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Begum Kulsoom's body to be flown to Lahore tonight

A flight carrying the body of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s wife, Begum Kulsoom, will depart for Pakistan tonight.

September 13, 2018
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'True spirit' of Muharram needs to be promoted: Council of Islamic Ideology chair

Dr Qibla Ayaz, the chairperson of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), on Wednesday advised the Muslim world to be tolerant and respect the humanity during the month of Muharram.

September 12, 2018
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Joint session of parliament delayed till September 17

On the request of the opposition parties, the joint session of the parliament has been postponed till September 17, Monday.

September 12, 2018
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PM lauds ISI's contributions towards national security

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday lauded the contributions of Pakistan's premier spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) towards national security especially in the ongoing counter-terrorism effort, the Pakistani military said in a statement.

September 12, 2018
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Funeral prayers for Begum Kulsoom Nawaz to be held on Friday

The funeral prayers for former first lady Begum Kulsoom Nawaz will be offered at on Friday at Sharif Medical City in Jati Umra, a spokesperson for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) said.

September 12, 2018
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Chief Justice lashes out dam critics, says they 'pursue someone else's agenda'

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Wednesday asserted that those opposing the construction of dams are working on someone else’s agenda.

September 12, 2018
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Punjab govt decides to extend Nawaz, Maryam's parole by three days

The Punjab government on Wednesday decided to extend former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter, Maryam, and son-in-law Captain (retd) Mohammad Safdar's parole by three days.

September 12, 2018
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FWO, Railways to jointly work for progress of country: Sheikh Rashid

Director General Frontier Works Organization Inam Haider Malik called on Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed in Islamabad today.

September 12, 2018
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President summons joint session of parliament on Thursday

The President has summoned the session of the parliament on Thursday at four pm.

September 12, 2018
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Month of Muharram preaches message of sacrifice, love: President, PM

President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan has stressed for promoting unity, tolerance, religious harmony, and collectively efforts towards the progress and prosperity of the country by leaving aside petty regional, personal and racial…

September 12, 2018
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ECP rules against removal of Nawaz Sharif’s name from PML-N

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday announced its verdict against removal of disqualified former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s name from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

September 12, 2018
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Court adjourns Al-Azizia hearing on account of Begum Kulsoom's death

An accountability court resumed hearing the Al-Azizia corruption reference against Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday.

September 12, 2018
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Nawaz, Maryam released on parole for Begum Kulsoom's funeral

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter, Maryam, were released from Adiala Jail on parole late Wednesday night to attend the funeral of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz who passed away a few hours back.

September 12, 2018
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Malala expresses grief over Kulsoom Nawaz's demise

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani Nobel laureate and education activist, on Tuesday expressed her condolences to the Sharif family over the demise of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz.