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Posted onFrankfurt, Germany — The State Government of Hessen has awarded special certificates of appreciation to four Pakistani-origin community representatives for their long-standing public service in Germany’s local democratic system. Germany’s stable democratic structure is widely attributed to its regular local body elections held every four years and the institutionalised acceptance of electoral outcomes. As part…
Trump urges mediators to ‘move fast’ as key Gaza peace talks set to begin
Posted onUS President Donald Trump has urged everyone involved in efforts to end the Gaza war to “move fast” as mediators are set to meet in Egypt on Monday for indirect peace talks between Hamas and Israel. The talks come after Hamas agreed to some parts of a 20-point US peace plan, including freeing hostages and…
FBI fires agents pictured kneeling at George Floyd protest, US media report
Posted onYasin Ozturk/Anadolu via Getty Images (File image) The number of agents fired by the bureau is unclear The FBI has fired a group of agents who were pictured kneeling at a racial justice protest over the death of George Floyd, US media report. The termination letter cited alleged “lack of judgement” in their actions, according…
Three swimmers killed by sea mines in Odesa, Ukrainian media report
Posted onTwo men and one woman were killed by sea mines while swimming in Odesa, according to Ukrainian media. A local official confirmed the three had been killed by “explosive devices”, at beaches close to Zatoka, where recreational swimming is banned. The Black Sea has long been a popular holiday destination in Ukraine, but many of…
IMF Rejects Request to Remove GST on Contraceptive Products
Posted onIslamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) request to immediately remove the 18% GST on contraceptive products. According to sources, the IMF stated that such matters can only be considered in the upcoming budget. Previously, the Prime Minister had instructed that population control products should be made affordable…
After India Defeat: Pakistan Drops to Third in Points Table, Namibia Match Becomes Quarter-Final
Posted onKarachi/Lahore: Following their defeat against India, Pakistan’s national cricket team has slipped to third position in the points table, making the upcoming match against Namibia a virtual quarter-final.According to experts, the match against Namibia will be a “do or die” situation for Pakistan. If the national team loses this match, they will be eliminated from…
