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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government on Monday defended its decision to try civilians accused of attacking sensitive military installations in military courts, saying it was an appropriate and proportionate response to the violent protests that erupted on May 9 following the arrest of opposition leader Imran Khan.
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ISLAMABAD: Former allies of Pakistan’s ousted prime minister Imran Khan launched a new political party on Monday, challenging his leadership and accusing him of pursuing an anti-state agenda that sparked violent protests in May.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government said on Monday it had blocked 43 loan applications and launched a public awareness campaign to protect citizens from falling victim to fraudulent loan schemes, after a man’s death sparked an investigation into the online lending industry.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) and Air Link Communication, a smartphone distributor and manufacturer, said on Monday they would jointly acquire the majority stake of Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL), as the oil giant exits the country amid a financial crisis.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military on Monday blamed sanctuaries and freedom of action for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in neighbouring Afghanistan as one of the main reasons for the country’s security challenges.
The much-hyped digital census cost the exchequer a whopping PKR 34 billion – but the results it has produced are hard to reconcile with reality for most people. What is happening? By Muhammad Ali.
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday his government would hand over power to an interim setup before term expires next month, as he prepares for a general election that could see his party return to power.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s defense minister on Saturday sharply criticized Afghanistan for “neglecting its duties as a neighboring and fraternal country” and for violating key provisions of the peace deal signed with the Taliban in Doha last year, especially its pledge to prevent the use of Afghan territory for terrorist activities.
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ISLAMABAD: The government reduced the prices of gasoline and diesel for the next two weeks, citing the appreciation of the local currency and lower international oil prices.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s army said on Friday it had serious concerns about the presence and activities of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant group in Afghanistan and it urged the interim Afghan government to prevent its soil from being used for terrorism against any country.
