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Negotiations between the government and the PTI in the crosshairs of the PPP

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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IHC allows Khosa to travel abroad

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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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Shah Mahmood and Dr Yasmin charged over May 9 protests

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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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Highway safety strengthened with approval of bicycle patrol project

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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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Eight out of 17 workers kidnapped by militants found in Lakki Marwat

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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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Pakistan expresses concerns over North Korea’s ballistic missile launch

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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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Government launches Africa-2 cable project to solve internet problems

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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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Double-decker buses will soon ply on Sharae Faisal in Karachi

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Listen to the article Sindh Transport and Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday announced that the provincial government plans to operate double-decker buses on Karachi’s roads this year and has already started preparations for their acquisition. Addressing the media in Karachi, the provincial minister said, “Double decker buses will be procured during the current

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FIA arrests five agents for human trafficking and visa fraud

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Listen to the article The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested five agents involved in human trafficking and visa fraud schemes. The suspects, operating in Gujranwala and Gujrat, scammed unsuspecting citizens with promises of job opportunities abroad, Express News reported. The arrested agents, identified as Farooq Adil, Nazaqat Ali, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Arsalan and Adnan

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Govt in talks with IMF to cut power tariff by Rs 12: Power Minister

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Federal Minister for Power, Awais Leghari, has announced that ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could result in a reduction in electricity tariffs of up to Rs 10-12 per unit. Addressing the media in Parliament, Leghari revealed that renegotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have already saved the country Rs1.1 trillion, with these

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