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ECP rejects Imran Khan's nomination papers from Lahore, Mianwali Former prime minister Imran Khan. — AFP/FileLAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan confirmed Saturday that it has rejected the nomination papers for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan from multiple constituencies, dealing a major blow to the former ruling party ahead of......
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Girls' school set on fire in Bannu A view of a completely burnt classroom inside the school. — Photo by reporterBANNU: Unidentified miscreants torched a girls& school in Meryan Tehsil of Bannu district on Friday night.The Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Kotka Mumbati Barakzai was targeted in the overnight......
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President asks govt to revoke order against SKMH fundraising event President Dr Arif Alvi. — APP/FileISLAMABAD: Expressing his displeasure over the withdrawal of a no-objection certificate issued to the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust to hold a fundraiser event, President Dr Arif Alvi has asked the interim government to revoke the order, saying it would......
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ECP challenges PHC's ruling on PTI bat symbol 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. — AFPPESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan on Saturday moved the Peshawar High Court challenging its single-bench ruling on Pakistan......
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Zardari chaffs Sanjrani for alleged support from former spymaster ISLAMABAD: An interesting conversation between Pakistan People's Party Co-Chairman Asif Zardari and Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani took place on Friday in Islamabad.During the marriage ceremony of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman&s son, the former president chaffed......
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Accountability court grants Fawad's 6-day physical remand in corruption case Police officials escort former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry to present him before a court in Lahore on January 25, 2023. — AFPISLAMABAD: An accountability in Islamabad on Saturday approved a six-day physical remand of former information minister Fawad Chaudhry in the case pertaining to......
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Security forces kill five terrorists in N Waziristan IBO: ISPR Pakistani soldiers seen in this undated photo. — ISPR/FileRAWALPINDI: In an intelligence-based operation , security forces have wiped out five terrorists in the Mir Ali area, North Waziristan, the military&s media wing said on Saturday.According to the Inter-Services Public Relations ,......
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India seeks Hafiz Saeed's extradition in 'money laundering case' Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, chief of banned Jamaatud Dawa, addresses a gathering. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: India has sought the extradition of Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the chief of the banned Jamaatud Dawa , the Foreign Office confirmed Friday.&Pakistan has received a request from the Indian......
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COAS says rumour mill in full gear against Pakistan on social media Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir has denounced the anti-Pakistan hearsay flooding social media as the country witnesses increasing trends of disinformation against the state.Addressing the National Farmers Convention in Islamabad on Friday, the army chief said that anti-national elements......
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These simple steps can save students from losing time and money Representational image of a graduating student. — AFP/FileThe Higher Education Commission has laid out ways in how the students can keep their future, time and money safe while taking admissions in universities.The student advisory issued by the Commission on Friday, warns the youngsters......
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ECP revises stages of schedule for reserved seats in election 2024 Security personnel stand guard at the headquarters of Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad on September 21, 2023. — AFP With the country inching closer towards the general polls, the Election Commission of Pakistan Friday revised various stages of the schedule for......
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IHC rules deputy commissioners' detention powers under 3-MPO 'illegal' A view of the Islamabad High Court building. — Geo News/File The Islamabad High Court on Friday declared powers being enjoyed by the deputy commissioners to send anyone behind bars under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order illegal, bringing a sigh of relief to the former......
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Zardari ropes in MQM's Raza Haroon, Anis Advocate ahead of Feb 8 polls PPP co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari poses for a picture with Raza Haroon and Anees Advocate after the two former MQM leaders joined PPP on December 29, 2024. — PPPAs the political parties gear up for February 8 general elections, Pakistan Peoples Party on Friday roped in former Muttahida......
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Alert! HEC extends test registration deadline for placement in IT companies A representational image of a laptop. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: In its bid to facilitate students, the Higher Education Commission Friday extended the test registration deadline for the centralised test provisioning placements in Pakistan's top IT companies.Students who wish to appear in the......
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Shehbaz Sharif to contest elections from NA-242 in Karachi PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif is addressing the media in Karachi on December 29, 2023, in this still taken from a video. — Geo NewsKARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced he would compete in the polls from Karachi&s constituency, NA-242,......
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Elections 2024: IHC raises question over caretaker govt's neutrality Islamabad High Court's Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb. — IHC WebsiteISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court Friday questioned the caretaker government's neutrality as Pakistan moves towards crucial general elections scheduled for February next year.IHC's Justice Miangul......
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Shehbaz terms PHC verdict on PTI poll symbol 'attack on ECP' PML-N's Rana Sanaullah calls PHC ruling &pre-poll rigging"...
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Parts of Karachi to witness power shutdown today KE announces planned power shutdown from 9am to 6pm in areas served by Malir Grid...
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Imaan Mazari ties the knot &Got married to the love of my life," Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir's husband, Abdul Hadi, says...
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Punjab hospitals ordered to ensure testing as COVID-19 rears head globally "Testing only tool to assess magnitude of disease," Punjab health department statement reads...
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All Baloch protesters released: committee After week-long detention in Islamabad, Baloch protesters released on advice of PM&s negotiation committee...
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PTI urges top court to take suo motu on Shah Mahmood Qureshi's arrest Ex-PTI chairman laments former foreign minister's arrest, saying party being "targeted" for several months...
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Noor Bukhari takes up politics, submits nomination papers Former film star to contest in polls as Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party's candidate for reserved seat for women...
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MQM-P 'open' to seat adjustments with PML-N PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif is likely to hold negotiations with the MQM-P leadership today...
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JUI-F's Fazl casts aspersions over election commission's autonomy Party to hold CJP, CEC responsible if any worker comes under attack during electioneering, Fazl announces...
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New Year's celebrations banned across Pakistan in solidarity with Gaza &I appeal to all Pakistanis: show solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians," PM Kakar says...
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Military top brass backs ECP for Feb 8 election security CCC reiterates army's resolve to defend sovereignty, territorial integrity of Pakistan against threats...
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IHC issues stay order on PTI founder's cipher trial till Jan 11 Justice Aurangzeb issues notice to federation on PTI&s plea against the cipher trial...
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Court sends Qureshi to Adiala jail in May 9 cases on 14-day remand Duty magistrate rejects police plea seeking physical remand of PTI leader in cases related to violent protests...
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ECP rejects plea seeking Fawad Hasan Fawad's removal as caretaker minister Electoral body says Fawad is privatisation minister and can't influence election process...
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