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CJP directs NAB to keep all inquiries discreet

The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar Monday directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to keep all of its inquiries discreet.

August 27, 2018
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Senate adopts resolution condemning Dutch sacrilegious caricatures

The upper house of the parliament on Monday unanimously adopted resolution condemning publication of blasphemous cartoons in Netherlands.

August 27, 2018
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A session of OIC should be held to discuss the blasphemous matter: Imran Khan

A unanimous resolution was adopted on Monday in the Senate against a caricature competition in Netherlands, which can hurt the sentiments of Muslims worldwide due to the heretical nature of the content.

August 27, 2018
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PTI's Tareen reaches Pakistan to 'support' Dr Alvi in presidential election

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Jahangir Tareen who did a remarkable job wooing independent candidates to the PTI side post the July 25 election has cut short an overseas trip and reached Pakistan days ahead of…

August 27, 2018
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Chinese ambassador meets Foreign Minister Qureshi, Speaker Asad Qaiser

Chinese ambassador Yao Jing met Defence Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser on Monday, where he congratulated them on assuming charge of their respective offices and discussed matters pertaining to prosperity…

August 27, 2018
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COAS General Bajwa calls on PM Imran Khan

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at the PM House on Monday, PTV News reported.

August 27, 2018
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Army chief extends condolences on 'friend of Pakistan' John McCain's death

Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday extended condolences to the family of deceased US senator John McCain.

August 27, 2018
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Opposition lambasts PPP for failure to field joint presidential candidate

Members of opposition parties lambasted the Pakistan Peoples Party on Monday for their failure to nominate a joint candidate for the upcoming presidential election.

August 27, 2018
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SC gives six more weeks to conclude remaining references against Sharifs

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a six-week extension in the deadline for concluding the remaining two corruption references against incarcerated former premier Nawaz Sharif and his family.

August 27, 2018
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Arif Alvi, Aitzaz Ahsan and Maulana Fazl submit nomination papers for presidency

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's Dr Arif Alvi, Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) Aitzaz Ahsan and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman, who has been fielded by the grand alliance of opposition parties, submitted their nomination papers for…

August 27, 2018
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Zardari, Talpur to appear before FIA today in money laundering case

Former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister, Faryal Talpur, have been summoned on Monday by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in a money laundering case.

August 27, 2018
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Presidential election: Last day today to submit nomination papers

Today marks the deadline for candidates to submit their nomination papers for the upcoming presidential election.

August 27, 2018
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Opposition divided as PPP sticks to Aitzaz Ahsan as presidential candidate

Political parties in the opposition remain divided over fielding a joint candidate for the presidential election, scheduled to take place on September 4.

August 26, 2018
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Shakil Afridi Shifted To Sahiwal Jail Over Security Reasons

Doctor Shakil Afridi, who helped CIA track down Osama bin Laden in 2011, has been shifted from Adiala Jail to Sahiwal prison amid strict security on Sunday (Today), said sources.