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Pakistan's judiciary in crisis: Lawyers' body files misconduct complaint a
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) on Friday moved a complaint before the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) seeking necessary action against a judge of the apex court for his alleged involvement in recent audio leaks and corruption. The complaint against Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi was f
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Pakistan: Filing of nomination papers to begin tomorrow for Punjab provinc
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Candidates for Pakistan's Punjab Assembly election can file their nomination papers with the Returning Officers from March 12 till March 14, Radio Pakistan reported.
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IMF "not being fair" to Pakistan, claims FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Foreign Minister of Pakistan Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has claimed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not being "fair" to Pakistan, as the country is facing serious crises. In an interview with the Associated Press on Friday, Bilawal Bhutto said that Pakistan was facing an economic c
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Pakistan's ex-Chief Justice's WhatsApp hacked, complaint filed
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Former chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar said that a complaint has been filed with the Cyber Crimes Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for recovery of his 'hacked' WhatsApp account on Friday, Dawn reported. The complaint was filed 'online' with the Cyber Crime Wing
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Pakistan rape case turns spotlight on misogyny, justice system
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
On February 2, a young woman out for an evening walk with a friend was beaten and sexually assaulted at gunpoint by two men in Fatima Jinnah Park, the largest park in the capital. The attack sparked an uproar on social media and protests by women's advocacy groups. A rape case in Islamabad a
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Visiting India was like stepping into future; lies fed to us for politics:
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"The Indians are brimming with energy. They exude positive vibes and an attitude that 'this is our moment. If not now, then never," Uzair Younus said in the video.
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Pakistan: 63,000 cases of gender-based violence reported in past 3 years
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Around 63,000 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) were reported in Pakistan over the past three years, with some 4,000 being reported in the first half of 2020 when lockdowns were imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, Dawn News reported.
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Imran Khan most popular leader in Pakistan: Gallup survey
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has emerged as the most popular leader in the country as 61pc of Pakistanis gave him a positive rating, according to a nationwide survey conducted by Gallup Pakistan, the Daily Times reported.
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Pakistan tells IMF about asking China for rollover of USD 2 billion deposi
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Pakistan has requested China for rollover of USD 2 billion USD 2 billion SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) deposits for another one-year. Pakistan has informed IMF about its request to China.
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Jamaat-e-Islami chief Siraj Ul Haq calls for fresh elections in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Siraj-Ul-Haq said that the Pakistan Democratic Movement's (PDM) government has totally failed. Slamming the current Pakistan government, he said that during the last 11 months, they did nothing except waive the corruption cases against them, as reported by Pakistan v
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US-Pak political contacts increase as polls draw closer
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The contacts between visitors from the United States and political parties in Pakistan have definitely picked up pace as the country inches closer to general elections, the Dawn reported, adding that last month, a US congressional delegation led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer visite
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Pakistan at the deep end of economic crisis
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently said Pakistan had been asked by the IMF "to take steps to be able to function as a country" and not get into a dangerous place where it needs debt restructuring, the Greek City Times reported.
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