ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday rejected the disqualification petition against PTI senator Saifullah Abro, which was filed by senators Shahadat Awan and Majid Mahmood. The reference alleged that Senator Abro did not meet the eligibility criteria for the technocrat seat and had a pending reference at NAB. The petition further claimed […]
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QUETTA: The Balochistan government has ordered a transparent investigation into the tragic Zehri incident, ensuring strict action against those responsible. According to reports, gunmen launched a daring attack on Tehsil Zehri Main Bazaar in Khuzdar district on Wednesday morning, setting fire to several government buildings, including a Levies Force post, Nadra and municipal committee offices,
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ISLAMABAD: None of the party leaders, lawyers or family members visited PTI founder Imran Khan in Adiala jail on Thursday. It was the first time in Imran Khan’s year and a half of incarceration that no one came to visit him on the scheduled “visiting day”. Meanwhile, the negotiating committee was waiting for permission from
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LAHORE: Pakistan People’s Party General Secretary Syed Hasan Murtaza, taking a shot at his party’s allies and the PTI, said the biggest National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) in the country’s history was being made adopted to obtain the release of a prisoner. He stressed that negotiations should take place, but not agreements or NROs. He made
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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and lawyer Latif Khosa to travel abroad despite his name being on the Exit Control List (ECL). ). Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani heard Khosa’s petition challenging the inclusion of his name in the ECL. During the proceedings, the prosecutor informed the court that
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Listen to the article An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has indicted former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Dr Yasmin Rashid and others in a case related to the May 9 riots filed at Shadman police station. The hearing was presided over by Justice Manzar Ali Gul at Kot Lakhpat jail, where the accused denied
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Listen to the article The federal government has decided to introduce a motorcycle patrol service on highways as a pilot project to strengthen surveillance and security. The initiative aims to increase security and reduce incidents such as fence thefts along highways, Express News reported. Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan stressed the need for
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Listen to the article In a worrying development, militants associated with the extremist group Fitna al-Khawarij kidnapped 17 civilian workers in the Kabal Khel area of Lakki Marwat district on Thursday. The workers, who were unarmed and carrying out routine tasks, were taken hostage for ransom by the attackers, Express News reported. According to sources,
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Listen to the article In response to North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch on Monday, Pakistan expressed deep concern and called for diplomatic engagement and dialogue to address growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The missile was launched in conjunction with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Seoul, where he met with South
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Listen to the article In a bid to address recent internet disruptions, the government has launched the Africa-2 cable project, a cutting-edge initiative designed to strengthen internet infrastructure and improve data transmission across the country, reported Thursday ExpressNews. The Africa-2 cable project is the largest submarine network in the world, spanning 45,000 kilometers. Spanning 33
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