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Day: December 12, 2023

Biden and Trump Deadlocked in 2024 Rematch, Polls Highlight Weaknesses

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Biden and Trump Deadlocked in 2024 Rematch, Polls Highlight Weaknesses

Trump leads Biden by 2 points in potential 2024 rematch. 26% undecided voters create room for third-party influence. 60% dissatisfaction with two-party system opens doors for independent candidates. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals a close race in a potential 2024 rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, with both candidates facing significant … Read more

Pro-EU Donald Tusk Takes Helm as Poland’s New Prime Minister

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Pro-EU Donald Tusk Takes Helm as Poland's New Prime Minister

Tusk, new PM of Poland, promises big changes after nationalist rule. Pledges: boost EU ties, restore rule of law, support legal abortion. Plans: address ECHR ruling, unblock EU funds, prioritize Ukraine support. Donald Tusk has been sworn in as Poland’s new Prime Minister, promising major change after eight years of nationalist government. He has pledged … Read more

Pakistan issues strong demarche to Afghanistan following DI Khan terror attack

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has delivered strong demarche to the Afghan Interim Government in context of today’s Deadly Attack. According to a press release of Foreign Office, Foreign Secretary called-in the Chargé d’Affaires of Afghan Interim Government to deliver Pakistan’s strong demarche in the context of today’s deadly terrorist attack on Pakistan’s security forces’ post in Daraban, … Read more

CJP Isa responds to objections raised by Justice Ahsan about formation of benches

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ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Tuesday responded to objections raised by Justice Ijazul Ahsan regarding the formation of benches hearing the appeals against the Supreme Court’s verdict on the military trials of civilians and Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi’s petitions. Justice Ahsan, part of the three-judge committee responsible for … Read more

ECP notifies new election commissioners for Sindh, Balcohistan

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ECP
  • Sharifullah has been appointed as Election Commissioner of Sindh.
  • Ejaz Anwar Chauhan has been appointed Election Commissioner Balochistan.
  • The extensive training for newly appointed DROs and ROs to begin from Dec13.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has appointed new election commissioners in Sindh and Balochistan.

The Election Commissioner of Balochistan Sharifullah has been appointed as the Election Commissioner of Sindh.

Election Commissioner Sindh Ejaz Anwar Chauhan has been appointed Election Commissioner Balochistan.

A formal notification of these exchanges has been issued.

On the other hand, extensive training for the newly appointed District Returning Officers (DROs) and Returning Officers (ROs) to facilitate the oversight of the 2024 general elections, would commence on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

The Election Commission, has finalized the training preparations. Senior Election Commission officers will conduct training sessions for district returning officers and returning officers, covering election procedures, rules, and other administrative aspects.

An ECP spokesperson stated that preparations have been completed for a one-day training session on December 16, 2023, for 142 District Returning Officers in all four provincial headquarters. This comprises 40 from Punjab, 36 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 36 from Balochistan, and 30 from Sindh.

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Ducky Bhai throws a star-studded birthday party for her better half Aroob

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Ducky Bhai throws a star-studded birthday party for her better half Aroob

Saad Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, is a famous YouTuber from Pakistan. Currently, he shares his life adventures with his wife, Aroob Jatoi. The couples share their daily life routine through vlogs, showcasing their love. Saad Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, is a famous YouTuber from Pakistan. At first, he was recognized for … Read more

Morocco Partners with France for Paris Olympics Security

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Morocco Partners with France for Paris Olympics Security

Morocco, France boost security for Paris Olympics. Joint operations and expertise exchange planned. Partnership reflects commitment to tackle shared concerns. Morocco and France have pledged to strengthen bilateral security cooperation, with a specific focus on ensuring the safety of the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris next year. The agreement was reached during a meeting today … Read more

Argentina is hit by an earthquake, 5.5 magnitude recorded

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Argentina is hit by an earthquake, 5.5 magnitude recorded

Argentina’s Salta province experienced a 5.5-magnitude earthquake on Monday. The quake occurred at a depth of 198 kilometers (123 miles), according to GFZ. The earthquake wave caused concern among residents. Argentina’s Salta province experienced a 5.5-magnitude earthquake on Monday, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The quake occurred at a depth of … Read more

Retno Marsudi claims that Indonesia is enhancing Global Solidarity with Palestine

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Retno Marsudi claims that Indonesia is enhancing Global Solidarity with Palestine

The Southeast Asian nation has been an unwavering supporter of Palestine. The move signals Indonesia’s dedication to strengthening global solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Indonesia, along with 101 other nations, supported a UN Security Council resolution urging an urgent humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. Indonesia, a long-standing advocate for Palestine, has declared its commitment to tripling … Read more

Govt extends Hajj applications deadline for 10 days

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Govt extends
  • The Hajj Application deadline extended till Dec 22.
  • The Hajj applications can be submitted in 15 banks.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Ministry for Religious Affairs has extended the date of submission of applications under government Hajj Scheme for 10 days.

According to the announcement of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, December 12 was the last date for submission of applications in the official Hajj scheme, but now the receipt of applications has been extended by 10 days.

The statement said that on the request of pilgrims, the date of submission of applications in the official Hajj scheme was announced to be extended till December 22.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs said that applications are being received in the sponsorship scheme on a first-come-first-served basis, those paying in dollars from abroad will be selected without a draw.

Apart from this, on the request of Hajj pilgrims, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has lifted the 5-year ban on Hajj-i-Badl, after which those who have performed Hajj during the last five years have been declared eligible to apply for Hajj this year.

The declaration said that single women would be able to perform Hajj in a group of trusted women on providing an affidavit.

It should be noted that Hajj applications can be submitted in 15 banks.

Despite slashing Hajj expenses and introducing short-term Hajj facilities, the number of applications has dropped this year too.

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US dollar rate in Pakistan drops by Re0.11 to Rs283.78 in interbank trading on Dec 12

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US dollar rate in Pakistan drops by Re0.11 to Rs283.78 in interbank trading on Dec 12

KARACHI: The US dollar rate in Pakistan dropped by Re0.11 to Rs283.78 in the interbank trading on Tuesday (Dec 12). As per details, Pakistani Rupee gained 11 paisa against the US Dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs283.78 against the previous day’s closing at Rs283.89. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan … Read more

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny report says “Whereabouts Unknown”

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny report says “Whereabouts Unknown"

Navalny is currently serving a 19-year prison sentence on charges of extremism. The United States said it was “deeply concerned”  and demanded he be released immediately. The prison authorities have frequently placed Alexei Navalny in solitary confinement. Alexei Navalny expressed deep concern on Monday. They revealed that they had been unable to determine his whereabouts … Read more

Cyber Assault on Kyivstar Escalates Cybersecurity Concerns

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Cyber Assault on Kyivstar Escalates Cybersecurity Concerns

The attack knocked out mobile and internet services for millions of people. The company’s CEO said the attack was “a result of” the war with Russia. It is unclear when Kyivstar will be able to restore service. Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest mobile network operator, sustained a massive cyber attack on Tuesday, disrupting mobile and internet services … Read more

SC large bench takes up death sentence case of Z A Bhutto

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SC large bench takes up death sentence case of Z A Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah of the Supreme Court questioned the validity of a 12-year-old presidential reference seeking a review of the death sentence handed down to Pakistan People Party (PPP) founder and former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. During a hearing led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Shah sought assistance … Read more

KU declares results of BSc Part I, II Annual Exams 2022

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KU
  • 117 candidates registered of which 107 students appeared.
  • 67 candidates were declared passed in BSc Part-I papers.
  •  The overall pass percentage was 62.62 percent.

KARACHI: The University of Karachi(KU) announced the results of BSc Part-I, II, and both parts of the Annual Examination 2022.

According to the gazette, 117 candidates were registered of which 107 students appeared in the BSc Part-I papers and 67 candidates were declared passed.

The overall pass percentage was 62.62 percent.

It also shows that 860 candidates were registered and 816 students appeared in the BSc Part-II and both parts annual exams of which 93 candidates managed to clear the papers with the first division, 298 students with the second division, and one candidate with the third division.

The overall pass percentage was 48.04 percent.

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SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 22pc

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SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 22pc

KARACHI: In accordance with prevailing market predictions, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) opted to keep the key interest rate steady at 22% during its fourth consecutive Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The decision reflects a strategic approach, allowing the effects of prior rate hikes to permeate the economy and address persistently high retail inflation. … Read more

Yemen’s Houthi rebels hit Norwegian tanker with one missile

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Yemen's Houthi rebels hit Norwegian tanker with one missile

A spokesperson for the Houthi rebels claimed that the MT Strinda was transporting oil to Israel. The United States has warned of potential “appropriate responses,” attributing these attacks to Iranian support. Several ships have allegedly been prevented from passing through Yemeni waters in recent days. A spokesperson for the Houthi rebels claimed that the MT … Read more

IHC acquits Nawaz Sharif in Al-Azizia reference

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IHC acquits Nawaz Sharif in Al-Azizia reference

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday reversed the conviction of PML-N Supremo Nawaz Sharif in the Al-Azizia reference. This development significantly bolsters Sharif’s aspirations to become the country’s prime minister for the fourth time. Having returned to Pakistan in October after four years of self-imposed exile in London, Sharif aims to qualify for … Read more

Israeli tech billionaire Eyal Waldman wanted peace despite daughter’s killing

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Israeli tech billionaire Eyal Waldman wanted peace despite daughter's killing

Eyal friends were ambushed by Hamas gunmen who showered it with bullets. Tragically, nearly 360 other Israelis who had attended the Negev desert festival near the Gaza border also lost their lives that day. He found the bullet-riddled car, but there was no sign of Danielle.  On the early morning of October 7th, Danielle Waldman … Read more

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake jolts parts of KP

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Magnitude
  • The earthquake tremors were felt in Swat and Mingora.
  • The tremors were also felt in LOwer Dir  and Upper Dir.
  • No loss of life or damage to property was reported from KP.

PESHAWAR:  Earthquake tremors of 4.9 magnitude hit various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on early morning of Tuesday.

According to the seismological center, the earthquake tremors were felt in Swat, Mingora, Lower Dir, Upper Dir and adjoining areas.

People came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba.

However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported from any part of KP as per the initial reports.

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Eletrobras Resolves Legal Dispute with Petrobras in $235 Million Deal

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Eletrobras Resolves Legal Dispute with Petrobras in $235 Million Deal

Eletrobras will pay Petrobras 1.16 billion reais ($234.88 million) to resolve a legal dispute. The agreement ends all judicial disputes related to the lawsuit. This removes a source of uncertainty and allows both companies to focus on their core businesses. Brazilian power company Eletrobras (ELET6.SA) announced on Tuesday that it has reached a settlement agreement … Read more

EVLAB launches all-in-one app for seamless electric mobility

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EVLAB all-in-one app

EVLAB, a UAE-based electric vehicle start-up, has unveiled a comprehensive mobility app, designed to simplify sustainable living through electric vehicle (EV) solutions. The app functions as an all-in-one marketplace, offering users easy access to EV rentals, leasing, and hosting services. With the global EV market witnessing remarkable growth, surpassing 10 million sales in 2022, and … Read more

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