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US House passes bill to ban Chinese social media TikTok, headed for Senate
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that could ban Chinese social media TikTok for US users.
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Pak Senate faces dysfunction as over half of members retire, elections set
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Typically, the Senate experiences a turnover of its members every three years, as the six-year term of a senator comes to an end.
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Election Commission of Pakistan appoints returning officers for senate ele
Updated : 2 years ago IST
According to the report, the election watchdog on Sunday issued a notification saying that the ECP Director General Training Saeed Gul will be the Returning Officer (RO) in the federal capital, whereas provincial election commissioners Aijaz Anwar Chohan, Sharifullah, Shamshad Khan, and Muha
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Pakistanis demand swift restoration of social media platforms amid prolong
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Despite intervention from Pakistan's Human Rights Commission, the government's explanation for the prolonged suspension remains unclear.
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US: Hours ahead of shutdown deadline, Senate passes USD 460 billion spendi
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The US Senate passed a package of six government funding bills worth USD 460 billion, Friday evening (local time), averting the shutdown just hours ahead of the deadline, CNN reported.
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US House approves over USD 450 billion spending package to avert shutdown
Updated : 2 years ago IST
As the concerns of a shutdown continue to loom, the US House of Representatives approved a package of six spending bills on Wednesday (local time) sending the legislation to the Senate days ahead of the deadline, The Hill reported.
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf urges Election Commission to delay presidential,
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to postpone the forthcoming presidential and Senate elections, reported The Nation.
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Pakistan: HRCP warns against ban on all social media platforms
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Sunday opposed a proposed Senate resolution seeking to ban all social media platforms in Pakistan.
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Pakistan Senate to debate resolution to ban social media platforms like X,
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The resolution, scheduled for debate during Monday's session, is aimed at shielding the younger generation from what it perceives as the "negative and devastating effects" of these platforms.
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US Senate passes short-term funding bill, stops partial government shutdow
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The bill now heads to US President Joe Biden's desk. The new funding deadlines for the government spending bills are now due on March 8 and March 22.
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French Senate votes to approve constitutional abortion rights
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The Senate's decision saw 267 votes in favour and 50 against, marking a crucial step in the legislative process. The proposed legislation now awaits approval by a three-fifths majority from both houses during a joint congress scheduled for March 4.
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Mitch McConnell to step down from Senate GOP leadership in November
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Having achieved the distinction of becoming the longest-serving Senate party leader in history in 2023, McConnell has played a pivotal role in shaping Republican politics.
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