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PoK probing adoption of resolution on opening of Kartarpur-type corridor
POK Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan said that an investigation had been initiated to ascertain the facts regarding the adoption of a resolution.He shared this during his speech at a dinner hosted by him for Hurriyat leaders, The Express Tribune reported. Khan expressed his serious concern over the resolution presented in the Legislative Assembly and said a fact-finding inquiry was underway and added it would soon be made public.
Snowpack in California breaks record
The snowpack across California, the most populous state of the US, reached an astonishing 237 per cent of normal as of Monday and was currently at the highest level in recorded history, Xinhua news agency reported citing the data. The data was preliminary and came from the CDWR's automated measuring systems consisted of an army of snow-sensors scattered across the Sierra Nevada.
Finland faces fraught coalition talks
For a possible coalition option between the conservatives and the Finns, the Swedish People's Party's attitude could be important, Elina Kestila-Kekkonen, professor of political science at Tampere University, said on national radio Yle.
NATO mulls multi-year support program for Ukraine: Stoltenberg
he program will be on the agenda of the meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers on Tuesday and Wednesday, Xinhua news agency quoted the NATO chief as saying at a press conference here."I expect that the ministers will agree to start work on the development of a multi-year program for Ukraine," Stoltenberg added.
Bilawal Bhutto fears martial law in Pakistan
Bilawal, who is also the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman, made the remarks talking to media in Larkana, adding his party will not accept whatever decision of the three judges on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab elections, The News reported. He said that his party will embrace the decision of the full court and also implement the same.
State Anti-Human Traffick unit to probe death of Gujarat family on US-Canada border
The four individuals died when their boat capsised in the St Lawrence River on the Quebec-New York border of Canada while attempting to cross into the US illegally. The deceased have been identified as Pravin Chaudhary, his wife Daksha, son Meet and daughter Vidhi from Manekpur Kabhla village of Mehsana district.
Pak govt tension with Chief Justice comes to a boil as SC registrar fired
The face-off between the federal government and CJP Bandial escalated soon after the top judge of the country continued hearing PTI's plea against the delay in holding elections in Punjab within the constitutional limit of 90 days despite the ruling coalition's reservations that later on pushed them to explicitly express no confidence in the CJP and two judges hearing the case with him, The Express Tribune reported.
Indian student alleges his 'Hindu identity' targeted at LSE
Karan Kataria (22), from Gurugram, said that he was disqualified from running for the General Secretary of the LSE Student Union (LSESU) because of his "Indian and Hindu identity". "When I started my post-graduate studies at LSE, I sincerely hoped to strive for and further fulfil my passion for student welfare.
US Supreme Court poised to end affirmative action
The decision may change the future of affirmative action policy, introduced to redress historic discrimination, in higher education, reports Xinhua news agency. A study released on March 28 by Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce warns that racial and ethnic diversity on university campuses could decline even if the institutions give more weight to factors, such as the socio-economic class of applicants.
Lavrov ready to meet Blinken if there's willingness from US: Russian UN envoy
Addressing a press conference here on Monday on Russia's assumption of the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of April, Nebenzya said: "I think that depends on two factors. First, where Secretary Blinken will be at that time, and on his ability and willingness to meet with our Foreign Minister," TASS News Agency reported.
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