Pakistan’s Supreme Court allows Nawaz Sharif to run for fourth time
Pakistan’s Supreme Court lifted lifetime bans on contesting elections for people with criminal convictions, paving the way for Sharif to…
Tag: Political Uprising
Joe Biden attacks Trump as threat to democracy, warns against his re-election
United States President Joe Biden has warned voters a day before the third anniversary of the January 6 attack on…
PTI approached Supreme Court seeking early hearing of plea on ‘bat’ electoral symbol
PTI has requested the Supreme Court to schedule the hearing of its petition on Monday “in the interest of justice”.
Iowa Governor to endorse DeSantis’ presidential bid
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds plans to endorse Ron DeSantis for president, giving the Florida governor’s 2024 campaign a boost as…
Netanyahu suspends minister after calling nuking Gaza an option
Benjamin Netanyahu disciplined a member of his cabinet who appeared to voice openness to idea of Israel carrying out a…
Protesters in Islamabad denounce the World Uyghur Congress and Israel
The dual character of the West and the World Uyghur Congress against Palestine is hypocrisy, protesters say.
Nawaz Sharif’s return to politics jeopardize as Supreme Court strikes down act seeking review of judgements
Pakistan’s Supreme Court struck down a law concerning court judgements, terming it unconstitutional, jeoparding Sharif’s prospects of making a comeback.
Nahel Merzouk grandmother appeals for end to riots in France
Nahel Merzouk’s grandmother identified as Nadia appeals rioters to stop the violence, saying she has ‘faith in the judiciary’ to…
Pakistan’s default brink standing economy gets hope, IMF to lend $3 billions
The IMF has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on a $3 billion stand-by arrangement while Islamabad also expects friendly…
Pakistan’s powerful military sacks three key officers for failing to stop Imran Khan protesters
Pakistan’s army has sacked three key officers, including a lieutenant general, over violent attacks by Khan’s supporters to protest his…
Tunisian Elections Authority Announces Three Dates for Elections
The Independent High Authority for Elections in Tunisia has unveiled the initial dates for holding the presidential, local, and municipal…
Yevgeny Prigozhin journey from chef to Wagner Chief
Once a ‘Putin’s chef’, Yevgeny Prigozhin has risen to prominence after mercenaries from his Wagner group played a role in…
Nicola Sturgeon arrested in finance probe
Nicola Sturgeon former Scottish leader has been arrested in connection with a police investigation into the Scottish National Party’s funding.
Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema to leaves Real Madrid after 14 years
Karim Benzema will depart the Spanish club after winning 25 trophies, including five Champions Leagues.
Turkey’s President announces major reshuffle in his cabinet
Recep Tayyip Erdogan named former economy chief and internationally respected ex-banker Mehmet Simsek as treasury and finance minister.
Zimbabwe Senior influential diplomat involved in gold smuggling scheme
Zimbabwe top diplomat Uebert Angel appointed by President Mnangagwa, offered undercover reporters diplomatic cover to launder over $1bn cash.
Nigerian senator found guilty of trafficking
Ike Ekweremadu was pronounced guilty alongside his wife and a doctor who helped broker the deal of trafficking man to…
Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore relations under mediation of China
Iran and Saudi Arabia are expected to reopen embassies within two months as they re-establish ties and a security agreement…
Pakistan former powerful military ruler Pervez Musharraf dies aged 79
Pakistani former President and powerful military ruler Pervez Musharraf has died at a hospital in Dubai after a prolonged illness.…
Azerbaijan protests to Iran after embassy shooting
A gunman killed a security guard and wounded two other people at Azerbaijan’s embassy in Iran, in an attack Baku…
Pakistan denies any link with Uranium that arrived at UK’s Heathrow
Islamabad has denied reports in British media that a package containing uranium which arrived at Heathrow airport originated from Pakistan.
Crippling economy gets good news as Pakistan bags $9 billion from International donors
Officials from 40 countries as well as private donors gathered at a meeting in Geneva as Islamabad sought funds to…