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Imran Khan blames Pakistan Army chief for arrest
"It's not the security agencies. It's one man, the army chief. There is no democracy in the army. The army is getting maligned with what is happening," the PTI chief replied when asked about the impression that security agencies were against him whereas the judiciary was favouring him.
Pak military rules out martial law
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Maj Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry Sharif said: "I want to say very clearly that Gen Asim Munir and the senior army leadership under him wholeheartedly support democracy and will keep doing so. There is no question of martial law," Dawn reported.
New York scrambles to handle influx of migrants
Tensions also rise as New York City works to send some migrants to neighbouring counties, reports Xinhua news agency. On Tuesday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order and declared a disaster emergency in the state, allowing the state to mobilize more National Guard members and to quickly react to food and supply needs.
Pak Army's image takes beating as crowds ransack military property
Though the period between the arrest and release has highlighted the deepening political polarisation in the country, some experts believe that the events of May 9 -- which was declared as history's dark chapter by the army -- will have a negative impact on the PTI-establishment relationship, The Express Tribune reported.
Islamabad pushes Punjab into political limbo to checkmate Imran
Punjab, the largest province of the country, has been the epicentre of political unrest after Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan dissolved its assembly along with that of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to assert pressure on the federal government and enforce early general elections in the country.
As political tremors send Pak rupee tumbling, fears of economic meltdown loom
Amid escalating political tensions after the arrest of Imran Khan, resulting in a serious law and order situation in Pakistan, the economic sector has been hit by yet another serious damage as the rupee felt the heat and melted down by at least 3 per cent pushing its value against the US dollar to a record-high Rs 298.93 in the inter-bank.
Imran issues ultimatum after authorities prohibit him from leaving court premises
Khan has been at the IHC for hours after he decided to stay within the court premises till he got a written verdict of his bail as he feared that the police might arrest him again once he gets out, Geo News reported. Open Islamabad's routes within 15 minutes or I will announce my next plan of action Khan told police officers stationed at the.
Three dead in jet crash near California coast during US Navy training
The three were all flight crew of a Learjet 36 from Phoenix Air. The plane went down into the water off San Clemente Island in Southern California at about 7:40 a.m. Wednesday local time, Xinhua news agency reported.
Learjet 36 is an American multi-role business jets and military transport aircraft manufactured by Learjet.
US Deputy Secretary of State announces retirement
Sherman, 73, is the first woman in US history to serve her current role, starting in April 2021, months after President Joe Biden took office. Sherman announced her retirement in an email to State Department employees on Friday morning. Joining the Foreign Service exactly 30 years ago. Sherman was Under Secretary of State for political.
Senate confirms Indian-American as envoy for global women's issues
President Joe Biden's pick for the role, Gupta was confirmed by 51 to 47 votes early this week, and is known as a global leader on gender equity and women's economic security. Announcing Gupta's appointment on Friday, the State Department said it "looks forward to her efforts to promote women and girls' rights through US foreign.
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