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Pakistani Politicians Respond To ‘Dubai Leaks’, Say All Assets Duly Declared

Top Pakistani politicians have responded to a recent leak of records revealing residential properties valued at approximately $11 billion owned by the country’s political, military, and business elite in Dubai. They have dismissed the revelations, asserting that all mentioned assets had been legally declared. Dubai property leaks Earlier this week, a massive leak of property […]

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Source: The Economic Times
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Announces Privatization Of All State-Owned Enterprises

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the decision to privatize all state-owned enterprises, with the exception of strategically important entities. This announcement came during a review meeting in Islamabad, where the Prime Minister emphasized that all enterprises, whether profitable or loss-making, will be privatized, excluding strategic state-owned enterprises. What’s the impact of privatization? During the […]

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Source: Arab News Pakistan
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AJK Govt Announces Subsidies On Flour, Electricity After Violent Protests

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has conceded to public pressure, announcing a reduction in the prices of electricity and flour following days of violent protests. According to media reports, the decision follows approval of demands put forth by the Jammu Kashmir Awami Action Committee (JAAC). Flour fight ends! AJK lowers prices The price […]

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Source: Samaa TV
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PPP Calls For Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s Image On Pakistani Currency Notes

The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has called on the federal government to declare its founder, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, a national democratic hero. The resolution was passed during a recent seminar and comes after the Supreme Court acknowledged that Bhutto’s trial, which resulted in his execution in 1979, was unfair. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s picture on notes? […]

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Former Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Spotted Baking Naan At Tandoor In Kyrgyzstan

In a surprising turn of events, Sheikh Rasheed, the former interior minister and leader of the AML party, was seen preparing tandoori naan for himself in Jalalabad, Kyrgyzstan. The unexpected scene occurred on the sidelines of the Central Asian Summit, where Rasheed had gone to represent his party. A video of Rasheed kneading the dough […]

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Source: The Independent
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Pakistani-Origin Humza Yousaf Formally Resigns As Scotland’s First Minister

In a surprise move, Humza Yousaf, the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and Scotland’s first minister, has announced his resignation, triggering a search for his successor. The decision comes after Yousaf ended the SNP’s alliance with the Scottish Greens, which led to two no-confidence votes put forward by opposition parties that Yousaf appeared […]

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Source: The Press Democrat
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Colombia Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Israel Over ‘Genocidal’ War In Gaza

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has announced that the country will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its ‘genocidal’ actions in Gaza. Petro, who has already criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the past, made the announcement on International Worker’s Day while addressing a crowd of supporters in Bogota. Colombia goes bold The move comes […]

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Source: The Express Tribune
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Asif Ali Zardari Steps Down As PPPP President

In a move that has taken many by surprise, Asif Ali Zardari, the 14th President of Pakistan, has announced his resignation as President of the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPPP). Zardari informed the Election Commission Pakistan (ECP) of his decision on Thursday, according to reports from local media. Asif Ali Zardari, who took office in […]

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Source: X.com
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Can CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Face Jail Time For Wearing Police Uniform?

A legal storm is brewing in Punjab, Pakistan, as a citizen has filed a case against Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for allegedly violating the Police Order 2002 by wearing a police uniform during a recent police passing-out parade. Salute or Sentence? The 2002 law outlines strict regulations concerning police attire. Clause 151 makes it a […]

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Source: Associated Press of Pakistan
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“No Power On Earth Can Affect Pak-Iran Historic Ties”: Says Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, during his three-day official visit to Pakistan, emphasized that no power in the world can disrupt the solid bilateral relations between Islamabad and Tehran. During his visit to Karachi, the Iranian president praised the interconnectedness of history, culture and religion between the two neighboring states, adding that Pakistan-Iran ties […]

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