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SCO Summit in Pakistan HIGHLIGHTS: S Jaishankar attends dinner hosted by Shehbaz Sharif for leaders
World | Oct 15, 2024, 10:16 PM ISTSCO Summit: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad to lead the Indian delegation at the high-level SCO Summit being held in Pakistan. Both sides have ruled out the possibility of India-Pakistan bilateral talks.
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Pakistan cuts 1,50,000 jobs, dissolves six ministries as part of IMF deal
World | Sep 29, 2024, 09:49 PM ISTPakistan has been struggling to fix its economy for the last many years and it was close to default in 2023 but a timely loan of USD 3 billion by the IMF saved the situation.
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Pakistan doctor accused of blasphemy killed in ‘fake encounter’ by police: Sindh home minister
World | Sep 26, 2024, 11:34 PM ISTDr. Shahnawaz Kunbhar, a medical doctor accused of sharing blasphemous posts on social media, was shot and killed on September 19 during an alleged gun battle with police in the Mirpurkhas area of Sindh province.
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Afghanistan attacks Pakistani checkpost border, 8 Talibani soldiers including key commanders killed
World | Sep 09, 2024, 01:03 PM ISTDespite a massive attack on the Pakistan military, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) did not disclose the details. As of now, media reports claimed the killings of eight Afghan Taliban soldiers.
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Pakistan: Chaos erupts as Imran Khan’s supporters clash with police during Islamabad rally
World | Sep 08, 2024, 11:39 PM ISTViolence erupted in Islamabad during a PTI rally demanding the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, as supporters clashed with police.
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Setback for Pakistan as Islamabad reports first polio case in 16 years
World | Sep 06, 2024, 04:44 PM ISTPakistan was one of the last countries from where the poliovirus had yet to be completely eradicated. The country came close to achieving zero poliovirus cases in 2021 when only one infection was reported.
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Pakistan's donkey population surges to 60 lakh but country misses GDP growth target: Economic Survey
World | Jun 12, 2024, 08:47 PM ISTThe Pakistan Economic Survey highlighted two significant developments in the country. Firstly, it revealed a surprising increase in the donkey population in the last one year. On a more concerning note, the survey also reported that 4.5 million people in Pakistan are currently unemployed.
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Historical hindu temple demolished for commercial complex in Pakistan's Landi Kotal bazaar
World | Apr 13, 2024, 10:08 AM ISTThe 'Khyber Temple', believed to be located in Landi Kotal Bazaar, Pakistan, has been demolished to make way for a commercial complex. While local journalist Ibrahim Shinwari confirms its existence,
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PSL 2024: Islamabad United clinch third title after beating Multan Sultans | Sports Wrap
News | Mar 19, 2024, 03:04 PM ISTIslamabad United won their third PSL title beating Multan Sultans in the final by two wickets in a thriller on Monday, March 18 in Karachi. United now are the most successful team in PSL history while Sultans have lost a third final in a row. All that and more in our Sports Wrap for today.
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Pakistan says IMF conditions for USD 1.2 B tranche met ahead of visit of global lender's review
World | Feb 25, 2024, 06:14 PM ISTThe Ministry of Energy officials said they have met the end-December targets related to containing the flow of circular debt below Pakistani Rs 385 billion, timely increase in the electricity prices, and slowing the increase in line losses.
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Pakistan assessing over 12 Indian journalists for poll coverage amid rumours of burqa-clad elections
World | Jan 23, 2024, 06:34 PM ISTThe accreditation cards issued to foreign journalists and international observers were only restricted to Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. However, if any foreigner wants to visit any other city, it is being processed on a case-to-case basis, said a minister.
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Pakistan jailed leader Imran Khan uses deepfake AI voice to address virtual election rally I WATCH
World | Dec 18, 2023, 06:38 PM ISTThe audio, played over a photograph of Khan during an internet rally of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, drew more than 1.4 million views streamed on YouTube and attended live by tens of thousands on other social media.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan, ex-foreign minister Qureshi to be indicted in cipher case again on December 12
World | Dec 04, 2023, 07:18 PM ISTThe in-prison hearing of Khan, 71, and Qureshi, 67, began from the start on Saturday after a ruling by the Islamabad High Court last month declared the jail trial illegal on procedural grounds and also nullified its proceedings.
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Pakistan: Court orders Imran Khan to be shifted to Adiala Jail amid complaints of B-class facilities
World | Sep 25, 2023, 04:10 PM ISTEarlier in August, Khan was sent to jail after he was convicted in the Toshakhana case. Although he got bail, he was again arrested in the Cipher case.
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Pakistan: At least 18 die, 15 hurt as passenger bus catches fire in Faisalabad
World | Aug 20, 2023, 12:56 PM ISTThe accident occurred after the bus hit a pick-up van that was carrying diesel drums, DPO said. Locals said they pulled the passengers out of the bus by breaking windows.
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Pakistan: Islamabad police forms 'Minority Protection Unit' after churches vandalised over blasphemy
World | Aug 17, 2023, 04:51 PM ISTPakistan has faced renewed criticism after several churches were vandalised and torched in Punjab province over blasphemy allegations.
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Pakistan: 30 killed, 100 injured as 10 bogies of Rawalpindi-bound Hazara Express derail I VIDEO
World | Aug 06, 2023, 11:40 PM ISTFootage aired on multiple local news channels showed a large number of passengers gathered near the derailed bogies, some of which were laying on their side.
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Pakistan: Islamabad High Court sets aside 'maintainable' verdict in Imran Khan's Toshakhana case
World | Aug 04, 2023, 09:20 PM ISTThe district and sessions court in Islamabad has summoned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief on Saturday in the Toshakhana case after the IHC's directives.
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Pakistan: PM Shehbaz to hand over power to caretaker setup ere completion of his tenure I KNOW WHY
World | Jul 16, 2023, 11:36 PM ISTUnder the Constitution, if the National Assembly completes its term, polls are to be held within 60 days. But if the assembly is dissolved prematurely, even if by a day, it would give the government 90 days to conduct elections
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Pakistan: Islamabad, Lahore among cities facing urban flooding ahead of monsoon rains
World | Jul 02, 2023, 11:56 PM ISTThe cities of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Gujranwala and Lahore are five cities that face the danger of urban flooding while landslides can occur in vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to heavy rains, said the Meteorological Department of Pakistan