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ECP moved against Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s ‘unlawful abduction’

Editor — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 18:55:57 +0000

A petition was filed in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against the “unlawful abduction” of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who was re-arrested just minutes after coming out on bail. The senior politician was taken into custody earlier in the day by Rawalpindi police from Adiala jail in connection with a […]

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ECP bans govt employees’ participation in election activities

Editor — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 18:17:41 +0000

As Pakistan gears up for its upcoming elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued stringent directives aimed at maintaining a fair and transparent electoral process. In a bid to uphold impartiality, the electoral watchdog has enforced strict guidelines barring government officers and employees from engaging in any election-related activities. The ECP explicitly restricts […]

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Islamabad IG, deputy commissioner removed to ensure fair election

Editor — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 18:28:44 +0000

In line with the directions of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the Establishment Division Monday removed Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Akbar Nisar Khan and Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon from their posts with immediate effect. It is pertinent to mention here that then-DIG (grade-20) Nasir was appointed as the top cop […]

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Pakistan condemns custodial killing of three Kashmiri civilians in IIOJK

Editor — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 15:25:37 +0000

Pakistan has strongly condemned the barbaric custodial killing of three Kashmiri civilians in Poonch district of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Foreign Office in a statement today said the slain civilians were tortured to death at a camp of the Indian occupation Army. The statement said a purported video clip of the Indian […]

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PM reaffirms commitment to safeguarding rights of all minorities

Editor — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 15:18:55 +0000

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has underscored the unwavering commitment of Pakistan to safeguarding the rights and safety of all minorities, in accordance with the constitutional guarantees. Addressing a ceremony in connection with Christmas in Islamabad on Saturday evening, he said that the protection of worship places for followers of different faiths is integral to […]

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Barrister Gohar slams ECP’s move, vows legal battle

Editor — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:50:56 +0000

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has voiced its intention to challenge the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision, nullifying the intra-party elections, by taking the matter to the Lahore High Court (LHC). Barrister Gohar, the party’s recently elected chairman, led the charge, his words echoing with defiance and a touch of indignation. “We will fight for a […]

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Imran Khan’s fate to run in polls unclear as plea against Toshakhana case verdict dismissed

Editor — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:52:52 +0000

In another blow for incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan ahead of the upcoming general elections, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday dismissed his plea seeking suspension of the trial court’s verdict in the Toshakhana case. The former prime minister had moved the IHC for rectification of its August 28 order, by way […]

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Ex-CJP Saqib Nisar’s home attacked, two cops injured

Editor — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:37:03 +0000

Two policemen were injured in a blast at former chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar’s Lahore residence on Wednesday, according to the police. Media channels reported that the explosion had taken place in the garage. Photos of a damaged black car were also aired on TV. A statement from the Punjab police said provincial […]

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Imran Khan moves IHC against indictment, trial court proceedings in cipher case

Editor — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:51:58 +0000

Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Tuesday challenged his indictment in cipher case and the entire proceedings by the special court — established under the Official Secrets Act — in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). On December 12, the special court indicted the former prime minister — who was removed from power via […]

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PM Kakar departs for Kuwait to condole death of Emir Sheikh Nawaf

Editor — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:32:03 +0000

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday departed on a day-long visit to Kuwait to condole the death of Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. According to Radio Pakistan, the Kuwait ambassador saw off the premier at Noor Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi. Sheikh Nawaf died on Saturday, aged 86, according to the royal court, just […]

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