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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.

Indonesian navy submarine found split into three

  An Indonesian navy submarine that sank off the coast of Bali on Wednesday has been found split into three pieces on the sea bed, officials say. 

Thousands March against Sexual Abuse in Australia

  Tens of thousands of people have turned out to marches across Australia, protesting against the sexual abuse and harassment of women in the country.

The coronavirus outbreak may hurt Imran Khan's political future

Populous Pakistan has not yet made the grim headlines spawned by the global coronavirus pandemic, despite reporting its first infections on February 26.  Sadly, in the weeks to come, it will. 

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Taliban freed US soldier in exchange with five Gitmo prisoners

President Obama addressing a news conference with the parents of released soldier Bowe Bergdahl Washington : Taliban released last of the US prisoner of war held in Afghanistan in a dramatic swap for five Taliban detainees who were released from Guantanamo Bay prison. US soldier, Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl held under the captivity of Taliban for five years, after Taliban were agreed at last minute to exchange it with their senior official kept at Guantanamo Bay prison by United States.

Warid Telecom to launch 4G LTE services in Pakistan

Islamabad : Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has accepted the plea of Ward Telecom to permit it to launch 4 G services in the country. With this, Ward Telecom has become second company to acquire the 4G licence after China Mobile company Zong.