Pakistan News
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Nawaz Sharif returns to Pakistan after four years of exile in London
World | Oct 21, 2023, 04:00 PM ISTNawaz Sharif was convicted in the Al-Azizia Mills case and was serving a seven-year imprisonment when he allowed to leave for London on medical grounds. He was disqualified by the Pakistan Supreme Court for life in 2018 due to corruption cases against him.
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Pakistan: Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif to arrive in Lahore tomorrow after four years, police on alert
World | Oct 20, 2023, 05:30 PM ISTNawaz Sharif was allowed to leave for London in 2019 on medical grounds after his conviction and imprisonment in the Al-Azizia Mills case. He is still considered a crowd-puller for the upcoming elections and will address a major rally in Lahore tomorrow.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi's indictment in cipher case deferred to Oct 23
World | Oct 17, 2023, 06:38 PM ISTThe case was heard at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where Imran Khan is currently imprisoned. The Islamabad High Court has reserved its verdict on the ex-PM's plea seeking to quash the cipher case against him.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's appeal against jail trial in cipher case rejected by IHC ahead of indictment
World | Oct 17, 2023, 05:25 PM ISTA court established under the Official Secrets Act had announced on October 9 that Imran Khan and his deputy Shah Mahmood Qureshi would be indicted in the cipher case on October 17 (Tuesday).
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Pakistan: Two Palestinian medics injured in knife attack over harassment of female classmates
World | Oct 16, 2023, 06:44 PM ISTAccording to police in Gujranwala, the Palestinian students had objected to harassment of their female peers in the private hospital. They were taken to the Gujranwala District Headquarters Hospital in a stable condition.
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Pakistan announces biggest relief amid worst economic crisis, cuts petrol prices by Rs 40 per litre
World | Oct 16, 2023, 11:16 AM ISTAccording to reports, the petrol and high-speed diesel prices had increased by Rs58.43 and Rs55.83 per litre between August 15 and September 15 respectively in Pakistan, to a historic Rs331-333 per litre at the retail stage until September 30.
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Pakistan: Punjab provincial govt might impose COVID-like restrictions in Lahore to curb pollution
World | Oct 10, 2023, 11:07 PM ISTLahore ranks as one of the most polluted cities in the world. The provincial government has mulled shutting down schools and markets on Wednesdays and operating government offices at 50% strength.
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Pakistan: Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan, deputy Qureshi to be indicted in cipher case on Oct 17
World | Oct 09, 2023, 08:20 PM ISTImran Khan has moved the Islamabad High Court against the cipher case trial. He has been imprisoned since his conviction and three-year sentence in the Toshakhana corruption case, which was suspended by the IHC.
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Pakistan: Loud noise from Dera Ghazi Khan's 'blast' possibly due to 'sonic boom', say officials
World | Oct 07, 2023, 12:13 PM ISTThe reported 'blast' occurred near Pakistan's atomic commission office in the Dera Ghazi Khan area in Punjab province. This caused panic among residents after two suicide blasts in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recently.
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Aaj Ki Baat: What is the truth about the blast at Pakistan's nuclear site?
Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 06, 2023, 11:19 PM ISTAaj Ki Baat: What is the truth about the blast at Pakistan's nuclear site?
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Huge blast reported near Pakistan Army's nuclear facility in Dera Ghazi Khan
World | Oct 07, 2023, 06:06 AM ISTThese reports come in wake of two cases of suicide blasts in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which killed 65 people. Pakistan has vowed to strike all terrorist groups, including the Islamic State (ISIS) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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Special Report: PoK will merge with india Soon?
News | Oct 05, 2023, 11:39 PM ISTSpecial Report: PoK will merge with india Soon?
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Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif to surrender to court with 'protective bail' upon return, says party leader
World | Oct 03, 2023, 09:13 PM ISTThe PML-N supremo was serving a seven-year imprisonment at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat jail in the Al-Azizia Mills case when he was allowed to proceed to London in 2019 on "medical grounds". He has not returned to Pakistan since.
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Pakistan SHOCKER: Man kills four of his minor children in Lahore by throwing them into canal
World | Oct 03, 2023, 05:59 PM ISTThe suspect allegedly murdered his daughters after a spat with his wife. He filed a kidnapping complaint with Lahore police in a bid to hide his crime.
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Pakistan: 8 members of organ harvesting ring arrested; hundreds of kidneys sold to wealthy clients
World | Oct 03, 2023, 04:51 PM ISTThe alleged leader of the organ harvesting ring, identified as Fawad Mukhtar, has been arrested five times but secured bail each time. He conducted over 300 illegal operations on patients.
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Pakistan to face 'big earthquake'? Dutch scientist who predicted Turkey, Syria tremors, clarifies
World | Oct 03, 2023, 10:09 AM ISTAmid the buzz over the speculations of a "big earthquake" in Pakistan, scientist Frank Hoogerbeets, who at first posted about the possibility of the chaotic situation in Islamabad, clarified his statement and dubbed it "false" and "rumours".
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Haqeeqat Kya Hai: Who Is Killing India's Enemies? Hafiz Saeed Is getting nightmares!
Hakikat Kya Hai | Oct 02, 2023, 10:40 PM ISTHaqeeqat Kya Hai: Who Is Killing India's Enemies? Hafiz Saeed Is getting nightmares!
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Pakistan: Where is Sheikh Rashid? Lahore HC gives police one week to recover 'arrested' politician
World | Oct 02, 2023, 09:39 PM ISTRashid's lawyer claimed in September that he was arrested from his residence in Rawalpindi by authorities dressed in "plain clothes". No case was registered against him in Punjab province, the counsel further said.
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Pakistan: Special court orders authorities to summon Imran Khan, Qureshi on Oct 4 in cipher case
World | Oct 02, 2023, 05:39 PM ISTThe case pertains to Imran Khan brandishing a document last year, claiming it has proof of US involvement behind his ouster. He and Qureshi are accused of misplacing and misusing the document for vested political interests.
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Special report: This is the time to take back Pok
News | Oct 01, 2023, 11:23 PM ISTSpecial report: This is the time to take back Pok