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Pakistan will enter default without IMF programme: Imran Khan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Khan while addressing a press conference with Sania Nishtar, a Pakistan Senate member, said that the nation should brace for a new wave of inflation.
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Pakistan's President returns Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The president returned the bill days after the Senate had passed it after Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani had hurriedly summoned a session of the upper house of the parliament last Friday on the government's requisition when President Alvi had refused to do so.
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Pakistan-Taliban ties: From strategic depth to strategic menace
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The US exit from Afghanistan had bolstered Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) activities with its base in the war-torn country still intact, Pakistan's counter-terrorism authority in Islamabad told the country's Senate Standing Committee on Interior earlier this month. The TTP gained considerab
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Division Bench of HC stays order on nomination to Kerala University's sear
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has stayed the order of Single Bench directing the senate in the Kerala University to nominate its member for the search cum selection committee which will be set up for the appointment of Vice-Chancellor (VC).
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US Senate introduces legislation to solidify its stand on Tibet-China conf
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The US Senate on Tuesday (local time) advanced the Tibet-China Conflict Resolution Act in advancing its interest in peacefully resolving China's occupation of Tibet and pressured the Chinese government to resume negotiations with the Dalai Lama's envoys.
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Pakistani senator Farooq Naek calls for revisiting Afghan policy after sur
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
During Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Naek expressed serious reservations over the attack on the Pakistani head of mission in Kabul earlier this month, Dawn newspaper reported.
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US lawmakers call for additional military spending for Taiwan
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The US lawmakers warned of rising tensions in Taiwan which the US fears could be invaded by China and urged the leadership to approve USD 500 million in emergency appropriations and another USD 1 billion in presidential drawdown spending for Taiwan.
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White House hopes senate will confirm Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
While giving an update about Mayor Garcetti's nomination as ambassador to India, Pierre said, "So, look, as you know, this is a priority and continues to be a priority for us. Mayor Garcetti is well qualified to serve in this vital role."
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US Senate passes USD 850 billion defence spending bill
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Senators overwhelmingly passed the National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) on Thursday, with sending the bill to US President Joe Biden to be signed into law, The Hill newspaper reported.
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Removal of KU Senate members: Kerala HC posts hearing to Dec 22
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
On Wednesday the Kerala High Court adjourned the plea to Thursday (December 15) for a hearing.
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No verdict today, Kerala HC posts plea of removed Senate members for furth
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Kerala High Court has posted the petition of removing 15 members of the Kerala University Senate challenging the decision of the Kerala Governor (Chancellor) of removal to next Thursday.
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"This is not how people in high positions should behave", Kerala HC critic
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Court also questioned the stand of the Senate of Kerala University for not nominating persons for the post of Vice-Chancellor.
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