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Despite release of two hostages, Israel continues to pound Gaza

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Hamas has released two American hostages in Gaza, offering hope to desperate families, as Israel pounded blockaded Gaza after the group took over 200 people hostage and killed at least 1,400 people, mostly civilians when it stormed into Israeli towns on October 7. However, despite the release of hostages from Gaza, Israel has continued to pound the territory where millions waited for the promised aid deliveries on Saturday, which have been stuck for days at Egypt’s Rafah border. According to the International Committee of the Red Cross president, Mirjana Spoljaric,…

‘I had advised Imran Khan to have good terms with army’: Sheikh Rashid claims after resurfacing from ‘Chilla’

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Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed claimed that he had advised his ally, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on having “good terms” with the army during his government, as the former federal minister resurfaces after a month of disappearance on Friday. “Even today, I stand with the army. I always suggested the PTI chairman as well that one should keep good terms with the army,” Rashid said while speaking to a private news channel. The former federal minister came to the fore a day after the Lahore…

After 11 days of bombing, Israel decides to allow aid into Gaza via Egypt’s border

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Israel would permit aid to enter Gaza via Egypt, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Wednesday, only “food, water, and medicine” will be permitted into the blockaded Palestinian enclave. “In light of [US] President [Joe] Biden´s demand, Israel would not foil the supply of humanitarian aid via Egypt,” the prime minister’s office said, announcing a cabinet decision. The statement noted that aid to civilians in the southern Gaza Strip would be allowed “so long as these supplies do not reach Hamas”, which rules Gaza. While Israel said it would…

Pakistani cricketers voice support for Gaza

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Currently in India for the ICC Men’s World Cup, Pakistan cricketers have expressed solidarity with Gazans as Israel continues inhumane attacks on Palestinians. Israel’s bombardment has killed at least 3,061 Palestinians and injured some 13,750 other people, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza. In support of its Palestinian brethren, Pakistan has unequivocally all Israeli atrocities and demanded an immediate end to the bombings, which have not even spared hospitals and schools. The Pakistani government has also decided to immediately dispatch humanitarian relief assistance to Gaza in a bid to…

PML-N, PPP assured of ‘conducive’ environment ahead of polls

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Two major political parties — the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) — were assured Wednesday by the caretaker government of a conducive environment as the country heads towards general elections. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has already said that the general polls will be held in January next year, prompting political parties to begin their campaigns for wooing voters and strengthening party ranks. However, apart from the PPP, the Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and other political parties have demanded the authorities ensure a…

‘Election halted for one person,’ Bilawal slams Nawaz

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Slamming Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said Wednesday that the Constitution, election, and democracy were halted due to “one person’s return”. Despite being partners in the last government and demanding the former three-time prime minister’s return, the PPP has kept raising concerns that Nawaz might get a “special relief”. Nawaz will return to Pakistan on Saturday (October 21), with the PML-N’s legal team being hopeful that he will not have to go to jail despite being a convict and an absconder.…

Pak vs Aus: Fakhar Zaman, Usama Mir ‘available’ for Australia fixture

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BENGALURU: In a sigh of relief for Pakistan, its opener Fakhar Zaman and leg-spinner Usama Mir regained fitness ahead of their crucial clash against Australia scheduled to be played on October 20 in Bengaluru, India during the ICC World Cup 2023, claimed sources.  The sources privy to the matter said that opener Zaman and Mir were available for selection for the Australia match. Zaman was suffering from a knee injury, while Mir had a fever. Pakistan will rest today, after reaching Bengaluru from Ahmedabad, but will resume training tomorrow. Pakistan…

Biden announces Israel solidarity visit amid efforts to ease Gaza humanitarian crisis

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday stated that US President Joe Biden will visit Tel Aviv on Wednesday to show solidarity with the people of Israel amid efforts to ease a spiralling humanitarian disaster in Gaza intensify. Blinken also highlighted the progress made in convincing the US ally to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip. The top US diplomat met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has pledged to destroy Hamas, for over nine hours at the defence ministry. The conflict intruded firsthand on the talks as air sirens…

Cipher case: Imran, Qureshi’s indictment deferred until next week

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A special court established under the Official Secrets Act 2023 Tuesday deferred the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and his party’s Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case until the next week. The hearing of the case was held at the Adiala jail in Rawalpindi where the judge of the special court, Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain, oversaw the proceedings, scheduling the indictment for the next hearing. The framing of charges against the PTI leaders was put off due to the non-provision of the case challans’ copies…

X fined $386,000 for not cooperating in child-abuse investigation in Australia

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Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has incurred a fine of A$610,500 (approximately $386,000) from the Australian e-Safety Commission for its failure to cooperate with an investigation into its practices related to preventing child abuse. This financial penalty is a significant blow to the platform, which has been grappling with declining revenue and facing criticism for its content moderation policies. The e-Safety Commission imposed this fine on X, which was formerly known as Twitter before Musk’s rebranding, due to its refusal to respond to inquiries regarding how it handles reports…