KARACHI: Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari and Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari distributed food rations among the poor in the city's Kathore area on Tuesday afternoon.
Bhutto sisters distribute relief aid among needy
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Iraqi army starts operation to storm IS-held city of Falluja
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Afghan President wishes PM Nawaz speedy recovery
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Mexico drug boss Chapo files legal challenge against extradition
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Prayers offered in US for PM Sharif’s successful operation, early recovery
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China says extremely dissatisfied with G7 statement on South China Sea
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Gen Raheel expresses resolve to root out hostile elements
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Iraq PM urges end to protests while army busy fighting Daesh
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Devotees throng Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine for Urs celebration
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Not satisfied with ministry, Hakeem Baloch sends resignation to PM
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Inzamam announces players for England tour skills camp
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Venezuela to rejoin global group fighting conflict diamonds
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PM Nawaz showers flowers, fruits and sweets at Gillanis
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PM for early implementation of Urdu as official language
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NA unanimously adopts 22nd Constitutional Amendment bill
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NA unanimously adopts 22nd Constitutional Amendment bill
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted 22nd Constitutional Amendment bill, enabling the retired civil servants and technocrats to be part of election commission.
Kalbhushan is being investigated: Foreign Ministry spokesperson
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LHC admits petition seeking disqualification of PM
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People smugglers made $5 billion from Europe migration last year: agencies
People smugglers made over $5 billion from the wave of migration into southern Europe last year, a report by international crime-fighting agencies Interpol and Europol said on Tuesday.
Pak-China Friendship Day to be celebrated on Thursday: Shahbaz
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National Khayyam Day being observed in Iran today
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MQM decides not to support joint opposition over Panama Papers
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SC orders to hold by-elections in PP-232 Vehari
BUREWALA: (Nadeem Mushtaq): Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold by-elections in PP-232 Vehari, a constituency of the Punjab Assembly.
Three bills introduced, two resolutions adopted in Senate
ISLAMABAD: The Senate adopted two resolutions and witnessed introduction of three bills on Monday during the 6th sitting of its ongoing 248th session, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its daily fact-sheet.
Indian citizenship to a Pakistani woman after 13 years
GURDASPUR: After a long wait of 13 years a Pakistani woman was granted Indian citizenship.
Iftikhar Chaudhry approaches ECP for PM’s assets details
ISLAMABAD: Former Chief Justice of Pakistan and chief of Justice and Democracy Party Iftikhar Chaudhry approached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday requesting details of assets of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Suicide attacks at factory north of Baghdad kill 11
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Imran made Panama Papers a political issue: Abdul Qayyum
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) senator Lt Gen (retd) Abdul Qayyum Saturday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan had made Panama Papers a political issue without being held any probe into the matter.
Minister says govt ready to talk on Panama Papers
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Islamic State storm Deir al-Zor hospital after dawn offensive: Amaq
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Pervez Rashid asks Imran to show details of offshore company
ISLAMABAD: Strongly criticizing Imran Khan, Information Minister Pervez Rashid has asked PTI Chief to show details of his offshore company –Niazi Services Limited- set up in England.
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Belgium maintain top position in FIFA rankings
LAUSANNE: Belgium remained atop FIFA rankings published Thursday. With the leading nations not having played international football in 2016, the standings remained largely unchanged, the most notable difference being Turkey entering the top 20 at the expense of Ivory Coast.
نیب نے شرجیل میمن کی اربوں روپے کی کرپشن کی رپورٹ عدالت میں پیش کردی
کراچی، قومی احتساب بیورونے سندھ کے سابق وزیراطلاعات شرجیل انعام میمن کے خلاف رپورٹ عدالت میں جمع کرادی
State minister not allowed to board flight for arriving late
State minister not allowed to board flight for arriving late Protesting PIA employees chanted anti-government slogans and reportedly blocked Abid Sher Ali's way outside Khi Airport.
ICC to re-establish independent position of chairman
ICC to re-establish independent position of chairman The ICC Board also agreed to remove the permanent positions of 'Big Three' from two powerful committees.
Wahab can’t dwell on Watson spell: Wasim Akram
Wahab can’t dwell on Watson spell: Wasim Akram “He should keep in mind that he can’t dwell on one good over at the 2015 World Cup.”
115 killings makes Pakistan fourth deadly country for journalists
115 killings makes Pakistan fourth deadly country for journalists At least 2,297 journalists and media workers have been killed in the last 25 years, says the IFJ report.