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Imran Khan responsible for May 9 mutinous attacks: Pakistan PM Shehbaz
"Imran Khan has relentlessly maligned and attacked the armed forces and the sitting Army chief and very cunningly prepared his cult with the slogans of 'Haqeeqi Azadi' aimed at inciting them for violence we witnessed on May 9," Sharif said. "Listen to his speeches and you will get your answers," he added, Samaa TV reported.
Axiom Space's 2nd mission to space station to lift off on Sunday
"Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) will be Axiom Space's second all-private astronaut mission to the ISS, marking another pivotal step toward Axiom Station, the world's first commercial space station and successor to the ISS," the company wrote in its mission statement. "The Ax-2 crew is currently scheduled to launch no earlier than May 21, 2023," it added.
PTI ordered to handover 'terrorists' hiding in Imran's Lahore residence in 24 hrs
"PTI should handover these terrorists or the law will take its course," Geo News quoted provincial caretaker Information Minister Aamir Mir as saying while addressing a press conference in Lahore. He also added that the government was aware about the presence of these "terrorists" as it had credible intelligence reports.
Imran Khan condemns 'illegal arrest' of PTI leaders
Qureshi and Umar were arrested on May 10, a day after Khan's dramatic arrest from the Islamabad High Court, which prompted nationwide violent protests staged by his supporters and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers. In a lengthy Twitter post, the PTI chairman also claimed that "despite court orders, journalist Imran Riaz Khan has not been presented in court and there are confirmed reports of torture against him".
Humanitarian crisis worsens in Sudan's capital as clashes continue
According to the latest report by the Sudanese Doctors Union, at least 822 people have died since the clashes broke out on April 15, reports Xinhua news agency.Residents in the conflict zones are facing acute shortages of basic services, food, electricity, and water supply, while the situation has been exacerbated by air bombardments and looting of major local markets.
Salaries of Pakistan SC judges exceed President, PM
The highest salary is that of the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), followed by the Supreme Court judges and President, The News reported. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister gets lesser than the salaries of ministers and federal secretaries, the data revealed. The PAC sought details of perks and privileges received by the President, Prime Minister, CJP and other Supreme Court judges.
Taliban Supreme Leader appoints new Acting PM of Afghanistan
It is reported that acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund is unwell and until he recovers, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir will serve as the head of the Taliban government, TOLO News reported. Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund has served as the Prime Minister of the Taliban government since the group's return to power in 2021.
Impeachment trial opens against Ecuadorian President
Lasso, a 67-year-old former banker, is accused by the opposition of embezzling funds through a contract signed between state-owned oil tanker fleet Flota Petrolera Ecuatoriana and the privately-owned company Amazonas Tanker, for the rental of vessels to ship hydrocarbons.
Pakistan's top security body confirms military trial for May 9 arsonists
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the high-powered NSC meeting, which was attended by senior cabinet ministers, three services chiefs, DG ISI and other relevant officials, The Express Tribune reported.
Erdogan vows 'greater victory' in upcoming Turkish presidential runoff
"Now is the time to crown the success we achieved on May 14 with a greater victory," Erdogan said on Twitter on Tuesday. "We have already started working for the May 28 election," he added. Turkey's election watchdog announced on Monday a runoff is scheduled for May 28 as no presidential candidate secured more than 50 per.
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