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Martial Law

PPP to observe ‘black day’ today

Our Correspondent | Jul 05, 2020 |

Gen Zia declared martial on July 5, 1977, dismissing the government of the then prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Duterte to lift martial law in southern Philippines: aide

Afp | Dec 10, 2019 |

Suspects could also be detained for longer periods without criminal charges being filed in court
Ukraine introduces martial law citing threat of Russian invasion

Reuters | Nov 27, 2018 |

Martial law would allow Ukraine to respond swiftly to any invasion and mobilise resources as quickly as possible
Philippine Congress approves Duterte's bid to extend martial law in south

Reuters | Dec 13, 2017 |

Opponents say martial law illegal if no rebellion, invasion
Philippines' Duterte may declare martial law next week: defence chief

Afp | Sep 15, 2017 |

Duterte says he might declare martial law if the left tries to launch a massive protest
Philippines to extend martial law in south until year end

Afp | Jul 22, 2017 |

Legislators overwhelmingly back Duterte's bid to have martial law remain in force
Inviting martial law: Four arrested over controversial vote

ABDUL MANAN ADIL | Jul 26, 2016 |

Inviting martial law: Four arrested over controversial vote
Posters begging for military coup raise eyebrows in Pakistan

Hassam Khan | Jul 12, 2016 |

Campaigners call for the imposition of martial law, technocratic set-up under General Raheel Sharif

Letters

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Two lions from the Islamabad zoo met a terrible fate while being transported to a sanctuary

A laudable effort

As the infection curve begins to flatten, it is apparent that the smart lockdown initiative has been highly successful in curbing the spread of the contagion.
Freedom as a birthright

Even after a year of severe violence and oppression, international communities still choose to ignore the gross violation of human rights being carried out in IIOJK.

A South Punjab province

Being the cornerstone of the PTI’s electoral campaign, the creation of a South Punjab province was something that reverberated not only with the inhabitants of South Punjab.
Menace of workaholism

Discipline, dedication and responsibility are some of the many qualities that define a perfect corporate employee, irrespective of their education or their field.

Illegal sand excavation in Sindh

If no coercive actions are taken, natural disasters in Sindh will become a common phenomenon
A year of repression

Situation in IIOJ&K remains a powder keg of anger and repression ravaged by curfew

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