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Pakistan has raised concerns about the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) obtaining modern weaponry for terrorist activities within the country. During a UN Security Council debate addressing the threat of small arms and light weapons, Pakistan's Deputy Permanent Representative, Usman Jadoon, emphasized the need for an investigation into
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Representatives from three prominent legal bodies—Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), and Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA)—have voiced serious concerns about alleged discrepancies in election procedures, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja to ensure free and fair elections. The PBC
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The ongoing process of deporting illegal Afghan refugees from Pakistan continued as 1,748 individuals, comprising 466 men, 315 women, and 967 children, were repatriated to Afghanistan on Tuesday. Even before the official announcement by the Pakistani government, a substantial number of Afghan nationals had initiated their return, driven by
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Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir engaged in a candid and insightful discussion with prominent US think tanks and media, shedding light on Pakistan's vision for regional security, its commitment to counter transnational terrorism, and its strategic role in maintaining stability in South Asia. The conversation emphasized
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In a compelling response to the leaked audio clip featuring Bushra Bibi and former Prime Minister Imran Khan's lawyer, Latif Khosa, Aleema Khanum, Imran Khan's sister, issued a stern warning to those responsible for the unauthorized disclosure. Speaking outside the Federal Judicial Complex, Aleema emphasized the
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The Attorney General informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday that the federal government had not authorized any agency, including the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), to conduct audio tapping. AGP Mansoor Usman Awan, representing the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), unequivocally stated
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Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan, orchestrated a virtual rally through artificial intelligence (AI), leaving the nation in suspense about his release before the impending general elections. On December 17, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by Khan, unveiled a voice clone of the cricket legend-cum-
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Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced that the government is actively working to deport 10 foreign nationals engaged in political activities ahead of the general elections. Bugti emphasized that politics is strictly reserved for Pakistani citizens, and any foreign involvement is unacceptable. Addressing a news conference, he highlighted the government&
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Army Chief Gen Asim Munir embarked on his inaugural visit to Washington on Sunday, marking a crucial juncture in Pakistan-US relations since assuming his role last year. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the visit, highlighting that this trip marks Gen Munir's first visit to the
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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar issued a stern warning to terrorist groups operating in the country, urging them to surrender unconditionally. Speaking during an interaction with the families of martyrs at the interior ministry in Islamabad, PM Kakar emphasized that the state would not engage in negotiations with terrorists
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Nawaz Sharif expressed his lingering disappointment over the 2017 ousting of his government, hinting at potential manipulation in the subsequent 2018 elections that brought the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to power. Sharif, addressing the parliamentary board panel in Lahore, emphasized the need to rectify past "mistakes" for
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PML-N finds itself at a crossroads as its manifesto committee grapples with the intricacies of the 18th Amendment. Sources reveal a division within the committee on whether to introduce further changes to the constitutional provision, with a majority advocating against amendments. The 18th Amendment, enacted in April 2010, significantly