Caretaker Government
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Bangladesh revokes ban on Jamaat-e-Islami party | How it will impact ties with India?
World | Aug 28, 2024, 03:52 PM ISTSheikh Hasina had banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party last month for stoking violence through the student-led protests that culminated in her ouster. Jamaat was effectively banned from contesting elections by a 2013 court decision that revoked its registration as a political party.
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'No one will be spared': Bangladesh's interim govt vows legal action over attacks on minorities
World | Aug 16, 2024, 02:25 PM ISTAt least 278 attacks on Bangladesh's minorities, particularly Hindus, have been reported since Sheikh Hasina's ouster on August 5. Bangladesh's Home Affairs Adviser has promised legal action against such incidents and assured full support in providing safety for minorities.
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Pakistan Elections 2024: Caretaker govt considering suspension of internet services on polling day
World | Feb 06, 2024, 08:29 PM ISTPakistan is facing a rising threat of attacks by militant outfits in the tun-up to the general elections on Thursday, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan being rocked by a series of explosions. Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's party is also battling a military-backed crackdown that has attracted scorn.
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Pakistan's caretaker government recommends names of Imran Khan, 28 others on Exit Control List
World | Nov 22, 2023, 07:07 PM ISTThe case pertains to allegations against PTI chairman Imran Khan and his wife for allegedly obtaining billions and land worth hundreds of kanals for legalising Rs 50 billion given to a Pakistani citizen in the UK. Imran was arrested in the case earlier this year but was released later.
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Pakistan: Authorities begin crackdown on illegal Afghan immigrants as deadline for departure expires
World | Nov 01, 2023, 05:27 PM ISTPakistan's crackdown on illegal immigrants has been criticised by many UN agencies and rights groups, with Human Rights Watch accusing Islamabad of using 'threats'. Despite criticism, Pakistan insists that it only seeks to expel undocumented migrants and promised to handle the matter with leniency.
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Pakistan: Caretaker govt under fire after fuel prices reach record-high levels
World | Sep 17, 2023, 11:40 AM ISTPakistan's Finance Ministry on Friday announced a price hike of petrol by Rs 26.02 and diesel by Rs 17.34 per litre following clearance from the interim PM.
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'Most difficult test of my life...': What Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said in his farewell remarks
World | Aug 09, 2023, 07:29 PM ISTShehbaz Sharif informed Pakistani lawmakers that he will send the summary for the dissolution of the National Assembly to President Arif Alvi tonight.
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Pakistan Election Commission announces tentative dates for general polls as PM set to handover power
World | Jul 20, 2023, 10:40 PM ISTThe ECP official’s statement about the date of the election comes as political parties, particularly those part of the ruling coalition, increasingly engage in consultations.
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Pakistan to get another caretaker regime after Shehbaz Sharif's resignation announcement
Explainers | Jul 19, 2023, 02:31 PM ISTThere have been seven caretaker governments in Pakistan so far. They are tasked with overseeing routine, non-controversial and urgent matters and are expected to be unbiased towards any person or political party.
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Bangladeshi author Zillur Rahman Siddiqui passes away
World | Nov 12, 2014, 12:54 PM ISTDhaka: Noted Bangladeshi author and educationist Zillur Rahman Siddiqui has died aged 86.The former adviser to the caretaker government was rushed to the Samorita Hospital in Dhaka Tuesday, which confirmed that he had already passed
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Pakistan to get caretaker government in March: Minister
World | Oct 30, 2012, 09:48 PM ISTIslamabad, Oct 30: A caretaker government would take over in Pakistan in March next year ahead of the parliamentary elections, a cabinet minister said Tuesday.Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira told reporters that the caretaker government