The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s plea against his arrest in any case registered on or after May 9, when he was arrested from the premises of the Islamabad High Court in the Al-Qadir Trust case. The plea called on the court to direct the Punjab inspector general...
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May 15, 2023May 15, 2023Pakistan
10,000 JUI-F volunteers to ensure security of the Islamabad sit-in
PESHAWAR/BAJAUR: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has asked its workers to move towards Islamabad in convoys from their respective areas on Monday morning to take part in the sit-in outside Supreme Court, announced by Pakistan Democratic Movement. The workers of JUI-F will gather in their respective areas on Monday morning and will proceed towards Hakla Interchange on...
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May 14, 2023May 14, 2023Pakistan
Calling for an independent probe, Imran Khan insists PTI has no hand in violent protests
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan addresses his party workers on May 13, 2023, in this still taken from a video. — YouTube/PTI Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan denied Saturday that his party workers were involved in attacks on military installations, including the Lahore Corps Commander House and the General Headquarters (GHQ), during the...
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May 14, 2023May 14, 2023Pakistan
Army chief vows to bring all involved in ‘Black Day’ vandalism to justice
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has vowed to bring to justice all the planners, abettors, instigators, and executors of vandalism on the ‘Black Day’ of May 9 — when the country witnessed violent protests following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan. “The armed forces will not tolerate any further...
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May 13, 2023May 13, 2023World
American Jewish Congress Statement On the Situation in Pakistan
The American Jewish Congress has taken note of the developing situation in Pakistan following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan and reports of violence and vandalism at government offices and private properties. Pakistan is a longstanding partner of the American Jewish Congress in our efforts for peace and coexistence in the Middle East....
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May 13, 2023May 13, 2023Pakistan
Punjab govt to form JIT to probe attack on civil, military installations
LAHORE: To investigate attacks on civil and military properties triggered by the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, the Punjab government on Saturday decided to constitute a joint investigation team (JIT). The JIT will probe into the vandalism and arson carried out across the province, particularly at the Jinnah House and other civil...
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May 12, 2023May 12, 2023ECNOMICS
Rupee strengthens to 285.75 against dollar
The rupee made a sharp recovery of 4.4 per cent against the US dollar in the interbank market on Friday, staging a remarkable recovery having lost almost 3pc of its value yesterday. The PKR was trading at Rs285.75 per dollar around noon, gaining Rs13.18 from yesterday’s close of Rs298.93. Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP) Chairperson...
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May 12, 2023May 12, 2023Pakistan
IHC grants Imran bail for 2 weeks in Al-Qadir Trust case
Rangers stand guard at the High Court for the arrival of PTI chief Imran Khan in Islamabad on May 12. PTI Chairman Imran Khan arrives at the Islamabad High Court for a hearing on May 12. Imran Khan waves at he arrives at the Islamabad High Court on Friday. Imran Khan arrives at the...
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May 11, 2023May 11, 2023World
Tonga region in US hit by powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Tonga, prompting authorities to assess the tsunami threat, but no warning was issued, providing relief to coastal areas. The seismic event occurred offshore, with its epicentre located approximately 73 kilometres northwest of Hihifo, Tonga. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake had a considerable depth of 212...
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May 11, 2023May 11, 2023Pakistan
Report on prohibited funding of all political parties sought by ECP
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has tasked its scrutiny committee to submit a report on prohibited funding of all political parties within two weeks. The decision was made in a meeting attended by the officers concerned and chaired by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja. The scrutiny committee — initially formed in...