Palijo unveils GDAelection manifesto
Palijo unveils GDA’s election manifesto

KARACHI: Qaumi Awami Tehreek (QAT) head Ayaz Latif Palijo has presented the election manifesto of Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA).

Unveiling the manifesto on Saturday, Palijo said gas and electricity billing system would be changed after coming into power.

He said that perks

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Justice Shaukat Aziz to become first judge to have an open trial hearing
Justice Shaukat Aziz to become first judge to have an open trial hearing

The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) declared on Saturday their decision to hold an open trial for Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui.

Amid the trial headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar, a significant judgment was concurred of

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Indian forces martyr three as protests erupt in Occupied Kashmir
Indian forces martyr three as protests erupt in Occupied Kashmir

Srinagar:  Indian troops have martyred  three civilians including a girl  and injured several others in Occupied Kashmir, Kashmir Media Service reported on Saturday.

According to reports, the Indian forces opened fire on peaceful protesters in Kulgam

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Imran to launch PTI manifesto on July 9th
Imran to launch PTI manifesto on July 9th

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has prepared its manifesto which will be announced  on July 9th by party chairman Imran Khan.

The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz have already launched their manifestos ahead of the general elections

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Appeals prepared to challenge Sharifs conviction in Avenfield reference
Appeals prepared to challenge Sharifs conviction in Avenfield reference

ISLAMABAD: Sharif family lawyers have prepared appeals against the punishments handed down to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar in Avenfield reference on Friday,

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Captain (retd) Safdar's name placed on blacklist
Captain (retd) Safdar's name placed on blacklist

ISLAMABAD: Name of Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar, son-in-law of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, has been placed on the blacklist, Geo News quoted sources as saying on Saturday.

According to the TV channel,after being put on the blacklist Safdar will not be able

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Transparency International calls on UK to investigate Sharif family London assets
Transparency International calls on UK to investigate Sharif family London assets

The UK must now investigate corruption charges related to the four London properties following Nawaz Sharif's sentencing, said Transparency International on Friday hours after the ousted prime minister was sentenced to 10 years in

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Centuries-old Shandur Polo Festival 2018 kicks off in ChitralCenturies-old Shandur Polo Festival 2018 kicks off in Chitral
Centuries-old Shandur Polo Festival 2018 kicks off in Chitral
Centuries-old Shandur Polo Festival 2018 kicks off in Chitral
Centuries-old Shandur Polo Festival 2018 kicks off in Chitral

CHITRAL: Shandur, known as the “roof of the world”, has officially commenced its famous Shandur Festival from today (Saturday). 

Shandur is one of the major mountain passes that sits between Chitral and Ghizer District of Gilgit-Baltistan.

The flat top

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NAB decides to arrest Nawaz Sharif, Maryam at airport upon return
NAB decides to arrest Nawaz Sharif, Maryam at airport upon return

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to arrest former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz upon their return at the airport, sources said.

The bureau has issued new directives for the arrest of Nawaz and

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#AvenfieldReference tops all trends on twitter
#AvenfieldReference tops all trends on twitter
#AvenfieldReference tops all trends on twitter

ISLAMABAD: Accountability Court on Thursday issued verdict in Avenfield reference case against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and captain (retired) Sadfar.

Even before the judgment was pronounced, #AvenfieldReference was top trend in

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Avenfield verdict declared at wrong time, says Khursheed Shah
Avenfield verdict declared at wrong time, says Khursheed Shah

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)’s senior leader Khursheed Shah on Friday remarked that the verdict to the Avenfield reference has been declared at the wrong time.

The former opposition leader of the National Assembly said such a judgement at this time would

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Nawaz Sharif announces to return to Pakistan after Kulsoom Nawaz regains consciousness
Nawaz Sharif announces to return to Pakistan after Kulsoom Nawaz regains consciousness

LONDON: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has announced to return to Pakistan after his wife Begum Kulsoom Nawaz regains consciousness.

Addressing a press conference to give his reaction over Avenfield reference verdict, Nawaz

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NSC reviews Action Plan to fulfill obligations made to FATF
NSC reviews Action Plan to fulfill obligations made to FATF

ISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee (NSC) at Prime Minister’s House Friday reiterated a firm commitment to fulfill obligations made to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) under the Action Plan, regarding measures to combat money-laundering and t

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This is punishment for standing against the powerfuls, says Maryam
This is punishment for standing against the powerfuls, says Maryam
This is punishment for standing against the powerfuls, says Maryam

LONDON: Commenting on the Accountability court’s verdict, Maryam Nawaz said that the punishment has been given to her and her father Mohammad Nawaz Sharif due to their struggle against the unseen powers, who have been active for the last 70 years.

She

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Imran Khan reacts over Avenfield reference verdict against Nawaz Sharif
Imran Khan reacts over Avenfield reference verdict against Nawaz Sharif

SWAT: Reacting to Avenfield reference verdict against Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran said first time in the history of Pakistan a powerful person was sentenced to jail.

Addressing public

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PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif rejects Avenfield reference verdict against Nawaz, Maryam
PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif rejects Avenfield reference verdict against Nawaz, Maryam

Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has rejected Accountability court verdict in Avenfield corruption reference against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and captain (retd) Safdar.

Reacting to the

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Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10, Maryam seven years jail terms in Avenfield reference
Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10, Maryam seven years jail terms in Avenfield reference

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Friday convicted  and  sentenced  former  prime minister Nawaz Sharif to 10 years jail term on corruption charges  in Avenfield corruption reference in his absence.

His daughter  Maryam Nawaz has

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Famous banker Hussain Lawai arrested

An eminent banker and former head of Summit Bank, Hussain Lawai, has been arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in connection with alleged bank transaction worth billions of rupees. 

Following the arrest, investigations to probe the matter are underway. 

Hussain Lawai

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At KP rally Imran asks workers to let him know about Avenfield reference verdict

Imran Khan addressed a rally in Lower Dir as national is glued to the TV screens awaiting  the accountability court's verdict in Avenfield reference against ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif.

He asked participants of the rally to let

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Defiant Maryam asks supporters not to worry over Avenfiled reference verdict

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Maryam Nawaz on Friday asked her workers not  to worry after the Accountability Court decision  in Avenfield reference.

As people in Pakistan remain glued to the TV screens awaiting  judgment in

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Nation on edge as Avenfield reference verdict delayed again

The Accountability Court o Friday delayed verdict in the  Avenfield properties reference  against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif  for the third time at 3:00 pm.

The decision is   now likely to be announced after  4:00 pm.

According to Geo News, the court

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11 killed in Nawabshah road accident

Nawabshah:  At least 11 people have been killed and many others injured near Nawabshah when a car and a passenger van collided , Geo News reported on Friday.

The TV channel reported that the  injured have been taken to People's Medical Complex.

Identities of the dead and injured

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All you want to know about Nawaz Sharif’s Avenfield reference

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on 08th September 2017, filed four references in the accountability court against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his two sons -- Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz -- his daughter Maryam Nawaz, son-in-law Captain

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Jibran Nasir’s election anthem echoes 'struggles of a common man'

Human rights activist and NA-247 candidate Jibran Nasir’s election anthem was unveiled on social media on Thursday.

The song entitled “Hum mein se aik” (one of us) just like his campaign, features eminent celebrities like Sheema Kermani, Sarmad Kho

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Nawaz Sharif's plea seeking delay in Avenfield judgment dismissed

ISLAMABAD: The accountability court on Friday dismissed Nawaz Sharif's   plea seeking delay in pronouncement of judgement in a corruption reference against him.

The application was filed by Sharif's lawyers on Thursday in which the   ousted prime m

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Live: Nawaz Sharif's Avenfield corruption case; verdict at 12:30 pm

ISLAMABAD: All eyes are on the the accountability court that is scheduled to announce its verdict in the Avenfield properties reference case against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his   family today (Friday).

Also read: Accused can’t dictate timing

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Avenfield case: Friday and Nawaz Sharif's legal woes
Avenfield case: Friday and Nawaz Sharif's legal woes

Amjad Pervaiz, a counsel for Maryam Nawaz and her husband, has suggested that the accountability court should give its decision in Avenfiled reference  on Saturday instead of Friday to reject the impression that judgment announced on Friday would come against the

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IHC orders to remove Zulfi Bukhari's name from black list

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court  (IHC) on Friday ordered the Interior Ministry to remove Zulfi Bukhari's name from the black list.

Bukhari, a close aide of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, was placed on black list by the government on

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Flights operation resumes at Karachi airport after a brief suspension
Flights operation resumes at Karachi airport after a brief suspension

KARACHI: Flights operation resumed at Karachi's  Jinnah International Airport  after a brief suspension as a PIA flight, en route to Karachi from Islamabad , faced  challenges before landing late on Thursday.

According to Geo News, an emergency was

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Pak Navy signs contract for acquisition of 4 warships from Turkey
Pak Navy signs contract for acquisition of 4 warships from Turkey

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy has signed a contract for acquisition of four MILGEM Class Ships with M/s ASFAT A.S, Turkey which is a Military Factory and Shipyard Company under the Ministry of National Defence, Turkey.

The agreement was signed at Ministry

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