Kremlin calls accusations by Navalny’s widow ‘unfounded and vulgar’ – World
The Kremlin on Tuesday rejected accusations from the widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in prison last week, after she said President Vladimir Putin was behind his death. “Of course these are absolutely unfounded and vulgar accusations against the head of the Russian state. But taking into account that Yulia Navalnaya was widowed […]
JI’s Mushtaq Ahmad demands CEC’s resignation as senators decry alleged rigging in Feb 8 polls – Pakistan
Jamaat-i-Islami Senator Mushtaq Ahmad on Tuesday demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja resign from his post and proceedings under Article 6 (high treason) of the Constitution be initiated against him. He passed these remarks as the upper house of Parliament convened for the second day. During the session, a number of senators raised […]
Rahul Gandhi granted bail in defamation case over ‘murder’ remarks against India’s home minister – World
An Indian court on Tuesday bailed senior opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case brought against him for referring to the home minister as an accused murderer — his latest legal travails ahead of national elections. Critics have accused India’s government of using the justice system to target political rivals, with several opposition figures […]
Sabalenka crashes out to Vekic in Dubai opener
DUBAI: Reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka suffered an opening round upset at the hands of familiar foe Donna Vekic, going down 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-0 in Dubai on Tuesday. Contesting her first match since her successful title defence at Melbourne Park, Sabalenka blew a 7-6, 2-0 lead to succumb to her Croatian opponent in […]
Free-scoring Arsenal want to win it all says Odegaard
LONDON: Martin Odegaard has urged Arsenal to use the momentum from their recent goal spree to fuel the club’s historic bid for Champions League and Premier League glory. The Gunners head to Porto on Wednesday for the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie in buoyant mood after demolishing Burnley 5-0 last weekend. […]
Rival parties in Senate join hands to block bill seeking public hanging of rapists – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday blocked a bill proposing public hanging for rape offenders with a majority vote of 24 against 14. In a rare happening, all the three major political parties, including PML-N, PPP, and PTI joined hands to oppose the motion seeking immediate consideration of Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023, moved by Senator […]
Intelligence Bureau’s status elevated, with full financial autonomy – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government on Monday fulfilled a longstanding demand of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) by granting it the status of a full-fledge division thus allowing it complete financial autonomy. The decision was taken by the Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, following which a notification was issued to elevate the IB as a division. According […]
PPP now largest party in Balochistan – Pakistan
QUETTA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has strengthened its position as the single largest party in Balochistan on Monday, with a total of 13 seats in the 51-member house after three independent MPAs-elect joined it. Three independent MPAs-elect who announced their joining the PPP were: Asfandyar Kakar, Mir Liaquat Ali Lehri and Maulana Noorullah. Mr Noorullah […]
Landslides block Karakoram Highway; heavy rain, snow expected for one week in GB – Pakistan
SKARDU: A car is trapped amid debris and fallen rocks on Baltistan Road, following a landslide near Baghicha Village of Roundu Valley, on Monday.—Courtesy Rescue 1122 GILGIT: Intermittent rain and snowfall have disrupted life in Gilgit-Baltistan, causing landslides that blocked major roads, including the Karakoram Highway and Baltistan Road at multiple locations. Thousands of passengers […]
Court suspends ‘victories’ on all three capital seats – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday suspended the notification of three returned candidates who were elected members of the National Assembly from the three constituencies of federal capital. A division bench comprising Justice Minagul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Arbab Mohammad Tahir suspended the notifications of NA-46, NA-47 and NA-48. It may be recalled […]