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Pakistani Taliban issues warning to civilians, targets military-owned ente
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In a statement released on Sunday, the TTP vowed to target a range of business ventures operated by the Pakistani military al Jazeera reported. The group specifically mentioned several companies, including the National Logistics Cell, a logistics company based in Rawalpindi; the Frontier Wor
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Imran Khan cannot be tried for failing to deposit gift in Toshakhana: Pak
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Islamabad High Court has ruled that former Prime Minister Imran Khan cannot be prosecuted for failing to deposit a Bulgari jewellery set under the Toshakhana rules of 2018, as the amended 2023 rules cannot be applied retroactively. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb emphasised that only su
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Pakistan: Islamabad chokes as December 2024 marks worst air quality on rec
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad experienced its most polluted month on record in December 2024, with air quality deteriorating to hazardous levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 250 on December 22, making the air unhealthy for residents and raising concerns over the city's growing environmental challenges,
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Indian student in UK criticises "biased" investigation of his allegations,
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"This is the double standard that these universities are applying while dealing with cases of Hinduphobia as against while dealing with cases of islamophobia," Surana said.
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"Some extremist Muslims want to disrupt the environment": Union Minister G
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"Some extremist Muslims want to disrupt the environment. The Kumbh has been organized for centuries before Islam was founded. When Islam did not exist before Kumbh, how could have Waqf existed before Kumbh...?" Singh said speaking to ANI.
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Pakistan: Verdict in GBP 190 million case against Imran Khan postponed to
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The verdict in the GBP 190 million case involving imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan is now set to be announced on January 13, according to Islamabad's accountability court staff on Monday, The News International reported.
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Pakistan: PPP criticises PML-N for maritime authority, seeks council meeti
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has expressed strong reservations over the establishment of the Pakistan Maritime and Seaport Authority by the federal government, accusing the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) of excluding key allies from the decision-making process. PPP leader Shazia M
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VHP slams Muslim cleric for claiming Maha Kumbh being organised on Waqf la
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Replying to the claim, VHP's Bansal told ANI, "One is saying that conversions are taking place, while the other is claiming that it (Maha Kumbh) is being organised on Waqf Board land. This Kumbh has been organised since the time Islam did not exist. This exposes the Waqf Board."
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Pak govt to take another shot at separating IRS, Customs
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the separation of Customs and Inland Revenue Services (IRS), following a previous proposal that was resisted by tax groups. The reform aims to establish separate oversight for the two bodies and restructure the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf calls for 'real decision-makers' to join negotiat
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Talks between PTI and the government face a deadlock as the opposition party calls for the inclusion of decision-makers in the discussions, citing concerns over ambiguity in the decision-making process. PTI's Asad Qaiser warned the party may dissolve its negotiation committee if it is denied
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Pakistan: PTI condemns internet 'throttling,' cites economic fallout
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Pakistan's PTI has condemned the government for throttling internet speeds under the pretext of security concerns, citing severe economic repercussions. PTI's Sheikh Waqqas Akram highlighted that Pakistan suffered USD 1.62 billion in losses due to internet shutdowns in 2024, the highest g
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Pakistan: Explosion in Islamabad police station
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
An explosion shook the outer wall of a police station in the I-9 area of Pakistan's Islamabad, ARY News reported.
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