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Judicial magistrate approves two-day remand of Hassaan NiaziHe was arrested from G-11 courts yesterdayFIA launched an inquiry against himISLAMABAD: A judicial magistrate has approved a two-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hassaan Niazi.Pertinently, Islamabad Police on Monday arrested Hassaan Niazi from outside G-11 courts in Islamabad.Counsel Naeem Haider Panjotha said Hassaan Niazi came out of the court with him adding that he told police that the PTI leader had been bailed, yet Superintendent Police Nosherwan forcibly took Niazi away with him in the vehicle to Ramna police station.On the other hand, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cybercrime has launched…
Interior Ministry to form special task force to counter anti-army campaigns The task force will make recommendations regarding social media.FIA, PTA, NADRA, Police and others depts included in task force.The propaganda was done through TikTok, Twitter and Facebook accounts.ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry has decided to form a special task force to counter campaigns against Pakistan Army on social media.The Ministry of Interior has decided to form a special task force to contain campaigns against Pakistan Army on social media. The task force will also make recommendations regarding social media.The special task force formed by the Ministry of Interior will include…
Lava Blaze Duo launching soon with Dual AMOLED screens Indian smartphone brand Lava is gearing up to launch its latest device, the Lava Blaze Duo. Following the October release of the Agni 3, which featured a unique rear AMOLED screen, the Blaze Duo takes the innovation further with dual displays and advanced features.The Lava Blaze Duo will be powered by the Dimensity 7025 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Running on Android 14 out of the box, it will be eligible for an upgrade to Android 15.The smartphone boasts a 6.67-inch…
Court says ‘all claims dismissed’ after rights groups file lawsuit to stop arms sales, citing genocide convention.A Dutch court has rejected a bid by 10 pro-Palestinian NGOs to stop the Netherlands from exporting weapons to Israel and trading with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. The Hague district court stressed on Friday that the state has some leeway in its policies and courts should not rush to step in. “The interim relief court finds that there is no reason to impose a total ban on the export of military and dual-use goods on the state,” it said in…
The European Arab Medical Congress (EAMC) 2024 announced at the conclusion of its work on Friday, that Abu Dhabi will host the 2025 and 2026 editions of the Congress, in confirmation of the emirate’s commitment to continuing its pioneering role in the field of health care and enhancing international cooperation as a forward-looking step towards the future. Congress held a session to develop strategic recommendations with the aim of strengthening medical and research cooperation between Europe and the Arab world. The recommendations included strengthening partnerships between medical institutions to support joint research and development of innovative therapeutic techniques, investing in…
Henri Aoun today is one of the most respected and influential Evangelical leaders in the Arab world.For the last several decades, he was the director of Campus Crusade for Christ International’s ministry of evangelism, discipleship, and pastor training and encouragement in the Arab/Muslim world, overseeing some 1,200 national staff workers in the Middle East.Currently, Aoun focuses exclusively on training, equipping, and coaching ministry leaders in the Arab/Muslim world.Born and raised as a Roman Catholic in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, Aoun eventually found a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. He became “born again,” following the teachings…
Representational image of a person holding a gun. — AFP/FileKARACHI: In a shocking incident, a rider of an online bike-hailing service was shot dead in broad daylight for apparently resisting a robbery bid in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Johar on Friday.A video from the horrific crime scene, available with Geo News, shows the armed assailant intercepted the rider near Munawar Chowrangi area of the metropolis. Following a verbal brawl and what appeared to be the looting of the rider, the dacoits attempted to flee from the scene but the rider, 40, a resident of Korangi, grabbed one of the muggers. Subsequently, the gunmen opened…
A general view of the White House in Washington, US, on July 21, 2022. — Reuters WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has unveiled a long-anticipated strategy aimed at tackling the rise in anti-Muslim and anti-Arab hate, which has surged since the onset of the Middle East crisis, stressing the need for immediate and sustained efforts to combat discrimination and prejudice.The 64-page document comes weeks before the inauguration of former President Donald Trump, who imposed a travel ban on people from some majority Muslim countries during his first term that Biden rescinded on his first day in office. The strategy comes more…
Panda sculptures displayed at the Hong Kong International Airport during a welcome ceremony of the panda-themed exhibition “Panda Go!” in Hong Kong on December 2, 2024. — Instagram/@newgovhkIf you are travelling to Hong Kong this weekend, then you are in for a special treat as thousands of giant panda sculptures will welcome you and locals there starting from this Saturday.This massive exhibit, titled ‘Panda Go! Fest HK’, was launched during a ceremony at Hong Kong International Airport earlier this week, featuring 2,500 panda sculptures. The exhibit reflects the city’s growing enthusiasm for the beloved bears following the recent birth of…
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah. — Supreme Court of Pakistan website/File26th Amendment granted majority to executive in JCP: Justice Shah.Says new JCP composition poses risks for “political appointments”. “In absence of rules, JCP proceedings would be unconstitutional.”Supreme Court’s senior puisne judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has expressed concern over the proceedings of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) in the absence of its rules, saying that the recently-enacted 26th Constitutional Amendment has “fundamentally disturbed the vital balance in the appointments process of the judges in Pakistan”.”The judiciary has enjoyed primacy in the appointment process of the judges in Pakistan, however,…