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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shoaib Shaheen declared on Wednesday that the party will challenge the recently passed 26th Constitutional Amendment. He described it as a threat to the independence of Pakistan’s judiciary. This announcement came during an interview with a local news channel. The amendment, passed by the ruling coalition with a two-thirds majority, makes …
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ANKARA: A terrorist attack struck the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TUSAS) headquarters on Wednesday, killing four people and wounding 14 others. The incident occurred near Ankara, where witnesses reported hearing gunfire and an explosion. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that security forces killed two attackers during the incident. Three of the injured are in critical condition. …
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Shares at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a new all-time high on Wednesday. The benchmark KSE-100 index crossed the 87,000-point barrier, closing at 87,194.53 points. This marked an increase of 727.96 points or 0.84% from the previous close of 86,466.57 points. The index even reached an intraday high of 87,309.22 points. Mohammed Sohail, CEO …
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Hezbollah confirmed on Wednesday that Israeli forces killed Hashem Safieddine, a high-ranking Hezbollah leader. Safieddine was seen as the likely successor to Hassan Nasrallah, who was also killed in an Israeli airstrike. Hezbollah did not specify the exact time or location of the strike but referred to it as a “criminal and aggressive Zionist raid.” …
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The 5th edition of TEXPO Pakistan 2024 began on 23rd October in Karachi. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal inaugurated the event at Expo Center Karachi. Governor of KPK Faisal Karim Kundi and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah also attended the opening ceremony. Key figures such as TDAP Chief Executive Muhammad Zubair Motiwala …
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held formal talks on Wednesday. This marked their first official meeting in five years. The meeting signals improving ties between the two nations after their 2020 military clash. The talks took place on the sidelines of the Brics summit in Kazan, Russia. Just two days …
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PM Shehbaz Sharif has warmly welcomed Palestinian medical students to Pakistan in a ceremony held in Islamabad. Addressing the students, he expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine, comparing the atrocities in Gaza to historic tragedies. He called on the global community to put an end to the bloodshed in Palestine and Lebanon. PM Shehbaz …
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In the latest episodes 30 and 31 of Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, the characters continue to evolve, and the story is clearly moving towards its conclusion. Fahad, who plays Mustafa, has graced the screen with a transformation that is both admirable and commendable. Once portrayed as a careless individual, Mustafa has now grown into a …
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan is getting an “encouraging” response from China on its request to reprofile power sector debt. Speaking to Bloomberg at the IMF and World Bank meetings, he mentioned that discussions had started. So far, the response has been positive. However, he added that the talks are still in their early …
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Justice Yahya Afridi will take oath as the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) on Saturday. This comes after the Special Parliamentary Committee (SPC) nominated him last night. The current CJP, Qazi Faez Isa, will retire on October 25. The 26th Amendment has changed how the chief justice is appointed. Now, the appointment is made based …
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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted bail to Bushra Bibi on Wednesday. She is the wife of PTI Chairman Imran Khan. The case involved an expensive Bulgari jewellery set from Toshakhana, which was obtained at a low price. On October 4, Bushra Bibi filed a petition seeking post-arrest bail. The IHC notified the Federal Investigation …
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WASHINGTON: US officials have urged their Indian counterparts for swift action. They want greater accountability regarding the investigation into Indian involvement in a foiled murder plot. This plot targeted a Sikh activist in the United States. A US official, who preferred to remain anonymous, confirmed this information. Last week, an Indian Enquiry Committee visited Washington …
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The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced strong reservations regarding the 26th constitutional amendment Act 2024. This became the law on October 21. Despite some improvements from earlier drafts, the HRCP fears the amendments may undermine judicial independence. HRCP Chairman Ahsan Iqbal Butt highlighted critical issues in a statement on Tuesday. He expressed …
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has vehemently rejected the nomination of Justice Yahya Afridi as the new Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). Party leaders vowed to initiate a protest movement against the Special Parliamentary Committee’s decision. PTI leader Hamid Khan expressed the party’s condemnation of the nomination during an interview with Geo News. He stated, …
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KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged to a new all-time high on Tuesday, driven by strong post-26th Amendment gains. The KSE-100 index rose 409 points, or 0.48%, to close at 86,466, surpassing yesterday’s close of 86,057. Early in the day, the index reached a new peak, climbing 798 points to 86,846 during intraday trading. …
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ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa released a detailed minority judgment on Tuesday, stating that the Supreme Court’s July 12 verdict in the reserved seats case was not binding. He argued that the implementation of this verdict should be held off as the review petitions in the case are still pending and …
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ISLAMABAD: The Special Parliamentary Committee, constituted for the first time in Pakistan’s history to appoint a Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), has agreed on the name of Justice Yahya Afridi for the position. This decision came after the first round of the in-camera meeting, which took place on Tuesday afternoon in Parliament House. The committee, …
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ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani delegation briefed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday about the steps taken to expand fiscal space through tax and energy reforms. The delegation, currently in Washington, met with IMF’s Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura to highlight key measures aimed at improving the economy. According to a notification from the finance ministry, …
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ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gohar Ali denied reports of internal discontent. He also denied reports claiming that jailed PTI Founder Imran Khan rebuked the party’s leadership. He made this statement during a media briefing on Tuesday. “The PTI remains united, and there is no forward block in its ranks,” Gohar stated confidently. His remarks aimed to quell …
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A 40-year-old father of four, Eliran Mizrahi, deployed to Gaza following the Israeli attack on the region on October 7, 2023. After six months in the war against Hamas, he returned home a changed man, traumatized by the horrors he witnessed. His family told CNN that Mizrahi struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and felt …
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ISLAMABAD: After the successful legislation of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the legal reforms. He stated that they will ensure swift redressal of cases pending with the judiciary. Addressing his cabinet in Islamabad on Tuesday, the prime minister said, “With the 26th Constitutional Amendment, the people will get quick justice from …
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KARACHI: The Sindh government has officially notified a new minimum wage of Rs37,000 per month for workers, effective from July 2024. sources reported the announcement on Tuesday. According to the notification, all industrial and business firms in the province must comply with the new minimum wage standard. Employers are required to ensure their workers receive …
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The United States called on Monday for an end to the Israel-Hezbollah war “as soon as possible.” Washington urged the enforcement of a UN resolution that requires Iran-backed Hezbollah to withdraw from southern Lebanon. This appeal came as Israeli forces intensified their war in Lebanon, targeting a finance group linked to Hezbollah. They also continued …
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