Category: Pakistan
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New provinces amendment will come ‘without Rana Sanaullah knowing’, says Kamal
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Mustafa Kamal warned on Sunday that a constitutional amendment on the creation of new provinces would come without PM’s adviser on political and public affaris, Rana Sanaullah, even knowing about it. His remarks came a day after Sanaullah had said the establishment had not yet spoken to the government…
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PM Shehbaz says trilateral defence pact not aimed at aggression
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the trilateral defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye is not aimed at aggression against any country. Addressing federal cabinet meeting on Monday, the prime minister said that the agreement signed in Makkah between the three countries is aimed at promoting peace, security and prosperity in the region, the…
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Defence pact: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye to establish ‘political, military mechanisms’
ANKARA: Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will group senior ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under a military pact signed between the three countries last week, the Turkish defence ministry said on Thursday. The three US allies signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince…
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Celebratory gunfire injures nearly 100 across Karachi, claims one life
Independence Day celebrations turned deadly across Karachi as celebratory aerial firing left one woman dead and 94 others injured, including 17 children, rescue officials said on Friday. An Edhi Foundation spokesperson confirmed the injury toll had climbed to 94, with the wounded comprising 10 women, 17 children and 59 men. The woman’s death, rescue sources…
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President Zardari approves civil awards for 355 personalities from diverse fields
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved civil awards for 355 individuals in recognition of their contributions to a wide range of fields, including science, education, medicine, arts, sports and public service. The list includes federal ministers, government officials, academics, doctors, journalists, artists, writers, athletes, philanthropists, security personnel, police officers, martyrs and foreign dignitaries, The News…
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Two terrorists killed in Balochistan’s Killi Zaik IBO: security sources
RAWALPINDI: At least two terrorists were killed, and three others injured during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Killi Zaik area, security sources said on Monday. The operation was carried out between Killi Zaik and Kaghli, around 12 kilometres north of the Baseema camp, after security forces received information about the presence of terrorists, said…
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By-election voting under way in PS-30 Khairpur
Polling is under way in the by-election for PS-30 Khairpur-5, with 254,980 registered voters eligible to cast their ballots. According to the report, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Asfandyar Kharl is contesting the election against seven independent candidates. The TV channel reported that the Grand Democratic Alliance has boycotted the by-election. The seat became vacant…
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Female members of Balochistan Assembly denounce killings of women in Noshki
Female members of the Balochistan Assembly on Sunday strongly condemned the killings of a woman and her daughter in Noshki by militants belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij. Addressing a press conference in Quetta, Adviser to Balochistan CM on Sports Meena Majeed said that the killings of women was a cowardly act and an unpardonable offence. “The…
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Transporters to end strike tomorrow as govt agrees to accept demands
The ongoing strike by goods transporters will come to an end tomorrow (Monday) after successful negotiations between the federal government and the transporters, President of the All Pakistan Goods Transporters Association Nabil Mahmood Tariq said on Sunday. Speaking about the developments, Nabil said transporters held negotiations with Federal Minister Aleem Khan, during which the government…
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Nawaz reviews PML-N’s reserved seats for women in AJK Assembly
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Sunday chaired an important meeting in Murree to review the issue of reserved seats for women in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan, Senator Anusha Rehman, PML-N AJK…
