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India abstains in UNGA on draft resolution demanding immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza

UNITED NATIONS — India has abstained in the UN General Assembly from a vote on a draft resolution that demanded an “immediate, unconditional and permanent” ceasefire in Gaza. The 193-member UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to adopt the resolution introduced by Spain that demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire, to be respected by all […]

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US State Department rakes up Trump’s Kashmir mediation claim despite India’s firm dismissal

WASHINGTON — Despite India’s repeated dismissal of external involvement in the bilateral Kashmir dispute, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce raked it up, saying that it wouldn’t be a surprise if US President Donald Trump tried to mediate. Replying to a question at her regular briefing on Tuesday, about what the reporter asserted was Trump’s […]

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UNSC holds closed consultations on Indo-Pak tensions, hears calls for ‘restraint’

UNITED NATIONS — Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, the United Nations Security Council has held closed-door consultations where envoys called for restraint and dialogue. The consultations, held by the 15-nation Security Council, lasted about an hour and a half on Monday afternoon but no statement was issued from the Council after the meeting. Pakistan, currently a […]

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US lawmakers seek to sanction Pakistan Army chief for political ‘persecution’, free Imran Khan

NEW YORK — Two US lawmakers have introduced a bill seeking to sanction Pakistan’s Army chief General Asim Munir for engaging in the “wrongful persecution and imprisonment” of political opponents and the release of detainees including former premier Imran Khan, a media report said. The “Pakistan Democracy Act” was introduced by Republican representative from South […]

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UK govt declares Pakistan ex-PM’s son Hasan Nawaz ‘deliberate tax defaulter’

LONDON — The United Kingdom (UK) government’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has declared Hasan Nawaz, son of PML-N President and former prime minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, as a “deliberate tax defaulter”. The UK government has updated the list of defaulters on its official website, which included Hasan’s name, declaring him a deliberate tax defaulter. […]

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Pakistan likely to face travel ban by US if govt doesn’t address ‘deficiencies’

WASHINGTON — Pakistan has been included in a group that would be considered for partial suspension of visa issuance if their governments “do not make efforts to address deficiencies within 60 days” as part of new ban by Donald Trump’s administration. The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens […]