Imran Khan swears in  Pakistan’s new prime minister

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 18 (PTK): Imran Khan was sworn in as Pakistan’s new prime minister today, nearly 22 years after the former cricket hero entered politics. Khan, 65, the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was administered the oath of office by President Mamnoon Hussain at a simple ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr (the President House) in…

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HCC Labourers stages protest against pending salaries 

Srinagar: Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) Labourers working at Kishanganga power project in North Kashmir’s Bandipora Saturday abstained from work and assembled at Mantrigam village where the project is located to protest against pending salaries from last six months. The protesting labourers alleged that the company was not providing them salaries from months altogether forcing them…

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Pellet gun victims seeks public supports, stages protest 

Srinagar, (PTK): Dozens of pellet gun victims of Kashmir on Saturday sought “support” of general public during a peaceful protest. The Pellet victims staged a silent protest here in press enclave. Under the banner of Pellet Victim’s Welfare Trust (PVWT) the victims appealed the citizens of Kashmir for their “support and care”. Thousands of people in…

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