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Daniyal Aziz to contest polls on NA-75 Narowal as independent candidate Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Daniyal Aziz. — National Assembly/FileDaniyal Aziz, an upset Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader, said he will contest the upcoming general elections on February 8 from his hometown Narowal's NA-75 constituency as an independent candidate after the......
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Election 2024: ECP to unveil preliminary candidates' list today An anti-terrorist force personal uses a metal detector to check the area of the Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad on August 26, 2008. — AFPISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan is all set to unveil the preliminary lists of candidates on today after the conclusion of......
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In PML-N's Lahore stronghold, Bilawal says Noon League always tries to run away from polls Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addressing a rally in Lahore, on January 10, 2024, in this still taken from a video. — X/@MediaCellPPPAs the political temperature goes up with nearing February 8 polls, political rivalry between once allies, the Pakistan Peoples Party ......
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Two soldiers martyred in Lakki Marwat gun battle Pakistan Army soldiers patrol in a vehicle in this undated photo. — AFP/FileRAWALPINDI: Two Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred after security forces engaged terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lakki Marwat district, killing two militants, the military's media wing said Wednesday.As per the......
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IHC reprimands authorities after PTI candidate 'goes missing' despite bail Barrister Abdullah Mumtaz Kahloon waves to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters in this undated photo. — Facebook/AMKahloonISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court , Aamer Farooq, has reprimanded authorities for violating the court orders after a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ......
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Dr Mahrang 'wants to move abroad' by misusing Islamabad sit-in Baloch activist Dr Mahrang Baloch can be seen speaking in this undated image. — Instagram/@mahrangbaloch__QUETTA: With Baloch marchers continuing to protest for recovery of missing persons in Islamabad, caretaker Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai has said that Baloch Yakjehti......
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Punjab postpones school exams, suspends classes for one week Students wearing face masks at a primary school. — AFP/FileLAHORE: With a severe cold wave gripping the province, the Punjab government Wednesday announced the postponement of exams in schools, while also suspending classes for a week in light of harsh weather conditions.The decision was......
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IHC justice seeks affidavit from top officials to end enforced disappearances A view of the Islamabad High Court building. — Geo News/FileISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court Judge Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on Wednesday sought affidavit from top officials including prime minister to put an end to enforced disappearances, while calling for prosecuting intelligence......
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Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, facing misconduct allegations, resigns Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi. — SC websiteISLAMABAD: Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi of the Supreme Court, facing misconduct allegations, on Wednesday tendered his resignation citing ongoing proceedings against him as a reason."It was an honour to be appointed and to serve......
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PTI to contest election with 'bat' as PHC restores symbol Man selling keychains of PTI party symbol 'bat' in Lahore. — Online/FileISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR: In a major legal victory for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf , the Peshawar High Court on Wednesday reinstated the "bat" symbol for the party and declared the "null and void" the Election Commission of......
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SC restores Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf's death sentence Pakistan's former president and chief of army staff Pervez Musharraf in Downing Street in London. — Reuters/FileISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday restored the death sentence given to former president General Pervez Musharraf by a special court. The top court's four-member bench,......
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No truth to NA-242 seat adjustment reports with PML-N, says MQM-P Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. — Geo News screengrab/YouTubeKARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan on Wednesday rejected the reports claiming that the party had agreed to adjust its candidate in favour of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President......
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Imran Khan declared ineligible to contest polls from NA-122, NA-89 as tribunal rejects appeal PTI founder Imran Khan addressing a press conference in Islamabad, in this undated image. — AFP/FileLAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan was declared ineligible to contest polls from the NA-122 constituency as the appellate tribunal rejected his appeal against rejection of......
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Karachiites bundle up as city records coldest night of 2024 A man is seen buying jackets from a street vendor to counter the cold weather in Karachi on January 8, 2024. — Online The people of Karachi wrapped up warm as the city witnessed the coldest night of the winter season this year today , with the mercury dropping to 12 degrees......
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Terrorists attack police checkpost in Kohat; 4 martyred Terrorists attack security checkpost near Lachi Toll Plaza on the Kohat Indus Highway on January 10, 2024. — ReporterAt least three policemen and a civilian were martyred on Wednesday in a terrorist attack near Lachi Toll Plaza on the Kohat Indus Highway, according to Geo News. As per......
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ATC frames charges against seven policemen in Naqeebullah murder case Naqeebullah Mehsud. — FacebookAlmost six years after his murder in a 'staged encounter', an anti-terrorism court in Karachi Tuesday indicted seven police personnel, including former station house officer Amanullah Marwat, in a high-profile case related to the killing of aspiring model......
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BISE Lahore drops one subject each from matric, ninth curriculum Students solve question papers during their annual examinations. — APP/FileLAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore on Tuesday announced dropping one subject each from the curriculum of ninth and matric classes.The board&s spokesperson said that for the session......
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British diplomat to meet top politicians to discuss 'timely, peaceful' Feb 8 polls UK High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott. — APP/FileThe top British diplomat in Pakistan will hold separate meetings with top politicians from different parties to discuss the UK-Pakistan ties, the economy and exclusively the February 8 general polls, an official statement read.Jane......
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MQM-P 'enters seat adjustment' with PML-N for Karachi's NA-242 Muttahida Qaumi Movement Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui exchanging views with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Shehbaz Sharif, during a meeting held at Bahadurabad Head Office in Karachi on Friday, December 29, 2023. — PPILAHORE: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan has withdrawn its......
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AI-generated or not? PTI clears air about Imran Khan's The Economist article Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf former chairman Imran Khan interacts during a session with Centre of Islam and Global Affairs. — Instagram/@imrankhan.ptiISLAMABAD: After some media reports suggested that imprisoned Imran Khan&s article published by The Economist was......
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KP reports highest number of missing person cases: probe commission A general view of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances Tuesday handed over its &comprehensive report& on missing persons to the attorney general, in line with the directions of the Supreme Court . Last week, the......
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Islamabad, Ankara, Riyadh mull over cooperation in defence sector Pakistan, KSA and Turkiye Trilateral Defence Collaboration officials are meeting on January 8, 2024, at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. — ISPRRAWALPINDI: Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia mulled over prospects of trilateral cooperation in the defence sector, particularly defence......
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'Election symbol identity of party', PTI tells PHC A front view of the Peshawar High Court building. — Geo News/FilePESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court Tuesday asked why the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was insisting on securing bat as its electoral symbol for the upcoming elections on February 8."Why are you insisting on getting bat as an......
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Accountability court indicts Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi in Toshakhana case Former prime minister Imran Khan with his wife Bushra Bibi arrive to appear at a high court in Lahore on May 15, 2023. — AFPRAWALPINDI: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Tuesday were indicted by an accountability court in Rawalpindi in the......
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Incarcerated Imran Khan arrested in GHQ attack case as well RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan has been arrested in a GHQ attack case relating to May 9 violent protests that broke out across the country last year following his brief arrest.An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has summoned the PTI founder, who is already behind bars......
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PTI leaders differ over SC verdict ending lifetime disqualification of lawmakers PTI leaders Hammad Azhar and Hamid Khan. — APP/PTI/FileThe top leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf shared mixed reactions to the top court&s verdict nullifying its 2018 judgment on lifetime disqualification of lawmakers under Article 62.A seven-member SC bench led by Chief Justice of......
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Usman Dar's mother set to contest polls as tribunal throws out RO's objections Rehana Imtiaz Dar poses for a photograph with PTI's legal team. — X/@SalmanKNiazi1LAHORE: Rehana Imtiaz Dar, mother of former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Usman Dar, will now be contesting the upcoming general elections on February 8 after her nomination papers for the NA-71 Sialkot-2......
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Nawaz Sharif to take 'revenge' if he returns to power: Bilawal PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari speaks during an interview with a private television channel in Islamabad, aired on January 8, 2024, in this still taken from a video. — YouTubeAfter former president Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has also......
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'Need of the hour': Experts weigh in on SC ruling on lifetime disqualification A general overview of the Supreme Court of Pakistan's building. — AFP/FileWith the upcoming general elections exactly a month away, the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday set aside its landmark ruling that provisioned lifetime disqualification of parliamentarians.The 6-1 majority verdict,......
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With eyes on polls, political parties laud SC historic ruling on lifetime disqualification Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb, Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party President Abdul Aleem Khan, and Pakistan Peoples Party senior leader Qamar Zaman Kaira. — PID/APP/FileWith all eyes on the February 8 polls, major political parties — including Pakistan......
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