A day after a man was lynched at a political rally in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mardan by a crazed mob over blasphemy accusations, police officials said the situation in the city was “under control” and authorities had begun investigations. Mardan Senior Superintendent for Operations Rokhanzeb Khan told media that the incident took place during a PTI rally...
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May 7, 2023May 7, 2023Pakistan
Insinuations regarding Bilawal’s remarks on G20 meeting in occupied Kashmir ‘highly irresponsible’: FO
The Foreign Office (FO) said on Sunday that insinuations associating Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto – Zardari’s remarks on India’s decision to hold G20 meetings in occupied Kashmir with a threat of violence were “not only mischievous but highly irresponsible”. India assumed the year-long presidency of the G20 in December last year. It is set to host a...
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May 7, 2023May 7, 2023Pakistan
In meeting with Afghan FM, COAS stresses need for cooperation to tackle terrorism and extremism
In a meeting with acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir stressed the need for enhanced cooperation between the two countries to “effectively tackle the common challenges of terrorism and extremism”. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) late on Saturday, Muttaqi —...
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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023Sports
Babar Azam takes Pakistan to top ODI ranking in 4th win over New Zealand
Babar Azam scored a superb century on Friday to help lift Pakistan to the top of the one-day international rankings after a thumping 102-run victory in the fourth match against New Zealand in Karachi. Azam smashed a 117-ball 107 and also became the fastest batter to reach 5,000 ODI runs, as Pakistan made 334-6 in their...
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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023Pakistan
PTI takes out rallies in show of solidarity with Supreme Court, CJP Bandial
The PTI is taking out protests across different cities in a show of support and solidarity with the Supreme Court, Constitution and Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial amid the stand-off between the superior judiciary and the government. PTI Chairman Imran Khan had announced today’s rallies after talks with the government on elections remained inconclusive. Imran...
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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023Pakistan
Peace and stability in Afghanistan vital for region’s socioeconomic development, says FM Bilawal
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto on Saturday stressed the importance of “peace and stability in Afghanistan” for the region’s socioeconomic development and vowed to work together with all stakeholders, including China, towards its achievement. Addressing a joint press conference with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang in Islamabad, Bilawal said: “In our dialogue today, we also noted...
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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023World
King Charles and Queen Camilla crowned in a historic ceremony
King Charles III was anointed and crowned on Saturday in Britain’s biggest ceremonial event for seven decades, a sumptuous display of pageantry dating back 1,000 years. In front of a congregation of about 100 world leaders and a television audience of millions, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Anglican Church, slowly placed...
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May 5, 2023May 5, 2023Pakistan
Islamabad court summons Imran on May 10 for indictment in Toshakhana case
An Islamabad district and sessions court on Friday summoned former prime minister Imran Khan on May 10 for the framing of charges against him in the Toshakhana case, in which the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sought proceedings under the criminal law against the PTI chief. The ECP had approached the court on the...
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May 5, 2023May 5, 2023Sports
Babar Azam becomes fastest to score 5,000 ODI runs
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Friday became the fastest batter to complete 5,000 one-day international runs during the fourth match against New Zealand in Karachi. The 28-year-old beat South African Hashim Amla’s record when he took a single to reach 19 during Pakistan’s innings after they were sent in to bat by New Zealand. This...
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May 5, 2023May 5, 2023Pakistan
Onus is on India to build conducive environment for talks, says FM Bilawal
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Friday that the onus was on India to build a “conducive environment for talks”, as he contended that dialogue between the two countries was hurt by New Delhi’s decision to end occupied Kashmir’s special status. He passed these remarks on the second day of his visit to Goa, where...