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Pakistani lawmakers rally behind military, accuse PTI of “anti-state narra
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Pakistani political leaders from several parties defended the military and accused PTI of attacking state institutions. Government figures condemned Imran Khan's rhetoric as dangerous, while PTI said Imran has always defended national interests. The dispute followed sharp remarks from the
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Pakistani lawmakers urge govt to withdraw Trump's nomination for Nobel Pea
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged the Pakistan government to withdraw its recommendation for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump.
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Former US envoy raises concern over worsening condition of Pakistan on var
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The former diplomat highlighted that Pakistan has been witnessing an increase in terrorism-related violence, the Pakistan army's interference in political matters, the arrest of Pakistani lawmakers, massive demonstrations, and the worsening economic condition.
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'India landed on moon, while we...': Pakistani lawmaker highlights lack of
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Pakistani lawmaker Syed Mustafa Kamal drew a comparison between India's achievements and the precarious situation in Karachi, by mentioning India's moon landing mission.
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Pak senator raises issue of Hinglaj Mata Mandir in Balochistan
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Balochistan Awami Party Senator Danesh Palyani, in his speech in the Pakistan Senate on January 27, questioned Pakistani lawmakers whether the Pakistan government has any plans to promote religious tourism in Balochistan in relation to the 5,000-year-old Hinglaj Mata Mandir situated on the b
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Pakistan: Lawmakers shed light on state patronization of radical elements;
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Member of Pakistan's Punjab Province highlighted state patronization of radical elements negatively impacting minorities.
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Pak lawmaker slams 'ongoing exploitation' by Chinese firms in Balochistan
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 9 (ANI): A lawmaker from Pakistan's Balochistan has slammed the "ongoing exploitation" by the Chinese firms working on power projects in the province and asked the government to "reign in the companies" that are destroying the marine life, and ending the livelih
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Pak lawmaker raises concern about regrouping of TTP
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 1 (ANI): A prominent Pakistani lawmaker has raised concern about the regrouping of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) amid the ongoing negotiations between the Shehbaz Sharif government and the banned outfit.
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Pakistan poll body says it has no role in no-trust vote after criticism fr
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 17 (ANI): Amid the controversy surrounding the horse-trading of Pakistani lawmakers, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday responded to criticism from the country's Prime Minister Imran Khan by stating that the poll body has nothing to do with the
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Pak lawmaker Mohsin Dawar launches party to promote secular, federal, demo
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Peshawar [Pakistan], September 2 (ANI): Pakistani lawmaker Mohsin Dawar and some of his Pashtun colleagues on Wednesday launched a party called National Democratic Movement (NDM), with the aim to promote a secular, federal and democratic parliamentary system.
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Taliban continue to roam freely in Pakistan, not possible without state's
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 21 (ANI): The Taliban continue to roam freely in different parts of Pakistan including Quetta and that is not possible without the state's support, said a Pakistani lawmaker.
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Shocked to see daughter of Afghan envoy abducted: Pak lawmaker
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 17 (ANI): Pakistani lawmaker Mohsin Dawar on Saturday expressed his shock at the "shameful and disgraceful act" of abduction and torture of the daughter of Afghan envoy in Pakistan and terming it as a signal and threat to the entire Afghan nation.
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