UAE removed from FATF’s global money laundering list – World
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said on Friday that it had removed the United Arab Emirates from its “grey list” of countries subject to increased monitoring, while Kenya and Namibia were added. Countries on the list have “strategic deficiencies” in their efforts to counter money laundering and terrorist financing, but are cooperating with the […]
JUI-F holds rallies across KP against alleged poll rigging, SC verdict in ‘proscribed literature’ case – Pakistan
The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) staged protest rallies in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Malakand and Hazara divisions on Friday against alleged poll rigging and a Supreme Court (SC) verdict in a case about ‘proscribed literature’. Religious parties and social media users recently took exception to the SC decision ordering the release of a person […]
Navalny team says Russia threatening body’s burial at Arctic prison – World
Russian authorities have threatened to bury Alexei Navalny at the Arctic prison colony where he died if his family does not agree to a closed funeral, the opposition leader’s team said on Friday. Navalny, the most vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, died on February 16 after three years in prison on charges widely seen […]
Asad Ali Toor interrogated for hours by FIA in connection with alleged campaign against superior judiciary – Pakistan
Journalist Asad Ali Toor was on Friday interrogated for nearly eight hours by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials in connection with allegations of a “malicious campaign” against the superior judiciary in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to deprive PTI of its iconic ‘bat’ symbol before elections. Prior to his release, Toor’s counsel and […]
Educational institutes across Sindh to remain closed on Monday
The Education Department of Sindh has officially declared a holiday in all educational institutions across the province in observance of Shab-e-Barat, scheduled for Monday, February 26. The decision, ratified by the Steering Committee of the Provincial Education Department, encompasses both private and public schools and colleges, ensuring a uniform observance of the occasion, Express News […]
Protesting Indian farmers burn effigies of Modi and other ministers – World
Indian farmers demanding higher prices for their crops burned effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other ministers on Friday as they sought to expand their protest against his government months before elections. Thousands of farmers began a ‘Delhi Chalo’ (Let’s go to Delhi) march last week but were stopped by security forces about 200km […]
Shares at PSX rally 900 points after IMF signals readiness to work with new govt – Business
Bulls dominated the trading floor of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday as shares gained over 900 points, which analysts attributed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) signaling its readiness to engage with the new government. The benchmark KSE-100 index gained over 901.47, or 1.46 per cent, to close at 62,815.81 from the previous […]
Punjab MPAs take oath; election for speaker, deputy speaker to be held tomorrow – Pakistan
Amid protests and delays, newly elected representatives were sworn into the Punjab Assembly on Friday. The session was summoned by Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman a day earlier after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) partially notified lawmakers on seats reserved for women and minorities. The Punjab Assembly is the largest elected house in the country, […]
Punjab MPAs-elect take oath; election for speaker, deputy speaker to be held tomorrow – Pakistan
Amid protests and delays, newly elected representatives were sworn in to the 18th Punjab Assembly (PA) on Friday. The session was summoned by Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman a day earlier after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) partially notified lawmakers on seats reserved for women and minorities. The Punjab Assembly is the largest elected house […]
Everything we know about the last big fat Ambani wedding
After a year-long engagement, Indian billionaire businessman Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani’s son Anant Ambani is set to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, as reported by Indian media outlets. Scheduled for July 12 in Mumbai, the prelude to the impending wedding unfolds with a three-day celebration in Jamnagar from March 1 […]