‘No restriction on UAE work visas for Pakistanis,’ Senate committee informed – Pakistan

The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistan and Human Resource Development was informed on Wednesday that “there are no restrictions on work visas” for Pakistanis traveling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Growing discontent among Middle Eastern states over the growing number of Pakistanis involved in begging has prompted authorities to act by beginning to…

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SC asks why May 9 accused ‘specifically’ tried in military courts against precedent – Pakistan

A constitutional chamber of the Supreme Court on Thursday questioned why civilians involved in the May 9 riots were tried “specifically” before military courts, contrary to precedent. On December 13, the Constitutional Chamber of the SC conditionally allowed military courts to pronounce reserved verdicts on 85 civilians still in custody for their alleged participation in…

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PM seeks report on alleged irregularities in Islamabad’s NPF plot allotments – Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sought a report on the alleged illegal allocation of plots worth billions of rupees by the National Police Foundation (NPF) to senior police officials and private companies. According to a letter issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the Prime Minister has requested a full report on the matter from…

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Two killed as wildfires rage out of control near Los Angeles – World

LOS ANGELES: At least two people died when a trio of fast-growing wildfires grew out of control Wednesday near Los Angeles, destroying hundreds of buildings, scorching hillsides and forcing authorities to order about 70,000 people to evacuate their homes. . Strong winds hampered firefighting efforts and fueled the fires, which have spread unhindered since they…

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Military trials meant for APS-like tragedies: judge – Pakistan

• Judge Hilali questions whether the May 9 defendants fully understood the seriousness of the actions• Justice Mandokhail says parliament must establish legal forums for specific crimes• Punjab says prisoners are treated according to law ISLAMABAD: Justice Musarrat Hilali, a member of the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court, on Wednesday expressed concern over the…

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