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Tuesday, 22 May 2018 07:13

Karachi hit by sweltering heatwave

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Karachi hit by sweltering heatwave

Karachi - Residents of Pakistan´s largest city Karachi were urged to seek shelter Monday as the temperature hit 44 degrees Celsius (111.2 Fahrenheit), sparking fears of widespread heatstroke during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department warned the...

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Tuesday, 22 May 2018 07:13

Ahsan Iqbal vows to wipe out menace of terrorism

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Ahsan Iqbal vows to wipe out menace of terrorism

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior and Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal on Monday re-affirmed the commitment to wipe out terrorism from the country, saying war on terror is still continuing to completely eradicate the menace.

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Tuesday, 22 May 2018 07:13

Khursheed Shah challenges PTI to implement 100-day plan

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ISLAMABAD: Opposition leader Syed Khursheed Shah said that he would quit politics if PTI chairman Imran Khan implemented his 100-day plan.

“This is not a practical plan. At best, this can be called an election gimmick,” Shah said in a statement about PTI’s first 100-...

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Tuesday, 22 May 2018 07:13

PTI rejects PPP’s nominees for caretaker PM

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PTI rejects PPP’s nominees for caretaker PM

ISLAMABAD: PTI spokesman Fawad Chaudhry has rejected the nominations of PPP for the post of caretaker Prime Minister.

His response came shortly after PPP shortlisted Zaka Ashraf and Jalil Abbas Jilani for the top slot in a caretaker government. 

Zaka Ashraf had served as...

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Monday, 21 May 2018 11:42

Two sitting MPAs, former Punjab lawmaker join PTI

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Two sitting MPAs, former Punjab lawmaker join PTI

ISLAMABAD: Two sitting MPAs from Charsadda and Sargodha announced their decision to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday.

The two lawmakers met Imran Khan at his Bani Gala residence before joining his party. 

In addition, Rana Sohail, a former Punjab lawmaker...

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Monday, 21 May 2018 11:42

PPP shortlists two names for caretaker PM

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PPP shortlists two names for caretaker PM

ISLAMABAD: New names have surfaced for the caretaker Prime Minister a day before the government and opposition are expected to announce their pick for the top slot.

Geo TV quoted sources saying that five names are currently under consideration between Prime Minister Shahid...

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Monday, 21 May 2018 11:42

Avenfield properties reference: Nawaz files reply to 55 questions

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Avenfield properties reference: Nawaz files reply to 55 questions

ISLAMABAD: Ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has responded to 55 questions asked to him in Avenfield reference being heard by an accountability court.

The reference is related to the London properties of Sharif family and is among three cases filed by the...

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Monday, 21 May 2018 11:42

Crane collapses in Makkah’s Grand Mosque

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Crane collapses in Makkah’s Grand Mosque

A driver was ‘slightly injured’ when a winch crane toppled over onto a construction area in the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Arab media reported.

The incident occurred late afternoon on Sunday in an isolated area near Gate 160 in the third expansion area, the general presidency for the...

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Monday, 21 May 2018 06:35

Moody&s maintains Pakistan's B3 stable rating

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Moody’s maintains Pakistan's B3 stable rating

SINGAPORE: Moody's Investors Service said that Pakistan's (B3 stable) credit profile is supported by the country's robust growth performance and potential, a large — but low-income — economy, and an improved track record of reforms that started under its 2013-16 Int...

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Monday, 21 May 2018 06:35

Nawaz Sharif says Panama JIT members were 'bias'

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Nawaz Sharif says Panama JIT members were 'bias'

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said that the members of the Panama JIT were 'bias' and have affiliation with his political rival Imran Khan’s party.

The ex-premier was recording statement in Avenfield apartment’s corruption reference.

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