Tag: Mansehra
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Rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kill 19 within two days
Torrential monsoon rains and flash floods have devastated Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in 19 deaths and 15 injuries over the past two days. According to a report from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), severe weather has affected Dara Adamkhel, Bajaur, Chitral, Dir, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swat, Charsadda, Swabi, South Waziristan, and Hangu. Fatalities include 11…
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ECP rejects Nawaz Sharif’s application for recounting in NA-15
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected an application filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif for the recounting of votes in the National Assembly constituency of NA-15, Mansehra. “The petitioner may approach the Election Tribunal,” the verdict said. ECP ordered the returning officer to submit the complete results in three days.…
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Clashes between PTI workers and police amid general elections
Clashes have been reported between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and police officers, after imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan gave calls for rallies ahead of the February 8 general elections. Numerous PTI supporters attempting to organize rallies in cities like Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar were taken into custody during the crackdown, adding to mounting political…
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No more NAB cases against Sharif Family
National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) Executive Board, chaired by the NAB Chairman, approved the closing of an investigation into the Sharif Trust case involving Sharif’s family including Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif. The meeting convened on January 1 to approve the closure of corruption cases, including those against PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif and…
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Nawaz Sharif receives clean chit to contest elections from NA-15 Mansehra
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif received clearance on Friday to take part in the upcoming general elections, set to take place on February 8, 2024, from the NA-15 (Mansehra-II) constituency, despite objections raised by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), as per The News. Hajra Sami, the Returning Officer (RO), rejected the objections raised by PTI…
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Nawaz Sharif comes up with a surprise move
Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) head Nawaz Sharif, is set to contest elections from a constituency which is rather a surprise for many. Founding Editor of Khorasan Diary, Iftikhar Firdous, stated in a tweet, “PML-N’s supremo Nawaz Sharif will also be contesting elections from Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The PMLN flexing its muscle in its once…
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More PTI arrests from Mansehra
A joint team of law enforcement agencies and Islamabad police apprehended former Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) Ali Nawaz Awan and Malik Aamir Dogar, along with their two hosts in the Battal area, Mansehra on Thursday. Both former MNAs are from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The arrests took place during a raid on the residence…
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Met predicts more heavy rains during Eid days
For Eid-ul-Azha on Sunday, July 10, the Met department has predicted a nationwide rainy spell, warning the relevant authorities to be alert during the religious occasion. The Met Office advised tourists and travellers to exercise extra precautions during the forecasted period. The weekend of July 9–10, Saturday, and Sunday, is when the monsoon system is…
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ECP slaps Rs50,000 fine on PM Khan for holding public gatherings despite warnings
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) slapped a fine of Rs50,000 on Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Mahmood Khan, Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Minister for Communications Murad Saeed and two provincial ministers Dr Amjad Ali and Muhibul Lah for violating the code of conduct as they all…
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Police bar female students from sitting in front passenger seats over harassment
After complaints of harassment, the Mansehra Traffic Police has barred female students from sitting in the front passenger seats of the public transport across the district. According to Express Tribune, the ban was imposed by the police in a bid to curb harassment. The women were subjected to harassment by the drivers as the front…