Shootout in northwestern Pakistan kills senior police officer, two militants
Hidayat Ullah, a local police official, told reporters that the operation left Police Superintendent Ijaz Khan dead, who was leading.
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Maryam Nawaz elected head of Pakistan’s Punjab province
This election underscores the Sharif family's growing influence in the South Asian country.
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Indian farmers open to dialogue after clashes with police
The farmers, primarily from Punjab in northern India, are seeking legally guaranteed higher prices for their crops.
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Indian authorities call for dialogue as farmers’ protests intensify
This appeal was made as police resorted to firing tear gas on the demonstrators.
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Pakistan’s caretaker PM dismisses election result manipulation claims
Several parties and candidates have urged protests against the election results, with PTI supporters blocking traffic in Peshawar on Sunday.
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Imran Khan’s party eyes government formation, threatens protests in Pakistan
The aide urged supporters to protest peacefully if final election results, following Thursday's general election, are delayed.
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Former Pakistani MP Mohsin Dawar wounded in North Waziristan shooting
Party members reported that police and army personnel fired shots and used tear gas during the demonstration.
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US, UK, EU urge investigation into Pakistan election
The contest primarily involved former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and candidates supported by ex-Prime Minister Imran.
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Imran Khan, from jail, claims Pakistan election victory
Contradicting Nawaz Sharif's earlier victory declaration, Khan, usually communicating through his lawyers, urged his supporters to celebrate.
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Pakistan’s ex-PM Sharif claims election victory, eyes coalition
The election was overshadowed by militant attacks resulting in 28 deaths.