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  'Shock of my life...': Wasim Akram slams PCB for omitting Imran Khan from their I-Day video

  Cricket | August 16, 2023 16:03 IST

  Former Pakistan cricketer and World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan was missing from PCB's video that highlighted the history of Pakistan's cricket on their Independence Day on August 14.

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  Pakistan: Prices of petrol, diesel hit a record high, new prices reach Rs 290 per litre

  World | August 16, 2023 11:07 IST

  The price rise was another second massive hike in a fortnight that is likely to stoke further inflation, which had cooled over the past two months.

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  Pakistan bans journalists on TV channels who are critical of military, Shehbaz Sharif government

  World | August 13, 2023 12:46 IST

  These people have been implicated in different cases, a familiar tactic to silence critics in Pakistan, and declared ‘proclaimed offenders’ for failing to appear before courts.

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  Pakistan's next general elections are running late, likely to hold polls THIS month

  World | August 13, 2023 8:19 IST

  Sharif’s ruling Pakistan Muslim League party (PML-N) is expected to face tough competition from Imran Khan’s PTI party-- though Khan himself would be unable to take part unless his conviction is overturned.

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  Pakistan: Another setback for Imran Khan as court denies pre-arrest bail in 7 terrorism cases

  World | August 11, 2023 18:10 IST

  The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief is lodged in Attock jail since his conviction in the Toshakhana case, explaining his non-appearance in court hearings.

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  Pakistan: Imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan meets wife Bushra Bibi for first time since arrest

  World | August 10, 2023 21:34 IST

  The 48-year-old Bushra Bibi also faces corruption charges in a case that led to Imran Khan's arrest on May 9.

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  Pakistan's outgoing Interior Minister calls for probing report claiming US 'conspiracy' behind Imran

  World | August 10, 2023 20:31 IST

  "Though there is nothing new in this story, the investigation needs to held to establish the authenticity of the information or source document," Sanaullah tweeted on Thursday.

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  Pakistan National Assembly dissolved: What to expect, election procedure, parties contesting I DEETS

  World | August 10, 2023 15:05 IST

  Although the National Assembly was dissolved as per the constitution, a statement from President Arif Alvi’s office said that he acted upon the instructions from outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It was dissolved three days prior to the completion five-year term.

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  Were Imran's allegations correct? 'Secret papers' reveal US behind his ouster as he was pro-Russia

  World | August 10, 2023 14:12 IST

  Citing "classified documents", the report said the plan was set up on March 7, 2022, when two US State Department officials including Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu with Asad Majeed Khan, was then-Pakistan’s ambassador to the US.

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  Pakistan: Ex-envoy to US Jalil Abbas Jilani to become caretaker PM? All you need to know about him

  World | August 10, 2023 12:07 IST

  According to the report, the potential candidate had met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, however, there was no official announcement.

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  Pakistan President assents premature dissolution of Parliament; paves path for polls, interim govt

  World | August 10, 2023 9:30 IST

  "The president dissolved the National Assembly on the advice of the prime minister under Article 58-1 of the Constitution," read an official statement issued by the President's Office.

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  'Rail staff knew engine's wheels were jammed, still they applied ‘quick fix’: Pakistan Railways Min

  World | August 09, 2023 13:44 IST

  On Sunday, the Hazara Express train travelling from Karachi to Rawalpindi derailed in Nawabshah district near the Sarhari Railway Station-- 275 kilometres from the provincial capital Karachi.

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  "Here are lot of flies, insects. Take me out of here, I don't want to remain in jail': Imran Khan

  World | August 09, 2023 13:44 IST

  Earlier on Saturday, Khan was arrested shortly after an Islamabad trial court declared him guilty of “corrupt practices” in the Toshakhana case and sentenced him to three years in prison.

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  Pakistan Parliament to be dissolved today amid outcry by Imran, interim caretaker to handle country

  World | August 09, 2023 9:00 IST

  Notably, the caretaker government is appointed in Pakistan after the outgoing Prime Minister and the leader of the Opposition give the nod for it.

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  Pakistan: Election Commission disqualifies Imran Khan for 5 years after his conviction

  World | August 08, 2023 21:49 IST

  Over 200 members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and supporters of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan have been arrested across Punjab province since his arrest in connection with the Toshakhana case.

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  'Gross travesty of justice': Imprisoned Imran Khan appeals to IHC against his Toshakhana conviction

  World | August 08, 2023 21:28 IST

  The ex-Pakistan Prime Minister accused the trial court judge Humayun Dilawar of refusing to hear the arguments of his counsel Khawaja Haris on the pretext that he was late and called the proceedings "a slap in the face of due process."

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  Who will be Pakistan's interim Prime Minister? PM Shehbaz finalises three names but keeps it secret

  World | August 08, 2023 13:53 IST

  A caretaker Prime Minister is expected to be an impartial person towards any person or political party. However, in some cases, it has been found that caretaker governments have overstepped their boundaries.

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  Pakistan: Powerful explosion kills 7 including UC chairman in Balochistan; 2nd incident in a week

  World | August 08, 2023 6:59 IST

  Police said miscreants had planted a remote explosive device to target a vehicle carrying Balgatar UC Chairman Ishtiaq Yaqoob and others who were returning from a wedding ceremony.

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  Pakistan: Imran Khan's party moves SC against his conviction in Toshakhana case

  World | August 07, 2023 20:53 IST

  The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has appealed to declare Islamabad trial court judge Humayun Dilawar's verdict 'null and void', which the party said was in violation of IHC's directives.

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  Imran Khan's life under threat in Attock Jail, kept in 9X11 feet room, given B-class facilities: PTI

  World | August 07, 2023 13:39 IST

  Under the B-Class, the Khan is entitled to books, newspapers of choice, a table, a chair, a 21-inch television, a mattress, clothing and jail food, in addition to a bathroom facility in the barrack he has been kept in.