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Licenses of 21 lawyers suspended for ransacking Islamabad Judge’s chamber
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered the suspension of licenses of 21 lawyers for ransacking the chamber of Chief Justice Athar Minallah during a protest last month…
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Pakistan plans to develop oil city in Gwadar
Islamabad: The Pakistan government is planning to develop a massive oil city in Gwadar district in Balochistan province with an aim to host Saudi Arabia’s $10 billion Aramco oil refinery and…
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Pakistan issues fresh travel advisory
Islamabad: Pakistan issued a fresh travel advisory under which the categorised country list concerning inbound travel has been amended, the media reported on Tuesday. The fresh advisory issued by the Director…
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Imran Khan dreams of Gwadar as ‘next Dubai’ but restricts local Baloch from accessing basic necessities
Rome: While Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government “plans” to make Gwadar the “next Dubai” under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative, he is restricting Baloch locals from accessing basic necessities…
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‘Religiosity in Pakistan leading to rise in terrorism in Pakistan’
Islamabad: With terrorist attacks in Pakistan which is witnessing a growing religiosity that has brought greater intolerance among its people, experts have expressed concern about the possibility of the country…
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Much to Pak’s dismay and India’s delight, Saudi Arabia maintains neutrality over Kashmir issue
New Delhi: Much to Pakistan’s dismay and India’s delight, Saudi Arabia maintained neutrality over the Kashmir issue, even when Islamabad is making all efforts to mend its relations with the…
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Pakistan arrests 17 Indian fishermen
Karachi: Pakistan has arrested 17 Indian fishermen and confiscated their three boats for allegedly straying into the country’s territorial waters. The fishermen, arrested on Friday, were produced before a judicial magistrate…
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Pakistan foreign borrowing soars to USD 6.7 bn as debt mounts
Islamabad: As Pakistan’s financial debt continues to mount, the Imran Khan government received USD 6.7 billion in gross foreign loans in the first seven months of the current fiscal year,…
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Pak ready to resolve all outstanding issues through dialogue: Imran
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has renewed his open offer for dialogue to resolve all outstanding issues with India. Khan gave his statement welcoming the ceasefire recently announced between Indian…
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FATF grey-listing caused USD 38b loss to Pakistan: Report
Islamabad: Amid low chances of Pakistan exiting the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list on Thursday, a research paper by an Islamabad-based think tank has revealed that Pakistan sustained…
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Regular classes in schools from March 1: Pak Minister
Islamabad: Pakistan Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Thursday announced that all the schools would reopen for regular 5-day classes from March 1. In a statement…
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Agencies under ‘vote-thief’ Imran Khan involved in rigging Daska by-poll, says Maryam Nawaz
Islamabad: Amid the controversy over irregularities in the Daska by-poll, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday accused government agencies under “vote-thief” Imran Khan of being involved…
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GOI has once again reminded us of Nankana Sahib’s pain: Akal Takht jathedar
Gurdaspur: Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh condemned the ministry of home affairs’ decision to deny permission for leading a jatha (pilgrim group) to the Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan…
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Pakistan slams France’s anti-radicalism bill, warns of ‘serious repercussions’
Islamabad: In remarks that may worsen the already-strained ties between Islamabad and Paris, Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Sunday asked the political leadership of France “not to entrench the discriminatory…
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Jammu and Kashmir issue can only be settle through talks between India-Pak: Mehbooba
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that neither war nor the gun are solutions, and the issue of Jammu and Kashmir can be only settled through talks between India…
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Pak asks law enforcement agencies to ensure security of Sikh pilgrims
Lahore: Pakistan’s Punjab government on Thursday asked the law enforcement agencies to ensure the security of the Sikh pilgrims arriving in the country for the 100th anniversary of the Saka Nankana…
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MHA denies permission to 600 Sikh pilgrims planning to visit Pakistan
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry Thursday denied permission to 600 Sikh pilgrims intending to visit gurdwaras in Pakistan citing the security and COVID-19 situation in that country, officials said. In…
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Pakistan, France relations still ‘poisoned’ over Prophet Muhammad caricature controversy: Report
Paris: Ties between Pakistan and France continue to remain “poisoned” even four months after the controversy over caricatures of the Prophet, which led to thousands of anti-French protestors rallying the…
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Pak again meddles in India’s affairs amid Disha Ravi row
Islamabad: Pakistan has again attempted to meddle in India’s internal affairs with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday extending its support to arrested climate activist Disha…
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Entertainment
#PawriHoriHai: Netizens groove as Mukhate gives twist to Pakistan girl’s viral video
New Delhi: Yashraj Mukhate, the music composer who has made a name for himself in making iconic tracks out of some dialogues or meme-worthy content is back in action and…
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Quake of 6.4 magnitude hits Pakistan
Islamabad: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.4 jolted Pakistan on Friday night. No loss of life or property was reported so far. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the epicentre…
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Bollywood News
Dilip Kumar was keen to gift ancestral property in Peshawar: Nephew in Pak claims
Peshawar: Dilip Kumar’s nephew in Pakistan on Friday claimed to have with him the proper and legal power of attorney of his prime property here, saying the legendary actor, who has…
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India is trying for extradition of 26/11 attack plotter Tahawwur Rana: MEA
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said that the Government of India is trying for the extradition of Pakistan-born Canadian Tahawwur Rana, who has been arrested in…
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4 Pakistani soldiers, 4 terrorists killed in clash in South Waziristan
North Waziristan: At least four Pakistani soldiers have been killed after terrorists opened fire on a security post in South Waziristan’s Makeen, the military said on Friday. The attack took…
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Hindu holy sites in Pakistan presents ‘picture of decay, obliteration’: Report
Islamabad: A recent report by a minorities’ rights commission in Pakistan has revealed a “dismal” picture of most revered Hindu sites in the country and slammed the statutory board responsible…
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