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Pakistan: Three-judge committee to construct larger bench to hear appeals on military trials

Islamabad | January 30, 2024 12:54:12 PM IST

The Pakistan Apex Court Judge Justice Sardar Tariq Massod on Monday referred a set of intra-court appeals (ICA) in the military court case back to the three judge committee for the reconstitution of a larger bench, Dawn News reported on Tuesday. ... read..

Pakistan Elections: Caretaker PM says political parties manifestos 'lack economic foresight'

Islamabad | January 30, 2024 11:53:53 AM IST

Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over the manifestos released by the political parties for general elections and said that no political party has presented a plan to fix the economy, Dawn News repor ... read..

Indian envoy Sudhakar Dalela congratulates Tshering Tobgay for assuming charge as Bhutan PM

Thimphu | January 29, 2024 10:53:48 AM IST

The Indian envoy to Bhutan, Sudhakar Dalela, called on the newly-elected Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay and conveyed the greetings of India's leadership for assuming responsibility as the Bhutanese PM. ... read..

Pakistan's Constitution should be amended to check transgressors in military dress: MQM leader Altaf Hussain

London | January 29, 2024 9:53:46 AM IST

Altaf Hussain, founder and leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has emphasised the need for an amendment to the constitution of Pakistan, stating that if an army general interferes in politics, he should be instantly removed from the position and ... read..

Pakistan forces abduct 10 more people in Balochistan: Report

Balochistan | January 29, 2024 9:53:42 AM IST

Amid continuous protests against the Pakistan atrocities, 10 individuals have disappeared from the Dera Bugti area of Balochistan province in Pakistan, The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif's party warns workers against bringing real lions to public rallies

Islamabad | January 29, 2024 9:53:34 AM IST

As the political parties push for final election campaigns, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Uzma Bukhari warned the party activists and election candidates of strict disciplinary action against bringing animals like lions to rallies or ... read..

Pakistan: 2 injured in grenade attack on National Party's election office in Mastung

Balochistan | January 29, 2024 5:53:02 AM IST

Two people were injured in a grenade attack on the National Party's election office in Balochistan's Mastung on Sunday, as per the police, Dawn newspaper reported. ... read..

Iranian Foreign Minister arrives in Pakistan amid strain in ties following tit-for-tat strikes

Islamabad | January 29, 2024 5:52:58 AM IST

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Monday arrived in Islamabad on the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart Jalil Abbas Jilani, amid strain in relations following the recent tit-for-tat strikes launched by the two countries. ... read..

Pakistan: 90,675 polling stations to be established for general elections

Islamabad | January 29, 2024 4:52:43 AM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released complete polling schemes for the upcoming February 8 general elections as per which a total of 90,675 polling stations would be established across the country, ARY News reported. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 jolts Tajikistan

Dushanbe | January 29, 2024 1:52:23 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Tajikistan on Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology reported. ... read..

Trying to guide youngsters as much as possible: Dubai Capitals' Sikandar Raza

Dubai | January 25, 2024 3:23:42 PM IST

The Dubai Capitals will take confidence from their performance in the first two matches of the ILT20 when they take the field against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. ... read..

Pakistan: Sindh HC bars authorities from suspending internet services till polling date

Sindh | January 25, 2024 12:53:31 PM IST

Ahead of the general election in Pakistan on February 8, the Sindh High Court has directed the concerned authorities to ensure uninterrupted access to the internet for all citizens until the polling date, Geo News reported. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf President Parvez Elahi challenges rejection of nomination papers in apex court

Islamabad | January 25, 2024 12:53:11 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi appoached the Supreme Court after the rejection of his election nomination papers by the Lahore High Court earlier this month, as reported by Dawn. ... read..

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif supporters bring lion, tiger to Lahore rally

Islamabad | January 25, 2024 11:53:26 AM IST

In an unprecedented event in Pakistan, the supporters of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) brought a lion and a tiger to the Nawaz Sharif-led Lahore rally on Tuesday, The News International reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Gohar Ejaz appointed new caretaker Interior Minister

Islamabad | January 25, 2024 5:52:45 AM IST

Pakistan Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Production Gohar Ejaz has been given the additional portfolio of the Ministry of Interior, Dawn newspaper reported. ... read..

Israel's Defence Minister meets with visiting Dutch counterpart

Middle East | January 25, 2024 12:22:56 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 24 (ANI/TPS): On Wednesday, Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant hosted his Dutch counterpart, Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren, at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Tel Aviv. ... read..

Over 157,000 visitors attend second edition of Souq Al Freej in Dubai

Middle East | January 25, 2024 12:22:46 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 24 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Municipality announced the outstanding success of its second edition of Souq Al Freej, a unique initiative aimed at supporting small and domestic entrepreneurs in promoting their products. The event witnessed a not ... read..

UAE: Dubai records over AED3.3 bn in realty transactions Monday

Middle East | January 23, 2024 7:23:29 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 23 (ANI/WAM): Dubai real estate market recorded 715 sales transactions worth AED 2.28 billion, in addition to 201 mortgage deals of AED 993.9 million, and 30 gift deals amounting to AED 76.3 million on Monday, data released by Dubai's ... read..

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