- South Korea bans export of strategic materials to Russia
Seoul [South Korea](ANI/Sputnik): South Korea has decided to join international sanctions and ban the export of strategic materials to Russia amid the situation around Ukraine, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. “As a form of sanctions against Russia, our government has prohibited the export of strategic materials to Russia, strengthening the …South Korea bans export of strategic materials to Russia Read More »
- Imran Khan to address Pakistan on economic crisis
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the nation today over the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the country’s economy. The development comes amid news of another imminent petrol hike in Pakistan, reported Samaa TV.According to analysts, the price of petroleum products may increase by Pakistani Rs 8 to Rs 12 after …Imran Khan to address Pakistan on economic crisis Read More »
- No-confidence move against Imran Khan govt underway: Shehbaz SharifIslamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that preparations were still underway for the opposition alliance Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) planned no-confidence move against the Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. The PDM had announced to bring a no-trust move against the PTI government on February 11 after a meeting …
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- Pakistan: Aurat March to focus on wages, security, peace for womenIslamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan’s Aurat March, scheduled to be held on International Women’s Day on March 8, will focus on wages, security and peace for women, local media reported. The slogan for this year’s Aurat March on International Women’s Day is Ujrat, Tahaffuz Aur Sukoon, said social worker Sheema Kermani at a press conference at the …
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- South Korea: Samsung, LG, POSCO, Hyundai Motor closely eye Russia-Ukraine crisis
Seoul [South Korea]: As Russia has ordered operations in Ukraine, Korean companies have been also impacted. Korean companies have returned their expatriates from Ukraine, and are closely watching the situation. According to the industry on the 22nd, Samsung Electronics, which operates a local unit in Ukraine, has ordered its expatriates and their families to move …South Korea: Samsung, LG, POSCO, Hyundai Motor closely eye Russia-Ukraine crisis Read More »
- Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrives in Moscow on two-day visit amid the Ukraine crisis
Islamabad : Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan landed in Moscow late on Wednesday on a two-day visit amid the ongoing crisis at the Ukraine-Russia border. This comes as tension continues to escalate after Russia’s recognition of eastern Ukrainian enclaves of Donetsk and Luhansk. As a response to Moscow’s actions, several Western nations hit Russia with …Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrives in Moscow on two-day visit amid the Ukraine crisis Read More »
- Pakistan: Government faces backlash over Ordinances to push ‘draconian laws’
Islamabad [Pakistan] (ANI): The Imran Khan government is facing heavy backlash from all quarters for amending the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 through the promulgation of an Ordinance. The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) moved a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) stating that the promulgation of the ordinance is based …Pakistan: Government faces backlash over Ordinances to push ‘draconian laws’ Read More »
- Pak PM summons three high-level meetings ahead of Oppn’s long march
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has summoned three high-level meetings on Monday to discuss matters related to the Opposition’s long march and current political situation of the country. Imran Khan will chair Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central executive committee meeting tomorrow at PM House.This is a major development in Pakistan’s politics as the meeting …Pak PM summons three high-level meetings ahead of Oppn’s long march Read More »
- China to impose sanctions on US firms for Taiwan arms deal
Beijing [China] (ANI): In retaliation to US arms sales to Taiwan, China has decided to impose sanctions on American defence companies Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said China would continue to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty.The US earlier this month had approved a possible USD 100 …China to impose sanctions on US firms for Taiwan arms deal Read More »
- Billions of dollars stashed by Pakistani Generals, officials in Swiss Bank, Imran Khan in trouble
Islamabad [Pakistan] (ANI): A leak of data from a leading Swiss bank has revealed information about 600 accounts linked to 1400 Pakistani citizens, media reports said on Sunday. Account-holders include several key politicians and generals, including the ex-ISI chief, General Akhtar Abdur Rahman Khan, according to data leaked from Credit Suisse, an investment banking firm … - Dozens injured in protests against US grant pact as it is tabled in Nepal ParliamentKathmandu [Nepal]: Dozens were injured in a violent protest against US grant assistance agreement worth 500 million USD as the Nepal government tabled it in Parliament seeking its ratification. The violent clash which ensued near parliament since the morning of Sunday, left 17 personnel from Nepal Police and 7 from Armed Police Force injured, both …
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- Pakistan students continue protest to lift ban on unions, reduction in feesLahore [Pakistan] (ANI): Students in Pakistan continued their sit-in at Charing Cross on Friday to protest against the ban on student unions imposed by former president General Zia-ul-Haq. Progressive Students Collective (PSC) has entered its ninth day on Thursday, demanding a revival of the student unions, reduction in fee and withdrawal of security forces from …
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