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Dubai unlocked: Pakistan’s multi-billion dollar property pie

Details — an astounding volume of leaked property data that includes over 17,000 properties listed as belonging to Pakistani nationals up to the spring of 2022 — are unveiled after a six-month-long investigation.

Published 14 May, 2024 08:11pm

Global players feature in Dubai property leaks

Indians rank top among foreign owners with 35,000 properties estimated at $17 billion as of 2022.

Published 14 May, 2024 09:00pm

Govt disputes ‘IHC judge’s letter’ alleging interference in audio leaks case

AGP admits a request was made by his office to discuss sensitive matters in in-camera session only but says it shouldn't be dubbed interference.

Updated 14 May, 2024 07:53pm

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Turkiye says to apply to intervene in ICJ genocide case against Israel

FM says, "Israel systematically killing thousands of innocent Palestinians and rendering a whole residential area uninhabitable is a crime against humanity."

Updated 14 May, 2024 07:37pm

SC orders govt to ensure Imran Khan’s presence in NAB amendments case on Thursday via video link

Justice Minallah says PTI founder should be presented in the case since he is a party to it.

Updated 14 May, 2024 07:49pm

IHC stays govt move to block SIMs of non-filers

Private telecom operator's counsel warns that a loss of Rs1bn annually would occur if SIMs are blocked.

Updated 14 May, 2024 02:55pm

Protesters call off march in AJK after demands met

Alliance head urges govt to also compensate families of three protesters and a policeman who lost their lives in the violence.

Updated 14 May, 2024 04:46pm

Traders observe shutter-down strike against govt plan to extend tax net to Malakand division

Claim that the proposal is "unjustified" in violation of the then government's agreement with state of Swat in 1969.

Published 14 May, 2024 05:28pm

NA opposition leader says Defence Minister Asif’s remarks about Ayub Khan ‘unwarranted’

In yesterday's searing session, Khawaja Asif had called for the former dictator's body to be "dug up and hanged as per Article 6".

Updated 14 May, 2024 06:08pm

Govt unveils broader privatisation plan for state-owned enterprises

Announcement comes after PM headed a meeting on privatisation process of loss-making state enterprises, according to statement.

Updated 14 May, 2024 04:28pm

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