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'Criminal' sitting in London afraid of elections: Imran Khan
The former Prime Minister said that the main aim of his long march is to seek free and fair elections in the country, Geo News reported. "For 30 years, two families have been ruling Pakistan if they had to do something they would have done so by now," said Khan, while making a reference to PPP and PML-N.
6 killed, 53 wounded in 'bomb attack' in Istanbul: President Erdogan
"Immediately after the treacherous attack, security and health units were sent to the scene of the incident, and the wounded were quickly transferred to the surrounding hospitals," the President was quoted as saying by the Ihlas News Agency. "Efforts to take over Turkey through terrorism will not work," Recep Tayyip Erdogan added.
Imran Khan hints at desire to mend ties with Washington
The PTI chairman was removed from office through a vote of no-confidence by the then opposition on April 9 -- becoming the first premier to be removed through the move. Khan, who says America treats Pakistan as a "slave", blamed present Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the US for his ouster, though both have denied the claims, Geo News reported.
Islamabad court says a tweet cannot incite mutiny in army
IHC Justice Babar Sattar also quashed the FIR against a citizen named Kashif Fareed for allegedly "defaming the armed forces" through a controversial tweet, Dawn reported. The case was registered against Fareed after he allegedly posted a tweet against COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa and the army, Dawn reported.
President Yoon, President Biden vow to respond with overwhelming force if N.Korea uses nuclear weapons
President Yoon Suk-yeol and US President Joe Biden reached the agreement during a one-on-one summit held in Phnom Penh on the sidelines of regional gatherings amid heightened tensions in the wake of North Korea's unprecedented provocations and concerns the regime could conduct its seventh nuclear test, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Lt-Gen Asim Munir is technically senior-most of the top generals in the running for Pak Army chief
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif could theoretically find a way out if he decides on Gen Munir as the next COAS, since he has the authority to elevate a Lt-Gen to the rank of a four-star general before his retirement, a move that may add another three years to his career, Dawn reported. "Mian sahib feels it should be the senior-most man, but the other side has a different point of view," one insider told Dawn on condition of anonymity.
UAE attempted to influence American politics
Written by the National Intelligence Council, the report says that the UAE has for years - across multiple presidential administrations - illegally and legally attempted to shape the US policy. The Washington Post cited three anonymous sources who have read the report, which the council has been showing to policymakers in recent weeks, according to The Washington Post, The Guardian reported.
At least 326 people killed in Iran protests which erupted two months ago
That figure includes 43 children and 25 women, the group said in an update to its death toll on Saturday - saying that its published number represented an "absolute minimum", CNN reported.
Pakistan's important decisions are being made in London: Imran
Addressing the participants in the Haqeeqi Azadi March through video link, Imran said the Prime Minister of the country Shehbaz Sharif had been in London for the last five days, The News reported. "He is deciding who will become the army chief of Pakistan. Consider what is happening to this country. Our new army chief is being decided by a convict and fugitive and his sons and daughter. Sitting next to him are the sons of Ishaq Dar, who have fled the country. Ishaq Dar also did not return to the country until he was assured by his handlers that no one would arrest him," Imran Khan claimed.
Indians top homebuyers in Central Texas: Report
Homebuyers from India comprised the largest share of international homebuyers (21 per cent), with Mexico (10 per cent), China (6 per cent) and Canada (4 per cent) rounding out the countries of origin for foreign buyers, the 2022 Central Texas International Homebuyers Report said. According to the report, Central Texas provides an alternative to expensive metropolitan areas like New York and San Francisco for Indian homebuyers.
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