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Forensic report confirms alleged ice recovered from Matiullah Jan was not drugs

Regarding Matiullah Jan posted on his social media that the government was looking into a fake case, describing it as an open attack on journalists and press freedom. [Source: X] ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday received a forensic report stating that the substance allegedly recovered from senior journalist Matiullah Jan was not […]

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PTI slams government silence on Imran’s health, demands clarity as public unease grows

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The party demands that if specialist assessments are required, Imran be allowed to be transferred to hospital Imran Khan, founder of PTI. PHOTO: FILE The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday called for immediate and complete transparency regarding the health of jailed founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, expressing growing concern over growing public anxiety.

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Vawda disputes Sanaullah’s claim that ‘deal’ was offered to Imran

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Senator says rivals are ‘lucky’ PTI founder ‘rejected’ deal, warns it would have targeted politicians Senator Faisal Vawda on Tuesday questioned Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah over his claim that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder was twice offered a political deal but chose not to accept it. “First, tell

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Pakistan will support peace efforts in Gaza and will not participate in Hamas disarmament (FO)

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Spokesperson notes arrest of Indian national, says he has evidence of presence of Indian-backed terrorist groups inside country Pakistan will play a role in efforts to promote peace in Gaza but will not participate in any initiative aimed at disarming Hamas, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said on Thursday. Speaking at the weekly press

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Rawalpindi ATC suspends arrest warrants against Aleema Khan

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Imran Khan examined without presence of family or personal doctors, says Aleema Aleema Khan, the sister of PTI founder president Imran Khan. Photo: Express/File RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi on Thursday suspended the non-bailable arrest warrants issued against Aleema Khan, the sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, as well as those issued against

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Umrah fares increase at start of Ramazan, business class hits 500,000 rupees

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Airlines raise prices in response to high demand; pilgrims say costs now force difficult choices LAHORE: With the onset of Ramazan, domestic and international airlines have sharply increased their fares, with business class tickets going up to Rs 500,000 and economy and economy plus fares ranging from Rs 180,000 to Rs 200,000. As the first

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Dar says UN Mideast peace depends on Palestinian self-determination

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Foreign Minister says stability is unattainable without justice and Palestinian rights DPM and FM Ishaq Dar address the UN Security Council session on Palestine in New York. PHOTO: MOFA Pakistan reiterated its long-standing support for Palestinian rights and called for sustained diplomatic efforts towards a just resolution to the Middle East conflict during a high-level

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Attaullah Tarar denies any government “deal” with Imran Khan

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The remarks come after Rana Sanaullah said attempts were made to reach a deal with the former prime minister Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar speaking at the National Assembly session in Islamabad on May 6. — Photo: Radio Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday strongly rejected media reports suggesting any “deal” between

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Pakistan summons Afghan diplomat after Bajaur attack killing 11 soldiers

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Police officers stand guard outside the main gate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Photo: File Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned Afghanistan’s deputy chief of mission to take firm action following the February 16 attack in Bajaur that killed 11 Pakistani soldiers. The assault involved a suicide car bomb attack followed by

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Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha released on bail by the ATC

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Separately, IHC issues appeal opinions against controversial tweet convictions Lawyer and rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Wednesday granted bail to rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chatha, in a case involving a police encounter. Justice Abul Hasnat

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