Pakistan

The United States on Friday for the first time publicly accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of approving the gruesome murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but stopped short of targeting the powerful heir apparent.…
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has completely avoided blacklisting by Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and would come out of Grey list in coming June, Federal Minister for Industries Hammad Azhar said on Friday. Hammad Azhar, who led Pakistan’s…
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Qatar will provide Pakistan three million ton Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) for 10 years as the two countries entered into an agreement on Friday. Prime Minister Imran Khan witnessed the signing of agreement that took place here at the PM…
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Pakistan and India on Wednesday agreed on strict observance of ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors, with effect from Wednesday midnight. The agreement took place as the Director General of Military Operations…
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood announced that all schools would resume regular 5-day classes from March 1. Taking to Twitter on Thursday, Shafqat Mahmood said that restrictions imposed in some major cities on…
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ISLAMABAD: The PTI has submitted a show-cause notice to its Sindh leader Liaquat leader for levelling serious allegations against fellow party member, Saifullah Abro, and the leadership of the PTI. Jatoi, a few days ago, had held a…
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Politician and TV personality Dr Aamir Liaquat on Wednesday apologised for an insensitive tweet that hurt the sentiments of the Hindu community. A few days ago, the PTI MNA had taken to Twitter and posted a tweet that was aimed as a jibe…
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday said that the parliament was the appropriate forum to decide whether or not the upcoming Senate elections will be held by open or secret ballot. A five-member larger bench of the apex…
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For countries that are just waiting for the coronavirus lockdowns to end and business as well as life return to normalcy, there is still hope left. According to the first big real-world study, the Pfizer vaccine is found to be 94% effective…
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ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Wednesday announced lifting of remaining Coronavirus restrictions amid a gradual decline in new cases in Pakistan. It also withdraw condition of 50 percent work from home in…
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Germany approved three COVID-19 tests for home use as part Health Minister Jens Spahn’s strategy to help Europe’s biggest economy emerge from a lockdown that has been in place since mid-December. The infection rate in Germany fell…
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Pakistan on Wednesday offered $50 million new credit line to Sri Lanka for cooperation in the field of defence and security. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Imran Khan who concluded his two-day official visit to the island…
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KARACHI: Leaders and workers of the PTI on Tuesday demanded the removal of Sindh IG Mushtaq Mahar as they protested against the alleged victimisation of the party. Scores of PTI workers and leaders protested outside the Karachi Press…
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REUTERS: During a December visit to New York City, writer E. Jean Carroll says she went shopping with a fashion consultant to find the “best outfit” for one of the most important days of her life - when she’ll sit face-to-face with the man…
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COLOMBO: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday met the Sri Lankan prime minister after arriving in the country on a two-day visit during which he was presented with the guard-of-honour. Addressing a joint press conference with…
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