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Pak calls for independent int'l inquiry commission to assess situation in IOK

Pakistan has called for setting up of an independent international commission of inquiry to assess the situation in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing weekly news briefing in Islamabad today.

June 21, 2018
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Decision to place Nawaz, Maryam on ECL to be taken on their return: Ali Zafar

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker information and law minister Ali Zafar said on Thursday that the government will decide on placing former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s name on the Exit Control List (ECL) once he has returned to…

June 21, 2018
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Sharjeel Memon, wife own assets worth millions

Former Sindh information minister Sharjeel Memon, who is under trial for corruption, owns millions in properties and cash.

June 21, 2018
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Khawaja Haris resumes concluding arguments in Avenfield case against Sharifs

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's counsel Khawaja Haris resumed presenting concluding arguments in the Avenfield properties reference against the Sharif family today.

June 21, 2018
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Defence ministry approves ECP demand of deploying 350,000 troops for elections

The Ministry of Defence has agreed to provide 350,000 troops for election duties as requested by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), sources.

June 21, 2018
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IHC directs Zulfi Bukhari to cooperate with NAB in investigation

Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday has ordered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan’s close friend Zulfi Bukhari to face investigation regarding the issue of placing his name on Exit Control List (ECL).

June 21, 2018
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COAS Gen Bajwa says praying for Begum Kulsoom's quick recovery

Pakistan's Army chief on Wednesday expressed hopes for a quick recovery of Begum Kulsoom, the ailing wife of former premier Nawaz Sharif, and sent her a bouquet of flowers as well.

June 21, 2018
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Panama Papers: New leak shows Pakistani clients struggling to avoid trouble

ISLAMABAD: A fresh batch of leaked documents of Panamanian law firm, Mossack Fonseca, reveals how panic triggered after the release of Panama Papers among the firm and its clients; several of them were Pakistanis who…

June 21, 2018
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Appellate tribunal directs RO to submit complete record of Imran's NA-53 nomination papers

The appellate tribunal on Thursday directed the returning officer (RO) Islamabad’s NA-53 constituency to submit complete record of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan’s nomination papers.

June 21, 2018
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Kulsoom In Critical Condition: Nawaz Sharif

The former prime minister Nawaz Sharif said that his wife Kalsoom Nawaz was in highly critical condition and she was not in conscious since he came here in London.

June 20, 2018
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Prervez Musharaf Rejects Speculation Regarding His Return

Former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf has dismissed rumors over his return to Pakistan and said returning to Pakistan in present situation was no wise decision.

June 20, 2018
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ECP makes assets details of Imran, Zardari public

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday shared information pertaining to assets of prominent electoral candidates including former president Asif Ali Zardari.

June 20, 2018
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COAS meets Polish defence minister, military leadership

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) reached Poland on an official visit.

June 20, 2018
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Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi dies aged 94

Renowned Urdu satire and humour writer Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi has died here in Karachi on Wednesday at the age of 94 years after prolonged ailment.

June 20, 2018
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