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May 14, 2023May 14, 2023Pakistan

Calling for an independent probe, Imran Khan insists PTI has no hand in violent protests

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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 13, 2023May 13, 2023World

American Jewish Congress Statement On the Situation in Pakistan

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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

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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

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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 11, 2023May 11, 2023World

Tonga region in US hit by powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake

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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

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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...