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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's bail extended in 3 terrorism cases
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
An Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) extended the bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday, in three cases pertaining to violence outside the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC) and the Islamabad High Court (IHC) until July 26, reported Dawn.
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Pakistan: MQM-P finalises name of ex-Karachi commissioner as caretaker Sin
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The sources indicated that the party had finalised the name of former Karachi commissioner Shoaib Siddiqui for the top provincial spot for the caretaker setup.
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Pakistani passport ranked fourth worst globally
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The nation of over 220 million stands at the 100th position among the 227 countries rated on the index, the results of which are estimated via the number of destinations that their residents can access without possessing a prior visa.
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Pakistan claims 400,000 social media accounts spread blasphemy
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to a report by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, 400,000 social media accounts spread blasphemous material against Islam.
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Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari hopes for political stability after elect
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Speaking at a dinner reception for the diplomatic corps on Tuesday in Islamabad, the foreign minister noted that the nation was heading towards general elections and that the only way for any government to succeed was to concentrate on goals and objectives by strengthening the institutions,
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Pakistan to avoid beginning new projects, rules out overseas i-voting in u
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
“Overseas Pakistanis willing to vote have the right to do so, but since the committee’s report and the Supreme Court’s report stated that internet voting was not possible, pilot projects will not be allowed,” he said while speaking to the media after an in-camera meeting of the parliamentary
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Pakistan facing "exceptionally high" economic risks, says IMF
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The lender insists that one more IMF program will be necessary to solve structural issues. The government has agreed to notify the public as soon as electricity rates increase by 5 Pakistan Rupees (PKR) per unit and gas prices increase by more than 40%, according to the report. This is becau
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Pakistan, Iran to work together to ‘eradicate terrorism’ in border areas
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A press release issued on Sunday from the Pakistan Army’s media wing said an understanding was reached in meetings between military commanders on both sides during Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir’s two-day visit to Iran, which concluded on Sunday.
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Pakistan forced to outsource Islamabad Airport due to lack of forex reserv
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar told the stakeholders to finalise formalities to outsource the operations of Islamabad International Airport (IIA) by August 12, the final day of the incumbent government’s term, Dawn reported quoting sources.
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Pakistan: PTI leader Fawad Chaudhary congratulates India on Chandrayaan-3
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, Fawad Chaudhary wrote, "Congratulations to Indian space and Science community on the launch of #Chandrayan3 wishing you all the best."
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Pakistan: 12 Soldiers, civilian die in clashes as terrorists raid Army Bas
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Authorities in Pakistan said that a terror attack on a military base and clashes elsewhere in the turbulent southwestern Baluchistan province killed 12 soldiers and a civilian, Voice of America (VOA) reported.
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Pakistan: Teacher arrested over disrespectful social media posts on Islam
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
This is an example of enforcement of Article 298-A of the Pakistani Criminal Code which prohibits any kind of disrespect against the wives of Prophet Muhammad. Compared to provisions on blasphemy, which include the death penalty as punishment to those who offend the Prophet, Ar
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