After the polling time has ended in all 50 states for the election of the President of the United States, the counting of votes and the results are in progress. Donald Trump has won in two of the dice-rolling states, while counting of votes continues in five states. Out of 538 US presidential elections, Donald Trump has received 277 and Kamala Harris 226 electoral votes so far. Republicans Hold Majority in the House In the battle for Congress, Republicans are also performing well. The GOP has a stronger position in the House of Representatives, holding 181 seats, compared to 147…
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is calling on foreign governments to push for the release of party founder Imran Khan from prison and to facilitate his relocation abroad, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed. “They are asking foreign powers to help influence Pakistan to free Imran Khan and send him to another country,” Asif stated. He made these remarks in an interview with a private news channel on Tuesday. According to the minister, these international powers are “ready” to offer the PTI leader a place in their country. Imran Khan, who has been held in Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail since August 2023, remains…
The U.S. presidential election process is unique. It relies on a system called the Electoral College, which was created by the country’s founding fathers. Under this system, a group of electors officially elects the president for a four-year term. There are 538 electors in total, matching the number of congressional representatives across all states. Each state selects electors based on its population size. Since the population changes over time, the number of electors assigned to each state can also shift. This system means the weight of each state’s vote in the Electoral College is influenced by its population. After citizens…
The tenure of Pakistan’s Services Chiefs has been extended from three to five years through a recent amendment to the Army Act. This change, passed by the National Assembly, is being hailed as a significant and much-needed move to ensure stability in the country’s military leadership and policies. Under the previous rule, the Chief of Services held office for just three years. This time frame often made it difficult to take major decisions and implement long-term policies. Leadership changes at the end of each three-year term would disrupt ongoing work. When a new chief took over, they often had to…
Australia triumphed over Pakistan by two wickets in a thrilling first ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday. Chasing a modest target of 204 runs set by Pakistan, the Australians faced a tough battle against a fierce bowling attack to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The hosts got off to a rocky start. Openers Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matthew Short fell early, leaving Australia at just 28 runs after four overs. However, a strong partnership of 85 runs between Steve Smith and Josh Inglis put the Australians back in control. Despite Pakistan’s Haris Rauf claiming…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s primary schools are set to close. The All Primary Teachers Association (APTA) has made this decision. They will keep all primary schools in the province shut until they receive a notification regarding their upgradation. Azizullah, the president of APTA, expressed frustration. He stated that the upgradation has not occurred, despite cabinet approval. The issue remains unresolved, even after numerous protests and discussions. As a result, 26,000 primary schools will be closed starting tomorrow. Additionally, 100,000 primary teachers are preparing to take to the streets. The call for closure reflects ongoing discontent among educators. They seek immediate action on…
Pakistan was dismissed for a disappointing 203 runs on Monday in the first ODI against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The Australian bowlers showcased their skills, outclassing the Green Shirts’ batting lineup. Invited to bat first, Pakistan lost wickets consistently throughout their innings. Debutant opener Saim Ayub was the first to go, bowled by Mitchell Starc in the third over. His partner, Abdullah Shafique, also fell to Starc after scoring just 12 runs. Babar Azam made his return to the national side after being rested for the final two Tests against England. He managed 37 runs before being…
ISLAMABAD: The current government plans to introduce several new pieces of legislation in the National Assembly today. These laws could have major implications for the future of the judiciary in Pakistan. Federal Law Minister Senator Azam Nazir Tarar will present the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024. This move is mandated by Article 89(2) of the Constitution. It aims to reform the legal framework and provide quicker justice. Under this Article, any ordinance laid before the National Assembly is treated as a bill. The same ordinance was also introduced in the Senate last Friday and sent to the…
Peshawar: Recent reports show that Afghan citizens are traveling abroad using fake Pakistani identity cards. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested 34 Afghan individuals for their involvement in creating these counterfeit documents. These individuals entered Pakistan illegally via Chaman. They were found trying to travel abroad with fake Pakistani identity cards and passports made in Nadra. Each person reportedly paid Rs. 12,000 to gain entry into Pakistan, according to the Additional Director of the FIA. The arrests began after two suspected foreigners were detained at the Nadra Mega Center. Following this, a raid at a nearby hostel led to…
BAJAUR: A violent conflict erupted at the Bajaur Sports Complex on Friday during the final match of the Bajaur Cricket League. Tensions escalated after the third umpire declared a player from ‘Team 804’ out. Tragically, the incident resulted in one man losing his life and three others injured, including a police officer. The match was immediately halted due to the chaos. One of the injured individuals later succumbed to his injuries. The other three, including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), were rushed to the hospital for medical care. Live footage captured the scene as many spectators surged towards a…
