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…
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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…
The Supreme Court has removed Additional Registrar (Judicial) Nazar Abbas over a significant lapse involving the misallocation of cases, which were assigned to a regular bench instead of the constitutional bench. The cases, challenging the validity of the Customs Act 1969, were mistakenly fixed before a regular bench. This error resulted in the wastage of institutional and litigants’ time and resources. Under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Pakistan, a committee reviewed the matter and decided to reassign the cases to the constitutional bench. Three judges, Justices Mansoor, Ayesha, and Aqeel, raised concerns in a letter to the Chief…
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has instructed deputy directors of immigration nationwide to enforce stricter screening processes for passengers boarding flights, aiming to curb the increasing issue of human trafficking. The directives focus on first-time foreign travelers aged 15 to 40, particularly those traveling from nine cities. Passengers using Fly Dubai and Ethiopian Airlines are to be closely monitored, the FIA advisory stated. An enhanced system of passenger profiling for destinations such as Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, Senegal, Kenya, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Libya, Iran, Mauritania, Iraq, Turkiye, Qatar, Kuwait, and Kyrgyzstan has been mandated. The FIA revealed that Pakistanis use 15…
n MPhil student, through a social networking app and invited her to Muslim Town under the pretext of marriage. Upon her arrival in Muslim Town, the suspect took her to a private housing society for breakfast, where he and his two friends sexually assaulted her and filmed the incident. As per the First Information Report (FIR), the suspects also took two cheques from the victim’s sister’s chequebook, which she was carrying in her handbag. The suspects threatened to upload the videos on social media if she revealed the incident to anyone. The police have registered an FIR on behalf of…
