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PML-N’s Abbasi for dissolution of NAB

On Tuesday, PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi told the newly-formulated government to dissolve the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The newly-elected government is being led by his party’s president, PM Shehbaz Sharif. Abbasi asked the PM…

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PTI resigns from National Assembly

PTI resigns from National Assembly

On Monday, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) decided to announce en masse resignations from the National Assembly. The development took place several minutes before the election for the new prime minister.  The decision was taken in…

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Qureshi vs Sharif: Shehbaz Sharif elected as PM

Qureshi vs Sharif: Shehbaz Sharif elected as PM

The National Assembly session to elect the new prime minister began Monday with Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri in the chair. The House came to the point of election two days after the end of Pakistan…

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Yasir Nawaz lashes out at fellow Pakistanis

Yasir Nawaz lashes out at fellow Pakistanis

On Tuesday, Pakistani actor and director Yasir Nawaz shared his two cents on the prevalent political scenario in the country. He has followed his fellow celebrities who are sharing their thoughts on the ongoing political…

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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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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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Bill Gates impressed with Pakistan’s polio eradication

On Thursday, Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates lauded the quality and impact of Pakistan’s polio eradication programme. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation co-chairman reaffirmed his commitment to fighting the crippling disease in…

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