Curfew in tense Indian state after six bodies found – World
GUWAHATI: An Indian state riven by months of ethnic tensions imposed an internet shutdown and curfew on Saturday after angry protests over the recovery of six bodies of people believed to have been kidnapped by insurgents. Manipur in India’s northeast has been rocked by periodic clashes for more than 18 months between the predominantly Hindu […]
Pakistan eyes carbon markets to plug climate finance gap – Pakistan
BAKU: As it requires $348 billion by 2030 for its climate-resilient projects, Pakistan’s climate minister Romina Khurshid Alam announced the launch of its carbon market policy on Saturday to attract “green investments” and achieve “environmental sustainability” on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku. Speaking at a session at the Pakistan Pavilion, the prime minister’s climate […]
‘Un-Islamic’ VPNs – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
WHY the Council of Islamic Ideology chose to step into the debate defies understanding. After all, the institution usually remains a silent spectator while the powerful do as they please. For example, one does not recall the CII’s position on whether enforced disappearances are in line with Islamic values or whether collective punishment is permitted […]
Israel carries out wave of air strikes on Beirut – World
• Military orders residents of Haret Hreik to evacuate• Strikes kill two rescuers in south Lebanon• Hezbollah says rockets target Israeli military sites BEIRUT: Israel launched a wave of air strikes on Hezbollah bastions in Beirut and south Lebanon on Saturday, a day after Lebanese government officials said they were studying a US truce proposal. […]
US lawmakers ask Biden to seek Imran’s release – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: Around 50 US lawmakers have called on US President Joe Biden to press Pakistan government to release Imran Khan along with other “political prisoners” before his term ends on Jan 20. The ruling PML-N and coalition partner PPP described the letter as interference in Pakistan’s internal affairs. The letter, sent by 46 Democrat and […]
Shehbaz asks Dar to address reservations of PPP – Pakistan
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has tasked Deputy PM Ishaq Dar with addressing the reservations aired by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari recently. Speaking during Doosra Rukh programme of DawnNews on Friday, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik said that the prime minister had asked Mr Dar to contact the PPP’s leadership […]
Govt releases ‘new video evidence’ of May 9 riots – Pakistan
Attaullah Tarar.—File photo LAHORE: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday unveiled what he described as “new video evidence” related to the May 9 riots, demanding incarcerated PTI leader Imran Khan issue a public apology for his party’s alleged role in the violence and called for swift disposal of all pending cases. Speaking at a […]
No military trial for Imran, UK foreign secretary assures MPs – Pakistan
• Assurance follows concerns raised by British lawmakers• Diplomats warn Lammy’s letter may strain relations with Pakistan LONDON: In response to concerns raised by British MPs regarding the imprisonment of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in a letter to a Labour MP issued a detailed statement, saying there is […]