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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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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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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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Islamabad ATC grants bail to 250 PTI protesters in November 26 protest cas
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad approved bail for 250 individuals on Friday in relation to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests held on November 26, according to a report by The Express Tribune.
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Pakistan's Supreme Court to hear military courts case on January 7
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Pakistan's Supreme Court's constitutional bench has scheduled the hearing of the military courts case for January 7, ARY News reported. According to the released cause list, the bench will address cases from January 7 to January 10. On January 7, the bench will hear petitions challenging the
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Pakistan's internet shutdowns face legal uncertainty, PTA calls for minist
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has acknowledged that restricting internet access falls into a 'legal grey area' and urged the ministries of law and interior to provide clarification on its legality.
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Pakistan: Severe fog disrupts train services in Punjab
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Adverse foggy weather conditions have disrupted the train services in Pakistan's Punjab and other areas, causing delays in arrival and departure times from Karachi.
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India, Pakistan exchange lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged, through diplomatic channels, simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other's custody.
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