Category: Pakistan

Tahaffuz-i-Bunyad-i-Islam Bill: Jamaat asks Chaudhrys to continue consultation

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LAHORE: The Jamaat-i-Islami has asked the Chaudhry brothers to continue the process of consultation on the Punjab Tahaffuz-i-Bunyad-i-Islam (protecting the foundation of Islam) Bill 2020. A delegation of Jamaat-i-Islami headed by its secretary general Liaquat Baloch called on Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Husain and Punjab Assembly Speaker Pervaiz Elahi at their residence […]

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Pak Army called in to assist civil admin in addressing urban flooding in Karachi: ISPR

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The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday that the Pakistan Army has been called in to “assist the civil administration in managing [the] urban flooding situation in Karachi”. Earlier today, the federal cabinet gave formal approval for deploying Pakistan Army troops to help address urban flooding in the metropolis due to the city’s dilapidated […]

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Sindh bans disposal of post-sacrifice animal waste near airports

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The Sindh government on Thursday banned the disposal of post-sacrifice animal waster near airports, a notification by the home department said. The move has been made in a bid to avoid airplane accidents caused due to birds attracted to the waste. The province has imposed Section 144 in the areas surrounding airports which will remain […]

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British Airways to resume Pakistan flights from August 14

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The airline today said it would start direct flights three times a week to and from Heathrow Airport and Islamabad. British Airways on Thursday announced it will resume flight operations to Pakistan from the UK, signalling the continued importance of ties between the two countries. In a statement issued today by the British High Commission […]

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Pakistan lifts ban on PUBG, Bigo

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday decided to lift the ban from the online game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) and live streaming app Bigo after assurances from the companies to address the concerns raised by the authority over immoral content on these platforms. The decision was taken after a meeting was held between the […]

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India’s acquisition of Rafale jets could trigger arms race in South Asia: Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday expressed concern over India’s acquisition of a new fleet of Rafale jets and warned that such nuclear-capable systems could lead to an arms race in South Asia. “The transfer of advanced systems, where there is an open intention of conversion into nuclear delivery platforms, calls into question the commitment of international […]

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PM’s aides cannot be doubted over dual nationalities, says IHC

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ISLAMABAD: While rejecting a petition against the appointment of dual nationals as special assistants by Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ruled that the “patriotism of Pakistani citizens holding dual nationality cannot be doubted”. The IHC remarked in a written judgement that the premier was accountable to the people and could not […]

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Fawad says PM Imran to make important decisions in next few months

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry believes the next four to five months will be crucial as Prime Minister Imran Khan will announce major decisions. Speaking to Geo Pakistan on Thursday, the minister said that the two special assistants to the prime minister — who had tendered their resignation amid criticism in the backdrop […]

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Senate passes Anti-Terrorism Act, UNSC amendment bills

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The Senate on Thursday approved with amendments two crucial bills related to the action plan of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and required to remove the country from its grey list. Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani chaired the session of the Upper House during which Adviser to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan […]

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National Assembly passes two FATF related bills amid ruckus

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The National Assembly on Wednesday passed the Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and the United Nations Security Council (Amendment) Bill, 2020 with a majority vote amid sloganeering from the opposition benches. This legislation is required to fulfil certain requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in order to bring the country out of grey list. […]

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