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The Return of Northern Ireland Power Sharing: What It Means

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3 mn readAfter two years without power sharing, Northern Ireland is finally getting back on track. The DUP says a deal to restore the Northern Ireland power-sharing could be wrapped up in days. Not that it’s perfect or anything, but it might just be enough to get things moving again. The Brits are promising it won’t mess with Brexit either. So, what does it all mean for Northern Ireland? Power sharing returning after a long hiatus could bring some much-needed stability.

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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Wife Bushra Bibi Sentenced to 14 Years in Jail for Unlawful Gains: The Tosha Khana Case

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3 mn readFormer Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to jail for 14 years, marking the second consecutive sentence for the Ex-PM of Pakistan within a span of two days. The conviction is related to their unlawful gains from state gifts, which occurred just a week before a general election in which Imran Khan was not eligible to contest. This case is named the Tosha Khana Case (Gift House case).

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State Bank of Pakistan’s Strategic Move: Upgrading Currency with Advanced Security Features

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4 mn readThe State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revealed its intention to introduce fresh currency notes incorporating upgraded international security features. Mr. Jameel Ahmad, the governor of the central bank, mentioned that the forthcoming notes will feature new serial numbers, designs, and advanced security elements.

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Red Sea Crisis: UK-Registered Ship A Victim of Houthi Attacks

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3 mn readIn the deep-sea waters, where the ebb and flow usually speak of peace, the UK-registered cargo ship Rubymar faced unexpected violence, disrupting the harmony that has been the case for ages. The UK Maritime community was rattled by grievous Sunday the report. Apparently, in the Red Sea, the ship sustained damage from a missile attack by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. It is typical to assume that such unprovoked aggression towards civilian maritime operations on UK vessels casts a menacing shadow over one of the world’s significant waterways.

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Imran Khan’s Political Battleground: Denial of Nomination Sparks Controversy Ahead of 2024 Elections in Pakistan

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3 mn readPakistan’s election body ECP has denied the nomination of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to participate in the 2024 parliamentary elections. Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party alleges that authorities are preventing a majority of its candidates from taking part in the upcoming February elections.

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Pakistan Emerges as Top Tourist Destination in 2023: A Global Recognition Amidst the Tourism Resurgence

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3 mn readDuring the initial nine months of 2023, Pakistan has earned the award of being the top-performing tourist destination. This recognition was officially announced in the most recent ‘World Tourism Barometer’ released by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which surfaced in the last week of December 2023.

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COP-28: Pakistan’s Call for Climate Justice Amidst Vulnerability

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3 mn readAlthough Pakistan contributes less than one percent of the total carbon emissions, it is still one of the top ten most vulnerable countries of the world in terms of climate change victims. Pakistan highlighted this issue on different regional and international platforms, accentuated the same issue in COP-28 and urged for climate justice.