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  Major relief for Imran Khan, Pakistan Court acquits ex-PM in cipher case but will remain in jail

  World | June 03, 2024 18:05 IST

  Despite the acquittal, Khan will remain in prison, having also been convicted in another case relating to his marriage to his third wife, Bushra Bibi, contravening Islamic traditions.

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  Pakistan: Christian man lynched by mob in Punjab province over allegations of Quran desecration dies

  World | June 03, 2024 15:02 IST

  An enraged mob attacked Nazir Gill Masih, alias Lazar Masih, on May 25 over allegations of desecration of the Quran and burned down his shoe factory. He was hospitalised in a critical condition and succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.

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  For the first time in Pakistan's history, a minority community woman became brigadier in Army

  World | June 02, 2024 22:54 IST

  Brigadier Dr. Helen, a senior pathologist, has dedicated 26 years to serving in the Pakistan Army. At a Christmas celebration held at Christ Church in Rawalpindi last year, Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir praised the significant contributions made by the minority community.

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  How did a dream life in Canada land an Indian woman, her minor son in Pakistani jail for 18 months?

  World | May 30, 2024 21:05 IST

  Last year, Wahida, hailing from Nagaon district in Assam, found herself apprehended alongside her son as they crossed into Pakistan from Afghanistan through the Chaman border unlawfully. She explained to the authorities that she fell victim to deception by an Indian travel agent.

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  Pakistan doesn’t have 'No First Use' policy on nuclear weapons, says top ex-Army official

  World | May 30, 2024 15:54 IST

  Adviser to the National Command Authority Lt Gen (retd) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai has underscored Pakistan’s stance on not committing to the No First Use (NFU) policy regarding nuclear weapons.

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  Pakistan asks UK to 'rectify its past mistakes' on Israel but doesn't mention Jallianwala massacre

  World | May 29, 2024 23:30 IST

  Pakistan's Supreme Court, acting on the directive of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, has penned a letter to British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, urging the United Kingdom to rectify its previous errors.

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  Pakistan: Suspected militants burn girls' school in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, third such attack this month

  World | May 29, 2024 20:36 IST

  Pakistan has experienced several fire incidents in recent years. In December, a tragic incident occurred when a woman lost her life and eight animals died in a fire at a cattle pen in Haripur’s Khanpur tehsil.

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  Pakistan: 28 dead, 20 injured after bus falls into ravine in Balochistan's Washuk district

  World | May 29, 2024 12:29 IST

  The bus was travelling from Gwadar to Quetta, when a suspected tyre burst caused the vehicle to plunge into a ravine in the Washuk district of Balochistan. Provincial CM Sarfraz Bugti expressed condolences and directed the best medical facilities to be provided to the injured.

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  Pakistan: Govt girls's school catches massive fire, over 1,400 inside campus evacuated I VIDEO

  World | May 27, 2024 16:47 IST

  The father of a student there said his daughter was inside the classroom where the fire started and that it had begun with sparks coming from the roof, hinting at a short circuit as a possible cause.

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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.