GB court sentences ex-CM Khalid Khurshid to 34 years of jail for threatening security institutions – Pakistan

A Gilgit-Baltistan Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday sentenced former Prime Minister Khalid Khurshid Khan to 34 years in prison for threatening security institutions at a party rally in July. In July 2023, Khurshid, who is also the PTI regional president, was disqualified by the GB Chief Court for allegedly obtaining a license from the GB…

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China and Taiwan: Xi says no one can stop ‘reunification’

No one can stop China’s “reunification” with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year’s speech on Tuesday, setting out a clear warning to what Beijing sees as pro-independence forces inside and outside the island of 23 million people. Last year, Beijing increased military pressure near Taiwan, sending warships and planes almost daily…

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At least 11 injured in clashes as Karachi police attempt to disperse protests against Parachinar killings – Pakistan

At least 11 people, including six policemen, were injured on Tuesday when Karachi police tried to disperse city-wide sit-ins against the recent killings in Parachinar, located in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The religious political party Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) had called for protests throughout the country to express its solidarity with the people of Parachinar,…

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‘Opportunity to march forward with renewed vigour to fulfil wishes’: President Murmu extends New Year greetings | India News

President Murmu (file photo) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu extended her New Year’s Eve greetings to citizens, emphasizing the importance of taking “our society and nation” forward towards unity and excellence. In his message he noted that the new year symbolizes new hopes, dreams and aspirations. “On the happy occasion of the New Year, I…

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North Korea’s Kim vows to further solidify Russia ties in letter to Putin – World

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to solidify the country’s comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in his letter to President Vladimir Putin on Monday, according to state media. KCNA reported on Tuesday. In the message, Kim sent New Year greetings to Putin and all Russians, including his troops, and expressed his willingness to further…

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