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Govt to set up a separate judicial system for overseas Pakistanis

Govt to set up a separate judicial system for overseas Pakistanis

On Tuesday, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain announced that the government decided to set up a judicial system for overseas Pakistanis. He was addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting

Altaf Hussain acquitted by London Court over charges of inciting violence

Altaf Hussain acquitted by London Court over charges of inciting violence

On Tuesday, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain was acquitted by a London court over charges of inciting violence in Karachi. The jury at the crown court announced a verdict of 10-2 in the

UK’s court papers reveal Anil Mussarat as Shehbaz Sharif’s business partner

UK’s court papers reveal Anil Mussarat as Shehbaz Sharif’s business partner

Court papers of the National Crime Agency's money-laundering probe against Shehbaz Sharif and his son have revealed that Aneel Mussarat bought a property in London on Sharif's behalf. Mussarat is a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) donor

Protests over classroom hijab ban takes speed in India

Protests over classroom hijab ban takes speed in India

A ban on Islamic headscarves at schools has led to an outcry among Muslims in southern India. On Monday, large crowds took to the streets to protest against the restrictions. "It is discriminatory in nature.

Imran Khan’s China trip to brighten CPEC’s prospects

Imran Khan’s China trip to brighten CPEC’s prospects

China and Pakistan are set to ink a five-year Industrial Cooperation Framework Agreement to reinvigorate the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The discussions will be held in Beijing. On Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan embarked on

Putin accuses West of ignoring Russia’s security concerns

Putin accuses West of ignoring Russia’s security concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Western nations of not paying attention to crucial Russian security concerns. His remarks come after the US refused to adhere to Moscow's demands over NATO and Ukraine last week.

Pakistan drops on Transparency International’s Corruption Index

Pakistan drops on Transparency International’s Corruption Index

Pakistan dropped 16 points in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2021. Pakistan ranked 140 out of 180 countries in TI's report on Tuesday. The CPI is the measure of how corrupt a country's

Can’t apologise for US withdrawal: Biden

Can’t apologise for US withdrawal: Biden

On Wednesday, US President Joe Biden, speaking at a news conference, said withdrawing the US troops from war-torn Afghanistan was the right decision. The US President said his country spent trillions of dollars in Afghanistan,

Ministry of Religious Affairs issues alert for intending pilgrims

Ministry of Religious Affairs issues alert for intending pilgrims

In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Religious Affairs urged people against giving their money to any tour operator before Hajj policy 2022 was announced. The alert is intended to caution people against making

Pertaka Canal: UAE brings hope to war-torn Afghanistan

Pertaka Canal: UAE brings hope to war-torn Afghanistan

The majority of the Afghanistan population lives in rural areas where agriculture is exceptionally vital for livelihoods. Realising and harnessing the potential of agriculture is necessary for improving labour productivity, food security, and women's lives.