Will not take extension, retire in five weeks, says COAS General BajwaCOAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa speaks at an event.—FileArmy will not play any role in politics, says General Qamar Javed Bajwa.Extended term of General Bajwa is ending on November 29.govt says appointment of his successor will be made in due course and according to Constitution.RAWALPINDI:...
Azam Swati granted bail
Azam Swati granted bail in controversial tweets casePTI senator Azam Swati being taken to court after being arrested in the controversial tweets case. -ScreengrabCourt approves Azam Swati's post-arrest bail plea.Babar Awan alleges his client was tortured.FIA says Swati had given a hateful statement about army chief.ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court...
Major legal victory for ruling
Major legal victory for ruling alliance as ECP disqualifies Imran Khan in Toshakhana case.Imran Khan found guilty of corrupt practices.PTI slams ECP after Imran Khan's disqualification.PTI workers baton charged outside ECP office.ISLAMABAD: In a major legal victory for the ruling coalition on Friday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), in a consensus...
UK interior minister quits
UK interior minister quits with criticism of Truss as lawmakers row.Home secretary Suella Braverman QC walks outside 10 Downing Street, following the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain, September 9, 2022.— Reuters Home Secretary resigns over security incident.Truss answers questions to jeers, laughter from lawmakers.Chaotic scenes...
Putin demands all-Russia
Putin demands all-Russia war effort as he declares martial law in occupied UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin attends a news conference following the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) leaders' summit in Astana, Kazakhstan October 14, 2022.— Reuters Putin tells all Russian regions to support needs of army.Order meets low-key response from...
US, allies discuss Iranian
US, allies discuss Iranian drone transfers to Russia at UN.A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.— ReutersUS, UK, France raised issue of Iran's drone transfer to Russia.We will not hesitate to use our sanctions: US State Department.Iran denies supplying...
US considering joint
US considering joint weapons production with Taiwan.A Taiwan flag can be seen at Liberty Square in Taipei, Taiwan, July 28, 2022.— Reuters US govt considering plan to jointly produce weapons with Taiwan.Initiative intended to bolster Taipei's deterrence against China.China leader said China would never renounce right to use force over Taiwan.The US...