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Pakistani TV anchor's visit to Israel causes furore in Islamabad
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 9 (ANI): A Pakistan television anchor, who triggered an uproar with his visit to Israel, has been dismissed by his employer, the state-owned Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV).
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Tumultuous history of Pakistan: Assassination of political leaders
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 9 (ANI): The history of Pakistan has been tumultuous with several assassinations of its political leaders since the country's inception in 1947.
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Pak military warns of legal action against journalist over 'baseless alleg
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 9 (ANI): Pakistan military on Wednesday warned of legal action against journalist Shaheen Sehbai for indulging in spreading 'malicious allegations'against the country's military establishment of asking former finance minister Shaukat Tarin to "betray" former prime
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Pakistan requests Iran to increase electricity export amid severe power cr
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 8 (ANI): Pakistan's Minister of Development and Planning Ahsan Iqbal requested Iran to increase Iran's electricity exports to the Pakistani province of Balochistan, The Express Tribune reported citing an Iran News Agency.
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World Bank approves USD 258 million to improve healthcare services in Paki
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 8 (ANI): In order to improve the primary healthcare services in Pakistan, the World Bank has approved providing USD 258 million to the country, a press release by the International Financial Institution said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Humanitarian aid en route to Afghanistan smuggled, hoarded by Pakistan
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 8 (ANI): Indian humanitarian aid en route to Afghanistan was reportedly being smuggled and hoarded by Pakistan, as the wheat consignments take a "return journey" after reaching Afghanistan, as per media reports.
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Imran Khan re-elected as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 8 (ANI): Imran Khan has been re-elected as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman once again on Wednesday.
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Pakistan: PMLN, PPP to jointly contest Punjab bypolls
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 8 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League (N) and Pakistan Peoples Party have decided to jointly contest the Punjab by-election which is scheduled on 20 seats of the Provinceial Assembly.
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Honour killings continue to haunt Pakistani women
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 8 (ANI): The narrow-mindedness of Pakistani society towards its women continues to exhibit itself in the form of brutal killings in the name of honour. Even women of Pakistani origin staying abroad are not spared.
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Pakistan reports highest cases of crime against women in May
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 8 (ANI): Pakistan reported the maximum number of cases of kidnapping of women, rape, and violence against women in the month of May this year, The News International reported citing a research report by Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO) and the Cen
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Human rights situation depleting with every rising sun in Pakistan
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 8 (ANI): Pakistan's human rights records have seemingly touched a new low with several media reports and global bodies reflecting the dire situation for women, minorities, children, and media persons.
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Pak govt imposes ban on wedding ceremonies after 10pm in Islamabad
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 8 (ANI): Amid the ongoing electricity shortage and worsening power cuts, the Pakistan government has imposed a ban on wedding functions after 10 pm, to be effective from Wednesday.
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