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Hope transfer of power from civilian govt to another is peaceful: Bilawal Bhutto

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Sunday that he hopes the upcoming transfer of power from one civilian government to another will be peaceful.

April 22, 2018
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Deputy Director NAB Lahore sacked over negligence in duties

Chairman NAB Justice (r) Javed Iqbal has sacked Deputy Director NAB Lahore Muhammad Ramzan over negligence in performance of duties.

April 22, 2018
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State of education in complete disarray, this is Punjab government: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar dismissed on Sunday the vice-chancellor (VC) of Lahore College for Women University.

April 22, 2018
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Law does not prohibit absconder from contesting elections: Ishaq Dar

Former finance minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday contended before the Supreme Court (SC) that there was no provision under law and Constitution barring an absconder from contesting elections.

April 21, 2018
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Naval Chief Visits Chinese Naval Base in Shanghai

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi is on an official visit to China. During the visit, the Naval Chief visited Shanghai Naval Base and called on Commander Shanghai Naval Base, Rear Admiral…

April 21, 2018
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Who would dare to impose martial law: asks Chief Justice

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar questioned on Saturday that who would dare to impose martial law in the country.

April 21, 2018
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Terrorism fatalities have decreased by 40pc: US report

Terrorism fatalities in Pakistan decreased by almost 40 per cent between 2016 and 2017, says a US State Department report released on Friday.

April 21, 2018
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Besakhi Festival: Sikh Pilgrims Return To India

Sikh Pilgrims, who had had come to Lahore from India for their religious Besakhi festival on Saturday returned to their homeland through three special trains.

April 21, 2018
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Imran Khan Leaves For London

The chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Imran Khan left for London today on two-day visit to take part in a fund raising ceremony.

April 21, 2018
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Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi meets UK Prime Minister Theresa May

In meeting with UK PM, Abbasi urges world to take notice of Kashmiris' plight

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday met UK Prime Minister Theresa May on the sidelines of Commonwealth meeting at Windsor Castle.

April 21, 2018
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NWA traders end Islamabad sit-in after talks with political administration

The traders from North Waziristan Agency, who had been staging a protest sit-in in Islamabad, ended their demonstration after talks succeeded with officials of the political administration on Friday.

April 21, 2018
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World’s Largest cargo aircraft Lands Karachi

World’s Largest cargo aircraft Lands in Karachi Airport

The world’s largest cargo aircraft, Antonov AN -225 Mriya, made its first landing in Pakistan today at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi for refueling, sources as saying on Friday.

April 20, 2018
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Maryam Nawaz appeals for prayers as Kulsoom Nawaz undergoes radiotherapy

Maryam Nawaz, daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday again appealed the people for prayers for early recovery of her mother and former first lady Begum Kulsoom Nawaz who is undergoing cancer treatment…

April 20, 2018
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AML To Jointly Contest General Elections With PTI: Rasheed

AML Chief, Sheikh Rasheed on Friday said that the threat of unconstitutional measures and power hungry aspirants will remain, until the corrupt elements of society remain.

April 20, 2018
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