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Baloch protesters' issue: PM says state won't tolerate elements backing terrorists Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar speaks at a press conference in Lahore, on January 1, 2024. — PIDLAHORE: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar slammed ‘elements& running negative propaganda against the state following a police crackdown on Baloch families......
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Fazl casts aspersions on February 8 polls Around 24 hours after vehicles, part of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman&s convoy in Dera Ismail Khan, came under attack, he insisted that he does not see the February 8 elections being staged as the country&s security situation is not suitable for......
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PTI says ties not strained with establishment, rules out boycotting elections Barrister Gohar Khan, leading lawyer of the legal team of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, arrives at the Islamabad High Court on August 9, 2023. & AFPPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan reiterated Monday that his party's ties with the establishment or any other......
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Dasti claims law enforcers 'manhandled' wife in house, police deny it PTI leader Jamshaid Dasti speaks during a recorded video statement in Muzaffargarh, on January 1, 2024, in this still taken from a video. — X/@jamshaidAdastiJamshaid Dasti, a leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf from Punjab, claimed that his residence in Muzaffargarh was raided late......
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HRCP says 'one party' being dismantled, prompting concerns on election's credbility HRCP Co-char Munizae Jahangir speaks during a press conference in Islamabad, on January 1, 2024. — X/@HRCP87The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Monday lamented that &one party& was being dismantled, prompting fears that the February 8 general elections would not be free,......
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Level-playing field: SC to hear PTI plea seeking contempt proceedings against ECP on Jan 3 A general view of Supreme Court is pictured in Islamabad on April 6, 2022. — AFPISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will take up the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf&s petition seeking contempt of court proceedings against the Election Commission of Pakistan for "failing to provide a level-playing......
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Pakistanis 'safe' after powerful earthquake hits Japan People stand next to large cracks in the pavement after evacuating into a street in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture on January 1, 2024. — AFPPakistan's ambassador to Japan Raza Bashir Tarar has confirmed that all the Pakistanis in Japan are "safe so far", hours after a powerful......
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Pakistan, India swap lists of prisoners and nuclear installations A freed Indian fisherman displays his passport after arriving at the Wagah border. — AFP/FilePakistan and India have exchanged their lists of prisoners and nuclear installations and facilities.The move follows up on years-long agreements between the two arch-rivals who have fought numerous......
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CJP-Isa led bench to hear lifetime disqualification case tomorrow A policeman walks past the Supreme Court building in Islamabad in this undated photo — AFP/File ISLAMABAD: A larger bench of the Supreme Court will hear the matter related to the lifetime disqualification of lawmakers tomorrow which may determine Pakistan Muslim......
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Faizabad sit-in commission summons Shehbaz Sharif on Jan 3 Former Punjab chief minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks to the media outside the Supreme Court in Islamabad on April 5, 2022. — AFPISLAMABAD: Faizabad inquiry commission has summoned former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif on January 3 in connection with......
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Elections 2024: 6,449 candidates stand eligible for NA seats, says ECP A security personnel stands guard at the headquarters of Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad on September 21, 2023. — AFPISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan on Monday issued details of the total number of candidates who submitted nomination papers for the general......
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Unpaid rest house bill among reasons for Sheikh Rashid's nomination papers rejection Police officials escort the Awami Muslim League chief Shiekh Rashid as he arrives to attend hearing at the additional and sessions court in Islamabad on February 2, 2023. — OnlineRAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed's nomination papers to contest in the upcoming......
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Latif Khosa's son arrested for 'assaulting policemen with group of lawyers' PTI leader Latif Khosa&s son Khurram Latif Khosa. — khosalaw.com/FileLAHORE: Police on Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Latif Khosa&s son, Khurram Latif Khosa, was arrested for assaulting cops along with a group of lawyers in Lahore, Geo News reported.In a statement,......
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Karachi police arrest 65 violators for aerial firing on New Year Fireworks explode over Karachi as part of the Independence Day celebrations ahead of the country&s 76th Independence Day in Karachi on August 14. — AFPKARACHI: At least 65 people were nabbed for aerial firing on New Year's night in Karachi as 30 people got injured from stray bullets......
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In New Year message, army expresses resolve for 'national security and development' COAS General Asim Munir speaks during an address at the Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi on December 31, 2022. — ISPRRAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir expressed Pakistan Army&s resolve to contribute to the cause of national security and development in his......
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PTI to challenge rejection of nomination papers in Supreme Court Erstwhile Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan. — Wikimedia CommonsErstwhile chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has announced challenging rejection of nomination papers of top party leaders in the Supreme Court .While talking to Geo News......
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Election 2024: Govt rejects allegations of involvement in nomination process Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi speaks with the media on November 12, 2023. — APPCaretaker Federal Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi clarified Sunday that the approval or rejection of the......
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Maulana Fazlur Rehman's convoy comes under attack DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl Emir Fazlur Rehman Sunday came under attack after his convoy was fired upon from multiple sides in Dera Ismail Khan's Yarik interchange, the party's spokesperson Mufti Abrar confirmed Geo News.The spokesperson added that the JUI-F chief was travelling......
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Security forces kill three terrorists infiltrating from Afghanistan Soldiers ride on a Pakistan Army vehicle in this undated image. — AFPAt least three terrorists were killed by security forces after they attempted to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyer Pakhtunkhwa&s Bajaur district, the Inter-Services Public Relations said Sunday.The......
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Police warn New Year revellers of 'strict action' against aerial firing Pakistani youth enjoy the firework display during the New Year celebrations in Rawalpindi on January 1, 2019. — AFPIn order to ensure protection of people's lives and avoid any untoward incident on the New Year's Eve, the police Sunday warned revellers of &strict action& against......
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Imran Khan's assets surged by over Rs277m in five years Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan speaks during an interview with AFP at his residence in Lahore on March 15, 2023. — AFPLAHORE: The value of accumulated assets of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan stood at more than Rs315.9 million, witnessing a surge of over Rs277.2......
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Election process enters third phase as PTI leaders fail to clear scrutiny Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senior Vice President Shah Mahmood Qureshi , former chairman Imran Khan and leader Yasmin Rashid. — AFP/XMULTAN: The Election Commission of Pakistan kicked off the third phase of general elections during which appeals will be filed against the returning officers' ......
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Security forces kill five terrorists in Balochistan's Awaran: ISPR Army personnel travelling in a military vehicle in this undated picture. — ISPR/FileAt least five terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces during an intelligence-based operation in the Mashkai area of Balochistan&s Awaran district Saturday night, the......
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New Year 2024: Violators to be charged with attempted murder for aerial firing Revellers watch a fireworks show during New Year celebrations in Karachi on early Jan 1, 2023. — AFPKARACHI: The Karachi police chief on Sunday warned the citizens that they will be charged with attempted murder for aerial firing on the occasion of New Year's Eve.Speaking exclusively to Geo......
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Who is Peshawar's transperson election candidate Sobia Khan? Sobia Khan, a trans candidate from PK-84 Peshawar. — ReporterThe transgender community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has suffered for years under the shadow of pervasive violence.However, a wind of change is now expected to change their lives, as they rise against the oppression with their aim to......
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Approval or rejection? Here's brief overview of nomination papers' scrutiny stage From left) PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, PTI founder Imran Khan and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. — AFP/Facebook/Imran Khan official/X/@MediaCellPPP/FileAfter receiving more than 28,000 nomination papers from candidates from all across the country, the Election Commission of Pakistan ......
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Blast claims lives of two children in Balochistan's Bolan Policeman inspecting bomb explosion site in Balochistan&s Bolan district on December 30, 2023. — ReporterQUETTA: Two children, aged between 10 and 12, were killed Saturday after a roadside bomb exploded in the Bolan district of Balochistan, confirmed the police. According to......
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Winter holidays in Punjab schools extended Children walk to school amid heavy smog conditions in Lahore on December 1, 2022. — AFPThe Punjab School Education Department Saturday extended the winter holidays of public and private schools till January 9 across the province amid freezing weather conditions.According to a notification......
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ECP approves Bilawal, Maryam's nomination papers as scrutiny process ends PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz. — AFP/FileWith scrutiny stage culminating on Saturday , the Election Commission of Pakistan approved of the nomination papers filed by Pakistan Muslim League-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz......
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Court absolves PTI's Rana Jamil from May 9 case NANKANA SAHIB: Days after being arrested in incidents related to the May 9 riots, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Rana Jamil Hassan Khan was absolved by a local court in Nankana Sahib on Saturday, Geo News reported.The PTI leader was presented before Mandi Faizabad Police......
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