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More than 40 US lawmakers sign letter for Imran Khan's release; opposition
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a major development, over 40 American lawmakers have called upon US President Joe Biden to advocate for the immediate release of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with all other political prisoners in the country and ensure their safety in line with the findings of the U
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Pakistan: Toxic Smog forces over 75,000 people to seek medical help
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Over 75,000 people in Pakistan's Punjab province, sought medical assistance on Saturday due to respiratory issues caused by toxic smog and air pollution, according to sources from healthcare monitoring authorities, as reported by the Express Tribune.
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Protesters block Quetta-Chaman highway over abduction of 11-year-old
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Angry protesters, including tribesmen and relatives of an 11-year-old boy abducted in Balochistan, blocked the Quetta-Chaman highway on Saturday, causing significant traffic disruptions. Despite police raids, the boy remains missing, prompting solidarity actions like a shutdown by jewellers.
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UK Foreign Secy assures no Military Trial for incarcerated Imran Khan
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In response to concerns raised by British MPs regarding the imprisonment of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in a letter to a Labour MP issued a detailed statement, saying there is "no indication" that Khan will be tried in military courts, Dawn reported.
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Pakistan: Soaring inflation set to hike milk prices
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The dairy farmers in Karachi hinted at increasing milk prices due to Pakistan's administration doubling tax collection on dairy animals, according to Ary News.
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Nepal and India discuss movement of third-country nationals at annual bord
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The eighth annual border security coordination meeting between Nepal's Armed Police Force (APF) and India's Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) kicked off in Kathmandu, focusing on the movement of third-country nationals across the porous Nepal-India border. The meeting addressed concerns over the mov
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"PTI protest will not derail Pak progress": Nawaz Sharif
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that the "final call" for protest by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) will fail to derail Pakistan's progress, Geo TV reported.
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Record smog in Lahore as pollution reaches hazardous levels
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Lahore has been hit by record levels of smog this month, forcing school closures and making daily life unbearable for residents. The city's air quality index has surged past hazardous levels, leading to widespread health concerns, particularly among children, the elderly, and those with pre-
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Pakistan: Council of Islamic Ideology faces backlash over anti-VPN decree
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has drawn criticism after its chief, Dr. Raghib Naeemi, declared the use of VPNs for accessing immoral content un-Islamic. Religious scholars, lawmakers, and digital rights activists argue that the decree undermines privacy rights and freedom of expressi
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Pak: Father says his daughter chopped into 25 pieces by in-laws
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The father of the seven-month pregnant woman, who was murdered by her in-laws in Kotli Marlan village in Daska of Pakistan's Punjab, said that his body was chopped into 2 pieces, Ary News reported.
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PCB announces streamlined list of centrally contracted players, focusing o
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its new list of centrally contracted players, reducing the number of contracts from the previous cycle. In the previous term, 20 players were given central contracts for two years, with performance reviews set for the end of the 2023-24 season.
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UKPNP calls for urgent global pressure on Pakistan to end human rights vio
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a recent address, Jamil Maqsood, President of UKPNP, outlined a detailed framework aimed at tackling the systemic issues of authoritarianism, oppression, and exploitation faced by the people in both regions
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