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SC summons petroleum minister over taxes on related products

The Supreme Court on Friday summoned Petroleum Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan in a petition regarding the imposition of different taxes on gas and petroleum products.

September 28, 2018
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US diplomat acknowledges Pakistan's role in preventing regional conflicts

The incoming US chargé d'affaires to Pakistan Ambassador Paul Jones on Thursday acknowledged Pakistani's contributions in preventing conflicts in the region, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

September 27, 2018
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia signed three agreements: Fawad Chaudhry

Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed “three grant agreements”, saying that the country is bringing a major investment in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridors projects.

September 27, 2018
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NAB petition to sell Ishaq Dar’s assets in Pakistan fixed for hearing

Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir on Thursday fixed a petition for hearing asking the court’s permission to sell off assets held by absconding suspect Ishaq Dar.

September 27, 2018
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President emphasizes need for further strengthening cooperation b/w Pak, Kuwait

President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized the need for further strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and Kuwait. He was talking to Commerce Minister of Kuwait Khaled Nasser Abdullah in Islamabad on Thursday, who is currently visiting…

September 27, 2018
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Threats to national security demand response from all state institutions

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa says the Army will keep doing all that is required for provision of secure environment for sustained socio-economic progress.

September 27, 2018
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SC upholds Jahangir Tareen's disqualification

The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday dismissed a review petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Jahangir Tareen who had challenged a verdict that declared him unfit to hold public office.

September 27, 2018
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SC constitutes committee to probe killing of Amal in police encounter

Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) on Thursday has constituted an inquiry committee on the recommendation of judicial assistant Latif Khosa to probe the killing of ten-year-old Amal in police encounter in the Gizri area.

September 27, 2018
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PM Imran assures justice for model town victims

Prime Minister Imran Khan assured Dr Tahir ul Qadri, the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader Thursday that the victims of the Model Town massacre would get justice, a press release from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said.

September 27, 2018
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Pakistan, Saudia pledge to enhance bilateral trade

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to remain closely engaged to chart out a roadmap for enhancing bilateral trade, business and investment relations.

September 27, 2018
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Fawad Chaudhry apologises to opposition members over 'derogatory' remarks

Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday apologised to members of the opposition after they staged a walkout from a National Assembly session in protest over his "derogatory remarks".

September 27, 2018
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Al-Azizia Reference: AC Resumes Hearing Against Nawaz

An accountability court on Thursday resumed hearing of Al-Azizia Steel Mills case against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

September 27, 2018
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Auction of buffaloes under way at PM House

An auction to sell eight buffaloes, allegedly bought to cater to the 'gastronomic requirements' of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, is under way at the PM House on Thursday.