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  Is Belarusian President safe? Imran Khan supporters threaten to storm highly secured D-Chowk area

  World | November 26, 2024 17:16 IST

  Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's supporters reached the heart of Pakistan's capital on Tuesday after removing barricades and battling police in clashes that killed six security personnel and injured dozens.

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  Slingshots vs giant fans: Pakistan Police and PTI protesters turn clash into bizarre showdown

  World | November 26, 2024 16:26 IST

  This sparked a meme frenzy on social media, with users chuckling over the irony of a nuclear-armed nation's government resorting to such tactics. Some even joked about it being the "latest advancement" in Pakistan's nuclear arsenal.

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  Pakistan: No internet, schools shut, trains cancelled, shoot at sight ordered amid PTI protest

  World | November 26, 2024 13:02 IST

  Thousands of Khan's supporters marched on the capital, breaking through barricades in response to his call for a sit-in protest near parliament to press demands ranging from their leader's release to the government's resignation.

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  Pakistani city mourns killing of 42 Shiite Muslims brutally massacred in gun attack | WATCH

  World | November 23, 2024 14:54 IST

  The attack occurred in Parachinar, a district on Pakistan's northwestern border with Afghanistan that has long been plagued by sectarian violence between Sunni and Shi’ite Muslim communities over land and power

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  Pakistan: 32 killed in sectarian violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 2nd highest deaths in past 48 hours

  World | November 23, 2024 15:27 IST

  Independent and media reports indicate over 30 deaths in the clashes, with homes and shops damaged in the violence. Residents from multiple villages have fled to safer areas.

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  Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan arrested again hours after court grants bail in corruption case

  World | November 21, 2024 12:44 IST

  Imran Khan was detained in connection with a case filed on September 28, and a team has been assigned to investigate the allegations, said a police spokesperson.

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  Pakistan: Major relief for ex-PM Imran Khan as he gets bail in state gifts case, say reports

  World | November 20, 2024 17:47 IST

  In a major development ahead of the looming November 24 protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday approved the bail plea of party founder Imran Khan in the new Toshakhana case.

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  Has China lost trust in Pakistani Army? Report claims Beijing wants to induct their security forces

  World | November 12, 2024 18:33 IST

  The China concerns came as airport bombing last month in the southern port city killed two Chinese engineers returning to work on a project after a holiday in Thailand, marking the latest in a series of attacks on Beijing's interests in Pakistan.

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  Pakistan suspends train services in this region after deadly Quetta train station bombing

  World | November 11, 2024 15:59 IST

  The provincial government also announced a three-day mourning period in solidarity with the victims' families. It stated that security measures have been strengthened and pledged to retaliate "with full force" against the separatists.

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  Pakistan puts blame on India for extreme air pollution in Lahore, plans talks with New Delhi

  World | November 04, 2024 13:55 IST

  The Pakistani environmental minister said it would write to the Foreign Off­ice on Monday to approach Indian autho­rities for talks on joint efforts to curb smog.

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  Pakistan turning into gas chamber: School shut in Lahore, WFH to employees amid severe air quality

  World | November 04, 2024 13:31 IST

  The Pakistani government has closed primary schools in Lahore this week, ostensibly to save children from the effects of hazardous air quality, exceeding levels deemed safe by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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  Pakistan's BIG move to attract Sikhs: Announces free online visas to pilgrims from THESE countries

  World | November 02, 2024 13:55 IST

  Pakistani interior minister said that holders of American, Canadian, and UK passports can apply online and receive their visas within 30 minutes without any fees.

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  Pakistan, Russia sign MoU to increase cooperation on THIS issue | Is it concerning for India? DEETS

  World | October 29, 2024 11:05 IST

  Matviyenko and Gilani explored opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and diplomacy. Gilani expressed that Matviyenko's visit to Pakistan will revitalise relations between the two nations and foster regional peace, development, and prosperity.

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  Jaishankar attends SCO Summit in Islamabad: A new chapter in India-Pakistan relations | EXPLAINED

  World | October 17, 2024 13:41 IST

  While a whole host of international leaders descended on the federal capital for the SCO summit, it was invariably Jaishankar who remained the "centre of attention" in Pakistani media. Also, it was the first time that both countries avoided blaming each other at the summit. Is it a new start?

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  Pakistan PM Shehbaz and Foreign Minister welcome Jaishankar at SCO Summit in Islamabad | WATCH VIDEO

  World | October 16, 2024 11:30 IST

  The brief exchange took place at the venue of the SCO summit. Jaishankar warmly shook hands with PM Sharif and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar and held a very brief interaction.

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  SCO Summit Day 2: Jaishankar addresses high-profile event after Shehbaz's speech focusing China

  World | October 16, 2024 13:59 IST

  The plenary session proceedings began with an opening speech by Pakistan PM Shehbaz who chaired the summit, followed by speeches by the dignitaries. The session will conclude with a document-signing ceremony.

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  Pakistan: Two Hindu traders kidnapped by gangsters in Punjab province

  World | October 09, 2024 19:13 IST

  The gangsters have demanded the release of their accomplices in exchange for the Hindu businessmen they kidnapped. A police team has been constituted to recover the kidnapped Hindus and some five others recently abducted by the dacoits, police said.

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  'Any non-Muslim would...': Zakir Naik left embarrassed over extra baggage fees in Pak, praises India

  World | October 08, 2024 21:08 IST

  Naik was left red-faced after Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) declined to waive off excess luggage fees, saying he never received this treatment in India. Many Pakistanis on social media trolled him for his expectations and "bad-mouthing" the national carrier.

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  'No bilateral talks with India': Pakistan after Jaishankar rules out separate meeting with Islamabad

  World | October 08, 2024 6:45 IST

  Responding to a query about the visit of Jaishankar and India-Pakistan ties, the foreign minister's spokesperson said Pakistan had received an "official intimation with regards to this visit" and it was ready to welcome all members.

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  'Jaishankar's visit to Pakistan will...': What ex-foreign minister said about India-Pak tensions

  World | October 06, 2024 18:11 IST

  Kasuri, who served as Pakistan's foreign minister from 2002 until 2007 during Gen Pervez Musharraf's regime, said that both countries must seize this opportunity. "Resuming dialogue will help restore people-to-people contacts and may pave the way for restoration of road, rail and air links," he said