Pakistan
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Pakistan: Imran Khan signals willingness to negotiate with establishment
Islamabad: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Friday hinted to “step back” from his position and engage in discussions with the establishment if convinced that such a move would be…
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Ahead of protest by Imran Khan’s party Pak Punjab govt imposes 7-day ban
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Punjab government on Friday imposed prohibitory orders across the province for seven days, citing the planned nationwide protest by supporters of Imran Khan seeking the release of the jailed former…
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Shehbaz Sharif assures PPP of addressing its concerns over budget
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari that the government would take steps to address the key ally’s reservations on multiple issues by forming a…
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Man killed by mob for desecrating Quran in Pakistan Swat district
Peshawar: A man was killed by an angry mob for allegedly desecrating the Holy Quran in the scenic Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwest Pakistan and eight people were injured in…
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US says it supports direct discussions between India, Pakistan
Washington: The United States has said it supports direct discussions between India and Pakistan but the pace, scope and character of talks should be determined by the two neighbouring countries. Responding to…
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Brother of ex-Pak PM Imran Khan’s close aide abducted in Lahore
Lahore: A brother of the former chief of staff of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has been abducted by unidentified men in Lahore, the capital of Punjab province, police said…
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Pakistani minorities flee Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over security, says Hindu activist
Peshawar: Many families of minorities in Pakistan’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have migrated to other parts of the country or abroad due to the worsening security situation, according to a religious scholar…
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Post T20 World Cup performance, PCB to make changes in selection committee: Report
New Delhi: In the aftermath of Pakistan’s disappointing T20 World Cup campaign, significant changes loom for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee. A comprehensive review is set to uncover what went…
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35 Pakistanis among over 900 died during Haj in Saudi Arabia
Islamabad: At least 35 Pakistanis were among more than 900 people from around the world who died during this year’s Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia marked by searing heat, the government has…
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Earthquake measuring 4.7 magnitude jolts parts of Pakistan
Islamabad,: An earthquake of 4.7 magnitude jolted parts of Pakistan, including the capital Islamabad, on Wednesday. However, no loss of life or property has been reported yet. According to the National Seismic…
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Pakistani Taliban announce three-day cease-fire on Eid al-Adha
Peshawar: The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Sunday announced a three-day cease-fire with the Pakistani government during the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha. Eid ul-Adha is being celebrated in Pakistan from June…
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PM Sharif vows to end Pakistan’s dependency on foreign aid & IMF bailouts
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged to end Pakistan’s dependency on foreign aid and IMF bailouts and surpass neighbouring nations in economic activity, as he outlined a series of bold reforms…
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Pak police destroy tombstones of 17 graves belonging to persecuted Ahmadi community
Lahore: Police in Pakistan under pressure from a radical Islamist party allegedly destroyed the tombstones of 17 graves of the minority Ahmadi community in the Punjab province on Saturday, the second such…
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Eid ul Adha: Pakistan govt reduces petrol price by Rs 10.20
Islamabad: In a major relief for inflation-hit masses in cash-strapped Pakistan, the government has slashed the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 10.20 and Rs 2.33 per litre respectively…
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Anti-government march rocks Pakistan-occupied Kashmir again
Islamabad: The Public Action Committee (PAC), the organisation that forced the Pakistan government and the legislative government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) — also known as ‘Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’ (PoK) — to…
