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All about April 3 — the most eventful day in Pakistani politics

On Sunday, the country saw the most eventful weekend in its history as the deputy speaker disallowed the no-trust vote against Prime Minister Imran Khan. The PM sprang his surprise on the opposition as he…

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Likely options that speaker Asad Qaiser has

Likely options that speaker Asad Qaiser has

Unpredictability and confusion are prevalent about the likely actions of Speaker Asad Qaiser as the opposition parties are set to take up the vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Imran Khan. The National Assembly is…

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No-trust motion: Qaiser hints at adjourning NA session

No-trust motion: Qaiser hints at adjourning NA session

On Thursday, Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser said he was empowered to adjourn the NA session for an indefinite period of time. Qaiser said no court of law could challenge his authority.  “Laws are there…

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PTI MNAs, allies to skip NA session during no-trust motion Babar Awan

PTI to stay absent in NA session during no-trust motion

On Wednesday, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs announced that MNAs of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and its allies would not participate in the Opposition’s resolution for a no-confidence motion against PM Imran…

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‘Unacceptable’: Pakistan rejects EU diplomats’ letter to condemn Russia

A few days earlier, envoys of almost 22 countries had jointly asked Pakistan to condemn the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The invasion had led to an emergency session of the United Nations General Assembly.…

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Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to boost bilateral ties

On Thursday, Uzbekistan and Pakistan agreed to enhance connectivity via Afghanistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan said the connectivity would be ensured not only by road and air but also through trains. He said the route…

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What was decided in the meeting between  Asif Zardari and Shahbaz Sharif?

PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif agreed Wednesday to bring a no-trust motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan. The sources privy to the matter revealed that a meeting between Asif Ali…

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Pakistan set to host Mohammad bin Salman

Pakistan is all set to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in Islamabad – a visit likely to take place in March. Pakistani and Saudi Arabian officials are in talks to finalise the schedule…

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Islamabad AG says judge ‘crossed limits’ in Mohsin Baig case

Islamabad AG says judge ‘crossed limits’ in Mohsin Baig case

On Thursday, the Advocate General of Islamabad confirmed that he would lodge a complaint with the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against a judge who gave an unlawful ruling on Mohsin Baig’s application. Islamabad Advocate General…

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Journalist shot dead in Karachi

Journalist shot dead in Karachi

On Friday morning, a journalist working with a private TV channel was shot dead by robbers in Karachi’s North Nazimabad area. Police said the deceased was Athar Mateen — Samaa TV’s senior producer. Mateen was…

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