The American Jewish Congress has taken note of the developing situation in Pakistan following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan and reports of violence and vandalism at government offices and private properties. Pakistan is a longstanding partner of the American Jewish Congress in our efforts for peace and coexistence in the Middle East....
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May 13, 2023May 13, 2023Pakistan
Punjab govt to form JIT to probe attack on civil, military installations
LAHORE: To investigate attacks on civil and military properties triggered by the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, the Punjab government on Saturday decided to constitute a joint investigation team (JIT). The JIT will probe into the vandalism and arson carried out across the province, particularly at the Jinnah House and other civil...
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May 12, 2023May 12, 2023ECNOMICS
Rupee strengthens to 285.75 against dollar
The rupee made a sharp recovery of 4.4 per cent against the US dollar in the interbank market on Friday, staging a remarkable recovery having lost almost 3pc of its value yesterday. The PKR was trading at Rs285.75 per dollar around noon, gaining Rs13.18 from yesterday’s close of Rs298.93. Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP) Chairperson...
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May 12, 2023May 12, 2023Pakistan
IHC grants Imran bail for 2 weeks in Al-Qadir Trust case
Rangers stand guard at the High Court for the arrival of PTI chief Imran Khan in Islamabad on May 12. PTI Chairman Imran Khan arrives at the Islamabad High Court for a hearing on May 12. Imran Khan waves at he arrives at the Islamabad High Court on Friday. Imran Khan arrives at the...
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May 11, 2023May 11, 2023World
Tonga region in US hit by powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Tonga, prompting authorities to assess the tsunami threat, but no warning was issued, providing relief to coastal areas. The seismic event occurred offshore, with its epicentre located approximately 73 kilometres northwest of Hihifo, Tonga. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake had a considerable depth of 212...
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May 11, 2023May 11, 2023Pakistan
Report on prohibited funding of all political parties sought by ECP
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has tasked its scrutiny committee to submit a report on prohibited funding of all political parties within two weeks. The decision was made in a meeting attended by the officers concerned and chaired by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja. The scrutiny committee — initially formed in...
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May 11, 2023May 11, 2023Pakistan
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari opposes banning of PTI, urges party to forgo violence
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday said that he was not in favor of banning the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) despite the party attacking state facilities, adding that he would be the “last person” to endorse such a move. Speaking at a press conference, the foreign minister — flanked by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah...
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May 10, 2023May 10, 2023World
Sexual abuse and defamation: Trump ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million
A federal jury in New York reached a significant verdict on Tuesday, holding former President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and forcibly touching writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s, as well as defaming her last year by accusing her of fabricating the incident. The jury awarded Carroll $5 million in compensatory and punitive...
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May 10, 2023May 10, 2023Pakistan
PM warns ‘state enemies’ of strict action as protests grip nation post Imran Khan arrest
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Wednesday that strict action would be taken against “state’s enemies” as he slammed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for violence that gripped the country after PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. In his address to the nation, the prime minister came down hard on the PTI, calling...
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May 10, 2023May 10, 2023World
US, UK back ‘rule of law’ in Pakistan after ex-PM’s arrest
WASHINGTON: The top diplomats of the United States and Britain together called on Tuesday for adherence to the “rule of law” in Pakistan after former prime minister Imran Khan’s arrest triggered nationwide violence. “We just want to make sure that whatever happens in Pakistan is consistent with the rule of law, with the constitution,” US...