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Pakistan’s defence budget increased by 16%
Islamabad: The Pakistan government has proposed a roughly 16 per cent increase in the defence budget as the country continues to face internal and external security challenges, the media reported. Interestingly, all…
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Lahore HC grants Imran Khan bail in fraud case pertaining to Toshakhana gifts
Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) granted Imran Khan protective bail on Wednesday till June 21 in a case involving fraud and forgery in the sale of Toshakhana gifts, reported Dawn. Justice…
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Pakistan’s economy to grow by 2% in the next fiscal year: World Bank
Islamabad: The World Bank has projected Pakistan’s economy to grow by two per cent in the next fiscal year, much lower than the 3.5 per cent target set by the country’s top economic…
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Former Pak minister Qureshi released from prison; to meet Imran Khan
Islamabad: Pakistan’s former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who was among some of the top leaders of Imran Khan’s party to be arrested following the May 9 violent protests, was released from…
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General elections will be held in October: Pak Defence Minister
Islamabad: The general elections in Pakistan will be held without any delay in October this year, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said, dispelling speculation about a possible postponement in polls. Political experts firmly…
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Defectors from ex-Pak PM Imran Khan’s party form new outfit
Lahore: A group of former provincial lawmakers who quit ex-prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party over the May 9 attacks on sensitive military installations and government buildings, on Monday floated a…
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Pakistan: Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi summoned on June 7
Islamabad: Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on June 7 for the investigations of the 190 million pounds settlement case…
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Iran to form naval alliance with 4 Gulf countries; India, Pakistan
Tehran: The Iranian navy announced a joint alliance with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq alongside India and Pakistan, according to Iranian media. This Commander of the Iranian Navy Admiral Shahram Irani…
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Imran Khan likely to be tried in military court, says Pakistan’s defence minister
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said the chances were that former prime minister Imran Khan could be tried in a military court for his alleged involvement in the May 9…
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Situation in Kashmir won’t improve till India, Pak hold dialogue: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said holding the G20 event in Kashmir will not benefit tourism in the Valley till India and Pakistan resolve the “future” of the Union…
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Pakistan releases 200 Indian fishermen from Karachi jail
Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday released 200 Indian fishermen from a prison in Karachi and will hand them over to Indian authorities at the Wagah border after “due process.” The fishermen were released…
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Pakistan: Imran Khan’s ‘Wasim Akram’ quits politics
Quetta: Former Chief Minister of Pakistan Punjab Usman Buzdar, known to be close to PTI Chairman Imran Khan, on Friday announced his plans to quit politics, media reports said. Addressing a press…