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Pakistan introduces bill for preventive detention of terror suspects
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Pakistani government has introduced a bill in the National Assembly that seeks to grant military and civil armed forces the authority to detain individuals facing terrorism charges for up to three months. The proposed amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act aim to enhance national security
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Constitutional amendments challenged in Pakistan's Supreme Court
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The 26th Constitutional Amendment has been challenged by a citizen in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, ARY News reported.
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Pakistan: Enhanced security measures, restricted access for National Assem
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Strict security measures have been implemented for today's session of Pakistan's National Assembly, prohibiting guest entry and limiting access to media representatives with full-session press gallery cards. The session's agenda excludes the controversial 26th Constitutional Amendment, amid
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Pakistan: JUI-F, PPP agree on constitutional amendments after meeting in K
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced the agreement between the two parties on constitutional amendments while addressing a joint press conference in Karachi.
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Imprisonment of Pashtun leader Ali Wazir increased by 15 days
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Pakistan's former Member of the National Assembly and Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) leader Ali Wazir's detention was extended by 15 days on Sunday. He was forcefully arrested by the police last month after an alleged road accident and currently faces terrorism charges.
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Pakistan: After Senate, National Assembly approves bill to regulate public
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Speaker Ayaz Sadiq allowed ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Danyal Chaudhry to introduce it as a private member's bill through a supplementary agenda and then put it for a vote without referring it to a committee after suspending the rules.
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Pakistan: Opposition alliance prepares for major demonstration against rul
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) is preparing for a major rally in Islamabad on August 22 to challenge the government. Led by PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub, TTAP--a coalition of six parties--aims to restore the Constitution and rule of law amid controversy ov
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Pakistan National Assembly member Ali Pervaiz sworn in as state minister
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Member of National Assembly of Pakistan Ali Pervaiz on Saturday, took oath as minister of state, reported Dawn.
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"No problem with Sher Afzal Marwat if he follows party line": Former Pakis
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Speaking to reporters in Adiala Jail, Imran Khan said, "There is no issue if Sher Afzal Marwat follows the party policy."
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IMF expresses concern over ongoing political uncertainty in Pakistan
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The IMF noted that despite a coalition government formed by the alliance of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), the independent candidates backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) received more votes than other political groups in the general elections held
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Lahore HC sets aside victory notifications of two Nawaz Sharif's party lea
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The petitioner's counsel contended that his client was initially declared elected by 7,791 votes. However, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) conducted a recount at the request of the respondent, Nahra, after which he was declared victorious with a margin of 3,100 votes, Dawn reported
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Pakistan: Speaker names PTI's Omar Ayub Khan as leader of opposition in Na
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The development came as members of the opposition, including PTI chairman Gohar Khan, Amir Dogar and Omar Ayub Khan held a meeting with Ayub Sadiq.
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