Category: National
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Prince William and Kate Middleton Give Fans an Exclusive Glimpse into the Coronation Concert and Secret-After Party
Prince William and Kate Middleton have thrilled their fans by sharing a backstage video of what took place during the coronation concert, along with the revelation that they hosted a secret-after party. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took to their official social media accounts to give an exclusive glimpse of the behind-the-scenes action at…
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China Urges Expansion of Military Cooperation with Pakistan to Safeguard Regional Security
China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu has urged Pakistan’s Navy Chief Amjad Khan Niazi to explore “new fields of cooperation” between the two countries’ militaries to enhance their capabilities in safeguarding the region’s security. While both countries have had a longstanding military relationship with bilateral exercises between their navies and air forces, China’s interest in the…
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Imran Khan requests video-link appearance for cases against him
Former Pakistani Prime Minister and current Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party, Imran Khan, has requested the Lahore High Court (LHC) to allow him to appear in the 121 cases registered against him through video-link. Khan has filed a civil miscellaneous application in the court, stating that the cases against him are false and…
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PAC Seeks Asset Details from Supreme Court Judge Amid Multiple References and Allegations
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Pakistan has requested asset details from Supreme Court Judge Justice Mazahir Ali Naqvi within 15 days. This action follows the National Assembly’s instruction to the PAC Chairman Noor Alam Khan to investigate Justice Naqvi’s assets, adding to the multiple references he is already facing. Thirteen out of 14 members…
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President Dr Arif Alvi emphasizes the importance of upholding the Constitution and social welfare in Pakistan
In a ceremony to recognize public contribution towards social welfare, President Dr. Arif Alvi emphasized the importance of upholding the Constitution of Pakistan. He stated that the Constitution not only guarantees political stability but also ensures citizens’ fundamental rights. The president urged all segments of society to take responsibility for upholding the Constitution, as it…
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Lahore High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Restoration of Punjab Assembly
The Lahore High Court has dismissed a petition seeking the restoration of the Punjab Assembly, with the petitioner being fined Rs100,000 for ‘overburdening’ the court. The petition was filed by citizen Sharafat Ali who claimed that the dissolution of the provincial assembly was illegal and unconstitutional and that it was done with malafide intent by…
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Pakistan Faces IMF loan tranche uncertainty amidst looming debt repayments
Pakistan is facing a critical situation as it struggles to secure a $1.2 billion loan tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) while also needing to repay $3.7 billion in external debt by June 30th. Despite Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s claims that the government has fulfilled all prior actions required to secure the loan, the…
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Pakistan to release 199 Indian fishermen despite the death of an Indian prisoner in Karachi
Pakistan is set to release 199 Indian fishermen who were arrested for fishing illegally in its waters, as a goodwill gesture, despite the death of an Indian civilian prisoner who was also supposed to be repatriated with them. The fishermen will be sent to Lahore and handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah border.…
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London police investigate vehicles falsely registered under Nawaz Sharif’s name
London police are investigating the registration of three vehicles under the name of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif without his knowledge or consent. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) sent a letter to Mr. Sharif’s residence in Avenfield House with registration details of a vehicle attributed to him, prompting his office to report…
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Pakistani Actress Azekah Daniel Joins Imran Khan’s PTI Party
Pakistani model and actress Azekah Daniel has joined the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The actress announced her decision to join the opposition party through her official social media accounts. She stated that she joined PTI for the betterment of her country and to bring it back on track…
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ARY CEO Salman Iqbal Writes Emotional Note for Late Daughter Sumaiya Salman
Salman Iqbal, the renowned CEO and founder of ARY, one of Pakistan’s largest media networks, recently suffered a great tragedy. He lost his eldest daughter and first child, Sumaiya Salman Iqbal. The news has shocked the nation, and people from all walks of life have expressed their condolences to the grieving family. Sumaiya Salman was…
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Calls for Pakistan’s zoos to Close after 17-year-old elephant dies in Karachi
Pakistan’s zoos are facing criticism and demands for closure following the death of a 17-year-old African elephant named Noor Jehan in Karachi. The elephant was already in poor health and fell into a pond last month, where she was unable to get up and eventually passed away. The incident has drawn attention to the poor…
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Man Lynched by Mob at PTI Rally Over Blasphemy Allegations in Mardan
A man was lynched by a mob in Sawaldher, Mardan, during a local chapter gathering of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) after he allegedly made blasphemous statements in his speech and Dua. The victim was identified as Maulana Nigar of Sawaldher. According to reports, thousands of people in the audience became enraged over his remarks and the…
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Pakistan surrenders Hajj quota to Saudi Arabia due to a shortage of applicants
Pakistan has returned the quota allotted by Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage, as the number of applications fell short of the available seats. This decision has been taken to save $24 million, as the government would have to pay this additional amount for accommodation. The religious affairs ministry has confirmed that the government scheme…
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PTI leader denies Elahi’s Claim of CM slot promise by Imran Khan
A Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader has denied claims made by PTI president Chaudhry Parvez Elahi that he or his son would become chief minister of Punjab if the party wins elections to the Punjab Assembly. PTI Lahore chief Sheikh Imtiaz stated that there had been no discussion on this issue during the party’s meetings and…
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Former Punjab Chief Minister Claims Imran Khan Promised Him CM Pos
Former Punjab Chief Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has claimed that PTI Chairman Imran Khan promised him the post of Chief Minister of Punjab if the party wins the election in the province. During an interview, Elahi disclosed that he gave Khan a signed document about the dissolution of the Punjab…
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Pakistani Actor Adnan Siddiqui Highlights the Importance of Hospitality during Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s Visit to India
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari recently visited India, marking the first such visit by a Pakistani foreign minister in 12 years. However, Bilawal’s visit has been met with criticism from Indian media, who claim that he made threats during his address to the press after the SCO-CFM meeting in Goa. In response to the…
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Lahore High Court demands comprehensive report on cases against Imran Khan
The Lahore High Court has demanded a comprehensive report from the Punjab government on all 121 cases registered against Imran Khan, the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), by May 10. The hearing of a petition filed by the former Prime Minister seeking an order to stop action on all the cases against him was heard…
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IMF and Pakistan at a Standstill: Financial Woes and Trust Deficit
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have not reached a staff-level agreement, despite the country fulfilling a variety of conditions set by the IMF. The government continues to pay salaries and pensions to civil servants, and there have been no reports of civil unrest or financial default. However, inflation is at its highest level…
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Shehbaz Sharif denounces Imran Khan as a liar; discusses ties with Scotland’s First Minister in London
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has denounced Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan as a “liar and cunning person from head to toe,” stating that his lies are being exposed in front of the nation. Sharif made these remarks while speaking to the media in London, where he talked about the PTI government’s narrative against him…
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PML-N and AGP seek the formation of full court in SC bill case challenging chief justice’s powers
Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Attorney General for Pakistan Usman Mansoor Awan have requested the Supreme Court (SC) to form a full bench to hear the set of pleas challenging a law that curtails the chief justice’s powers to initiate suo motu proceedings or form benches. The eight-judge bench, comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan…
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Pakistan Army Chief and Chinese Foreign Minister reiterate support for regional stability and counterterrorism efforts
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, General Syed Asim Munir, met with Afghanistan’s Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi, to discuss the need for increased cooperation between the two countries to address common challenges of terrorism and extremism. General Asim reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a stable, peaceful, and prosperous Afghanistan and…
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Unofficial results show PPP wins 7, JI bags 4 Karachi LG seats as local government polls conclude peacefully in Sindh
The unofficial results of local government polls in 11 union committees (UCs) in Karachi, held on May 7, 2023, show that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has won five seats, while Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has secured three. The remaining three seats were won by other parties. These results may change the party position in the Karachi…
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Directs Immediate Action to Address Flour Crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently in London, has instructed the authorities to take immediate action to address the flour crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Prime Minister’s Special Assistant and PML-N President for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Amir Muqam, informed the Prime Minister of the concerns of the people of the province regarding the flour…
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Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan Stresses on Holding Simultaneous Elections Across Pakistan
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan has reiterated his stance on holding simultaneous elections across Pakistan. In a media briefing held in Faisalabad, he stated that according to the constitution, national and provincial assembly elections should be held at the same time under the caretaker government. The Interior Minister expressed his concerns that if elections were…
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Pakistan Human Capital Review Report reveals concerning statistics about Pakistan’s education and healthcare systems
The World Bank’s Human Capital Review Research Report was released recently, highlighting statistics about Pakistan’s education and healthcare systems. According to the report, over 23 million children in Pakistan are currently out of school, and a large number of children suffer from malnutrition. During the Human Capital Review Research Report ceremony, Acting Country Director of…
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All Parties Conference calls for ensuring the supremacy of parliament and addressing Pakistan’s crises
An All Parties Conference (APC) was held in Islamabad on Wednesday to address the political, judicial, and economic crises that have created uncertainty in Pakistan. The APC issued a joint declaration, emphasizing the need to ensure the supremacy of parliament and make political decisions in the parliament instead of the courts. The APC called for…
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President Alvi Orders State Life Insurance Corporation to Pay Claims
President Alvi Directs State Life Insurance Corporation to Pay Claims On May 3, 2023, President Dr. Arif Alvi ordered the State Life Insurance Corporation to pay insurance claims worth 3.2 million rupees to three citizens. The corporation had rejected the claims of Samina Shahzadi’s family members, Mohammad Mahfooz, and Sita, who had obtained insurance policies…
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Pakistan’s Finance Minister Discusses Economic Situation and IMF Program with US Diplomat
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar met with Andrew Schofer, Charge’d Affaires of the Embassy of the United States, to discuss the economic situation in Pakistan and the country’s ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) program. According to a statement by the Finance Division on Wednesday, Dar informed the US envoy that the government is committed to…
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LHC Warns ACE Official of Contempt in Elahi Case
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has warned the Additional Director General of Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Waqas Hassan that he may face contempt charges if he fails to produce an arrest warrant for former Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi. The warning came during a hearing of a plea filed by Elahi seeking contempt proceedings against ACE…
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Leading Businesses Join Hands to Drive Living Wages in Pakistan
May 03, 2023, Karachi: Unilever Pakistan hosted an interactive dialogue to discuss the importance of living wages in Pakistan. The session focused on the benefits of fair pay and living wages to businesses, communities, and the country. A living wage accounts for the diverse lifestyle needs of a person in line with their present economic…
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Hajj Subsidy Considered
The Minister for Religious Affairs, Senator Talha Mahmood, has stated that the government is considering giving a subsidy to Hajj pilgrims. However, he has also warned that there may be “problems” during the pilgrimage. He believes that the expensive cost of Hajj can be reduced if expenditures are lowered. The Minister expressed his dissatisfaction with…
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Best and Worst Met Gala
On May 2, 2023, the annual Met Gala was held in New York City with the theme “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” This year, many fashion critics found the looks mediocre due to the sedate theme and lack of creativity. Cardi B, Jenna Ortega, Anne Hathaway, Sara Choi, Anok Yai, and Rihanna were some…
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Acquitted schoolteacher goes missing
A schoolteacher in Khairpur, Pakistan, who had been acquitted of charges of sexually abusing a child, has gone missing, according to his family. Sarang Sher was cleared of the charges on April 29 by the Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge-IV, Khairpur, after DNA reports of the teacher and the child did not match.…
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Stunning Met Gala 2023 looks praised by Pakistani stars Hania Aamir and Saba Qamar
The Met Gala is an annual event that draws A-list celebrities from all over the world, showcasing their fashionable outfits and participating in the night’s activities. While the occasion is a celebration of fashion, art, and philanthropy, it has also become a hub for social media users to share their opinions and critique regarding the…
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Climate Change: Pakistan Urges International Community to Restructure Financial System for Climate Finance Accessibility
Pakistan’s Minister for Climate Change, Sherry Rehman, has called on the international community to restructure the international financial system in order to address climate change adaptation and mitigation. Speaking at the Petersburg Climate Dialogue in Germany, Rehman stressed that the global financial infrastructure must be restructured to make climate finance accessible to developing countries. Rehman…
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Abbasi clarifies Punjab funds
Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi clarified his statement regarding the “embezzlement of funds” reserved for the Punjab flour scheme after facing a strong rebuttal by the interim government. Abbasi had claimed that Rs20 billion were embezzled from the federal government’s free flour distribution scheme in Punjab. However, the Punjab interim government had termed his…
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Nearly all Pakistani nationals stranded in Sudan to be evacuated within 48 hours
The Foreign Office announced on May 1 that the remaining 1,000 Pakistanis stranded in conflict-hit Sudan will be evacuated in the next 24 to 48 hours. The announcement followed the arrival of 93 more Pakistanis on a special Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight, PK754, at Islamabad Airport. According to the statement, 636 stranded Pakistanis had…
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Imran Khan Warns Against Delaying Elections After Budget: Will the Ruling Parties Heed His Warning?
The Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has issued a warning to the coalition rulers and their “handlers,” stating that his party and the people would hold street protests if they attempted to delay the elections following the budget. Speaking at a rally in Lahore, Khan stated that if the rulers defied the Supreme…
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Pakistan expresses gratitude to China for assistance in evacuating nationals from Sudan
Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque, expressed gratitude to China for its assistance in the evacuation of more than 200 Pakistani nationals from Sudan. In a meeting with Liu Jinsong, the Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry of China, Haque praised China’s support as a demonstration of the strong…
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Political instability suffocates human rights in Pakistan
The annual report of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) reveals that political instability has had a damaging impact on human rights in the country. The report, titled “State of Human Rights 2022,” covers a range of issues related to human rights, but there are other dimensions to the problem. The political instability has…
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Pakistan government reduces prices of three key petroleum products, petrol remains unchanged
The Government of Pakistan has announced that the price of petrol will remain unchanged for the next fortnight, but the rates of three other key petroleum products have been reduced by up to Rs10 per liter. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in a brief video statement on Sunday. He said that…
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Indian Media Spreads Fake Image of Padlocked Grave to Discredit Pakistan: Fact-Finders Uncover Truth
Indian media outlets have been caught spreading fake news once again, this time by running an unverified image of a padlocked grave, claiming it was a common practice in Pakistan to protect the bodies of deceased daughters from being raped. However, fact-checkers have since discovered that the image was actually taken in Hyderabad, India, and…
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Actor Zhalay Sarhadi Opens Up About Miscarriages and Hypothyroid Diagnosis: Breaking the Taboo of Women’s Health
In a recent interview with Mathira, Pakistani actor Zhalay Sarhadi spoke candidly about her struggles with three miscarriages and a hypothyroid diagnosis, shedding light on the societal pressures and stigma surrounding women’s health. She shared how people often ask intrusive questions, making it difficult for her to explain the personal reasons behind her choice to…
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Record High Inflation in Pakistan: Can the Government Control Prices?
Inflation continues to devastate the lower and middle-income groups in Pakistan as prices soar, particularly for essential goods such as potatoes and chicken. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reports that the weekly inflation rate increased by 46.82% year-on-year and 0.15% week-on-week in the seven days ending on April 27. The sensitive price indicator (SPI)…
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Pakistan approves hike in drug prices
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet in Pakistan has approved an increase of up to 20% in retail prices of generic medicines and 14% for essential ones. The move has been criticized by drug manufacturers who said the increases were too small. The ECC allowed manufacturers and importers to increase their existing market…
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Punjab Police Shot and Killed Two Innocent Teenagers in Multan: Calls for Police Reform Intensify
In a heartbreaking incident, the Punjab police have once again come under fire for opening fire on innocent teenagers, killing two of them and leaving one injured in Multan. The victims were on their way back home after having dinner at a hotel when they were fatally shot by the police. According to the police,…
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ECP proposes changes to the Elections Act to curtail the president’s authority in election matters
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has proposed changes to the Elections Act, 2017, specifically to sections 57-1 and 58, to give itself more power and to curtail the authority of the president in election matters. Currently, section 57-1 states that the president must announce the date or dates of the general elections after consultation…
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Pakistan’s Parliament adopts resolution for simultaneous elections to strengthen federation
The joint sitting of Pakistan’s parliament has adopted a resolution urging the holding of general elections for all national and provincial assemblies simultaneously to “strengthen the federation”. The resolution comes after a three-member bench of the Supreme Court declared the Election Commission of Pakistan’s order to delay elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa “unconstitutional”. The…
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Anime Popularity in Pakistan
Anime has been a popular form of entertainment for decades, captivating audiences of all ages and backgrounds across the world. In Pakistan, the popularity of anime has grown exponentially in recent years, with more and more people drawn to its unique style, engaging storylines, and thought-provoking themes. One of the reasons why Pakistani viewers are…