On Friday, the Pakistani-American Public Affairs Committee (PAKPAC USA) endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for the November 5 US elections, citing an alleged “legislative coup” that was carried out by the Pakistani government during the Biden administration and resulted in the expulsion of PTI founder Imran Khan, who was currently in jail. In the United States, a political action committee (PAC) is an organization that pools member contributions for the purpose of supporting or opposing candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation. PAKPAC USA, which promotes Pakistan’s interests in the US Congress, asserts that it does not support or oppose any…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
It was revealed on Friday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has requested that US President Joe Biden grant Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani, a pardon and release from prison. Siddiqui was given an 86-year sentence for allegedly attacking US personnel in Afghanistan. The PM expressed his concerns regarding Dr. Siddiqui’s “fragile mental and frail physical health” while in prison in a letter dated October 13 that Dawn.com has seen. She is now 52 years old and has spent 16 years in prison in the United States. The letter states, “Numerous Pakistani officials have paid consular visits to Dr. Siddiqui… all…
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan announced that the government raised Rs716 billion on Wednesday by selling Treasury Bills (T-Bills), exceeding the auction target of Rs400 billion against a Rs1.04 trillion maturing amount. The cut-off yields were slightly reduced, in contrast to expectations of a significant reduction as a result of falling interest rates. The cut-off yields for three- and six-month tenors were lowered by five basis points to 15.29% and 14.34%, respectively. This marked the lowest level since April 2022. The rate for year was kept unaltered at 13.73pc. The 12-month tenor received the most money, Rs268.6 billion, followed…
GUJAR KHAN: In the town of Pind Dadan Khan, a vendor at her school’s canteen is accused of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl. Police sources say that Sajida Khanum, the girl’s widowed mother, told the police that her daughter was a student in the kindergarten class at a private school near the DSP office. Sajida Khanum claims that the girl reported the canteen man’s sexual assault to her mother when she got home from school on October 15. In the wake of enlisting the protest the police got the supposed casualty medicinally inspected and furthermore enrolled a case under segment…
• Ishaq Dar asserts that all three parties are in agreement regarding judicial reforms • Bilawal claims that amendments will be passed at the “appropriate” time On Wednesday, during a meeting at Jati Umra, the Sharif family’s home in Lahore, the ruling parties almost won over Maulana Fazlur Rehman of the JUI-F for their “judicial reform package.” However, in order for the parties to reach a complete consensus on the constitutional amendments, which have recently become a source of contention in national politics, they still need the PTI’s cooperation. The PML-N, PPP, and JUI-F leaders, as well as representatives from…
WASHINGTON: Israel’s use of Palestinian civilians as human shields in Gaza was reported by The New York Times, and on Wednesday, the United States demanded accountability from Israel. The paper said that 11 crews in five urban areas in Gaza had pressured Palestinian regular folks into errands, for example, looking for explosives or exploring inside burrows, safeguarding Israeli warriors from hurt. State Office representative Matthew Mill operator referred to the report as “amazingly upsetting”. He stated, “The facts as presented in that report are completely unacceptable if they are true.” The use of civilians as human shields has never been…
BRUSSELS: As part of diplomatic courting of less familiar friends and to garner international support for isolating Russia, the European Union held its first summit on Wednesday. Since Moscow’s attack of Ukraine, the 27-part EU has contacted other provincial alliances, holding its most memorable culmination with the Relationship of Southeast Asian Countries and its first in quite a while with the Local area of Caribbean and Latin American Nations. Its point in gathering the six well off Bedouin states in the Bay Collaboration Committee was to develop participation and perceive those nations’ impact, especially in clashes in Ukraine and the…
LONDON: This week, Oxford University released a lengthy 38-name list of candidates for the prestigious chancellor position. The name of PTI founder Imran Khan, whose candidacy was the subject of intense debate in Pakistan and the UK during the application process, was notable for its absence. UK-based PTI part Sayed Zulfiqar Bukhari tweeted after the rundown was distributed, “Tragically Oxford College has prohibited Imran Khan’s name from the Oxford Chancellor Political decision. My legal counselors have kept in touch with the college requesting their reasons.”
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron further stressed tense relations with Israel with a remark on Tuesday alluding to the formation of the Israeli express, a verbal punch that was denounced by Top state leader Benjamin Netanyahu as “misshaping history”. After Israel launched an offensive against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, a former French protectorate, Macron has sought a tough stance on the conflicts there. Last week, the leader of France stated that the only way to end the two wars was to stop the export of weapons that Israel uses in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. France, which is home to…
ISLAMABAD: In highly traditional industries like agriculture, experts in artificial intelligence (AI) have begun implementing novel strategies to boost output and shield produce from pest attacks and shifting weather patterns. TenX Chief Executive Officer Qazafi Qayyum told the media that AI can help local IT companies grow in global markets and overcome business obstacles. He went on to say that, “in contrast to a general impression that AI is only related to the defense sector or some advanced industries,” numerous revolutionary start-ups are using AI to help farmers increase their yields. He suggested that Pakistani IT firms should concentrate on…
