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Baloch rights organization attacks federal government for passing bill aga
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has condemned Pakistan's newly passed 'Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act, 2024,' which grants the military sweeping powers to arrest and imprison individuals for organizing or participating in public meetings. The BYC views this legislation as a me
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Senators condemn Pakistan's new anti-terrorism powers, warn of escalating
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Pakistani senators have denounced the government's recent decision to grant security forces special powers under an amended Anti-Terrorism Act. The new regulations, endorsed by the federal cabinet, enable extensive detention authority for up to three months and warrantless home searches, spa
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Gold demand in India surges post duty cut, Global market brace for US elec
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The global shift towards gold as a hedge against macroeconomic risks is also being reflected in India. The uncertainty surrounding the US election and potential rate cuts has driven up demand for safe-haven assets like gold.
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Pakistan: In blow to Imran Khan, SC restores changes in anti-corruption la
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Approving the intra-court appeals filed by the federal and provincial governments, Pakistan's apex court remarked that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan could not prove that NAB (National Accountability Bureau) amendments were unconstitutional.
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UAE, Singapore discuss strengthening parliamentary cooperation
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Al Suwaidi made these remarks during a meeting in Abu Dhabi with Kamal R Vaswani, Singapore's Ambassador to the UAE, where discussions centred on enhancing cooperation in areas such as digital transformation and government development.
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Joe Biden's son, Hunter pleads guilty to all nine charges in federal tax c
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to all nine charges in his federal tax case Thursday, and District Judge Mark Scarsi in Los Angeles has accepted his plea, CNN reported.
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Jagmeet Singh-led party in Canada withdraws support to PM Justin Trudeau G
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The deal struck between the two leaders in 2022 and scheduled to run until June 2025 ensured the survival of the minority Liberal government and was the "first such formal agreement between two parties at the federal level." Trudeau first took office in November 2015.
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Pakistan: Federal Investigation Agency arrests one in Gujranwala for human
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
During the arrest on Monday, 36 Pakistani passports were recovered from the suspect identified as Ali Afaq. According to the FIA, the suspect is accused of taking large sums of money from individuals on the pretext of sending them abroad.
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Mpox concerns grow in Pakistan as Peshawar reports fifth case
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Pakistan is facing a growing concern over the spread of mpox as Peshawar reports its fifth case this year, raising fears that the city may be emerging as a hub for patients arriving from the Gulf region.
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ED raids 17 places across 5 states; seizes incriminating documents, cash,
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The federal agency conducted these raids on August 30 in Dehradun in Uttarakhand, Saharanpur and Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, Ludhiana in Punjab, Bongaigaon in Assam, and Delhi, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
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Brazil's top court orders nationwide suspension of Elon Musk's X
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Federal Supreme Court (Supremo Tribunal Federal or STF) of Brazil on Friday ordered the immediate and complete suspension of the operation of X, formerly Twitter, throughout the national territory.
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FBI offers USD 25,000 reward on Cindy Rodriguez Singh, wanted for son's mu
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a reward of up to USD 25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Cindy Rodriguez Singh, wanted for allegedly killing her young son.
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