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On Democracy Day, President Zardari, PM Shehbaz seek more inclusivity, justice Dtrends

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On Democracy Day, President Zardari, PM Shehbaz seek more inclusivity, justice Dtrends

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) and President Asif Ali Zardari. — Reuters/X/File Zardari says democracy stands as cornerstone of just society. Govt’s commitment to constitutionalism, democracy firm: PM. Prime Minister Shehbaz calls for efforts to build equal world. ISLAMABAD: On the International Day of Democracy, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have … Read more

Afghan girls, barred from school, seek education through TV classes Dtrends

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Afghan girls, barred from school, seek education through TV classes Dtrends

Every morning after breakfast, Afghan teenager Prina Muradi turns on the television – not to watch films or cartoons, but to study maths, science and literature. Muradi, 16, has not been to school since 2021 when the Taliban seized the country and barred girls from secondary education. But now she is racing to catch up, … Read more

After Imran Khan, PM Shehbaz and Hamza seek relief under NAB law tweaks Dtrends

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After Imran Khan, PM Shehbaz and Hamza seek relief under NAB law tweaks Dtrends

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) and former Punjab Chief Minister of Punjab Hamza Shehbaz. — AFP/File ISLAMABAD: After incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan sought relief under amendments to the National Accountability Ordinance 1999 recently restored by the Supreme Court, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz demanded retransfer of Ramazan Sugar Mills reference … Read more

Local buyers of PIA seek investment safeguards and tax exemptions amid privatisation D_Trends

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Local buyers of PIA seek investment safeguards and tax exemptions amid privatisation D_Trends

ISLAMABAD: Local prospective buyers of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have called on the government to extend the same investment protections afforded to foreign investors under an Act of Parliament. In addition, they have sought complete exemption from taxes related to air travel, fuel, and aircraft leasing, according to sources within the Privatisation Commission. During the … Read more

PIA buyers seek investment protection D_Trends

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PIA buyers seek investment protection D_Trends

ISLAMABAD: Local prospective buyers of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have demanded protection that is currently available to foreign investors under an Act of parliament and have also sought complete exemption from taxes applicable to air travel, fuel and the lease of aircraft. Privatisation Commission sources told The Express Tribune that some of the shortlisted parties … Read more

India’s far-right Hindus seek to drive Muslims out of ‘holy land’ Dtrends

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India’s far-right Hindus seek to drive Muslims out of ‘holy land’ Dtrends

Muslims pray for peace ahead of verdict on a disputed religious site in Ayodhya, inside a mosque premises in Ahmedabad, India, November 8, 2019. — Reuters HARIDWAR: A year after extremists forced Muslim neighbours from their homes in India, victims live in despair as their tormentors seek to drive the minority community from what they … Read more

Dutch prosecutors seek 14-year sentence for Ashraf Asif Jalali over threats against Geert Wilders Dtrends

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Dutch prosecutors seek 14-year sentence for Ashraf Asif Jalali over threats against Geert Wilders Dtrends

Dutch prosecutors requested a 14-year prison sentence for Muhammad Ashraf Asif Jalali, a Pakistani Muslim cleric accused of inciting the murder of Geert Wilders, a prominent anti-Islam lawmaker and leader of the party that won the Netherlands’ last general election. Jalali, who did not appear at the trial held in a heavily secured courtroom near … Read more

Gillespie calls for positivity as Pakistan seek to avoid defeat in second Test D Trends

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Gillespie calls for positivity as Pakistan seek to avoid defeat in second Test D Trends

Listen to article The Pakistan cricket team is on the brink of a historic Test series defeat against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, as the visitors need just 145 more runs to secure their first-ever Test series victory over Pakistan. On Day 4 of the second Test, Hasan Mahmud’s stellar five-wicket haul, combined with Nahid Hasan’s dynamic bowling, dismantled … Read more

‘Disappeared’ victims emerge in Bangladesh, seek justice despite hurdles Dtrends

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‘Disappeared’ victims emerge in Bangladesh, seek justice despite hurdles Dtrends

Indigenous people’s rights activist Michael Chakma, who was released after being held in a clandestine prison for more than five years, poses for a photograph at a park in Dhaka on August 23. — Reuters DHAKA: Bangladesh indigenous people’s rights activist Michael Chakma says he was woken up by his captors earlier this month in … Read more

DISCOs seek NEPRA approval to recover Rs 47 billion from already burdened power consumers D_Trends

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DISCOs seek NEPRA approval to recover Rs 47 billion from already burdened power consumers D_Trends

ISLAMABAD: Power consumers are likely to face an additional burden of Rs 47 billion, as power distribution companies (DISCOs) have approached the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to recover pending costs. This move comes on the heels of a recent announcement by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam … Read more