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PILDAT says Feb 8 polls record lowest fairness score since 2013

  The Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) has issued a report detailing its assessment of the recently-concluded general election, expressing deep concerns over a decline in fairness scores compared to previous election cycles.

England Team falls ill before first test against Pakistan, First Test may start day after tomorrow

  Former England Test captain Joe Root on Wednesday dismissed the possibility of his team teammates falling ill due to food poisoning ahead of the first Test match in Rawalpindi, saying "it is just I think one of those things that we, unfortunately, picked up as a group". 

Major Samsung OS Update Arrives in Pakistan

  Samsung has historically been quite slow with rolling out software updates, but the tables have completely turned with Android 13. 

New COAS General Asim Munir takes reins

  General Sayed Asim Munir on Tuesday took charge as the 17th Army chief of Pakistan at a ceremony held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. 

After Opener Defeat Iran tastes the victory against Wales

  FIFA World Cup 2022, Wales vs Iran Highlights: Iran struck two goals in the injury time to beat 10-man Wales in a Group B match. 

Shahbaz Sharif Picks Lt Gen Asim Munir as New army chief

  Hours after receiving a summary about Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s nominations for the next army chief and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), President Arif Alvi touched down in Lahore for a meeting with PTI chief Imran Khan. 

FIFA World Cup 2022: Japan Beats Germany, Another day another upset.

Qatar: Japan stunned Germany, 2-1, in the World Cup on Wednesday, throwing a group that had seemed predictable into disarray. 

New iPhone 15 Exclusive Reveals Stunning Apple Design Decision

  The first iPhone 15 leaks already promise a combination of eye-catching and controversial design changes. And excitement is only likely to grow further now a new exclusive has revealed another stunning design decision. 

COAS Bajwa's Last Address, Slams Anit Army Narrative

  The army chief made these remarks on Wednesday during his speech at the Defense and Martyrs day ceremony, which is held annually at the General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi on September 6 to commemorate the sacrifices of fallen heroes of the 1965 war. 

Turkey to attack Kurdish militants with tanks, Erdogan

  ISTANBUL , Nov 22 (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkey would attack militants with tanks and soldiers as soon as possible after retaliatory strikes escalated along the Syrian border between Turkish forces and a Kurdish militia.

Who will become New Army Chief: Shahbaz Zardari meet to decide

  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari held a meeting at the Prime Minister’s House on Tuesday to discuss the “overall situation” of the country. A statement released by Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said the former president inquired about PM Shehbaz’s well-being and was thanked for his visit. It is pertinent to mention here that Shehbaz had tested positive for Covid-19 on November 15 after returning from the UK.  It was the third time the prime minister had tested positive for the virus.  The meeting between the two leaders today was held amid the process for the next army chief’s appointment.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Biggest ever upset of World cup, Saudi Arabia defeats Argentina

  Qatar : Sauid Arabia beat World cup favorite Argentina which remained unbeaten in last 36 matches by 2-0 making FIFA World Cup's first upset.

Azadi March: Will meet you next week at Pindi, Imran Khan

Lahore : PTI Chief and Former PM Imran Khan call for people to reach Rawalpindi on 26 November. Imran Khan declared that he will announce his final decision on that day.

Taliban Fighters try to remove border fence between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Reports

  Taliban fighters remove fencing erected by Pakistan on the restive border. 

COAS discharge summary: Defence ministry yet to start the process

  The summary for the discharge of incumbent army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa is yet to be issued by the Ministry of Defense (MoD) under Rule 12 of the Pakistan Army Act 1954. 

North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile

  The launch — reported by both South Korean and Japanese officials — comes a day after a smaller missile launch by the North and its warning of “fiercer military responses” to the US boosting its regional security presence. 

IHC claims Imran Khan’s life under threat

  Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamer Farooq said on Friday that as per intelligence reports, there were fears of another attack on former prime minister Imran Khan.

OnePlus Pad rumored to arrive in 2023, sources

  OnePlus is looking to join the Android tablet market, according to a rumor coming from credible sources. 

Film 'Joyland' banned in Pakistan

  Pakistani cinema has often been criticized on social media for not exploring enough genres and sticking with overly done romantic story arc, but the minute a new story arrives in the market, it either gets banned or becomes mired in controversy. 

Shahbaz Sharif tests Positive for COVID-19

  ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has tested positive for Covid-19, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Tuesday. 

Cure of ADHD, Is the low rumble of brown noise quiets the brain?

  Imagine a deep, static rumble, like the low roar of a jet engine. The sound is called brown noise and has become popular among people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder as a tool to help them focus or relax. 

Pakistan, Bangladesh and Ghana are first to receive G7 'Global Shield' climate funding

  Pakistan, Ghana and Bangladesh will be among the first recipients of funding from a G7 'Global Shield' initiative to provide funding to countries suffering climate disasters, the programme announced on Monday at the COP27 summit in Egypt.

England Becomes World T20 Champion by beating Pakistan in Final

  Luck was not on Pakistan’s side as they were beaten in the World Cup final by England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. 

Stolen Antiquities worth $3.4m returned to Pakistan by U.S

  The United States has returned 192 stolen antiquities — valued at nearly $3.4 million — to Pakistan after an investigation into an Indian-American art dealer, the Manhattan District Attorney’s (MDA) office in New York announced on Friday. 

US allows India to buy as much Russian oil as it wants

  The United States is happy for India to continue buying as much Russian oil as it wants, at prices above a G7-imposed price cap mechanism, if it steers clear of Western insurance, finance and maritime services bound by the cap, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday. 

Is Rana Sanaullah realy Sick? Or Pretends to flee Pakistan?

  Speculation arises when a picture of Rana Sana was circulated on Social Media lying on the hospital bed that Rana is seriously sick. 

India Hammered at home after humiliating exit from T20 World Cup

  Local media, fans and former cricketers did not hold back after India were dumped out of the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday, with Rohit Sharma’s side labelled “clueless” and “out of their depth” following the 10-wicket defeat by England.

The Catch that brought Pakistan into T20 World Cup Final : South Africa Vs Netherlands

It was the catch that changed the men's T20 World Cup 2022. For more than one team.  

What if rain interrupts Pakistan-England T20 World Cup final

  Heavy rain is expected on Sunday's match day and also the reserve day on Monday as a multi-year La Nina weather phenomenon continues to drench much of eastern Australia. 

Iran Claims to develop hypersonic missile

An Iranian Revolutionary Guards general claimed Thursday that the Islamic republic has developed a hypersonic missile capable of penetrating all defence systems, raising concerns from the UN nuclear watchdog. 

India smashed out of T20 World cup, Pakistan to Play with England in Final

  India was given a beating for the ages by England in the second semi-final of the World Cup 2022 in Adelaide on Thursday — a result that not only embarrassed their own fans, but also disappointed Pakistan supporters hoping for a dream final between the arch-rivals. 

Pakistan beat New Zealand, Qualifies for T20 World Cup Final.

  Pakistan hardly put a foot wrong and dominated pretty much from start to finish, beating New Zealand by seven wickets in their World Cup semi-final clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. 

Imran invites Aitzaz Ahsan to Join PTI

  LAHORE: In a meeting with Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Aitzaz Ahsan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran khan said he wants him to join PTI, ARY News reported on Tuesday. 

Govt restores Nov 9 public holiday to mark Allama Iqbal’s birth anniversary

  The federal government on Tuesday announced November 9 as a public holiday, in connection with the birth anniversary of the country’s national poet and philosopher Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal. 

Pakistan police file FIR into Imran Khan shooting

  Police in Pakistan have filed a report into last week’s attack on former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was shot and wounded in the leg during a protest march. But it has been criticized as a “mockery” by his party. 

Imran Khan asks President Alvi to investigate military

  In a letter to the president, ex-PM questions how military officials can hold a press briefing targeting a political leader.  Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked President Arif Alvi to initiate an inquiry into a news conference held by Pakistan’s powerful intelligence agency, which he has accused of orchestrating the attack on him. 

Imran Khan was shot by AK-47, Claims Babar Awan

  ISLAMABAD:  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s legal advisor Babar Awan on Monday claimed that the former Prime Minister has been shot by an AK-47. 

SC warns of suo motu notice if FIR of attack on Imran not registered in 24 hours

  The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday directed Punjab police chief Faisal Shahkar to register a first information report (FIR) of the gun attack on PTI chief Imran Khan within 24 hours.

Azam Swati video: CJP Bandial tells PTI senator to ‘stay strong’

  Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial on Monday said that the Supreme Court’s (SC) human rights cell was looking into the objectionable video involving Senator Azam Swati and his wife, which the PTI leader says was sent to him and is from his stay at the apex court’s judicial lodges in Quetta. 

Pakistan Raises from ashes to qualify for world cup semi finals

Pakistan Beats Bangladesh in a do or die match to qualify for world cup T20 semi-finals , Shahanshah Afridi took four wickets to restrict Bangladesh on 127.

Govt Reverses PEMRA Ban on Imran Khan

Islamabad: Govt has reversed the decision of PEMRA to ban TV Channels to air Imran Khan's Speeches and Press Conferences.

PEMRA bans Imran Khan's Speeches and Press Conferences on Pakistani Media Channels

  PEMRA has banned Imran Khan's speeches and press conference on National Media , this was notified today which said that Imran Khan's addresses and speeches are in open violation of the regulator's rules and Article 19 of the Constitution of Pakistan. 

Azam Swati claims receiving objectionable video featuring him and his wife

  PTI Senator Azam Swati burst into tears before the media on Saturday, saying that his wife had received a video featuring him and her and about which he could not share further details because the “daughters of my country are listening”. 

Ben Stokes takes England into T20 World Cup, Host Australia dumped out

  England’s Ben Stokes hit a gutsy unbeaten 42 as England reached the T20 World Cup semi-finals on Saturday with a tense four-wicket win over Sri Lanka — and ended Australia’s title defense. 

Elon Musk plans to cut half of Twitter jobs

  Elon Musk plans to cut about 3,700 jobs at Twitter Inc or half of the company’s workforce in a bid to cut costs, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. 

Pakistan's Slim Hope in T20 World cup becomes alive as they beat South Africa

  Pakistan kept their slim Twenty20 World Cup hopes alive with a 33-run win over South Africa in a dramatic rain-affected match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. 

Imran Khan Seriously Injured after Long March Convoy attacked by gunmen at Wazir Abad

  PTI chief Imran Khan, Senator Faisal Javed and several other party leaders were among those wounded in gunfire on the long march container at Wazirabad’s Allah Wala Chowk on Thursday. 

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