ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): The Special Court hearing the high treason trial against former president Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf Thursday asked the government to explain the removal of his (Musharraf’s) name from the Exit Control List (ECL). The court directed the Secretary Interior to submit a written reply in this regard on next date of […]
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Special Court asks govt to explain removal of Musharraf’s name from ECL
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Fatemi meets Turkish Foreign Minister, discusses bilateral issues
WASHINGTON, March 31 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs (SAPM) Syed Tariq Fatemi held a bilateral meeting with Turkish Foreign Ministe Mevlut Cavusoglu and discussed matters of mutual interest. Fatemi is Washington to represent Pakistan at the Nuclear Security Summit after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif cancelled his visit in the wake […]
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ATC awards 10 years RI in hate speech case
RAWALPINDI,Mar 31 (APP): The Anti-Terrorism Court on Thursday awarded 10- years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) and a fine of Rs. 100,000 to the accused in case of hate speech. Qari Israr was found guilty of delivering hate inciting speech in the Jumma congregation in Shakrial area. ATC Judge Asif Majeed Awan pronounced the verdict after recording […]
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Metro Bus Service resumes in twin-cities after four days
ISLAMABAD, March 31 (APP): The Metro Bus Service Thursday resumed between the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi after remaining suspended for four days due to the protest sit-in at D-Chowk. Due to the suspension of Metro Bus Service, more than 100,000 commuters were affected each day, PMA sources said adding that repair work had […]
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Car blast kills five people: Official
LAKKI MARWAT March 31 (APP): As amny as five people were killed in a car blast near Kot Kashmir Bridge in the jurisdiction of Tajori Police Station Thursday evening, DCO Office told APP by phone. The official informed that it is yet to be confirmed that the explosive was either planted inside the car or […]
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Pakistan, Afghanistan call for joint efforts to fight terrorism
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): A National Day reception was held at Pakistan Embassy, Kabul on Thursday. A large number of Afghan dignitaries including ministers, members of parliament, business community and members of diplomatic corps attended the reception. Afghanistan Foreign Minister, Salahuddin Rabbani, was the chief guest on the occasion, said a press release received here. […]