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Murder of Sri Lankan journalist Wickramatunga
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Murder of Sri Lankan journalist Wickramatunga

The Committee to Protect Journalists is dismayed by a U.S. District Court's decision to dismiss a civil lawsuit against former Sri Lankan Secretary of Defense Gotabaya Rajapaksa over his alleged involvement in the 2009 killing of Sri Lankan journalist Las
Published 24 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Sudan seeks support to build 'youth' economy
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Sudan seeks support to build 'youth' economy

Hoping to succeed where earlier Arab Spring revolutions have struggled, Sudan's new government is seeking support to build a youth-focused economy through fundamental reforms and a new safety net, its finance minister says.
Published 24 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Chileans go on strike as protest death toll hits 18
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Chileans go on strike as protest death toll hits 18

Thousands of Chileans flooded the streets of Santiago and other cities Wednesday on day one of a general strike, upping the pressure on President Sebastien Pinera after days of social unrest that have left at least 18 dead.
Published 24 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Motorway Police become symbol of pride: minister
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Motorway Police become symbol of pride: minister

Minister for Communications has said that Motorway Police have become a symbol of pride for the nation. Murad Saeed said this while addressing an event as chief guest wherein officers and members of civil society participated. The Federal Minister for Com
Published 24 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Swati rules out any deal on 'Azadi March'
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Swati rules out any deal on 'Azadi March'

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Azam Khan Swati, Wednesday ruled out any deal with the opposition on 'Azadi March,' saying that the government recognises its right to peaceful protest within the ambit of law and warned that the law will act if the pro
Published 24 Oct, 2019 12:00am
The Weather
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The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (October 23, 2019) and the forecast for Thursday (October 24, 2019).

Published 24 Oct, 2019 12:00am
All high courts: SC summons record related to GIDC
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All high courts: SC summons record related to GIDC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday summoned the record related to Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) from all the high courts. A three-member special bench, headed by Justice Mushir Alam, heard 107 petitions/appeals of various textile mills, cotton mill
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am
'Azadi March' protest could hurt market sentiment: analysts
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'Azadi March' protest could hurt market sentiment: analysts

Uncertainty on political front after the announcement of 'Azadi March' in Islamabad by opposition parties could affect the market sentiment, forcing investors to take a back seat until the fervour dies down and clarity emerges, analysts said. "Broadly spe
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am
There's no change in 'our stance', Durrani tells Khattak
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There's no change in 'our stance', Durrani tells Khattak

Head of opposition's Rehbar Committee Akram Khan Durani Tuesday contacted the government's negotiation committee head, Defense Minister Pervez Khattak. Durani informed Khattak about the demands of JUI-F. Pervaiz Khattak on the occasion said that he would
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Protests, sit-in part of democratic system: LHC
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Protests, sit-in part of democratic system: LHC

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday observed that protests and sit-in were part of a democratic system and it was the government's job to control such activities and not through judicial orders. The court adjourned hearing a petition against establishment of
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am
India's LoC falsehood exposed
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India's LoC falsehood exposed

Pakistan on Tuesday arranged a visit of the diplomatic corps in Islamabad along with media, including foreign media, by helicopter to the site of recent Indian ceasefire violations which resulted in the martyrdom of five innocent civilians on the Pakistan
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am
US lawmakers voice anger at India's Kashmir action
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US lawmakers voice anger at India's Kashmir action

The United States on Tuesday renewed calls on India to ease its clampdown in Kashmir as several lawmakers voiced anger at actions by a country that usually enjoys strong US support. Senior US officials also criticised Pakistan's "record" during a congress
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Kartarpur agreement approved by cabinet
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Kartarpur agreement approved by cabinet

The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved Kartarpur Corridor agreement signed between Pakistan and India on the codal formalities for religious visitors of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan. Addressing a news conference after the cabinet meeting,
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Japan's emperor completes enthronement in ancient ceremony
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Japan's emperor completes enthronement in ancient ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito completed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne on Tuesday in a ceremony steeped in the traditions and grandeur of a monarchy that claims 2,000 years of history. The rituals cemented a transition that began with his father's a
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am
CoAS lauds contributions of Baloch Regiment
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CoAS lauds contributions of Baloch Regiment

Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday lauded the Baloch Regiment's role in the country's defence and peace efforts as well as internal security operations. He was speaking to retired and serving officers and jawans of the Bal
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Canada's Trudeau clings to power
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Canada's Trudeau clings to power

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hung onto power after a tight election on Monday that saw his government reduced to a minority, results that will likely push his agenda to the left while alienating energy producing provinces. Trudeau, one of the wo
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Reference against judge: SC bench urged to adjourn case
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Reference against judge: SC bench urged to adjourn case

Justice Qazi Faez Isa, Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the provincial bar councils have filed separate applications for adjournment of the case related to petitions against presidential reference against the apex court judge. A nine-member bench
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Zardari shifted to PIMS cardiac centre
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Zardari shifted to PIMS cardiac centre

Former president Asif Ali Zardari was shifted to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for medical checkup on Tuesday after appearing before the Accountability Court along with his sister Faryal Talpur in connection with the mega money laundering
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Armed man hits pedestrians with hijacked ambulance in Oslo
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Armed man hits pedestrians with hijacked ambulance in Oslo

An armed man stole an ambulance in Oslo on Tuesday, lightly injuring five people including two babies in an apparent attempt to target pedestrians, Norwegian police and hospital officials told Reuters. The man was apprehended after police shot at the vehi
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am
People of Pakistan, AJK urged to prepare for 'proxy war'
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People of Pakistan, AJK urged to prepare for 'proxy war'

President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan Tuesday called upon the people of Pakistan and AJK to get prepared for 'proxy war' that has already been imposed by India and to defeat its designs through unity. Addressing a one-day conference on "Kash
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Akram Durrani moves IHC for bail before arrest
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Akram Durrani moves IHC for bail before arrest

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Akram Khan Durrani Tuesday approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) for seeking bail before arrest. A division bench of the IHC will take up the petition on Wednesday (today). Durrani filed the petition through hi
Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am