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Putin signs laws on sanctioning foreign individuals, criminalizing fakes a
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Moscow [Russia], March 5 (ANI/Sputnik): Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a federal law broadening sanctions for violating the rights of Russian citizens to all foreigners and stateless persons, the Kremlin said on Friday.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI agrees to withdraw controversial ordinance
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Islamabad [Pakistan], March 4 (ANI): The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Pakistan has agreed to the opposition's demand of withdrawing the PECA ordinance after the deliberations and finalisation of the draft by joint action committee members.
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Switzerland to follow EU packages of sanctions against Russia
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Geneva [Switzerland], February 28 (ANI/Xinhua): The Swiss Federal Council, Switzerland's top administrative body, on Monday decided to adopt the packages of sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) against Russia, including freezing the assets of a number of Russian individuals and compa
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Russia confirms 116,093 new cases of COVID-19 in past 24 hours
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Moscow [Russia], February 27 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia has confirmed 116,093 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the cumulative total to 16,291,116 cases, and 769 coronavirus deaths, bringing the death toll to 350,896, the federal response center told journalists on Sunday.
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SAD will fight for federalism, save Punjab from starvation: Sukhbir Badal
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Chandigarh [India], February 26 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday lashed out at the Central government for changing the norms for the appointment of full-time members of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) stating that it will adversely affect the in
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Canada: Chinese agency involved in espionage, says Federal Court
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Ottawa [Canada], February 26 (ANI): Chinese government's Overseas Chinese Affairs Office (OCAO) has been held to be involved in espionage "that harms Canada's interests," a report said on Wednesday.
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Amendments to media law 'oppressive and draconian', says Islamabad HC
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Islamabad [Pakistan], February 26 (ANI): Terming the amendments to media law in Pakistan "oppressive and draconian", Islamabad high court (IHC) has restrained the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from arresting anyone without full implementation of its standard operating procedures (SOPs)
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US imposes fine of over USD 55 mn on National Bank of Pakistan for anti-mo
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Washington [US], February 25 (ANI): The United States federal authorities have fined the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), a foreign bank operating in the US, more than USD 55 million for anti-money laundering violations and for repeated compliance failures.
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Protest continues in Nepal against US grant as politicos make attempt to b
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Kathmandu [Nepal], February 24 (ANI): Protestors have continued to picket areas near the federal Parliament which resulted in stone pelting, firing of tear gas and baton charge by Nepal Police.
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Islamabad HC prohibits arrests under Section 20 of new media ordinance
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Islamabad [Pakistan], February 23 (ANI): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday prohibited the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from making arrests under Section 20 of the recently promulgated Ordinance making amendments to the media law in the country, local media reported.
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Pakistan: Journalists union challenges PECA amendments in Islamabad HC
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Islamabad [Pakistan], February 23 (ANI): Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), on Tuesday, has filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court opposing the recent amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016.
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All nations should unite in fight against terrorism for global security, s
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Abu Dhabi/New Delhi February 22 (ANI): To achieve global security, stability and sustainable development, it is imperative for all nations to unite in the fight against terrorism and extremism, said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the plenary session of Federal National Council (FNC) of the UA
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