakistan army soldiers, Naib Subedar Yasir Shakeel and Sepoy Tahir Naveed can be seen in this collage of their file photos. —ISPRRAWALPINDI: The Inter Services Public Relations on Friday said two Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred in a suicide bomb explosion targeting a security......
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Who will smash CM Gandapur's head if found involved in corruption, quips PPP leader Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Pakistan Peoples Party Central Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi. — Facebook/Ali Amin Khan Gandapur/Radio Pakistan/FileReacting to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur&s remarks, Pakistan Peoples Party ......
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