ISLAMABAD: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Raad Al Hussein, said on Monday that he has sought to engage substantively with both India and Pakistan over the past two years regarding the situation in Kashmir, on both sides of the Line of Control. Refusals by both India and Pakistan to enable unconditional […]
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UN official says he tried to engage with Pakistan, India on Kashmir
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Cellular subscribers hail tax relief
ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP):Cellular subscribers across the country have hailed tax relief for customers for 15 days ahead of Eid in the wake of Supreme Court decision regarding suspension of taxes on mobile phone cards. Cell phone service providers and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will not charge any tax or charges on mobile […]
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ECP identifies 383 election candidates as defaulters
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has identified 383 election candidates as bank defaulters of hundreds of millions of rupees during the scrutiny of their nomination papers, reported on Thursday citing sources in the ECP. Among the candidates who owe money to banks or have secured loan waivers is a certain Iftikhar Ahmed Khan, who […]
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Musharraf a no-show at Supreme Court, lawyer asks for more time
The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday withdrew its directive allowing former dictator Pervez Musharraf to file nomination papers after he failed to appear for a court hearing today. Last week, the SC had issued a directive permitting Musharraf to file nomination papers for the July 25 general elections on the condition that he appear in […]
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Bangladeshi women cricketers show the way
VICTORY could not have been sweeter than this. Bangladesh’s women’s cricket team has more than made up for the disappointment brought by their male counterparts in the recent T20 series. Winning the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur by defeating India, one of the strongest teams in the tournament, our sportswomen have proven their […]
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EU tensions flare over migrants as France criticises Italy
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron blasted Italy on Tuesday for “irresponsibility” after it turned away a rescue boat carrying African migrants, exposing deep tensions in the European Union over the issue. The decision by Italy to stop the Aquarius rescue boat landing on its shores during the weekend with 629 migrants on board has created […]