Pakistan’s southern Sindh province’s government said that police had orchestrated the killing of a doctor who was in custody after he was accused of blasphemy. Officers then lied about the…
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IMF approves much-needed $7bn bailout package for Pakistan
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the much-awaited $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Pakistan. The decision was made during an Executive Board meeting chaired by IMF Managing Director…
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SC held that the ECP failed to perform its role as a “guarantor institution” of democratic processes
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a detailed 70-page verdict declaring the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision on reserved seats unconstitutional. The judgment, written by Justice Mansoor Ali…
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Pakistani blasphemy suspect’s family forgives police officer accused of killing him
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe family of a blasphemy suspect killed in custody in southwestern Pakistan has forgiven the police officer accused of killing him, saying they would not press charges “in the name…
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US continues to ‘impose sanctions’ on suppliers to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe United States Department of State said it has taken action against five entities and one individual involved in the proliferation of ballistic missiles and controlled missile equipment and technology…
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Pakistani court questions govt over military trial of Imran Khan
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe Islamabad High Court has demanded that the federal government clarify whether Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister and chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), will be subjected to a…
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Pakistani man with Iran ties charged over ‘plot to kill US official’
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskA Pakistani man with ties to Iran has been charged for allegedly plotting to kill a US official in retaliation for the assassination of Revolutionary Guards commander Qassem Soleimani, prosecutors…
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5.8-magnitude earthquake rocks Pakistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, other states
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskEarthquake tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan and Afghanistan. An earthquake struck several regions in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with tremors felt in…
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History made as Bangladesh whitewashed Pakistan in the Test series
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskBangladesh on Tuesday made history after securing a six-wicket win in the second Test against Pakistan to clean-sweep the two-match series. The guests continued their innings from 42-0 on the…
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Massacre in Musakhel: Insurgents kill more than 40 people in southwest Pakistan
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskAuthorities in Pakistan reported Monday that insurgents had killed more than 40 civilians and security personnel in separate overnight attacks across the turbulent southwestern province of Baluchistan. The violence started…