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Former PTI leader and ex-minister Asad Umar speaks to the media during a press conference. — AFP/FileSolution to problems requires consensus, says Asad Umar.”Democracy key to progress, requires political understanding.”Strong parliament leads to strengthened democracy, he adds.Owing to the prevailing political tensions and polarisation in the country, former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar has called for politicians to come together and sit with the establishment to resolve issues.Speaking during an interview with a British news outlet, Umar, a former close aide of PTI founding chairman Imran Khan, said that a “new charter of democracy” is needed in the country’s…
A broken flood wall where mud and floodwaters poured through is seen at Ramsey Mobile Home Park following rain storms that caused flooding on February 17, 2025 in Pikeville, Kentucky. — AFP The death toll from powerful winter storms in the central and eastern United States has risen to at least 14, officials said Monday, after floods, gale-force winds and bitterly cold temperatures swept the region.The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of a winter storm system carrying arctic air that would cause “record cold,” with wind chill expected to hit as low as -51 degrees Celsius in Montana and North Dakota.…
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari talks to journalists.— Reuters/FileBilawal expresses optimism about trade prospects with India.Bilawal says some nations are exploiting US-China competition.PPP chairman stresses Pakistan’s role in fostering diplomatic ties. Pakistan has the potential to act as a bridge between the United States and China, said Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari during an interview with German television on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.Bilawal highlighted Pakistan’s long-standing role in fostering diplomatic ties between nations and stressed that some nations were taking advantage of the competitive situation between Washington and Beijing.He also expressed optimism…
Kristen Bell reveals secret to successful marriage to Dax ShepherdKristen Bell has finally revealed the secret behind her 11-year successful marriage to Dax Shepherd.During a candid conversation with E! News, the actress and singer credited “foundational trust” as the key to their strong relationship. “Even if Dax hooks up with the most beautiful person in the world at work, I know he’s committed to our family,” said the Nobody Wants This actress.”I know he’s coming home. I know he loves our children. I know he strives to be a great husband and father,” added Kristen.Admitting that insecurities can sometimes arise…
The previously unseen footage of POW Oscar Jenkins shows him appearing emaciated, weak and complaining of a broken arm.The Australian government has said it has “serious concerns” about an Australian citizen captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine after new footage emerged of him looking emaciated and complaining of a broken arm. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told public broadcaster ABC on Tuesday that he had seen the video posted on YouTube of Oscar Jenkins. Albanese said that while the footage “appears to confirm” Jenkins is alive, the government holds “serious concerns for Mr Jenkins’s welfare”. “We’ve made it…
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PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan (left) and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan addresses the press conference in Islamabad on February 17, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo NewsGohar demands judiciary to hear petition against 26 Amendment.ATC judges have to take a stand, release political prisoners: Ayub.Raja demands to increase judges in Punjab election tribunals.The embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) urged the judiciary on Monday to expedite cases related to rigging in the 2024 nationwide polls and the 26th Constitutional Amendment, seeking “wise decisions” for the betterment of the country.These demands were made at a joint press conference…
A Google map now showing the Gulf of America. — Google/File Mexico will sue Google if it insists on changing the Gulf of Mexico’s name to “Gulf of America” for Maps users in the United States, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday, AFP reported. She said her government had written again to the US company arguing that President Donald Trump’s executive order only applies to the part of the continental shelf belonging to the United States. “Google has no right to rename Mexico’s continental shelf, nor does it have any right to rename Cuba’s continental shelf, because the Gulf of Mexico…
Pete Wicks gives touching speech on animal rights amid Maura Higgins splitPete Wicks shifted his focus from his split from Maura Higgins by taking part in a relaunch of an animal rights charity.The 37-year-old star gave a touching speech in Parliament on animal rights during the launch of the Humane World for Animals charity, which was also attended by actors Peter Egan and Woody Norman and TV naturalist Chris Packham. “I’ve seen first-hand the incredible work that Humane World for Animals does, having joined the team to investigate the barbaric fur industry in Finland and to rescue dogs from desperate…