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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airlines Pilots Association (PALPA) on Wednesday called off its strike over intervention of Senate's Committee, ending the week-long dispute, which led to cancellation of 78 flights. "There is no strike from us.

ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani on Wednesday asked the government to present report till Monday in the House regarding increase in fares of private airlines. Speaking in the Senate, Raza Rabbani said that action can be initiated according to laws against the private airline on increase of fares.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan on Monday declared an independent candidate, Riaz-ul-Haq winner from NA-144 by securing 85,714 votes in by-election. According to ECP, an independent candidate Chaudhry Riazul Haq got 85,714 votes while Ali Arif Chaudhry of Pakistan Muslim League (N) achieved 45,199 votes in NA-144.

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Saturday ruled Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif did not violate the election code of conduct in his recent press conference in Lahore. As per code of conduct, the ECP said, the prime minister and ministers cannot ask for votes from the voters after once the election campaign ends.

ISLAMABAD: Former Test Cricketer Sarfraz Nawaz on Tuesday said if Shahid Afridi would not have been made the 2016 Twenrty20 World Cup skipper than he would have been struggling for a place in the team as he has no individual performance and does not deserve to be in the squad.

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) FT-7PG aircraft on a routine operational training mission crashed near Kundian, Mianwali on Tuesday. According to a PAF Spokesman, one of the pilots, Maryam Mukhtar, embraced martyrdom while the other pilot of the aircraft ejected safely and has been rescued.

ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan and Reham Khan's marriage has ended up in a divorce, a senior PTI official confirmed on Friday. PTI spokesman Naeemul Haq confirmed to Samaa that the couple has parted ways. More to follow... Story first published: 30th October 2015

earth ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Monday directed military for immediate relief and rescue efforts as a major earthquake measuring 8.1 on the Richter Scale caused widespread damages, Samaa reported. "Army troops directed to carry out immediate rescue work in any affected areas without waiting for formal orders," Director General ISPR, Major General Asim Bajwa said on Twitter.