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Donald Trump’s right to free speech on Jan 6 event is not absolute, says judge
She also slapped a protective order on Trump from disclosing any sensitive information on the event pre-trial. Tanya Chutkan had also earlier warned Trump not to make any inflammatory speeches before the trial. She is setting the limits on how the former president can handle the evidence prosecutors will turn over to him from time to time during the trial.
Shehbaz's incompetence in dealing with IMF has scarred Pakistan economy
There are many factors that have been the result of a bad economic performance of the Shehbaz Sharif government, which took up the leftover baggage of economic distress by ousting former Prime Minister Imran Khan and struggled to handle the outburst of financial spillover impact.
Failed Bromance: Why the army dumped Imran after propping him up
When the cricketer-turned-politician became Prime Minister in 2018, the then opposition parties termed him a “selected” premier, who had been brought to power by the support of the military establishment. The establishment was further criticised for tampering in the election process, using their influence to join Khan and help form a majority government.
With polls round the corner, all eyes on Nawaz Sharif's homecoming
Shehbaz Sharif had assumed office on April 11, 2022 after ousting his predecessor Imran Khan through a no-confidence vote, which was tailored via political maneuvering of the then opposition parties that formed the PDM coalition. Shehbaz emerged as a statesman, whose premiership was a result of a mutual agreement between major political parties, including Pakistan People Party (PPP).
Wracked by desertions post May 9, Imran's PTI finds itself at deep end
However, keeping the current situation in view, with Imran Khan out of the next general election race, coupled with the defection of major party leadership after the May 9 riots, PTI may find itself in a difficult position to make an impactful comeback in the next elections.
Bushra Bibi’s diary reveals extent of her influence on Imran Khan’s politics
The development comes just a day after Bushra Bibi met her husband in the Attock jail for the first time after the PTI chief got arrested from his Zaman Park residence in Lahore on August 5 in connection with the Toshakhana case. Khan has been accused of misusing his 2018-2022 tenure to "buy" and "sell" gifts in state possession that were received during visits abroad and were worth more than Rs 140 million ($635,000).
Pak Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar picked as caretaker PM
The decision comes after the second round of consultations between Shehbaz Sharif and Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly, Raja Riaz, and a summary to this effect has been approved by President Arif Alvi under Article 224 1A, Geo News reported.
Judge warns Trump against making 'inflammatory' remarks before trial
At the 90-minute hearing on Friday in Washington D.C., US District Judge Tanya Chuktan noted that while Trump’s rights as a criminal defendant would be protected, his First Amendment right to free speech was “not absolute”, CNN reported.
Ukraine, Britain start negotiations on security commitments
Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian President's Office, said on Friday that bilateral commitments for Ukraine will be an element of strengthening common security in the Euro-Atlantic region.
Biden admin open to training Ukrainians on F-16s from US: Official
Kirby stressed that the training is a time-consuming "multi-step process" that ultimately aims to "improve the Ukrainian self-defence and military capabilities for the long term".
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