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41 TLP workers and leaders charged with terrorism

Police have registered two cases under the Anti-Terrorism Act against 41 workers and office bearers of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), including emirs of the district and Qasimabad tehsil, for allegedly continuing their political and religious activities despite the federal government’s ban. According to the officials, on the directives of higher authorities, complaints were lodged […]

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AJK government links JAAC to India-backed program

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MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has accused the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (Jaac) of causing financial losses of Rs 15 billion to the state through violent activities and alleged that the group had links with India-backed anti-state elements. Addressing a press conference alongside AJK Police spokesperson on Monday, Information Secretary Muhammad

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Britain urged to ease entry for Chinese tourists

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GB Governor Mehdi Shah swears in Amjad Hussain as the new CM of the region in Gilgit. PHOTO: IPP GILGIT: A proposal to allow Chinese nationals to enter Gilgit-Baltistan visa-free, mirroring existing travel arrangements that allow British residents to visit China’s Xinjiang region, was presented to PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and newly elected Gilgit-Baltistan

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Prime Minister orders embassies to boost employment abroad

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Shehbaz says government provides education and vocational training in line with international standards UN Secretary-General candidate María Fernanda Espinosa shakes hands with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed Pakistani embassies abroad to intensify efforts to identify and secure employment opportunities for the country’s workforce, stressing

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NA panel concerned about nursing education

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Noting that around Rs 300,000 is spent on each intern from the state exchequer. ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Education on Monday raised concerns over the transparency of a government-funded nursing training programme, questioned the financial and administrative crisis at the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) and examined the

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PTI leaves door open for AJK elections

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The PTI also cited arrests of political workers and restrictions on media coverage. ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan on Monday said the party may reconsider its decision to boycott the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections if it is given a level playing field and its leaders and workers are not

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SC seeks answers on Imaan’s conviction plea

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Observes that the highest court generally does not interfere even in interim orders passed by HCs ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the federation and other respondents regarding a petition seeking suspension of sentences imposed on advocate Imaan Mazari and advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, while observing that the Islamabad High Court (IHC)

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Monsoon rain weather alert issued

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Intermittent heavy rain between July 7 and 10 may trigger flash flooding in hill streams and seasonal rivers. ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and weather authorities have issued nationwide weather alerts as an active monsoon system is expected to bring widespread rain and thunderstorms to large parts of the country from Tuesday, increasing

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PPP eyes bigger role in judicial appointments

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ISLAMABAD: While Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has convened meetings of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) to consider the appointment of additional judges in the high courts, PPP Senator Farooq H Naek has proposed 33 candidates for appointment in the four high courts. The move has reignited debate over the party’s growing influence

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Quetta protesters block Airport Road after deadly Hanna Urak clash leaves four dead

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Protesters stage sit-in with victim’s body, blocking Quetta road and demanding action against attackers Protesters block the Quetta airport road in front of the BA shopping center on Sunday. — PHOTO BY THE AUTHOR QUETTA: Protesters continued to block Quetta Airport Road outside BA Mall on Monday after a deadly armed clash in the Hanna

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