Pakistani politician charged with child sex offences in UK Muhammad Khurram Khan is senior Pakistani politician and scion of a well-known political family. — ReporterLONDON: Muhammad Khurram Khan, a senior Pakistani politician and scion of a well-known political family from Mansehra, Abbotabad, has gone on trial in the UK after being charged with......

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Sindh govt defers intermediate exams in view of heatwave Representational image of students solving papers at an examination centre. — PPIThe Sindh government has decided to postpone the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi exams due to the ongoing heatwave in the province Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah approved the deferral of......

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No Pakistani student killed in Bishkek incident: Ishaq Dar Kashmir Affairs Minister Amir Muqam , Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar during a presser in Lahore on May 19, 2024. — YouTube screengrab/Geo News LAHORE: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday rebutted claims that no Pakistani student, who came under......

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Pakistan aiming to secure UNSC seat for eighth time Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Munir Akram. — X/@PakistanUN_NY/FilePakistan's Permanent Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Munir Akram has said that the country will be contesting in the upcoming elections for the UN Security......

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540 more Pakistani students to be flown back from Bishkek tonight Kyrgyz nationals gather to take revenge from foreign students on May 17, 2024. — 24.kg Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said that 540 more Pakistani students, who are stranded in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek amid mob attacks, will be flown back to the country on......

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Turkish FM Fidan to reach Islamabad on two-day visit today Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan in the image uploaded on an Instagram account on April 17, 2024. —Instagram/ @hakanfidanfcISLAMABAD: Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan will reach Islamabad on a two-day visit, from May 19 to 20, today , Geo News reported citing diplomatic officials.The......

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Voting concludes in by-poll for Multan's NA-148 Female voters casting their votes at a polling station during the by-election at Garhi Shahu School in Lahore on April 21, 2024. —APPMULTAN: Voting for by-elections concluded in NA-148 constituency where Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed Sunni Ittehad Council's ......

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Karachi weather: Temperature to reach up to 46°C in some areas today A woman carries a pedestal fan for repair during a hot and humid weather in Karachi. — Reuters As Karachi continues to witness the prevailing heat spell in coming days, it seems that there's no relief for the citizens as temperature is likely to reach up to 46°C today in some......

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Mob attacks: First batch of Pakistani students returns home from Bishkek Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi receives Pakistani students at Lahore airport on May 19, 2024. — Screengrab/GeoNewsA first batch of 30 Pakistani students returned to the country from Bishkek hours after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the government would bear the travelling......

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'Temperatures to soar record high in Sindh, Punjab during ongoing heatwave' Men cool off in a fountain in Karachi. — Reuters/FileMost parts of the country are likely to witness scorching hot weather as a heatwave will persist in Sindh and Punjab for the next 10 days, Geo News reported citing a private weather forecasting agency. The weather agency said that the......

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VIDEO: Latest updates about Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan after Bishkek mob attacks Islamabad&s ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Hasan Zaigham. —Facebook/screengrab/Pakistan Embassy KyrgyzstanUpdating the countrymen about the latest situation in Kyrgyzstan, ambassador Hasan Zaigham has confirmed that the condition of Pakistani national Shahzaib, who sustained injuries in a......

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Crisis Management Unit established to help Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan after mob attacks Kyrgyz nationals gather to take revenge from foreign students on May 17, 2024. — 24.kg The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated its Crisis Management Unit on the instruction and issued emergency helpline numbers for Pakistani students as Kyrgyz nationals subjected foreign......

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Not only politicians, ex-judges should also face accountability: Nawaz PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is addressing the party's central working committee in Lahore on May 18, 2024. — Screengrab/PTVNewsLAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif has demanded the accountability of retired judges, including former apex court judge, Justice Mazahar Ali......

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Justice Munib Akhtar takes oath as acting CJP Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan Munib Akhtar. — SC website/FileISLAMABAD: Justice Munib Akhtar, the second most senior judge of the Supreme Court, was sworn in as acting chief justice of Pakistan on Saturday.Justice Yahya Afridi administered the oath to Justice Akhtar in a simple and......

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13 members of a family killed as vehicle falls into ditch in Khushab A representational image of an accident. — Radio Pakistan/ FileA truck in Punjab's Khushab district fell into a ditch, resulting into deaths of at least 13 members of the same family and injuries to nine others, Geo News reported citing sources.Sources said that the truck driver had lost......

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Shehbaz Sharif nominated acting PML-N president till May 28 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. — AFP/FileLAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has appointed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as party's acting president — a post he is set to hold till May 28.The development, made during the PML-N's central working committee meeting today,......

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Bishkek violence: Kyrgyzstan govt says no Pakistani died in mob attacks A view of Bishkek streets after police dispersed protestors. — 24.kgPakistan&s Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Hasan Zaigham held a meeting with Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister Imangaziev Almaz on Saturday to convey the concerns of Pakistani nationals in Bishkek, the capital city where the......

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Why Pakistani students were attacked in Bishkek? Families of several Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan Saturday woke to the alarming news and videos regarding mob attacks on international students in the Central Asian country's capital Bishkek.The videos, widely circulating on various social media platforms, show large mobs attacking foreign......

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Politicians, judiciary, establishment must leave past behind: Rana Sanaullah PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah addresses a press conference. — APP/FileAdviser to Prime Minister on Political And Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Friday urged &politicians, judiciary and establishment to leave their past behind& to create harmony in the country which was already......

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CM Gandapur gives 15-day deadline to Centre to resolve KP's dues, power issues KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur speaks the KP Assembly&s session on May 17, 2024. — Screengrab/Geo NewsAfter previous altercations with the federal government over multiple issues, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday gave a 15-day deadline to the Centre for holding......

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In letter to Prisons IG, Punjab inmates seek 'equal rights' as Imran Khan Former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan while departing from the court. — AFP/FileLAHORE: Inmates in all Punjab prisons have sought equal treatment and privileges granted to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, who "enjoys B-class facilities" while being......

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Tariq Bashir Cheema suspended for current NA session over 'violation of rules' Despite PTI-backed lawmaker Zartaj Gul's forgiveness, the National Assembly on Friday suspended the membership of PML-Q parliamentarian Tariq Bashir Cheema for the current session over violation of rules.A day earlier, the lower house of parliament witnessed pandemonium after Cheema, following......

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NCA scandal case: Bushra Bibi's 'no confidence' on judge leads to no testimony of witnesses Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi at the LHC in Lahore on July 17, 2023. — AFPRAWALPINDI: The hearing of the £190m NCA scandal case witnessed unusual scenes at Rawalpindi&s Adiala Jail on Friday as incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder......

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PTI's Ali Muhammad Khan to move contempt plea against Adiala Jail administration in IHC PTI leader Ali Muhammad Khan. — X/NA of Pakistan/File After being denied permission to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail twice, former ruling party&s MNA Ali Muhammad Khan on Friday announced that he would move the Islamabad High Court against the......

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Summer vacations announced for public, private schools in Punjab Primary school students are pictured in this undated file photo. — AFPLAHORE: The Punjab government has announced that annual summer vacations will be observed from June 1 to August 14 in public and private schools.Meanwhile, the provincial government has also reduced school timings because......

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IHC CJ says court did not stop govt from blocking non-filers' SIMs SIMs can be seen in this representational image. —Pixabay/ FileISLAMABAD: Hearing the government&s miscellaneous petition, the Islamabad High Court on Friday said its injunction in the case pertaining to the blocking of SIMs was meant to prevent action against the private telecom......

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VIDEO: CM Maryam exudes poise, as she dons Elite Force uniform Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz exuded poise as she inspected the Elite Force passing out parade in Lahore today in their crisp charcoal black uniform.It seemed that the provincial chief minister remained undaunted by trolls and detractors after she received immense criticism for......

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Show-cause notices issued to Faisal Vawda, Mustafa Kamal in contempt of court case Independent Senator Faisal Vawda and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan's lawmaker Mustafa Kamal. — APP/INP/FilesISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday issued show-cause notices to independent Senator Faisal Vawda and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan's lawmaker Mustafa Kamal, summoning......

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Weather update: Areas along Karachi beach to experience feels like 44°C temperature Children enjoying bathing at North Karachi locality during hot weather in Karachi on May 13, 2024. — INPKARACHI: The rise in humidity in the atmosphere of the port city will trigger an increased 44 degrees Celsius 'feels like' temperature in areas facing the sea on Friday.According to......

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After 'takeover threat' by KP CM, Pesco agrees on new loadshedding schedule Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. — APP/File PESHAWAR: In a major development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa firebrand Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Peshawar Electric Supply Company on Thursday agreed on a new loadshedding schedule in the province.The development......

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