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Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif asks UAE to mediate talks with PM Modi on Kashmir
World | Jan 18, 2023, 10:17 AM ISTWe are nuclear powers, armed to the teeth and if God forbid a war breaks out who will live to tell what happened, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said.
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'Shameful for nuclear power to beg', says Pakistan PM Sharif amid worst-ever financial crisis
World | Jan 15, 2023, 05:15 PM ISTThe statement from Pakistan PM Sharif came nearly two days after the United Arab Emirates agreed to extend a $2 billion loan to Islamabad.
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Pakistan forms joint investigation team to probe Islamabad bombing
World | Dec 24, 2022, 11:34 PM ISTPakistan: Official sources said closed-door discussions were ongoing and major decisions were expected in the next couple of weeks.
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Pakistan: Suicide blast kills policeman in Islamabad, 'major terror attack averted', say police
World | Dec 25, 2022, 01:52 PM ISTIslamabad blast: The blast took place when the police stopped a suspicious vehicle for checking.
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Pakistani Security forces kill 25 Talibani militants and secure CTD compound after 3 days
World | Dec 21, 2022, 01:07 PM ISTAs per Pakistani media, one of the detained militants snatched an AK-47 gun from an interrogator and subsequently freed his other inmates. Later, they took hostage several CTD officials and demanded a free escape to Afghanistan.
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Bilawal Bhutto's statement against PM Modi downgraded him, entire Pakistan, Sufi Council
India | Dec 18, 2022, 06:28 PM ISTSufi council reaction came after Pakistani foreign minister resorted to a personal attack against Modi and slammed the RSS after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the neighbouring country's support to various terror groups and described the country as the "epicentre of terrorism".
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Bilawal Bhutto replies to BJP protests in India: 'I have not coined the term butchers of Gujarat'
World | Dec 19, 2022, 12:27 PM ISTBilawal Bhutto controversy: Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on Saturday, said he had not coined the term "butchers of Gujarat" and added "it was the Indian citizens who gave him the title.
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Pakistani Taliban ends ceasefire with govt; orders its militants to carry out attacks
World | Nov 28, 2022, 10:31 PM ISTThe banned group said that the decision to end the truce was taken after “a series of non-stop attacks were launched by the military organisations” in Bannu and Lakki Marwat areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
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Imran Khan claims three shooters tried to kill him in Wazirabad
World | Nov 27, 2022, 04:22 PM ISTImran Khan Pakistan news: The chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party suffered bullet injuries in the right leg when the gunmen fired at him in Punjab’s Wazirabad area on November 3.
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Imran Khan accuses Shehbaz Sharif, Army Major General Faisal, among 3 people for attack at his rally
World | Nov 04, 2022, 12:41 AM ISTFormer Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan accused army, Major General Faisal, among two others for attack at his rally in Pakistan's Wazirabad. Imran Khan received bullet injuries in his legs after two men opened gunfire during his long march on Thursday.
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WATCH: Moment when Imran Khan was shot by gunman during rally in Pakistan's Wazirabad
World | Dec 17, 2022, 02:08 PM ISTAt least one PTI member was killed and 9 others were injured in the attack including Imran Khan but is said to be in stable condition.
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'Came to kill Imran Khan because...': Attacker who opened gunfire confesses on camera
World | Nov 03, 2022, 10:45 PM ISTImran Khan attacked: The attacker said he had come to kill Imran Khan because he was misleading people.
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Imran Khan's first statement after shot in foot during long march rally attack
World | Nov 03, 2022, 10:46 PM ISTImran Khan attacked: At least one PTI member was killed, and 9 people were injured including Khan after a man opened fire using a 9mm automatic gun aiming towards the container of Imran Khan who's leading a long march to Islamabad.
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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolts Pakistan's Islamabad
World | Nov 01, 2022, 08:06 AM ISTThe epicenter, with a depth of 120km was determined to be at 36.17 degrees north latitude and 71.68 degrees east longitude, the National Center for Seismology said.
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Pakistan: Female journalist crushed to death by Imran Khan's container during long march
World | Oct 30, 2022, 09:40 PM ISTAfter the tragic incident, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman called off activities for the day. Khan also sent his condolences to the family of the deceased and said that he would pray for the departed soul.
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Pakistan's Army Chief General Bajwa to retire in 5 weeks, won't seek tenure extension, say sources
World | Oct 21, 2022, 05:07 PM ISTPakistan's incumbent COAS General Bajwa also said that Pakistan's army will not play any role in politics. Previously, Bajwa said that he will retire as COAS when his tenure which got a 3-year extension will end on November 29, 2022.
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Pakistan government to call out army if Imran Khan calls for march in Islamabad
World | Oct 06, 2022, 08:43 AM ISTPakistan news: Earlier, PTI Chairman Imran Khan directed party workers to get ready for the 'Haqeeqi Azadi March' in Islamabad and asked his party's leaders and workers to take an oath that they will participate in the long march considering it a Jehad for the country.
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Pakistan floods leave millions at risk of diseases
World | Sep 12, 2022, 10:00 PM ISTPakistan is going through one of the worst monsoon rains and flash floods, causing massive destructions, damages to infrastructure, and directly affecting millions of people across the country.
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Pakistan needs massive financial support for recovery from floods: UN Secy General Antonio Guterres
World | Sep 10, 2022, 09:15 AM ISTPakistan FLOODS: UN Secretary-General who is on a two-day visit to Pakistan landed on Friday to express solidarity with the country's people drenched by extreme monsoon rains that have led to the country's worst flooding in a decade.
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Pakistan steeply hikes petroleum prices under deal with IMF to revive bailout programme
World | Jul 01, 2022, 01:42 PM ISTAccording to a notification issued by the finance ministry, the government imposed a Rs 10 per litre petroleum levy on petrol and Rs 5 each on high-speed diesel, kerosene and light diesel oil.