. Dr. Yasmin Rashid. PHOTO: APP/FILE LAHORE: The Election Tribunal has highlighted several flaws in a plea in which PTI’s Dr. Yasmin Rashid had challenged Nawaz Sharif’s victory from NA-130 constituency. Election Court Judge Rana Zahid issued a 24-page detailed judgment stating that under Section 144 of the Election Act, all legal requirements must be […]
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CM says past operations devastated province as DG ISPR links rising terror to ‘politically permissive environment’ PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi became emotional on Wednesday while responding to criticism from the military leadership over his government’s anti-terror stance, saying he has already seen the devastation caused by previous military operations and does not want
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District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka ruled on Wednesday that “the prosecution cannot be compelled to produce any witness” while hearing lawyer Imaan Mazari’s application to summon DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry as a witness in the controversial tweet case against her and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha. The court issued a
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Politicians, civil society call for the restoration of political activities, the release of political workers, including women The National Dialogue Committee (NDC) is calling a conference in Islamabad to discuss the political situation in the country. The National Dialogue Committee (NDC) has called for immediate and comprehensive talks between the government and the opposition to
Home minister says bandits get chance to surrender as police step up crackdown on river SUGAR: Sindh Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar on Wednesday announced the launch of a major operation against river or katcha bandits and warned that those who refuse to surrender and defy state orders will be eliminated. Speaking to reporters in Sukkur,
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Dacoits involved in murder, kidnapping for ransom; Police say the surrender came after anti-criminal operations were intensified Notorious Katcha dacoit Mera Lathani, carrying a bounty of Rs 10 million, surrendered to the police in Rahim Yar Khan along with accomplices Fida alias Rathor Lathani and Zulfi Lathani. According to a Punjab police spokesman, the surrender
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Naqvi, Chinese Interior Minister agrees to deepen security cooperation, counter-terrorism coordination Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday announced the establishment of a special protection unit in Islamabad to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens, calling their safety a top priority for Pakistan. Naqvi made the announcement during a visit to the headquarters of China’s
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27 injured as Rawalpindi-Multan bus crashes near Dhok Pathan; authorities warn motorists as fog closes highways At least five people were killed and 27 others seriously injured on Wednesday morning when a passenger bus traveling from Rawalpindi to Multan plunged into a 100-feet deep gorge in Chakwal, officials said. Rescue officials said the accident happened
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After many years, Rawalpindi was shrouded in dense fog, rekindling memories of the city’s traditional bitter winter and reducing visibility across residential areas, markets and major thoroughfares. From 6:30 to 10:00 a.m., thick fog covered streets, lanes, commercial centers, and all entry and exit routes into the city. Residents were forced to travel with vehicle
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RAWALPINDI: Significant progress has been made on the Chirah Dam Water Supply project in the Chirah area of the federal capital, Islamabad. Under the Punjab Irrigation Department, the construction of the dam will cost Rs 43 billion. Meanwhile, under the Rawalpindi Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), a feasibility study costing Rs.80 million has been approved
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