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Whether I lose my govt or life, I will never forgive these corrupt leaders: Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday called out the "corrupt" opposition leaders and said that whether he loses his government or his life, he will never forgive them. He was speaking at one of the "biggest" rallies in his party's history at the Parade Ground in Islamabad as the Opposition has geared up to oust him from office through the no-confidence motion, the voting for which is scheduled to take place on Monday, Geo News reported.
J.K. Rowling hits back at Putin's remark about 'cancel culture'
In the past few days, several big western corporations stationed in Russia, have canceled their action plans and big ticket releases in Russia owing to the Putin administration's invasion of Ukraine. In a televised meeting, Putin compared the cancellation of Russian cultural events with the actions of Nazi Germany.
Today is a battle for Pakistan: Imran Khan
He maintained that it is a battle for the future of our nation and urged the people to come out of their homes to rewrite the history of Pakistan. In view of the rush on the streets, he urged citizens to leave early so that they can reach their destination on time. On March 24, Khan had invited the nation to join him on March 27 to reinstate the government's stance against the "dacoits" ruling Pakistan for the last 30 years.
Pakistan's Jalebi narrative on Kashmir
Meanwhile, the two-day (March 22-23) session of the Organisation of Islamic Community (OIC), a 57-member body of Muslim states, has concluded its 48 session in Islamabad. The special invitation extended to China to attend the session has once again echoed China's expansionist desire. What better platform would serve the interest of China other than the OIC where China could try to pouch an entire region into its economic trap also known as the debt trap.
Sri Lanka to hold 5th BIMSTEC summit
Sri Lanka will host the fifth Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit from Monday to Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. The Ministry that the event will be held in hybrid mode and Foreign Ministers and senior officials of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Thailand will arrive in Sri Lanka on Sunday, reports Xinhua news agency.
Islamabad braces for political showdown
Workers and leaders of the JUI-F, under the banner of the opposition alliance PDM, have already come to take the stage on the Srinagar Highway while PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz, along with Punjab opposition leader Hamza Shehbaz was leading her party caravan via GT Road to the capital, calling it the last nail in the coffin of the PTI government.
West's reaction could push Russia towards China: EU official
Josep Borrell, the European Union's (EU) foreign-policy chief, warned that the Ukrainian crisis and the West's reaction could "push" Russia towards China. Doing so could lead to the creation of a major rift between the global north and south, RT News quoted the diplomat as saying during the opening session of the Doha Forum, adding that such a scenario should be avoided.
Joe Biden not seeking Russia regime change: White House
During an address on Saturday in Warsaw, Biden had said that "for God's sake, this man cannot remain in power" over Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, the BBC reported. Clarifying the remark, a White House official said: "The President's point was that Putin cannot be allowed to exercise power over his neighbours or the region." In response, the Kremlin said: "That's not for Biden to decide - the president of Russia is elected by Russians."
Bigotry towards minorities defames entire nation: Pak SC
"To deprive a non-Muslim (minority) of our country from holding his religious beliefs, to obstruct him from professing and practicing his religion within the four walls of his place of worship is against the grain of our democratic Constitution and repugnant to the spirit and character of our Islamic Republic," said the nine-page judgment, authored by Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, who was heading a division bench hearing a petition against the offence of blasphemy on Ahmadi individuals.
Second black box of crashed China Eastern plane recovered
The first black box of the Boeing 737 aircraft, believed to be the cockpit voice recorder, was recovered on March 23, reports Xinhua news agency. The data downloading and analysis work of the first black box is currently underway. Late Saturday night, the national emergency response headquarters for the crashed Flight MU5735 announced that all 132 people on board -- 123 passengers and nine crew members -- have died.
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