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SC rejects NAB plea challenging IHC decision to hear Sharifs' petitions

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition filed by the National Accountability Bureau challenging the Islamabad High Court's (IHC) decision to hear Sharifs' petitions against the Avenfield verdict.

September 17, 2018
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Objections exist on construction of Kala Bagh dam: Bilawal Bhutto

Replying to a question after joint session of parliament, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday apprised that provinces have objections on construction of Kala Bagh Dam.

September 17, 2018
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Kh Asif cites 'impudent behaviour' of govt for opposition boycott

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and its allies on Monday boycotted and walked out from the joint session of the parliament citing govt’s impudent behaviour.

September 17, 2018
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10-20pc increase in gas prices for majority, 143pc increase for 'upper class'

Following a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Monday, Minister of Petroleum Ghulam Sarwar Khan broke down the increase in gas prices across the country for media personnel.

September 17, 2018
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MNA Ali Muhammad takes oath as Minister of State

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Ali Muhammad Khan on Monday took oath as minister of state for parliamentary affairs.

September 17, 2018
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PM Imran, CM Jam Kamal discuss Balochistan's situation

Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Monday.

September 17, 2018
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Foreign Minister emphasize on expanding Pakistan-UK cooperation

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasized on expanding Pakistan-UK cooperation and translates the existing ties into a tangible and multi-faceted strategic partnership.

September 17, 2018
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Money laundering case: SC constitutes committee for Anwar Majeed's medical examination

The Supreme Court on Monday constituted a committee, headed by Surgeon General of Pakistan, to medically examine two accused in a money laundering case.

September 17, 2018
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DPO Pakpattan case: Punjab CM tender unconditional apology to SC

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, former Punjab IG Kaleem Imam and others on Monday tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court in a case pertaining to the transfer of former Pakpattan District Police Officer…

September 17, 2018
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62 cars of PM House sold during auction

The federal government on Monday sold as many as 62 vehicles in the cars' auction as part of Prime Minister Imran Khan's austerity drive, said Administrator PM House Major Asif.

September 17, 2018
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Nawaz, Maryam and Capt Safdar being taken back to Adiala jail as parole ends

Former premier Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar are being taken back to Adiala jail as the five-day parole granted to them to attend Begum Kulsoom's funeral ended.

September 17, 2018
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Institutions need to work honestly: President

President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said that he was grateful to have the biggest constitutional designation and he will fulfill his responsibilities to the best of his abilities.