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  Pakistan: Terrorists attack passenger bus, burn down vehicle and torture people, say police

  World | May 26, 2024 15:56 IST

  On Saturday, while travelling from Drazinda to Dera Ismail Khan, the bus was stopped by TTP terrorists in Daraban Tehsil. They compelled the passengers to alight against their will.

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  Pakistan 'blasphemy': Mob burns down houses and beats a Christian over alleged desecration of Quran

  World | May 26, 2024 11:33 IST

  Hundreds of Muslims in eastern Pakistan went on a rampage over allegations that a Christian man had desecrated the pages of Islam's holy book, ransacking and burning his house and beating him before police officers rescued the man and his father.

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  Pakistan: 'Illegal' portion of Imran Khan-led PTI's head office demolished, party slams 'thief govt'

  World | May 24, 2024 12:06 IST

  Pakistan's Capital Development Authority (CDA) said an additional floor was built at PTI's secretariat in Islamabad in violation of building rules, and that notices were sent to the party. However, the Imran Khan-founded party said it received no such notices and strongly condemned the move.

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  Pakistan brings back its nationals and students after violent clash erupts in Kyrgyzstan

  World | May 19, 2024 17:40 IST

  Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday said that three special commercial flights had been arranged to bring back 540 Pakistani students from Kyrgyzstan today.

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  Pakistan: First glimpse of Imran Khan since his arrest as he appears in court via video conference

  World | May 16, 2024 18:57 IST

  Before Imran Khan's appearance, thousands of desperate supporters were waiting on the YouTube channel of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party where the court visuals were expected to be aired. However, visuals were not available on the website or YouTube.

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  'India reached Moon, but we..': Pak lawmaker's fiery speech on lack of facilities in Karachi | WATCH

  World | May 16, 2024 7:13 IST

  Syed Mustafa Kamal, the MQM-P lawmaker in Pakistan's Parliament, said there was a lack of fresh water in Karachi and over 2.26 crore children in the country were unable to go to schools. While India was reaching the moon, Karachi had been making news of children dying in gutters, he said.

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  Pakistan conducts training launch of 'Fatah-II rocket system' capable of targeting 400 KM I VIDEO

  World | May 15, 2024 16:49 IST

  Pakistan Army has conducted a successful training launch of the Fatah-II guided rocket system with a 400km range. The precision-strike system is equipped with advanced navigation, and maneuverability to defeat missile defenses.

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  Dubai leaks: Musharraf, Zardari among elite Pakistanis who own 22,000 properties worth $12.5 billion

  World | May 15, 2024 14:05 IST

  The 'Dubai Unlocked' report, painting an astonishing picture of Pakistan, shows the wealthy politicians, bankers, bureaucrats and retired military generals owning 22,000 properties in Dubai. These high-profile names include former dictator Pervez Musharraf and Asif Ali Zardari.

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  Pakistan: Missile fired by a drone kills 4 members of a family near Afghan border

  World | May 14, 2024 19:26 IST

  The strike happened in South Waziristan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local police chief Hidayat Ullah said. He said it was not immediately clear who fired the missile and officers were investigating.

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  Protests in PoK called off after Shehbaz Sharif promises PKR 23 billion subsidy, 3 killed in clashes

  World | May 14, 2024 18:58 IST

  After several days of intense protests and violence which led to the death of three people in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), the protestors on Tuesday announced to call off the protests after the Pakistan government accepted their demands and announced a huge relief package.

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  Political drama unfolds in Pakistan's Punjab province as ruling coalition loses 27 reserved seats

  World | May 11, 2024 17:29 IST

  At least 23 PML-N members, two PPP members and others elected in the reserved seats were suspended and barred from House proceedings after a ruling by Pakistan's Supreme Court. The ruling coalition is expected to lose almost two dozen members in the National Assembly.

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  Journalism 'under threat' in Pakistan: IFJ report on World Press Freedom Day

  World | May 03, 2024 18:46 IST

  The report by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) said journalists were "easy punching bag" for the security establishment in Pakistan. At least 300 journalists were affected, with dozens arrested and several of them facing death threats, violence and sedition charges.

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  Pakistan is blocking mobile SIM cards of over half a million people I Know why

  World | May 01, 2024 15:48 IST

  In a significant move, Pakistani authorities have opted to deactivate the mobile phone SIM cards of more than half a million individuals. Officials stated that this latest measure is part of a broader initiative aimed at cracking down on tax evasion.

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  Pakistan earthquake: Tremors of 3.2 magnitude hit Karachi and its adjoining regions

  World | April 25, 2024 14:15 IST

  A magnitude 3.2 earthquake shook parts of Pakistan on Thursday, sending panicked residents fleeing from their homes and offices and frightening people. As of now, there have been no reports of casualties.

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  'No power on Earth can affect Iran-Pakistan ties': President Raisi after US warns of sanctions

  World | April 24, 2024 12:49 IST

  Anyone considering a business deal with Iran needs to be aware of the potential risk of sanctions from the United States, a US official said on Tuesday. The staunch warning from the US came as the Iranian President vowed to increase trade volume with Pakistan.

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  Pakistan: PM Shehbaz rakes up Kashmir issue with visiting Iranian President Raisi I DETAILS

  World | April 22, 2024 17:57 IST

  During a joint address, Pakistan PM Shehbaz praised Iran's continuous support of the Kashmir issue. However, the statement did not elaborate further.

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  Pakistan: Imran Khan's big claim, says his wife's food laced with 'toilet cleaner'

  World | April 20, 2024 15:08 IST

  Imran Khan has earlier said that his wife was being served "poisoned food" and had marks on her skin and tongue, warning the Army Chief Asim Munir if anything happened to her. Imran Khan is imprisoned in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail while Bushra Bibi was incarcerated at his Bani Gala home.

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  Pakistan rain mayhem continues even on fourth day, 63 killed and over hundred missing

  World | April 17, 2024 12:58 IST

  Lightning and heavy rains have killed at least 63 people across Pakistan in the past four days, officials said, as authorities in the country's southwest declared a state of emergency.

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  Pakistan sustained its nuclear programme despite economic crisis: Top US intelligence official

  World | April 16, 2024 17:31 IST

  Pakistan is banking on close allies like China and Saudi Arabia for loans to tide over its economic woes. Besides, its finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is now in Washington to discuss a new loan package with the International Monetary Fund.

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  Pakistan grapples from fallout of clash between Army and police. Netizens ask 'Why the kalesh?'

  World | April 13, 2024 16:00 IST

  Several disturbing videos of Pakistani police officials being tortured by Army personnel went viral on social media, raising speculation. Reports suggested that the "face-off" began with the "illegal detention" of an Army official's relative for possession of an unlicensed firearm.