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Islamabad High Court says Imran khan's life under threat as per intelligence reports
Imran Khan made the remarks after a report was presented in court detailing looming threats to the PTI chairman during the long march, Dawn reported.
The IHC took up a petition pertaining to the inconvenience caused by the PTI protest on Friday. At one point during the hearing, the Chief Justice said: "Lodging a protest is the right of political and non-political entities, but the rights of citizens should not be violated in its wake."
Shehbaz Sharif consults allied parties on army chief appointment
The allied parties have reportedly fully mandated the premier for making the appointment as per set procedure and traditions, The News reported. Certain ministers proposed to Sharif to obtain approval from the federal cabinet about the appointment of the army chief, but the majority did not agree to it. According to sources, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman called the premier to inquire about his welfare and the two leaders exchanged views on the situation in the country and appointment of the new army chief.
Saudi Arabia does away with need for police clearance certificate for Indians seeking visa
It is being seen as a beneficial move for workers seeking employment in that country. The Saudi Arabian embassy said that the decision was based on the strategic partnership between the two countries and was part of several measures to boost bilateral relations. "In view of the strong relations and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India.
Turkish-Israeli ties enter 'new era': Erdogan
Erdogan made the remarks on Thursday in phone talks with Israel's Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu, the first of its kind between the two leaders after years-long strained ties between the two countries, Xinhua news agency reported. During their phone talk, Erdogan said that it is in the interest of both sides to continue the relations.
Nancy Pelosi ends historic term as first woman US speaker
Nancy Pelosi, who is often referred to as the most powerful woman in US politics, was widely expected to step down in the new Congress elected in the midterm polls, but her announcement drove many lawmakers of her party to tears, drew banner headlines on news sites and carpet coverage on TV news media. She will not seek re-election as the head of the Democratic caucus in the House that will be sworn in January 2023, and stay on as just a member and be available to the party leadership for advice, which will be much sought after as she is known to be a master strategist.
India lashes out against countries preventing 'concrete outcome' on UNSC reform
Some countries are ensuring that Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) process for reforming the Council is "not being used to enable real negotiations, but to prevent any concrete outcome", India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj told the General Assembly session on the reforms.
Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing at Chaman shut for fifth straight day
The Chaman border known as Friendship Gate was closed after unidentified armed men opened fire on the Pakistani security troops from inside Afghanistan, killing a soldier and injuring another two on Sunday, Geo News reported. All business and trade activities at the Chaman border remained suspended for the fifth day.
Opposition Labour Party mounts attack on PM Rishi Sunak
Rachel Reeves tore into Rishi Sunak in the House of Commons, while responding to Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt's "autumn statement", which was nothing but a full budget announcement, following the catastrophic impact of the previous Conservative government's economic policy pronouncements.
'Weapons left by US in Afghanistan being used by militants against Pakistan's security forces'
This was claimed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Inspector General of Police Moazzam Jah Ansari while talking to the media on Thursday, Samaa TV reported. His comments came a day after militants carried out a deadly attack in the Lakki Marwat area that left six police personnel dead, Samaa TV reported.
Will have to compromise on national security if country defaults, says Imran Khan
Imran Khan further said all steps being taken by the current government, including bringing changes to the Army Act, are to ensure that the incumbent leaders can safeguard their "looted weath". He further said that there was a chance that the current leaders would flee the country "once again" and they are "doing this all for themselves, not the country or its people", it reported.
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