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PM Shehbaz attends late Iranian President’s memorial ceremony
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday returned to Pakistan after concluding his one-day visit to Islamic Republic of Iran.
He had attended the commemoration ceremony of late Iranian President and other companions…
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PM Shehbaz, President Zardari condole demise of Iran’s Raisi
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing condolences and sympathies to the Iranian nation on the death of President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, announced a day of mourning in the country.
“They were good…
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Ex-PM Imran Khan appears in Supreme Court via video link
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared in the Supreme Court on Thursday by video link from prison, in connection with a case he filed against amendments to the anti-graft laws.
His video appearance was expected to be streamed live on…
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Pakistan rejects ‘inflammatory’ rhetoric of Indian leadership
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected the anti-Pakistan rhetoric from various Indian leaders amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha election campaign.
Responding to media queries regarding a series of Pakistan-related remarks made recently by the…
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PM convenes high-level meeting on AJK situation as protests enter fourth day
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a high-level meeting on Monday to discuss the ongoing situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
The situation worsened after a wheel-jam strike against inflated electricity bills and…
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Govt proposes increasing retirement age, pension reforms
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that the country standing at the crossroads was going through transformation and various reforms were being introduced in multiple sectors.
Addressing a press…
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No dialogue with ‘anarchist group’, May 9 rioters will be punished: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army has ruled out dialogue with perpetrators and facilitators of the May 9 attacks when military installations were attacked, in a rebuke to the offer by the Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Addressing…
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UK police close Shahzad Akbar acid attack probe
LONDON: The UK police have shut down a probe into a reported acid attack on former federal adviser Mirza Shahzad Akbar after finding no suspects during an around six-month-long investigation.
“We have explored all lines of enquiry and…
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PM Shehbaz assures all-out support to Saudi investment
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured his government’s blanket support to the Saudi investment, enabling the investors and businessmen to accomplish their future projects in Pakistan expeditiously for the mutual benefits of the…
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PPP constitutes committee to engage with govt over privatisation
KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has constituted a committee to engage with government over privatisation issues.
The members of the committee include Sherry Rehman, Syed Naveed Qamar and Saleem…
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6th OICCI Women Empowerment Awards showcase corporate contributions to gender equality
KARACHI: Emphasizing the vital importance of creating conducive conditions for women to flourish in the realms of business and entrepreneurship, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) held its 6th Women…
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Punjab Police defends Maryam Nawaz for wearing uniform
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's appearance as the chief guest at a passing out parade of female police officers wearing a police uniform has caused a stir.
Maryam Nawaz appeared at the Chung Police Training School as the…
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CM Sindh complains to PM Shehbaz of Centre’s non-cooperation
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah of the federal government’s full support in resolving issues raised by the provincial government.
“We will work together like brothers, like a team in…
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Pakistan could face sanctions for trade pacts with Iran, warns US
WASHINGTON: The United States has once again warned Pakistan of imposing sanctions for signing new trade agreements with Iran.
During a press briefing in Washington, US State Department Deputy Spokesman Vedant Patel said that Pakistan…
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Iranian President leaves after three-day Pakistan visit
KARACHI: President of Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Ebrahim Raisi has left for Tehran early on Wednesday morning along with his delegation after completing three-day visit to Pakistan.
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori and Chief Minister Syed…
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