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'Fight till the end,' Imran Khan tells PTI supporters amid violent protests in Islamabad

He further responded to those threatening to try him in military court, and said, "Do what you must; I will not back down from my stance."

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Who is Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan's third wife leading PTI protests in Pakistan's capital against govt?

Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan’s third wife, is now a key figure in the protests against the Pakistani government by his party. Having not even given many TV interviews, Bushra has suddenly been thrust…

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'PTI to continue protest until Imran Khan joins them,' says Bushra Bibi as march moves towards Islamabad

The former first lady met with Gandapur and other party leaders to discuss strategies. Following the meeting, she asked party workers to continue their advance. 

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Shells, shutdowns, showdowns: Imran Khan's supporters lay siege to Islamabad

Ahead of the protest, the authorities had locked down the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi while shutting all the entry and exit points.

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At least 42 killed in attack on passenger vehicles in Pakistan's Kurram district

The convoy of vehicles was  travelling from Parachinar to Peshawar when unidentified gunmen attacked it in the Uchat area of Kurram district. 

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Pakistan: Violent protests erupt in Lahore over on-campus 'rape' of college student | Here's what happened

On Monday (Oct 14), several students gathered outside four campuses of the Punjab Group of Colleges in Lahore to protest over the alleged rape of a student form Lahore Women's College. The news…

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Indian FM Jaishankar takes a jab at Pak, China at SCO: 'Terrorism...hardly likely to encourage connectivity'

"Cooperation must be based on mutual respect and sovereign equality. It should recognise territorial integrity and sovereignty. Cooperation must be built on genuine partnerships, not unilateral…

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SCO Summit 2024: Check key attendees, dates and agenda; Jaishankar representing India

Pakistan is preparing to host the 23rd edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on October 15-16.

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SCO summit in Pakistan: Islamabad goes into lockdown ahead of regional leaders' meeting

The SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus -- with 16 more countries affiliated as…

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Pakistan sectarian violence: 16 killed as Sunni, Shiite tribes clash in Kurram district

Sunni and Shiite Muslim tribes have been engaged in intermittent fighting for several months in the Kurram district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

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Pakistan tightens security ahead of SCO summit, national airline's offices to remain closed

During this period, airport staff will still perform their duties. In a circular, the airline said that its employees working in shifts at the airport will continue with their duties during the…

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