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Dengue fever cases keep surging in Pakistan
Islamabad: The number of dengue fever cases keeps increasing in Pakistan amid an outbreak due to floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in the South Asian country. The southern Sindh province reported…
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Pak-Taliban alliance under unprecedented strain as their interests diverge
New Delhi: Since the Taliban seized power in August 2021, its ties with Islamabad have deteriorated amid deadly border clashes. More recently, the militants have accused Islamabad of permitting its air space…
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Pakistan upset over Afghan Taliban’s remarks, says it’s ‘against spirit of friendly ties’
Islamabad: Pakistan has termed the recent remarks of an official from the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan as “against the spirit of friendly relations”, and highlighted the need for interim authorities to take…
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Thousands of disgruntled farmers paralyse Islamabad
Islamabad: Over 25,000 farmers from Pakistans Punjab province have staged a protest sit-in in Islamabad, paralysing the capital city and creating travel woes as authorities have blocked roads with containers. The farmers,…
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Death toll in devastating Pakistan flooding reaches 1,596
Islamabad The overall death toll in Pakistan from the devastating floods has increased to 1,596, with 12,863 others injured, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said. In the last 24 hours, 20…
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‘Apologies if I crossed any line’, Imran tells Islamabad court
Islamabad: In a surprise move, PTI Chairman Imran Khan finally apologised on Thursday before the Islamabad High Court (IHC), as the hearing started in a contempt of court case against him for…
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Imran claims Shehbaz felt intimidated in Putin’s presence
Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan mocked his successor Shehbaz Sharif, saying that the latter felt intimidated in the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the recently-concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation…
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Death toll in catastrophic Pakistan flooding reaches 1,559
Islamabad: The overall death toll in Pakistan from the devastating floods has increased to 1,559, with 12,850 others injured, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said. In the last 24 hours, 15…
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Chinese national arrested for raping teenage girl for months in Islamabad
Islamabad: A Chinese national has been arrested by Islamabad Police on the charge of sexually assaulting a teenage girl for months, Dawn reported. A case was registered against the suspect at the…
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Contempt case: Imran Khan ready to accept Islamabad HC’s decision
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Saturday said that he will accept the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) verdict in the contempt of court case filed against him for threatening additional…
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IMF revives Pakistan’s EFF programme, approves USD 1.17bn bailout fund
Islamabad: Pakistan has secured a much-needed bailout package from the IMF, which will help the cash-starved country avert an imminent default, amidst the persisting political uncertainty and the devastating floods that has…
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PTI supporters stage protest against Imran’s possible arrest
Islamabad: As reports regarding the issuance of arrest warrants against former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan surfaced on social media, scores of his supporters across the country took to the streets on…
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Law enforcement agencies surround Imran’s home as govt mulls arrest
Islamabad: Large contingents of law enforcement agencies, police commandos, Rangers and constabulary were deployed around the Banigala, the residence of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, and all roads and pathways leading…
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Ex-Pak minister says if govt uses forces, Imran’s supporters will siege Islamabad
Islamabad: As the stage is all set for Thursday’s protests by former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan against the Election Commission of Pakistan, former Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said that if the…