Residents of Gaza participated in municipal elections on Saturday, marking the first time in more than two decades that voters in the enclave have cast ballots. The vote took place in Deir el-Balah, the only location in Gaza included in the latest phase of Palestinian local elections, despite ongoing conflict and humanitarian challenges. Read More: […]
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ANP calls for uniform counter terrorism policy across Pakistan
KARACHI: The Awami National Party (ANP) on Sunday demanded a comprehensive and uniform policy to tackle terrorism and extremism, rejecting the state’s past practice of distinguishing between “good” and “bad” militants. Read More: CM Afridi wants KP to have a say in anti-terror policy Addressing a rally organised by the party’s Sindh chapter to mark […]
Sharjeel Memon: Our work speaks, Karachi development continues
Karachi projects worth billions of rupees are ongoing, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon said on Tuesday. He stressed that the government’s work speaks for itself despite criticism from MQM leaders. Memon highlighted the PPP’s commitment to empowering local government institutions across the country. Responding to MQM leader Haider Abbas Rizvi, he said political interference often […]
Global panel urges action on inequality
Ahead of the G-20 summit, South Africa has proposed the creation of an international panel on inequality, modelled on the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change. The proposal comes from an ‘Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts’ tasked with addressing stark global disparities. The committee highlighted the economic, political, and societal consequences of extreme inequality, noting that […]