September 19, 2024
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Federal cabinet defers decision on PTI ban, Article 6 on Imran Khan

The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, convened to discuss a six-point agenda, which included key national and international issues. The cabinet, however, deferred the decision to discuss a possible ban on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and implement Article 6 against three of its leaders, opting instead to consult with coalition partners, particularly

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Pakistan

PPP will oppose decision to ban PTI: Kaira

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Wednesday that his party will oppose the decision to ban the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Expressing his thoughts, Kaira said: “The political parties can only be defeated in the political arena. The political parties that are embracing fascism can be dealt with in a democratic

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Pakistan

How does leadership react to govt’s decision to ban PTI?

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday criticised the government’s decision to ban the former ruling party. According to details, the PTI leaders had labelled the government’s decision as an “attack on the judiciary and democracy itself.” PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan lambasted the ruling party, saying: “The attempts are underway to unfairly strip the

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Pakistan

No decision taken yet to ban PTI, says FM Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar said Tuesday that the decision to impose a ban on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has not been taken yet by the federal government. Upping the ante against the embattled Imran Khan-founded party, the federal government led by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) decided to ban the former

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Pakistan Politics Top stories

We got our right, Election Commission should follow Supreme Court’s decision, Barrister Gauhar

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has said that we finally got our right, this decision will be remembered in history, the Chief Election Commission should follow the decision of the Supreme Court. While talking to the media along with PTI leaders outside the Supreme Court, he said that the Supreme Court blocked the way

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Pakistan

PPP recants decision to boycott federal budget session

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday recanted its decision to boycott the federal budget 2024-25 session in the National Assembly as the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) managed to convince its major ally. Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held multiple meetings with the PPP’s top leaders to convince them to attend the federal

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Pakistan

Tax evasion: PTA deliberating FBR’s decision to block 0.5m SIMs

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Thursday said that it was deliberating on the Federal Bureau of Revenue’s (FBR) decision to block 500,000 SIMs of non-filers due to prevailing tax evasion which has adversely affected the country’s cash-strapped economy. “We are engaged with cellular mobile operators and concerned stakeholders on this matter,” read a statement issued

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Pakistan

Abbasi says he opposed PML-N’s decision to ‘opt for power politics at all costs’

Expressing his disagreement with the policies of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the ruling party’s former leader and ex-prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi revealed he opposed Nawaz Sharif-led party’s decision of opting for “power politics at all costs”. Speaking on Geo News programme “Jirga” aired on Saturday, Abbasi said: “PML-N chose politics of power at

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Entertainment

How Kashmir impacted Abrarul Haq’s decision to refuse film with Katrina Kaif

Abrarul Haq is a man who was quite coveted across the border. In his own words, the famed singer turned down a major offer from India. The musician was a guest on the Hafiz Ahmed Podcast, where he was asked about offers from the neighbouring country. “Yes, I received movie offers [from India.] I also

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World

Buckingham Palace takes major decision for Prince William, Prince George as King Charles battles cancer

Buckingham Palace has taken a major decision for the future generations–Prince William and his children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis amid King Charles cancer treatment. The Royal Collection Trust revealed palace decision on social media and royal family reposted it. According to details, Royal Collection Trust horologists return clocks from the Royal Collection

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