Pakistan
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4 Pakistan security personnel killed in attack from ‘Iranian soil’
Islamabad: In the latest strike on Pakistan armed forces, as many as four security personnel were killed when terrorists attacked from “Iranian soil”, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The incident took…
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Negotiations with India impossible until reversal of ‘August 5 action’: Pak PMO
Islamabad: A day after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered to talk to India on “burning issues”, the country’s PMO clarified that it will not hold negotiations with its neighbour until it…
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Pak PM Sharif seeks ‘sincere’ talks with India to resolve ‘burning’ issues
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sought “serious” and “sincere” talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for the resolution of the “burning” issues, including on Kashmir, and said the UAE…
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UN lists Abdul Rehman Makki as global terrorist under UNSC sanctions committee
New York: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday listed Pakistan-based terrorist Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist under its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee. This listing comes after…
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Imran Khan hints at returning to Pakistan’s National Assembly
Lahore: For the first time, opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Monday hinted at returning to the National Assembly to be part of the consultative process of a caretaker setup…
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Islahuddin, lion of Pakistan hockey, celebrates 75th birthday amidst fading glory
Islahuddin Siddique, one of the legendary figures of Pakistan hockey, recently reached a landmark when he celebrated his 75th birthday. Islahuddin belonged to the golden generation of Pakistan’s hockey history and led…
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After flour, prices of pulses going up in Pakistan
Karachi: Just when the prices of wheat flour are soon going to ease, following a merciless upward trend witnessed over the past few months, another fundamental kitchen commodity started to become costlier…
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PTI to inform Pakistan Army chief about ‘pressure’ tactics
Lahore: In contrast to its calls for the establishment to stay out of politics, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced that it would lodge a complaint with Army chief General Syed Asim Munir…
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Pak denies uranium-tainted cargo found at Heathrow Airport came from Karachi
Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday rejected the reports in British media that a uranium-tainted cargo package that landed at London’s Heathrow Airport last month originated from Karachi, saying the news is “not factual”. The…
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Pak rupees hit new low vs USD, slides to Rs 227.88 a dollar
Karachi: Amid the faltering economy and depreciating currency, the Pakistani rupee continued to lose its value against USD, falling to Rs 227.88 against the dollar in the interbank market, reported The Express…
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Asia Cup hosting: PCB chief Sethi ‘wants to discuss’ issue with Jay Shah
New Delhi Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi intends to have a chat with Jay Shah regarding his country’s Asia Cup hosting rights if the BCCI secretary decides to attend the opening ceremony…
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Saudi Arabia planning to increase investments in Pakistan to USD 10 billion
Riyadh: Pakistan, which is facing a severe cash crunch, has found a ray of hope in Saudi Arabia as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed officials to…
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Pakistan’s Election Commission issues arrest warrants for Imran Khan, his aides in contempt case
Islamabad: Pakistan’s top election body on Tuesday issued bailable arrest warrants for former prime minister Imran Khan and other top leaders of his party in a contempt case. The case is based…