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Imran Khan says Bhuttos, Sharifs destroyed Pakistan
In an interview to Al Jazeera, Khan said Pakistan was rich in resources but the Bhutto and Sharif families used them unfairly. He said his government wanted Pakistan to become a prosperous country and was fighting against the two super-rich families. The Prime Minister further alleged that the two families were working to set up their dynasties in Pakistan and were responsible for the present mess the country is in, the report said.
US court lifts injunction on Biden's vax mandate for large firms
Friday's ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit in Cincinnati, Ohio, lifted a November injunction that had temporarily suspended the rule from the Labour Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which requires companies with 100 or more employees to vaccinate their workforce or make them subject to weekly testing and compulsory masking, reports Xinhua news agency.
Balochistan CM caught on video distributing cash among Gwadar protesters
In the video, Bizenjo can be seen distributing cash among a group of people, while Maulana Hidayat ur Rehman can be seen standing in the background, the report said. He told the participants of the sit-in that all their demands were being accepted by the government as they were all legitimate.
Major blow to Johnson as minority party snatches 'safe' Conservative seat
The minority Liberal Democrats won the North Shropshire parliamentary seat with a margin of 5,925 votes, overturning a 23,000 majority the Conservatives gained in the 2019 general election, reports Xinhua news agency. The Conservative Party held the seat for nearly 200 years.
Beijing vows to respond after Washington imposes Sanctions on Xinjiang
China on Friday said that the country is determined to take all the possible measures to safeguard its institutions and enterprises after the US Senate passed a new law forbidding imports from the Xinjiang region of China unless businesses can prove they were produced without forced labor. The law is in the form of a penalty to China, over it's alleged human rights abuse of religious and ethnic minorities in Xinjiang region.
With age not on her side, is it game over for Myanmar icon Aung San Suu Kyi?
Whether Junta's game plan succeeds or the democratic movement achieves its goal after a long haul, it will be of no help to Aung San Suu Kyi as the time is against her. She is already past 76 years of age. She will surely retain her grit, courage and determination in her goals and objectives, but her body may not permit her to sustain them in case of a long haul.
Russia unveils draft agreement with NATO on security
Russia and NATO shall not strengthen their security individually, including in the framework of international organisations, military alliances or coalitions at the expense of the security of others, read the document published by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Xinhua news agency reported.
IAEA showcases new surveillance cameras to be placed at Iran's nuclear site
At a press conference, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said the cameras, to be installed, are commercially available, and that they can not "be tampered with" or "be violated by anybody". Cameras at the nuclear facility were damaged as a consequence of an act of sabotage in June, Xinhua news agency reported.
Russia bans 7 Britons from entry in 'retaliation'
In response to the unfriendly actions of London and on the basis of the principle of reciprocity, Russia has decided to impose sanctions on seven Britons who are closely involved in anti-Russian activities, Xinhua news agency quoted the ministry as saying.
Ashraf Ghani fled to save his life: Former Afghan NSA
He made the remarks in an interview with Radio Liberty. According to Mohib, the fall of the Afghan republic started after the US and the Taliban signed an agreement on February 29, 2020. He said that Ghani's fleeing was unexpected and that a delegation was set to visit Doha on the same day to reach an agreement with the Taliban over a transition of power, the report said.
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