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Pakistan: Jamaat-e-Islami granted conditional permission to continue sit-in for 2 to 3 days

Following the police crackdown on Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) supporters during a sit-in at D-Chowk in Islamabad, the district administration allowed the party to hold a sit-in on Murree Road for two or three days after holding negotiations, reported ARY News.... read..

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Pakistan's Karachi ranked second-riskiest city for tourists: Report

Karachi has been ranked as the second-riskiest city for tourists, with a rating of 93.12 out of 100, according to a July 11 Forbes Adviser list, reported Dawn.... read..

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Pakistan: Woman's legs chopped as she tried to end abusive marriage

In yet another instance of patriarchal honour, a Pakistani woman's legs were chopped by her father and uncles for filing divorce to end an abusive marriage, reported Geo News.... read..

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf postpones protest in Islamabad

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) postponed its protest on Friday in Islamabad after the Islamabad High Court's (IHC) decision to reserve its verdict on PTI's petition requesting permission to hold the protest, Pakistan-based The Express Tribune reported.... read..

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Pakistan: 5 killed, 2 injured in fire exchange in Karachi's Defence area

Five people died after two groups exchanged fire at each other in Karachi's Defence area in Pakistan, ARY News reported.... read..

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Women's Asia Cup 2024: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to field against Pakistan in semi-final

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and elected to field against Pakistan in the second semi-final of the Women's Asia Cup at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Friday.... read..

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Pakistan: Activist slams political parties over 'unrest' in country, condemns arrest of Baloch activists

Prominent activist Jibran Nasir has criticised the Pakistani government over the state of unrest in the country, alleging that its policies and actions continue to sow seeds of "anarchy, unrest and insecurity" in the country.... read..

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Pakistan: Baloch American Congress Prez calls Gwadar gathering "wake-up call" for Islamabad, Beijing

The President of the Baloch American Congress, Tara Chand, has highlighted the massive turnout at Baloch National Gathering, and called it a "wake-up call" for those perceived to be conspiring against Balochistan from Islamabad and Beijing.... read..

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Pakistan intensifies efforts to stop Baloch National Gathering on July 28: Activists

Pakistan has intensified its efforts to obstruct the Baloch National Gathering, scheduled to be held on July 28, to show solidarity with the Baloch people and highlight the issues they face.... read..

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Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka pip Pakistan in nail-biting thriller to seal date with India in final

A captain's knock by Chamari Athapaththu sealed Sri Lanka's date against India in the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 aftera nail-biting three-wicket win in the final over against Pakistan on Friday at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.... read..

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"Pakistan hasn't learnt from its history," says PM Modi on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warned Pakistan that its nefarious plans would not materialise, as our soldiers will crush terrorism with full force and the enemy will be given a befitting reply.... read..

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Republican Senator tables bill to cement US-India ties, seeks terror sanctions on Pakistan

Republican Senator Marco Rubio has introduced a bill in the US Senate to strengthen ties between US India and to bar Pakistan from receiving security assistance if it is found to have sponsored terrorism against India.... read..

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Indian security forces better coordinated now to face threat emanating from Pakistan: Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit said on Friday that there is now better coordination among Indian security forces to ward off security threats emanating from Pakistan.... read..

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Jailed ex Pakistan PM Imran Khan to run for Oxford University Chancellor post

Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan will apply for the post of Oxford University Chancellor, Imran's adviser on international affairs, Sayed Zulfi Bukhari told Geo News.... read..

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Pakistan ministers in China, plead for debt relief

Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb who is on a China visit met with his Chinese counterpart and held talks seeking relief for the country from power sector debts, local media reported.... read..

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Human Rights Commission of Pakistan's Chairman arrested, released later; rights group condemn incident

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Chairman, Asad Iqbal Butt, was released a few hours after being arrested by the Pakistani Police, in an episode again underscoring Islamabad's attempt at silencing human rights defenders.... read..

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Italian Parliamentarians, activists urge action on Christian persecution in Pakistan

In a significant event organised by the Association of Pakistani Christians in Italy in collaboration with the Jubilee Campaign, Netherlands, panellists called upon the international community, European Parliamentarians, particularly Italian legislators, ... read..

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Pakistan: Section 144 imposed in Punjab, Islamabad amid Imran Khan's party's plans to hold nationwide protests

The authorities have imposed Section 144 in Punjab and Islamabad amid the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) plans to hold protests across the nation on Friday, Pakistan-based Dawn reported.... read..

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Pakistan: Lahore court declares Imran Khan's physical remand verdict 'null and void'

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday declared that the verdict granting physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in May 9 cases was "null and void," Pakistan-based Geo News reported.... read..

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Pakistani passport ranked 4th worst globally for fourth consecutive year

For the fourth consecutive year, the Pakistani passport has maintained its position as the fourth worst globally, according to the latest Henley Passport Index, Dawn reported.... read..

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Pakistan is using its full might to sabotage Baloch National Gathering in Gwadar: Mahrang Baloch

Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch on Wednesday said that Pakistan is using its full might to sabotage the Baloch National Gathering "Baloch Raaji Muchi" in Gwadar.... read..

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MQM leader bashes Pakistan's army for demeaning peaceful protests

In a video message released on Wednesday, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain exposed the tactics used by Pakistan's defence forces to tarnish the image of communities that use peaceful protests as their mode of expressing their dissent.... read..

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Mumbai: Woman booked for using fake documents to travel to Pakistan

Thane Police filed a case against a 23-year-old woman, who allegedly used fake documents to obtain a passport to travel to Pakistan.... read..

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Pakistan's PTI holds hunger strike demanding Imran Khan's release

Straddled with woes, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Tuesday staged a hunger strike outside the Parliament House in Islamabad with a demand of immediate release of the party leader Imran Khan and other incarcerated party members, Pakistan-based Geo news r... read..

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Activist exposes Pakistan's agenda to divert attention from PoJK crisis

An activist from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), has released a video statement accusing Pakistan of hypocrisy and undermining the situation in PoJK.... read..

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"Shehbaz Sharif govt firm on banning Imran's party" says Pakistan information minister

Pakistan's Information Minister Attatullah Tarar doubled down on his stance to ban the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf while speaking on Pakistan-based Geo News' program "Capital Talk" on Tuesday, Pakistan-based Geo News reported.... read..

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Women's Asia Cup: Nida Dar-led Pakistan win toss, decide to bowl against UAE

Nida Dar-led Pakistan won the toss and decided to field against Esha Rohit Oza's United Arab Emirates in the Women's Asia Cup 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday.... read..

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Pakistan PM to hold cabinet meeting today to discuss potential ban on Imran Khan's party

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a federal cabinet meeting today to discuss the potential ban on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), The Express Tribune reported.... read..

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Local leaders slam Pakistan for striping democratic rights of PoJK

Local leaders of Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) in a public conference organised in Muzzafarabad, slammed the Pakistani administration for stripping the general public of PoJK of their basic human and democratic rights for over 70 years.... read..

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Baloch Yakjehti Committee condemns Pakistan, China for exploiting local resources

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has strongly condemned the exploitation of Balochistan's resources by Pakistan and China, issuing a scathing rebuke through a statement titled "Imperial Megaprojects and Our National Survival" on social media platform X.... read..

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Women's Asia Cup: Pakistan script history following emphatic triumph over UAE

Pakistan's women's team created history following their thumping victory in the group stage clash against the UAE women's team in the ongoing Women's Asia Cup at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, on Tuesday.... read..

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Pakistan dominate UAE in Women's Asia Cup, win by 10 wickets

Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali's stupendous performances helped Pakistan clinch a thumping 10-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates in the Women's Asia Cup 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday.... read..

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Pakistan: Accountability court approves seven-day remand of Imran Khan and his wife

An accountability court has approved a seven-day remand of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the newly filed Toshakhana case, Pakistan-based Geo News reported.... read..

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's lawmakers offered big bucks to switch allegiance, claims Asad Qaiser

Asad Qaiser, a seasoned leader within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), raised alarming allegations on Sunday, asserting that party lawmakers were under immense pressure and being offered substantial financial inducements to change their loyalties, as r... read..

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Pakistan's healthcare system faces setback due to Imposition of new taxes

In Pakistan, the recent imposition of taxes on the already struggling healthcare sector has sparked widespread concern across the country.... read..

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9 held in connection with Pakistan screenwriter abduction case

Nine people, including two women, have been arrested in connection with the honey trapping, abduction and robbery case involving renowned playwright Khalilur Rehman Qamar, Pakistan-based daily, Dawn reported.... read..

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Pakistan: Bannu sit-in continues as locals stand firm against military operation

The residents of Bannu in Pakistan have been protesting for two days following a violent incident during a peace rally on Friday.... read..

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Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami threaten sit-in if Pakistan begins new military operation

Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rahman on Sunday warned against new military operations and said that the bureaucracy must mend their ways and acknowledge their failures, Geo News reported, quoting The News.... read..

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Price of essential goods skyrockets in Pakistan amid high inflation

As Pakistan continues to grapple with a severe economic crisis, its residents also continue to endure some of the worst financial turmoil on a daily basis.... read..

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Hard to implement IMF deal as political pressure surges in Pakistan: Experts

The current fiscal year's tax-laden budget and the Supreme Court's ruling on reserved seats have shifted the focus of politics to the economy, further posing doubts over Pakistan's ability to meet the new International Monetary Fund (IMF) conditions for a... read..

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Pakistan: Lahore Court to hear Imran Khan's plea against physical remand over involvement in May 9 violence

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has fixed July 22 for hearing former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's petitions challenging his 10-day physical remand granted over his alleged involvement in May 9 violence in 2023, Pakistan-based ARY News reported.... read..

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Pashtun protesters storm Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt, pull down flag amid atrocities backlash

Angry Afghan Pashtuns stormed the Pakistani consulate building in Frankfurt to protest state atrocities in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, specifically condemning the recent killing of Gilaman Wazir in Islamabad.... read..

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Political confusion in Pakistan as government seeks to ban Imran Khan's party, challenge order on reserved seats

Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on July 15 announced that the government was seeking to ban the jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party and press treason charges against Khan under Article 6 of the country's ... read..

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"Imran Khan to remain in prison, Pakistan economy very fragile," says global financial report on country

In a recent report, Business Monitor International (BMI), the Fitch Group has said that there is no likelihood of the Tehreek-e-Insaaf chairman Imran Khan being released from jail anytime soon.... read..

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Pakistan faces severe energy crisis, Nawaz asks govt to 'care for people'

Pakistan is strugglin with a severe energy crisis as energy demand continues to rise while the supply of conventional energy sources remains insufficient, and as the gap between energy supply and demand widens, the nation faces surging power costs and inc... read..

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Amnesty International condemns Pakistan's atrocities in Bannu

Amnesty International condemned atrocities done by Pakistani defence forces in Bannu, Pakistan, especially stressing the recent open fire incident in Bannu.... read..

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In yet another curse for locals, Pakistan taxes wheat flour heavily

The rampant inflation and heavy sales tax imposed upon all commodities by Pakistan have now become a matter of severe concern for the general public.... read..

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Pakistan Peoples Party urges PML-N to reconsider SC review petition on reserved seats verdict

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), a key ally in the ruling coalition, advised the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Friday to reconsider its decision to file a review petition in the Supreme Court regarding the reserved seat verdict for Pakistan Teh... read..

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Pakistan: Cops abuse power, torture hotel staff for denying 'free food'

A dispute over a breakfast bill at a hotel in Karachi's Korangi area has led to allegations of police brutality, where a police officer refused to pay for breakfast and instead subjected the staff to torture. ARY News reported... read..

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Baloch activist warns Pakistan against using force on peaceful protesters

Ahead of the Baloch National Gathering scheduled for July 28, Baloch rights activist Maharang Baloch has issued a warning to Pakistan and stated that if the state uses force to suppress the peaceful protests of the Baloch people, it will be unable to cont... read..

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Pakistan: Opposition alliance to hold nationwide protest on July 26 to demand release of political prisoners

The opposition alliance of Tehreek Tahafuz Aaeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) said on Saturday that it will hold a protest across the nation on July 26 for the release of all political prisoners, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and recla... read..

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