Labour Government’s Raids: The UK launched mass raids on businesses employing illegal migrants, targeting Indian restaurants, nail bars, and convenience stores. Record Arrests: January saw 828 raids and 609 arrests, marking a 73% rise. Deportations: Charter flights have removed over 800 people, with publicized footage of removals. Employer Penalties: Fines of up to £60,000 per worker imposed. New Legislation: The Border Security Bill aims to curb illegal migration, but Conservatives argue it’s not strict enough.
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U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that if all hostages held in Gaza are not returned by Saturday at noon, he would propose canceling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and allowing “all hell to break loose.” Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump also mentioned that he might withhold aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to accept Palestinian refugees being relocated from Gaza. Earlier on Monday, Hamas announced it would halt the release of Israeli hostages indefinitely, citing Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, heightening concerns of renewed conflict. Hamas had been set to release more Israeli hostages…
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif highlighted on Wednesday in the National Assembly that the judiciary’s assistance is crucial for the federal government in enforcing financial discipline in the country. Meeting Between IMF and Judiciary Asif clarified that no one imposed any decision regarding the meeting between the IMF delegation and Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), stating that the meeting was held with mutual consensus. “The judiciary could have refused the meeting, but they chose to hold it themselves.” Importance of Financial Discipline The Defence Minister emphasized that the government is working to implement financial discipline in the country, which is also…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) submitted a dossier and letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday, presenting “undeniable evidence of widespread electoral rigging in the general elections of 2024.” Statement from the Opposition Leader Opposition Leader and PTI’s Omar Ayub wrote on X that the “letter and dossier were delivered to the IMF mission in Islamabad.” He added that a copy of the letter, the dossier, and the Pattan report on the 2024 general elections were also forwarded to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi. IMF’s Technical Mission Visit The IMF’s technical mission is currently visiting Pakistan to conduct…
Islamabad: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir praised the youth of Pakistan for their energy, creativity, and innovation, calling them the “future leaders of Pakistan.” General Munir made these remarks while addressing a gathering of young university and college students from across the country, as reported by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Encouraging Academic Excellence and Skill Development The army chief urged the students to strive for excellence in their academic endeavors and to develop skills that would enable them to contribute positively to Pakistan’s progress. He also emphasized the importance of Pakistan’s history, culture, and values in…
Islamabad: The government of Pakistan is planning to introduce 5G services in the country by mid-2025, revealed Parliamentary Secretary for IT Sabreen Ghori on Wednesday. Speaking during the National Assembly session, she also assured lawmakers that internet speeds in the country would improve further in the coming months. Internet Speed and Connectivity Issues Ghori explained that there are multiple reasons for slow internet speeds in Pakistan and that the government is actively working to resolve these issues. Lawmakers raised concerns over internet disruptions, with PPP’s Agha Rafiullah stating that internet speeds often suffer, making it difficult to even download videos.…
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to fully utilize nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, ensuring benefits for both Pakistan and the global community. The statement came as IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi paid a courtesy call on the prime minister at the PM House. According to a statement from the PM Office, the two discussed the peaceful applications of nuclear technology in various sectors, including cancer diagnostics and treatment, agriculture, food preservation, water management, and industry. The prime minister commended the IAEA’s initiatives in…
Islamabad: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has written a third open letter to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, reiterating allegations of election rigging and “bringing money launderers” into power, his lawyer confirmed on Wednesday. According to Imran Khan’s lawyer Faisal Chaudhry, “The PTI founder, in his letter, has raised concerns over how election fraud was used to give preference to the minority over the majority.” The 71-year-old cricketer-turned-politician has been behind bars since August 2023 and previously wrote two open letters to the army chief on February 3 and February 8, stating that “all democratic…
Rawalpindi: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has ordered the immediate expulsion of party leader Sher Afzal Marwat due to his repeated violations of party discipline, sources revealed. The directive was issued during a meeting between PTI leaders and the former prime minister at Adiala Jail during the hearing of the GHQ attack case. PTI leaders, including Omar Ayub Khan, Shibli Faraz, and Senator Ali Zafar, met Imran Khan and complained about Marwat’s conduct at the Swabi public gathering last week. Controversy at Swabi Rally On February 8, PTI organized a protest rally in Swabi against alleged election rigging,…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced that concerns over the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rejecting a reduction in electricity prices had been put to rest. Inflation-stricken consumers in Pakistan have been struggling with unaffordable power tariffs in recent years. These price hikes have fueled social unrest and led to the closure of industries in the $350 billion economy, which has contracted twice in recent years as inflation hit record highs. “The global lender’s chief has assured that Pakistan’s plan for lowering power tariffs will be given due consideration,” the premier said while briefing the federal cabinet about his recent…
