Imran Khan, speaking through his sister Aleema Khan after a meeting at Adiala Jail, denounced any deal-making, alleging that the May 9 events were pre-planned and demanded accountability.The political impasse between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the government continues as PTI founder Imran Khan reiterated his refusal to strike any deal or compromise under pressure. […]
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Vienna’s bustling city center began its transformation for the famed Silvesterpfad New Year’s Eve celebrations on Monday, with stages, food stands, and security infrastructure taking shape. While authorities have kept details of the security force deployment confidential, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner assured the public of rigorous preparations, bolstered by reinforcements from neighboring regions and the […]
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Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in a deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Russian defence ministry said it had swapped 150 Ukrainian soldiers held captive for an equal number of Russian troops. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy said 189 Ukrainians had returned home. He added that those released […]
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The UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese, has called on medical professionals worldwide to sever ties with Israel in protest against what she described as the “full destruction” of Gaza’s healthcare system. Speaking on X, Albanese urged global action, framing the destruction as a “critical tool” in what she termed an ongoing genocide against […]
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Pakistan’s reliance on IMF bailouts highlights its fiscal crises and governance flaws. While providing short-term relief, sustainable growth requires deep structural reforms, transparency, and economic self-reliance Pakistan’s persistent reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance has become a defining feature of its economic trajectory. On 25 September 2024, Pakistan secured its 25th […]
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World Health Organization (WHO) director-general on Monday called on Israel to stop attacks on hospitals in the Gaza Strip. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote on X that “Hospitals in #Gaza have once again become battlegrounds and the health system is under severe threat.” He stressed that the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza was “out of […]
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VIENNA: On Monday, Austria’s coalition negotiations resumed, with Karl Nehammer (ÖVP), Andreas Babler (SPÖ), and Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) engaging in discussions behind closed doors at the Federal Chancellery. The meeting, which followed a weekend session of the budget working group, focused on finalizing the national budget and outlining key initiatives for a potential tripartite coalition. […]
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KABUL: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has intensified its restrictions on women, issuing directives to close all national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) employing Afghan women. The latest decree from the Ministry of Economy warns that failure to comply will result in the revocation of operating licenses for such organizations. This decision follows a previous […]
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KABUL: The Taliban government has banned the construction of windows in residential buildings that overlook areas frequently used by Afghan women, saying that existing ones should be blocked. According to a statement released by the Taliban government spokesperson, new buildings should not have windows through which it is possible to see “the courtyard, kitchen, neighbour’s […]
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An Air Canada plane experienced problems landing at Halifax airport, skidding down the runway before part of the aircraft caught fire. An incident with an aircraft at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Canada caused temporary delays to all flight operations Saturday night. Airport spokesperson Tiffany Chase said that at approximately 9:30pm on Saturday, an Air […]
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