In separate meeting, premier urges media to support government efforts for prosperity, development
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Defense minister separately calls for national unity to overcome threat, adding majority of terrorism in Pakistan originates from Afghanistan
ECP takes notice of explosions and seeks report from provincial chief secretary and police chief
Army chief Gen. Asim Munir stresses upon need to resolve Kashmir dispute as per UNSC resolutions during interaction with U.S. think-tanks, media
Parties form joint committee to devise plan for addressing problems of Sindh, particularly its urban areas
Interim Punjab C.M. claims primary reason for poor air quality in provincial capital is stubble burning in neighboring country
ECP Invites International Observers, Media to Monitor General Elections
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportMaintaining an ‘open door policy,’ electoral watchdog hopes presence of monitors will ensure transparency, impartiality and lend credibility to process
Can Prove Allegations against Army Officer in Independent Probe: Imran Khan
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportPTI chief continues to offer no evidence but maintains he ‘owns’ all speeches and statements in which he levelled the accusations
Former ministers say their group will continue to serve as opposition to ruling coalition
Information Minister Defends PEMRA Ban on Coverage of Terrorist Attacks
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn statement, Marriyum Aurangzeb claims prohibition aimed at encouraging ethics of journalism and avoiding spreading of fear among masses
Police inquiry focusing on locating men who had brought Ali Bilal to hospital before fleeing the scene
Rana Sanaullah Claims Former ISI chief Faiz Hamid is Under Investigation
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportInterior minister says investigation agencies are conducting inquiry, and clarifies only Army can decide whether to court-martial retired official
Rebutting PTI chief’s claims of assassination plot, banned group says its target is only security, intelligence agencies
Apex Committee Vows to Adopt Zero-Tolerance for all Forms of Terrorism
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportParticipants decide to approach ulema to spread awareness about terrorism being against the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah
President claims he has advised government, opposition to choose ‘middle ground’ for elections to end current impasse
PPP’s Zardari, PMLQ’s Shujaat discuss ‘unfolding’ situation, as federal ministers reiterate desire for ‘unconditional’ talks with PTI
In unprecedented press conference, DG ISI and DG ISPR address Arshad Sharif’s killing and reiterate military’s desire to stay within its constitutional role
Citing police, reports allege journalist killed due to ‘mistaken identity,’ adding further investigations are now underway