Pakistan govt crackdown forces PTI retreat? Imran’s party likely to postpone Sept 27 Islamabad march

Pakistan govt crackdown forces PTI retreat? Imran's party likely to postpone Sept 27 Islamabad march

Imran Khan has been in jail since 2023 The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has decided to postpone its planned march to Islamabad from September 27 to October 4, party insiders said on Friday.The PTI had planned the march to the capital to demand the release of its incarcerated founder and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. … Read more

From July Uprising leader to graft probe: Former Yunus govt advisor Asif Mahmud under scanner

From July Uprising leader to graft probe: Former Yunus govt advisor Asif Mahmud under scanner

Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain (Courtesy: Facebook) Bangladesh’s anti-graft agency said Friday it has sought details of the financial transactions of Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, a prominent leader of the 2024 “July Uprising” that ousted the Sheikh Hasina government, as part of a money-laundering investigation.Mahmud and his wife have been accused of laundering $1.05 billion during … Read more

Singapore chamber to strengthen engagement with Indian govt, policymakers, industry

Singapore chamber to strengthen engagement with Indian govt, policymakers, industry

Singapore, The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry plans to strengthen its engagement with the Indian government, policymakers and industry as part of its strategic roadmap, with a focus on boosting cross-border trade, particularly with India’s booming economy, its newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Pradeep Menon said. Singapore chamber to strengthen engagement with Indian … Read more

Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces

Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces

Houthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen’s government forces forced growing numbers of civilians to flee. Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces The attack at the southern Sharurah base targeted “weapons depots … Read more

Trump govt to target deported migrants abroad over $423 million in unpaid fines, as immigration crackdown ramps up

The Donald Trump administration is taking its immigration crackdown beyond US borders, hiring private contractors to track down migrants who have already been deported and recover what the government says is $423 million in unpaid fines and fees. Trump administration takes immigration crackdown abroad, targets deportees for $423 million in fines. (AP) US Customs and … Read more