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Pakistan-Turkiye joint exercise ‘Attaturk-XII 2023’ begins: ISPR

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National anthems of both the countries were played. The exercise will focus on compound and cave clearance It will further strengthen military ties between two countries. A two-week long Pakistan-Turkiye joint exercise ‘Attaturk-XII 2023’ began at Tarbela on Monday, the media wing of armed forces, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. Troops from Turkish special … Read more

Asif Zardari sends legal notice to Imran Khan over ‘false allegations’

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The notice asks Imran Khan to seek apology in 14 days. A notice of Rs10 billion has been sent by Asif Zardari Imran had accused Zardari of plotting his assassination KARACHI: Former president and Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) President Asif Ali Zardari has sent a legal notice to Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Chairman … Read more

Peshawar explosion: Police was target of suicide bomber, says interior minister

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Rana Sanaullah said more casualties were feared. He apprised threats were received from terrorists. “The attack cannot be termed as security failure.” PESHAWAR: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Monday said target of the suicide bomber in Peshawar was police officials, Bol News reported. At least 17 people had died in the blast and more casualties … Read more

Peshawar blast: Imran Khan asks to improve intel, equip police against terrorism

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Imran Khan condemned the attack. He also prayed for families of the victims. 17 people died and over 100 got injured in Peshawar blast ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan condemned the terrorist attack and asked the authorities concerned to improve the intelligence gathering and equip police forces to combat terrorism. He … Read more

At least 32 killed, 147 wounded in Peshawar blast

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An emergency has been declared in Peshawar hospitals. Sources from police department said it was a suicide blast. About 25-30 police officials are wounded. PESHAWAR: At least 32 people died and more than 147 others got injured in a blast that took place near Police Lines in Peshawar on Monday, the Lady Reading Hospital spokesperson … Read more

PM appreciates Saad Rafique for launching Green Line Train

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PM Shehbaz said true public service is serving the people “Well done, Saad Rafique,” he said. The train has two AC Parlors ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday appreciated Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique for launching the Green Line Train from Islamabad to Karachi. While responding to a tweet of the … Read more

Imran Khan asks CJP to protect Fawad Chaudhry’s constitutional rights

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Imran appealed to CJP to protect Fawad’s honour He also mentioned custodial torture of Azam Swati, Gill. “We are a banana republic,” he tweeted. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday wrote a letter to the chief justice of Pakistan asking him to provide protection to PTI Senior Vice President Fawad … Read more

Islamabad to observe holiday on Monday

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Staff of hospitals, CDA would not go on leave DC has issued a notification regarding the holiday. District administration staff would also be on duty ISLAMABAD: The federal capital city, Islamabad will observe holiday on January 30 on arrival of the president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bol News reported. The Islamabad deputy commissioner … Read more

Poor will not be burdened from gas price hike: Musadik Malik

Musadik Malik blames PTI leadership of ‘blocking’ founder’s release

Musadik Malik said we would be able to reduce circular debt He said problems in the gas sector would be fixed Govt will satisfy both the IMF and general public. ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik on Saturday said multiple proposals were papered for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review; but let … Read more

OGRA asks for avoiding speculations about petroleum product prices

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Speculative prices of petrol and diesel are being reported He advised elements to avoid disseminating speculative prices OGRA refuted reports of a scarcity of petrol and diesel ISLAMABAD: A spokesman for the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Saturday expressed serious concern over the circulation of speculative reports about the prices of petrol and diesel … Read more

Can bring $1bn a month to Pakistan: chairman exchange companies

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He said hawala market was around Rs270 to 275 per dollar Their $8-10 billion was deposited abroad, he said. “The cap from dollar was lifted to remove difference.” KARACHI: Chairman Exchange Companies Association Malik Bostan on Friday said they could bring $1 billion per month to Pakistan, Bol News reported. “The cap from dollar was … Read more

PM Shehbaz Sharif pays tribute to Jan Sher Khan

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Jan Sher Khan is giving training to young squash players. Shehbaz paid tribute to Jan Sher Khan on his accomplishment He said the talent and services of Khan were significant ISLAMABAD: Talking to Jan Sher Khan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government was taking measures to promote sports including squash in the … Read more

FIA tells LHC Moonis Elahi’s wife suspect in money laundering

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The director also presented a copy of the FIR “Where is Moonis now?” the judge asked. The director said Moonis left the country last month. LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that the wife of former federal minister Moonis Elahi was a nominated suspect in a FIR … Read more

Pak Army faces Navy in Inter-Departmental Basketball opener

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The semifinals would be played on January 30. The final would be played on January 31. Championship is happening at Pakistan Sports Complex. ISLAMABAD: Defending champion, Pakistan Army will compete against Pakistan Navy in the opening match of the Inter-Departmental National Basketball Championship starting on Friday, here at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex. Pakistan Basketball … Read more

Quran is the only way of our life: PM Mohammed bin Salman

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“It is our way of life, and it will remain so,” MbS said. Video has been shared by the Saudi envoy to Pakistan “Indeed, it is the glorious Quran.” Following reprehensible incidents of desecration of the Holy Quran in Europe, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has said … Read more

JI has reservation on results of Karachi’s six UCs: Saeed Ghani

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Saeed Ghani said ECP had received a letter from JI He said no candidate from the UCs filed petition He asked ECP not to make LG elections controversial KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Saeed Ghani on Friday said the Jamaat e Islami (JI) had expressed reservation on results of six UCs in Karachi, Bol … Read more

Senate adopts unanimous resolution against desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden, Netherlands

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Upper house of the parliament strongly protested Senate termed the disgraceful incident of Islamophobia as hateful Senate stands for upholding the universal principles ISLAMABAD: Senate on Friday adopted a unanimous resolution to condemn the vile act of desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden and the Netherlands which has hurt the religious sentiments of 1.5 … Read more