Former President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the infamous dark web marketplace Silk Road, sparking debate on digital rights and government overreach. Trump expressed frustration over Ulbricht’s life sentence, calling it “ridiculous” and criticizing the prosecution’s actions as part of the “weaponization of government.” Ulbricht, arrested in 2013 and convicted in 2015, created Silk Road as a marketplace for anonymous transactions using Bitcoin, facilitating over 1.5 million transactions worth more than $213 million, including illicit drug sales.
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A deadly fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a 12-story hotel in Kartalkaya – a well-known ski resort in northwestern Turkey – claiming the lives of at least 76 people, including schoolchildren on a winter break. The blaze, which started in the hotel’s restaurant section, also left 51 people injured, some seriously, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Koroglu Mountains, about 300 kilometers east of Istanbul, erupted around 3:27 a.m. While many guests attempted to escape the flames, at least two victims tragically died after jumping from the building in…
POTUS Says “I Like Both Sides of the Argument” US President Donald Trump has expressed a nuanced stance on the contentious H-1B visa programme, acknowledging both its benefits and criticisms. Speaking at a joint press conference at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said he supports bringing “very competent people” to the US, even if it involves them training and aiding less-qualified individuals. “I like both sides of the argument, but I also like very competent people coming into our country, even if that involves them training and helping other people that may not have the qualifications they do,” he…
Critics Argue the Organization is Undermining Its Credibility The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has come under fire for defending Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, after he made a gesture resembling a Nazi salute during an inauguration rally for US President Donald Trump. Critics argue that the organization, known for its anti-Semitism watchdog role, is compromising its credibility by excusing the act. The incident occurred at the Capital One Arena, where Musk raised his arm in a manner that drew widespread comparisons to the infamous “Sieg Heil” salute associated with Nazi Germany. The ADL dismissed the gesture as “an awkward expression of…
Military Head Cites Accountability for Attack Aftermath Israeli army chief Herzi Halevi declared on Tuesday his intention to resign on March 6, holding himself accountable for the severe security failure that occurred on October 7, 2023. That day saw an unprecedented attack by Palestinian Hamas gunmen from Gaza, resulting in extensive casualties and abductions. Halevi, a veteran of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) with over four decades of service, conveyed his decision in a letter addressed to Defense Minister Israel Katz. He pledged to finalize the military’s investigations into the incident and bolster the IDF’s preparedness for future challenges. While…
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday that the foreign policy ties between Moscow and Beijing play a stabilizing role in international affairs. The two leaders were speaking on a video call. Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin via a video meeting on Tuesday. Russia Congratulates Donald Trump on Taking Office Russia congratulated Donald Trump on his election as US president and welcomed his declared intention to resume contacts between the two countries, as stated by President Vladimir Putin during a meeting of the country’s National Security Council on Monday. Putin said,…
HANGU: On Wednesday, district administration officials confirmed that another aid convoy, carrying essential goods such as food and other supplies, was sent to Kurram from the Torpul check-post in Tal. The convoy included 45 trucks loaded with goods. District Police Officer Muhammad Khalid stated that later in the day, an additional consignment of 16 trucks was dispatched to the region. He confirmed that a total of 61 vehicles carrying food supplies entered Kurram district on the same day. The entire supply operation is being closely monitored by Kohat Regional Police Officer Abbas Majeed and the Kohat commissioner to ensure the…
FAISALABAD: On Wednesday, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) issued non-bailable arrest warrants for National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub, Senate Opposition Leader Shibli Faraz, and others in connection with their alleged involvement in the May 9 riots. The arrest warrants were issued due to their failure to appear before the court in a case registered at Civil Lines Police Station. Warrants have also been issued against PTI’s Kanwal Shauzab and former party leader Fawad Chaudhry. Meanwhile, during his appearance before the court, PTI Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Junaid Afzal Sahi, along with Khayal Ahmad Kastro, who had been declared absconders…
Visa violations, legal infractions, blacklisting, overstaying, and human trafficking were among the reasons for the deportation of Pakistanis from various countries. Karachi (January 22, 2025): Over 200 Pakistanis have been deported from countries like Saudi Arabia, the United States, China, Turkey, Zimbabwe, and Senegal during the past week. These deportations stem from various issues, including visa violations, legal problems, and human trafficking. According to immigration sources, 220 Pakistanis were sent back from these countries, with 12 individuals arrested upon arrival in Karachi. Between January 19 and 21, within 48 hours, several deportations occurred. From Saudi Arabia, 47 individuals were deported…
15, 2025, the country experienced a 40% rainfall deficit, with Sindh facing a 52% shortfall, Balochistan 45%, and Punjab 42%. Various regions are experiencing drought-like conditions, including the Potohar region of Punjab (Attock, Chakwal, Rawalpindi, Islamabad) and southern districts such as Multan, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Rajanpur, and Layyah. Central areas like Faisalabad, Sargodha, Khushab, and DG Khan are also impacted. In Sindh, regions like Ghotki, Jacobabad, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Padidan, Sukkur, Khairpur, Tharparkar, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, and Karachi are facing drought-like conditions. Similarly, Balochistan is suffering in areas like Ormara, Kharan, Turbat, Kech, Panjgur, Awaran, Lasbella, Nokkundi, and Dalbandin. The…
