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State Bank of Pakistan's forex reserves fall $6mn
During the week ending on April 28, the total foreign exchange reserves of the Pakistani central bank fell to around $4.5 billion, the SBP said in a statement on Thursday night.Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks came at nearly $5.6 billion, Xinhua news agency quoted the central bank as saying. Total liquid foreign reserves held by Pakistan stood at about $10 billion, according to the SBP.
Canada summons Chinese envoy over political interference allegations
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly disclosed the news on Thursday during a heated exchange in Ottawa with opposition lawmaker Michael Chong, now at the centre of the accusations against China, reports CNN. Chong was allegedly targeted for harassment by Beijing, and has fiercely criticized the slow response of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government.
Ahead of Modi's visit, yet another Hindu temple vandalised in Australia
The front wall of the BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Rosehill suburb of western Sydney was spray-painted with the message "Declare Modi Terrorist" early on Friday morning, The Australia Today reported. "When I came this morning for prayers I saw ugly vandalism on the front wall," Sejal Patel, a daily visitor to the temple, said.
Temple authorities also found a Khalistani flag hanging on the gate, and reported the matter to New South Wales police.
Atlanta shooter charged with murder, aggravated assault
Deion Patterson, 24, reportedly waived his first court appearance on Thursday. He was taken into custody on Wednesday after opening fire in the waiting room of an Atlanta medical facility earlier in the day, Xinhua news agency reported. The mass shooting in Midtown Atlanta left one person dead and four others injured, and resulted in an hours-long manhunt on Wednesday.
Drone flights banned in over 30 regions of Russia
Authorities of St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia, confirmed on Thursday that its airspace has been closed for drones until May 15. Earlier, an aviation source said that St. Petersburg temporarily banned drone flights from the end of April, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the RIA Novosti news agency.
US denies any role in Kremlin drone attack
A day after accusing Ukraine of carrying out the alleged attack aimed at assassinating President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it was done with Washington's support. Peskov said on Thursday that the US was "undoubtedly" behind the alleged attack, without providing evidence. "Decisions on such attacks are not.
20,000-plus diaspora members register for PM Modi event in Australia
The event -- Australia Welcomes Modi -- organised by non-profit Indian Australian Diaspora Foundation (IADF) will provide Indians Down Under an opportunity to see Modi and listen to his address to the community. The IADF said it has received an overwhelming response with more than 20,000 members of the diaspora having already registered for the event.
Imran divorced Reham Khan via email at Bushra Bibi's behest, claims former aide
It was disclosed during the proceedings of a case related to the alleged un-Islamic 'Nikah' of the PTI chief with Bushra Riaz Wattoo -- who is better known as Bushra Bibi -- at a district and sessions court in Islamabad, Geo News reported. Khan married Bushra -- who is his third wife -- in February 2018.
Pakistan's malice shows up again -- Kashmir issue raised ahead of Bilawal Bhutto's Goa visit
In letter to Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Tuesday, Alvi asked the MoFA to intensify its efforts to "expose India" over its move to hold the G20 Summit in Kashmir -- "the UN-recognised disputed territory".
Top intelligence official responsible for assassination attempts, says Imran Khan
Imran Khan, in a video message, stated that he had already informed the Lahore High Court (LHC) that "dirty Harry", the top officer, was behind the attempts against his life. He added that the findings by the joint investigation team (JIT) probing the Wazirabad case were sabotaged by of the official, the Express Tribune reported.He continued that the second assassination attempt was on March 18 outside the Islamabad judicial complex and now PTI leader Murad Saeed's life is in danger.
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