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Torture marks found on Haleem Sheikh's body during medical check-up

Sheikh claims that he was attacked by goons of gang war as soon he entered the jail cell
On February 16, Opposition Leader in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh was taken into custody by police for violating the orders of Election Commission of Pakistan

Published 22 Feb, 2021 12:01pm

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Daska by-polls: Maryam claims she has video evidence of presiding officers who refused to sell votes

Maryam says PTI's plan of rigging by-polls failed badly
Chaos in Daska has proven that Imran Khan rigged the 2018 General Elections: PML-N vice president

Published 21 Feb, 2021 02:46pm

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NA-221 by-elections: Miscreants set ablaze polling station in Tharparkar

At least five suspects have been taken into custody for creating law and order situation.
ECP established 318 polling stations for the by-poll and declared 13 of them as sensitive while 95 as highly sensitive

Updated 21 Feb, 2021 12:14pm

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SAPM on youth affairs Usman Dar steps down

Usman Dar is running for upcoming by-election in a National Assembly constituency in Sialkot (NA-75) scheduled to be held on February 19
Dar decided to relinquish his post in light of the election rules to run the campaign

Updated 12 Feb, 2021 09:10pm

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No compromise on implementation of electoral reform agenda: Faisal Javed

"Opposition must protest in democratic manners but they have been badly exposed in their recent PDM's rallies and they would prepare themselves for facing another defeat", he added.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 12:42pm

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Karachi police book PTI's Haleem Adil Sheikh for disrupting anti-encroachment drive

At least 70 people have been named in the case which was filed at the Memon Goth police station
FIR includes clauses pertaining to disturbing peace, financial loss to government property, assault on government employees, attempted murder, intimidation, and interference in the government's work

Published 07 Feb, 2021 12:47pm

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Zartaj warns of crackdown on users of polythene bags in Islamabad

She said the government was working on reducing the environmental degradation.

Published 01 Feb, 2021 11:26pm

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Several opposition members ready to join treasury benches: Dar

Dar also made it clear that the National Accountability Bureau was an independent institution which was discharging its professional obligations without any pressure and political interference.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 11:23pm

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KP Assembly to adopts Child Protection bill soon: Kamran Bangash

He said that amendments were made in the child protection act after the Nowshera incident to remove loopholes in the legislation.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 11:13pm

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Foreign funding case: PDM protests outside ECP, say delay in verdict unacceptable

A delegation representing the opposition parties will present a memorial draft prepared by Zafarullah Khan to the CEC ECP
Rehman said that six years have passed and around 150 hearings have been held in foreign funding case against PTI but the government is delaying it by constantly filing requests

Updated 19 Jan, 2021 05:18pm

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PTI not involve in IPPs agreements: Minister

The agreement with IPPs was made by the last regimes and the ruling party had no role in that regard, he stated in an interview with a private television channel.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 11:34pm

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Govt to complete its constitutional tenure

The minister said holding protest against the government was the constitutional right of opposition and they could enjoy their right, adding the government would not create hurdles against their protest.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 10:58pm

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PPP, PML-N deviate from 'charter of democracy' due to fear of defeat in Senate elections: Faisal

He said the prime minister had also expelled his own members of provincial assembly from the party due to corruption in the Senate elections.

Updated 12 Jan, 2021 12:02am

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PDM adopting undemocratic move against democratically elected govt: Shibli

He said the tactics being used by the PDM leaders to pressurize the NAB and ECP for casting aside corruption and money laundering cases, would fail soon.

Updated 12 Jan, 2021 12:02am

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Govt believes in rule of law to strengthen institutions: Dr. Firdous

She said this while addressing a ceremony held under the auspices of Hamdard Foundation at a local hotel here on Saturday.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:28am

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PDM should sit with govt to resolve national issues in Parliament: Ali Nawaz

The PDM should play a constructive role by highlighting genuine issues of the common man instead of doing politics on roads, he added.

Updated 07 Jan, 2021 01:02am

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Govt willing to resolve issues of Hazara community: Ali Zaidi

He hoped that all reasonable demands of Hazara Community would be fulfilled after consultation with concerned quarters.

Updated 07 Jan, 2021 12:04am

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Opposition parties trying to sell old narrative for acquiring NRO: Shahzad Akbar

In reply to a question, Barrister Shahzad Akbar said that Ex President Asif Ali Zardari had denied the ownership of Surrey Palace, in 2004.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 02:50am

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Sacrifices of Kashmiris never go waste: Ali Amin

He said Prime Minister Imran Khan had always highlighted Kashmir issue at every international fora in effective manner.

Updated 06 Jan, 2021 02:44am

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Transparent inquiry to be conducted into colliers' massacre: Shibli

The information minister assured that after detailed inquiries, action would be taken against the perpetrators of brutal acts.

Updated 06 Jan, 2021 12:01am

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Govt desires to apply open balloting system in upcoming Senate elections: Babar Awan

In an interview with a private television channel, he said Senate elections could be conducted after February 12 and before second week of March.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 12:41am

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PTI govt to add 6,147 kms highways to national network: Murad

The government would construct 150 percent more roads than the previous governments, which already contributed 1,600 kilometers roads in the system to date.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 12:06am

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PDM obviously to contest upcoming Senate, bye-polls: Sheikh Rashid

He said the government was ready to initiate dialogue with opposition in the Parliament on all national issues but not on NRO.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 02:53am

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PDM to disintegrate on resignation issue: Fawad

The PDM would lose its credibility in the next few weeks, he claimed in an interview with a private television channel.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 12:31am

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PTI will sweep 2023 elections with huge majority: Ali Zaidi

The alliance comprises those who did nothing for the country but only indulged in corruption to enrich themselves.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 12:20am

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Political theatre of opposition meaningless: Dr. Firdous

She said the incumbent government had made law to tighten noose around those who were responsible for creating price hike.

Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:47am

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No talks with Opposition on NRO, early elections: Shafqat

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was not scaring off threats posed by Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) public gatherings, he added.

Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:47am

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Economy strengthening swiftly despite COVID-19: Hammad

The minister said the government had announced immense packages for business sector, adding, the construction of new factories would improve the national economy.

Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:47am

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Maryam’s dream to become PM will never materialize: Vawda

The opposition leadership should now disclose the date, month and year when their members would tender their resignations from the assemblies, he added.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 12:23am

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Past govt ignored various regions in development process: CM

He lamented that the backward areas were left behind due to imbalanced policies of the former rulers.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 12:15am