As Muslims around the world embarked on the annual hajj, doctored images made the rounds in Pakistan in posts that falsely claimed they show the sons of jailed former leader Imran Khan taking part in the pilgrimage. The pictures were edited from photos of Indian reality stars performing the umrah pilgrimage in March 2023. “Breaking […]
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Video does not show Pakistani judge presiding over Imran Khan’s illegal marriage case
A man from Pakistan’s third largest city Rawalpindi has told AFP he was mistaken for a judge presiding over former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan‘s illegal marriage case in posts that showed him throwing money towards a female dancer. The posts — viewed hundreds of thousands of times — circulated as Khan and his third […]
Lina Khan’s noncompete crackdown could leave most doctors and nurses out in the cold
Many physicians and nurses are happy about the Federal Trade Commission’s new rule banning the use of noncompete agreements in employment contracts. But they are disappointed that it may not protect those who work for nonprofit hospitals and health care facilities, which provide most of the nation’s care and employ the largest number of medical […]
Khan’s sentencing delayed to November
Apr. 30—STOCKTON — A sentencing date for a former Lodi City Council member has been delayed once again. Shakir Khan was scheduled to be sentenced April 29, but the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office said it been postponed to November. “We are still working on some procedural issues to complete sentencing,” Allen Sawyer, Khan’s […]
How Did Sara Ali Khan’s Movie End?
Ae Watan Mere Watan is an evocative Hindi-language historical biopic released in 2024. The narrative delves into India’s fervent struggle for independence in 1942, centering on the courageous endeavors of Usha Mehta. She becomes a symbol of rebellion, starting a secret radio station to spread messages of coming together during the Quit India movement’s chaos. […]
Sadiq Khan’s woeful mayoralty has destroyed London’s once great nightlife
If you venture into central London of an evening for dinner or perhaps a few pints, you better head in early and drink up quickly. The chances are last orders will be called at 10pm and you’ll be turfed out by 10.30. By 11pm on most nights even the busiest areas of our capital resemble […]
Independents backed by Imran Khan’s party take lead in Pakistan election results
Independent candidates backed by imprisoned former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan are leading national election results in Pakistan on Friday. The country’s election oversight body has announced more than 120 results after an hours-long delay, a day after the vote that was marred by sporadic violence and a phone service shutdown. Of the 122 results […]
UN rights body concerned by ‘pattern of harassment’ of Imran Khan’s party members ahead of election
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Nations top human rights body expressed concern Tuesday over the “pattern of harassment” against members of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party ahead of this week’s parliamentary election. During a news briefing in Geneva, Liz Throssell, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urged Pakistani authorities to […]
Pakistan Blocks Khan’s Bids to Contest in 2024 Polls, TOI Says
(Bloomberg) — The Pakistan Election Commission rejected former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s applications to compete in the 2024 elections in two constituencies, the Times of India reported. Most Read from Bloomberg Khan submitted nomination papers to contest in Lahore and his home town of Mianwali, the paper said, citing the Election Commission and the politician’s […]