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Pakistan general elections not possible in 3 months: Poll body
A senior ECP official told Dawn news that the preparations for the general elections would require some six months. inability to conduct general elections within three months. He said fresh delimitation of constituencies, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where the number of seats had been increased under the 26th Amendment, and bringing district- and constituency-wise electoral rolls in conformity were the major challenges.
Pakistan Speaker had opposed PTI leadership's script of rejecting no-confidence vote: Sources
On Sunday, the National Assembly had to vote on the no-trust motion against Khan, but NA Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri ruled out the motion under Article 5. Subsequently, President Arif Alvi dissolved the National Assembly on the premier's advice and ordered fresh polls in the country. But according to the Sources, the Speaker had opposed the idea of rejecting no confidence motion.
Sri Lankan ruling party loses majority in Parliament
On Tuesday , the ruling party lost majority in Parliament as 42 MPs announced they would sit independently. Among the 42 MPs, 14 are from Sri Lanka Freedom Party, 10 belong to constituent parties of the government, and 12 are SLPP MPs, among others. This development comes amid an ongoing turmoil in the island nation due to the country's worst ever economic crisis, triggering widespread anti-government protests.
Lebanon's Deputy PM declares country's bankruptcy
Lebanon's Deputy Prime Minister Saade Chami on Tuesday, has declared bankruptcy of the cash-strapped nation. He added that the negotiations to sign a preliminary deal between Lebanon and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a package to exit a deep financial crisis in the country are currently underway.
'Pyongyang will not fire single bullet toward Seoul' said, Kim Yo-jong
In a press statement, Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader, again took issue with the South Korean defense chief's talk in public last week of his troops' "pre emptive strike" capabilities, boasting repeatedly about Pyongyang's nuclear combat force. she said that Pyongyang won't fire even a single bullet or shell toward South Korea because we do not regard it as match for our armed forces.
Vladimir Putin signs decree on retaliatory visa measures against citizens from 'unfriendly countries'
The decision was made in retaliation to "hostile measures" taken by the European Union (EU) against Russia's warn in Ukraine, reports Xinhua news agency. According to the decree, Russia will partially suspend its simplified visa agreements with EU member countries along with Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Nuclear agreement within reach if US side 'realistic': Iran's Foreign Minister
The Iranian diplomat Amir-Abdollahian said on Monday in a tweet that "the excessive demands" of the US could lead to a pause in the Vienna negotiation as Iran will "never give in" to such demands, Xinhua news agency reported. He also pointed out that "an agreement can be reached if the United States is realistic".
US clarifies India's Russian oil purchases minuscule; energy payments not under sanctions
In contrast to India, Germany imports about 55 per cent of its enormous gas requirement from Russia in addition to buying coal from it but it has escaped criticism or the snide questions that have dogged India. The other countries in the European Union that import Russian energy have also been free of criticism or demands to immediately cease imports.
Moscow hopes Kiev won't listen to 'advisers' from afar: Russian Foreign Minister
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a press conference said that Moscow hopes Kiev will follow its national interests at Russia-Ukraine peace talks. He also added that it was not the talks that influence the course of the operation, but external 'players' who were trying to hinder these negotiations and keep the clashes 'on the ground' going on for as long as possible.
Volodymyr Zelensky forms delegation to negotiate security guarantees with Russia
A delegation was formed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to participate in talks with Russia on the preparation and approval of a draft 'Treaty on Security Guarantees of Ukraine'. Under a presidential decree issued on Monday, MP David Arakhamia, who also leads the Ukrainian side in the peace talk, was appointed head of the delegation, reports Ukrayinska Pravda.
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