Reform UK talking to watchdog over $7 million gift to leader Farage – World
Britain’s anti-immigrant party Reform UK said on Wednesday it was talking to the parliamentary watchdog, following a report that its leader, Nigel Farage, was being investigated over a 5 million pound ($6.75m) gift which he did not declare. After the BBC reported that Reform was being investigated by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards over the […]
US intelligence sees Iran’s new supreme leader influencing war strategy
Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly helping shape Tehran’s negotiations with Washington despite injuries US intelligence agencies believe Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was involved in shaping Tehran’s wartime strategy and negotiations with Washington despite remaining out of public view following injuries sustained during the war, according to a CNN report on Friday. The report, citing sources […]
Sindh Rangers arrest ‘papa gang’ leader in Karachi
Suspect involved in 200–250 robberies, 40–50 motorcycles, 300–400 phones, Rs5–6m cash snatched KARACHI: Sindh Rangers, based on intelligence, arrested a gang leader involved in multiple robberies and street crime incidents in Karachi’s Shah Faisal Colony area on Friday, according to an official statement. The press release issued by Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) identified the suspect as […]
Iran’s supreme leader strikes a defiant note
WASHINGTON/DUBAI: Iran said on Thursday it would respond with “long and painful strikes” on US positions if Washington renewed attacks, and also reasserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, complicating US plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway. Two months into the US-Israeli war with Iran, the vital sea channel remains closed, choking […]
In fresh message, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei defies US naval blockade – World
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared on Thursday that the United States had suffered a shameful defeat, defiantly rejecting a warning from President Donald Trump that an economically punishing US naval blockade could be enforced for months to come. “Today, two months after the largest military deployment and aggression by the world’s bullies in […]
Chinese FM tells Myanmar leader Beijing will back its security, sovereignty – World
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said Beijing will “firmly support” Myanmar in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security, in a meeting with junta chief-turned-president, Min Aung Hlaing. Wang has been on a three-country visit to Southeast Asia this week, travelling to Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar, seeking to strengthen ties in the face of “risks” and […]
PTI-SIC names Omar Ayub as NA leader of opposition – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The PTI-Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) alliance formally nominated Omar Ayub Khan for the leader of the opposition by submitting his documents to the office of National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Saturday. Around 90 MNAs belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) had joined the SIC after contesting general elections as independent candidates in an […]
Ahmadi leader shot dead by unknown assailants in Bahawalpur: police – Pakistan
The president of the Ahmadiyya community in Bahawalpur’s Hasilpur district was shot dead by unknown assailants on Monday morning, police said. Tahir Iqbal, 54, was out for his morning walk in the Chak-84 village when two motorcyclists opened fire at him, resulting in his death on the spot. According to the police, the body was […]
National Assembly’s inaugural session: How are the PM, speaker and opposition leader elected? – Pakistan
When the newly elected NA members convene on Feb 29 for the first time, here is what will be on the house’s agenda. After much ado, Pakistan is finally poised to see the inaugural session of its newly elected National Assembly. As per the Constitution, President Arif Alvi was obligated to convene a new session […]
PTI leader, senior lawyer Salman Akram Raja arrested
LAHORE: PTI leader and senior lawyer Salman Akram Raja was arrested on Saturday in Lahore as the party protested alleged rigging in the February 8 elections. Surrounded by security personnel and media persons, Raja said he stood “with the people of Pakistan” as the police dragged him towards their vehicle. On February 15, PTI chairman […]