Category: Pakistan Zone
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Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman stirred controversy on Thursday by alleging that former army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and ex-spymaster Lt Gen Faiz Hameed were involved in guiding political parties during the no-confidence vote against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his government. Historic Ouster Through No-Confidence Vote In April 2022, Pakistan…
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The surge in demand for solar panels in anticipation of the summer season has resulted in a substantial price hike. Details reveal that the prices of solar panels have escalated from Rs. 75,000 to 300,000. For example, a 7-kilowatt system, previously priced at Rs. 850,000, now exceeds Rs. 920,000. Similarly, the cost of a 10-kilowatt…
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Zainab Ali Naqvi, a young and promising talent in Pakistani tennis, tragically passed away on Monday night while participating in the ITF Juniors event in Islamabad. Reports indicate that the 17-year-old athlete was discovered deceased in her home’s bathroom approximately 30 minutes after returning from her match at the ITF Juniors event. Young tennis player…
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Siraj-ul-Haq, the prominent figure in Pakistani politics and the Amir (chief) of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), announced his resignation on Monday following the party’s dismal performance in the recent Elections 2024. The decision came after JI secured no seats in the National Assembly and only two seats in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly. محنت اور کوشش کے…
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Jahangir Khan Tareen, the Patron-in-Chief of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), has decided to step down from both politics and his leadership role within the party. Tareen made this announcement through a heartfelt post on social media, expressing gratitude to his supporters and acknowledging the will of the people of Pakistan. Tareen’s Resignation Announcement Tareen announced his…
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Pakistan faces an uncertain future of political and economic turmoil, and its citizens see the hope for theirs in other countries as a rising trend of emigration is observed in recent years. The number of people leaving Pakistan for more developed countries is steadily growing. The general reason for this mass exodus is ‘better opportunities’…
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According to the minister, given the security situation, the government would only think about blocking internet access on February 8 if a district or province requested it. Mr. Ejaz asserted that the caretaker administration has not yet decided whether to halt internet access on election day and that any such move would only happen in…
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All election campaigns will come to an end tonight. This necessary cool-down period before election day will begin when the clock strikes midnight, sending in a time of reflection and expectation around the country. A top official from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) spoke with Dawn about the upcoming end of the campaigning window…
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The Punjab police’s raid grew more intense on Monday as tensions escalated, blocking PTI electoral headquarters as well as the residences of party members and supporters. Fear increased when disturbing accounts of alleged harassment emerged, with a focus on female employees in particular. The PTI emerged from the chaos, claiming that their jailed NA-118 nominee,…
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Following the conviction and seven-year prison sentence in the Iddat case of former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Saturday, lawyers and members of civil society strongly objected to the decision. This most recent conviction was the embattled PTI founder’s fourth. An accountability court sentenced him to 14 years in prison…