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Important verdict due tomorrow: Will Khawaja Asif be disqualified
Important verdict due tomorrow: Will Khawaja Asif be disqualified

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will announce verdict in Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif’s disqualification case tomorrow.

On April 10, an IHC larger bench had reserved its judgment in a matter where a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman...

CJP Nisar in Balakot to investigate embezzlement in earthquake funds
CJP Nisar in Balakot to investigate embezzlement in earthquake funds

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar Wednesday has reached Balakot to review uplift work and to hear the first-hand account of the deadly 2005 earthquake victims.

Chief Justice suddenly planned his visit while hearing a suo moto case pertaining to...

Pakistan military band mesmerises ‘Horn of Peace& festival in Beijing
Pakistan military band mesmerises ‘Horn of Peace& festival in Beijing
Pakistan military band mesmerises ‘Horn of Peace& festival in Beijing
Pakistan military band mesmerises ‘Horn of Peace’ festival in Beijing

BEIJING: The 5th "Horn of Peace" Military Band Festival of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) kicked off in Beijing on Tuesday evening.

Military bands from eight countries, namely, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan,...

Thursday, 26 April 2018 06:01

Body of Italian-Pakistani woman Sana Cheema exhumed

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Body of Italian-Pakistani woman Sana Cheema exhumed
Body of Italian-Pakistani woman Sana Cheema exhumed

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan police Wednesday exhumed the body of an Italian national over claims she had been murdered by relatives in a so-called honour killing, in a case that has made headlines across Italy.

Police in the eastern city of Gujrat launched an investigation...

Wednesday, 25 April 2018 06:39

Body of Sana Cheema to be exhumed today

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Body of Sana Cheema to be exhumed today
Body of Sana Cheema to be exhumed today

LAHORE: Police on Tuesday got  permission from a sessions judge to exhume the body of an Italian-Pakistani woman, Sana Cheema, who was allegedly killed by her father, brother for honour on April 18 in Gujrat.

As per details, Sana, 26, wanted to marry an Italian man and had turned...

Russia keen to expand military ties with Pakistan: Top military official tells Gen Bajwa
Russia keen to expand military ties with Pakistan: Top military official tells Gen Bajwa

RAWALPINDI: Russian military chief said that Pakistan was a geo-strategically important country and Moscow is keen to expand its existing bilateral military-to-military cooperation.

This, he said, in a meeting with army chief General...

Suicide bombers target security forces in Quetta: Six policeman embraced martyrdom
Suicide bombers target security forces in Quetta: Six policeman embraced martyrdom

QUETTA: At least six policemen embraced martyrdom and 15 security personnel were wounded Tuesday when three suicide bombers blew themselves up in quick succession in the provincial capital, officials said.

"The first suicide bomber blew...

Suicide bombers target security forces in Quetta: Six policeman embraced martyrdom
Suicide bombers target security forces in Quetta: Six policeman embraced martyrdom

QUETTA: At least six policemen embraced martyrdom and 15 security personnel were wounded Tuesday when three suicide bombers blew themselves up in quick succession in the provincial capital, officials said.

"The first suicide bomber blew...

Meesha Shafi's lawyer claims she has proof to support allegations
Meesha Shafi's lawyer claims she has proof to support allegations

KARACHI: Meesha Shafi’s counsel Barrister Ahmad Pansota has come forward claiming the singer has evidence to back up her allegations against Ali Zafar.

Talking to Geo News, the barrister said: "She has proof of sexual harassment against Ali Zafar," while...

Chinese professor addresses in Urdu, stresses its significance as global language

KARACHI: A Chinese professor surprised the audience when he addressed a seminar completely in fluent Urdu.

Prof Dr Tang Meng Sheng of Peking University was in Karachi recently to attend a conference in connection with China-Pakistan...