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2 soldiers, 4 terrorists killed in intelligence based-operation in Pakistan
Islamabad: Two Pakistani soldiers and four terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based military operation in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province, the military said in a statement. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media…
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UN probe demanded in killing of Pakistan journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya
Islamabad: Salman Iqbal, a prominent Pakistani media personality and businessman has demanded a probe by the UN into the killing of journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya as he does not have faith…
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Imran begins long march with guns aimed at ISI chief
Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has kicked off his much-awaited ‘Haqeeqi Azadi’ march towards Islamabad with a no-holds-barred speech targeting the countrys premier spy chief and other intelligence officers. Addressing…
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Armed groups led by PTI leaders to create chaos during long march, warns report
Lahore: As the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s much awaited long march is underway, the government has received a report indicating fears of armed groups participating in the party’s rally. According to sources, reports of…
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Pakistani rupee continues downward trajectory
Islamabad: The Pakistani rupee has continued its downward trajectory for the third consecutive session as the US dollar was traded at 222.47 PKR in the interbank market, according to the State Bank…
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Imran admits to offering army chief extension to save government
Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan admitted that he had offered an extension to the tenure of Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa when the then opposition was “conspiring” to topple…
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Pakistan, China decide to execute $10bn railway project
Islamabad: Pakistan and China have agreed to execute the Mainline-1 (ML-1) railway project at an estimated cost of $10 billion. The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) also decided to undertake business-to-business deals under…
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Imran slams ISI chief for political presser
Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has slammed the top brass of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) for holding a press conference while repeatedly claiming to…
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Imran booed with ‘ghari chor’ chants
Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was booed with ‘ghari chor’ (watch stealer) chants within the vicinity of the civil courts in Lahore. In a video circulating on social media, the…
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Pakistan committing atrocities against people in PoK will have to bear consequences: Rajnath Singh
Srinagar: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Pakistan is committing atrocities against people in its occupied Kashmir and will have to bear its consequences. Hinting at retrieving Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the…
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Pak govt drops ISI representative from team probing journalist’s killing in Kenya
Islamabad: The Pakistan government on Wednesday reconstituted a panel probing the killing of senior journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya by dropping an ISI representative from the team, days after he was shot…
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Int’l investors concerned about Pakistan ability to meet bond obligations
Islamabad: The cost of insuring Pakistans sovereign debt against default climbed to a 13-year high as ratings downgrades and speculations of debt restructuring raised concerns among international investors about the countrys ability…
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India, Pakistan on cusp of history to share pride as Sunak set to be first non-White British PM
Islamabad: With Rishi Sunak all set to be the first non-White Prime Minister of Britain, arch-rivals India and Pakistan are on the cusp of history to share a pride, though none of them…
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‘Pak should also lay claim on Rishi Sunak because his grandparents were from Gujranwala’
Islamabad: Former British Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to make history by becoming the first Hindu and first person of colour to become the UK’s next Prime Minister. The 42-year-old was born…
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Pakistan kicks off nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign
Islamabad: Pakistan has kicked off a week-long nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign in an effort to prevent more children from falling victim to the crippling disease, according to government health officials. During the…
