Several Jewish BBC employees participated in a London march against antisemitism, contrary to the broadcaster’s impartiality policy. Organized by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, staff members defied rules on involvement in controversial issues, facing similar reminders for those interested in pro-Palestine marches.
Armenia, as Prime Minister Pashinyan emphasized during an online press conference, aims to foster friendly relations with all nations, including exploring possibilities with Pakistan. Pashinyan expressed optimism that progress, particularly through a peace treaty with Azerbaijan, could contribute to establishing diplomatic ties, acknowledging the complexities involved.
Afghanistan permanently closed its Delhi embassy, citing insufficient support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration. The decision aligns with a previous announcement, emphasizing the lack of backing from India.
A Lahore accountability court acquitted 10, including PML-N’s Shehbaz Sharif, in a 2018 National Accountability Bureau (NAB) reference. Accusing Shehbaz of authority misuse during his Punjab chief minister tenure in a low-cost housing scheme, the reference claimed 16,000 citizens invested Rs610 million. The Punjab Land Development Company’s 2015 contract resulted in over Rs645 million government losses due to company incompetence.
The Accountability Court of Lahore declared Monis Elahi—the son of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Chaudhry Pervez Elahi—as a Proclaimed Offender (PO) in the case of receiving kickbacks worth billions of rupees in development projects.
The Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) announced an ambitious manifesto focusing on economic and social reforms and struck a reconciliatory tone as it held its maiden public rally on Saturday. The party’s Saturday rally was the first of seven it plans to hold in different cities of the province.
In a major move, the government of Pakistan on Wednesday allowed Afghan citizens with legal documents to stay. The UN says around 3.7 million Afghans, who have fled war, poverty, and economic instability their country, are currently living in Pakistan. But Islamabad insists the number is much higher.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) nominated Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, PTI leaders, as accused in the cypher case’s challan submitted to the Official Secrets Act court, seeking proceedings and penalties. Asad Umar, another PTI leader, is reportedly not included as an accused.
India on Saturday condemned the incident of Indian high commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami being allegedly prevented by radical Sikh activists from entering a gurudwara in Scotland’s Glasgow. The High commission of India in a statement has termed the incident ‘disgraceful’.
The Indian External Affairs Ministry is reviewing a letter from the Afghan Embassy, stating its intention to halt operations in New Delhi by Saturday. India has not recognized the Taliban government, evacuated its Kabul staff before the U.S. withdrawal, and no longer maintains diplomatic representation in Afghanistan.
In a bid to enhance security measures, Pakistan strengthens its commitment to safeguard China’s commercial interests, acknowledging the security challenges faced by Chinese citizens, projects, and institutions within the country. Islamabad and Beijing solidify their partnership in the security realm, united in their determination to thwart any efforts aimed at undermining their strong friendship and cooperative ties.