GAZA: Israeli authorities have reported the deaths of five soldiers in shelling incidents in northern Gaza, bringing the Israeli military’s death toll to 770 in the ongoing siege. The recent fatalities come amid intensified Israeli incursions in both Gaza and the West Bank, as violence continues to escalate across occupied Palestinian territories. In a related development, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon reportedly resulted in the deaths of 10 civilians, including women and children. The conflict has intensified humanitarian concerns, with global organizations warning of increased risks to civilians. UNICEF and UNRWA have particularly cautioned against bans on aid efforts, which…
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OTTAWA: The Canadian government has raised serious accusations against India’s Home Minister, Amit Shah, alleging his involvement in a campaign targeting Sikh separatists residing in Canada. The disclosure was made by Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison during a parliamentary session, referencing a recent report from The Washington Post. According to the report, Canadian authorities suspect Shah’s role in orchestrating intimidation and violence against Sikh separatists, escalating tensions between Canada and India. These separatists, advocating for an independent Sikh state called Khalistan in India’s Punjab region, have become a target as Indian authorities perceive this movement as a security threat.…
WASHINGTON: The United States Department of State Spokesperson, Matthew Miller, addressed the ongoing discussions about the extradition of an Indian agent implicated in a recent assassination attempt on a Sikh separatist in the US. The matter has drawn international attention, especially amid accusations that the Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has targeted Sikh separatist leaders abroad, including recent incidents in Canada. Miller described the extradition as a “legal matter,” noting, “We have spoken to the government in this regard,” while acknowledging the complexities of the situation. The US response to this incident has been comparatively restrained, especially…
Social platform X suspended a newly created account associated with Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after it posted messages in Hebrew, as reported by international media. The account, created on Sunday, carried a standard Islamic greeting in Hebrew as its first message. However, early Monday, it was deactivated with a note citing a violation of X’s policies. Elon Musk’s platform did not provide additional clarification on the nature of the breach. This action follows intensified tensions between Iran and Israel, with Khamenei referring to Israel’s recent strikes and cautioning against misjudgments of Iran’s power and determination. While Khamenei’s team…
TEHRAN: Iran’s government intends to raise its military budget by around 200%, according to government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani, as reported by state media on Tuesday. This substantial defense budget hike follows a series of retaliatory attacks between Iran and Israel in recent months. The proposed increase is part of a budget plan submitted by Iran’s government to parliament for approval. “A considerable raise that amounts to 200% has been witnessed in the country’s defense budget,” Mohajerani stated, without providing additional details. At least 55 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Beit Lahiya. For months, Iran and Israel have engaged in…
GAZA CITY: Israeli forces stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza on Friday, detaining approximately 100 people, including male medical staff, as they conducted a raid lasting until Saturday. Gaza’s health ministry and hospital officials condemned the incursion, describing it as a serious escalation in the ongoing crisis impacting health services. The ministry stated that Israeli forces damaged parts of the hospital during the operation, which has already been heavily strained by ongoing airstrikes and shortages of essential supplies. Video footage, though not independently verified, circulated over the weekend, showing extensive damage to the hospital compound. Medical workers reported that…
ISLAMABAD: On his first day as Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi swiftly handled 30 cases in the Supreme Court, completing hearings within an hour and 15 minutes, from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. Of the 30 cases, Chief Justice Afridi adjourned six until later in the morning, at 11:30 am, citing various reasons, and completed hearings for the remaining 24 cases. The cases were heard alongside Justice Shahid Bilal in Bench No. 1. Following the morning hearings, Chief Justice Afridi attended his first full court session at 1 pm, focusing on judges’ concerns and broader judicial matters. Justice…
Rawalpindi, 25 October 2024 – The Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-VII, a key counter-terrorism training event, concluded today at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi. The two-week-long exercise, which began on October 13, 2024, included Pakistan Army Special Forces and a 54-member contingent from the Russian Army. Read More: Justice Shah’s Letter Condemns CJ Isa’s Leadership Approach Lieutenant General Fayyaz Hussain Shah, HI (M), Inspector General Training & Evaluation (IGT&E), was the Chief Guest at the ceremony, joined by Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev. The exercise showcased rigorous professional standards and aimed to enhance tactical interoperability, reinforce counter-terrorism techniques, and…
An Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad has granted bail to Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, detained since October 4th on charges of inciting violence against police and state institutions. Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain granted their release on Rs20,000 surety bonds in connection with two cases filed at Kohsar Police Station. Read More: Justice Shah’s Letter Condemns CJ Isa’s Leadership Approach The bail application, opposed by Prosecutor Raja Naveed, was ultimately accepted by the court, and an order was issued for their immediate release. Initially, the hearing was set for October 19th, but both ATC judges were on leave, causing a delay in…
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah of the Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s judicial conduct and leadership style, citing these issues as reasons for his absence from the recent Full Court Reference. In his letter to the Registrar, Justice Shah argued that CJ Isa failed to foster judicial harmony and accused him of being indifferent to external pressures on the judiciary. Justice Shah compared the current situation to his decision to skip former CJ Saqib Nisar’s reference due to overreach but noted that his current concerns were “more troubling.” He urged that his letter be officially…