Revived TV drama breaks Iraq’s taboos

After a 27-year hiatus, an Iraqi TV programme banned by Saddam Hussein for its gritty depiction of life under sanctions has returned to portray drug lords thriving in the war-scarred country. Television viewership in the Middle East traditionally peaks during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when the faithful tune in to their favourite shows […]

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IHC to resume hearing of PTI founder, Bushra’s appeals against conviction in gifts, cipher cases

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will resume today hearing of appeals filed by PTI founder, his wife Bushra Bibi, and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi against their convictions in the cipher and Toshakhana cases. A special bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) comprising IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb […]

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Resolution condemning Mir Ali checkpost attack submitted in Punjab Assembly

A resolution condemning the attack on Mir Ali’s checkpost of North Waziristan was submitted to the Punjab Assembly. The resolution was submitted by Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz’s (PML-N’s) member of Punjab Assembly Kanwal Liaquat advocate. In the resolution, it was stated that this house (Punjab Assembly) strongly condemns the cowardly attack of the enemy […]

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Non-bailable arrest warrant for Moonis wife in money laundering case

The Lahore High Court on Monday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Tehreek-e-Insaf leader and former federal minister Moonis Elahi’s wife Tahirim Elahi. A division bench headed by Justice Shahram Sarwar Chaudhary heard the prosecution’s request for cancellation of the bail of Rasakh Elahi, Tahirim Elahi and others. The court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant […]

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Militant commander among eight killed in North Waziristan operation

Security forces killed eight terrorists including their commander during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, media wing of the Pakistan Army (ISPR), security forces conducted an operation on tip-off about the presence of terrorists in North Waziristan. After fierce exchange of fire, eight terrorists including high value terrorist commander […]

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Supreme Court orders re-polling in Balochistan’s PB-50 constituency

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered re-polling on PB-50 Qilla Abdullah constituency of Balochistan Assembly. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa conducted the hearing on the petition of Awami National Party’s (ANP) Zamurd Khan. The apex court gave its verdict with the mutual consent of all political parties including the Election […]

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KSA will continue extending unfaltering support to Pakistan: MBS

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman rang up Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and extended felicitations on assuming office of the prime minister.  The prime minister thanked the Saudi Crown Prince and prayed for recovery of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz. On this occasion, the prime minister also congratulated the Saudi […]

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Senate election’s nomination papers’ submission ends today, parties unveil contestants

Former caretaker prime minister Anwaarul Haq has submitted his nomination papers for Senate election. Former caretaker chief minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has also submitted his nomination papers as an independent candidate for Senate election. It must be noted that Mohsin Naqvi is serving as federal interior minister. Today is the last day for nomination papers […]

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Decision to make alliance with SIC was wrong: Barrister Ali Zafar

Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Barrister Ali Zafar has said that Sher Afzal Marwat had rightly said that decision to make alliance with the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) was wrong. Speaking in a private TV programme, Ali Zafar said earlier the decision was made to forge alliance with the Shirani group. “We wanted reserved seats, but when the […]

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Court accepts Asad Toor’s bail plea, orders his release

 Islamabad’s special judge central has accepted journalist and YouTuber Asad Toor’s bail plea against arrest and ordered his release. Special judge central Hamayun Dilawar heard Asad Toor’s post-arrest bail plea against alleged involvement in malicious campaigns against the judiciary and state institutions. Asad Toor’s counsels, investigation officers, along with case records, appeared before the court. […]

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