South Asia

Shehbaz Sharif poised for second term as Pakistan’s prime minister amid tight security”

At 72, Shehbaz Sharif, the younger sibling of Nawaz Sharif—a three-time prime minister—played a significant role in the Pakistan Muslim.

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Fire in Bangladesh building kills 45, injures dozens

Brigadier General Main Uddin, a senior fire service official, indicated that the fire might have originated from a gas leak.

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South Asia

New Pakistani parliament sworn in amid allegations of election fraud

Outgoing National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf administered the oath to the incoming legislators at noon.

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Pakistani court indicts ex-PM Imran Khan and wife on graft charges

Khan, 71, who has been detained since August over separate charges, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. T

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Shootout in northwestern Pakistan kills senior police officer, two militants

Hidayat Ullah, a local police official, told reporters that the operation left Police Superintendent Ijaz Khan dead, who was leading.

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Maryam Nawaz elected head of Pakistan’s Punjab province

This election underscores the Sharif family's growing influence in the South Asian country.

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Indian farmers open to dialogue after clashes with police

The farmers, primarily from Punjab in northern India, are seeking legally guaranteed higher prices for their crops.

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Indian authorities call for dialogue as farmers’ protests intensify

This appeal was made as police resorted to firing tear gas on the demonstrators.

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Pakistan’s caretaker PM dismisses election result manipulation claims

Several parties and candidates have urged protests against the election results, with PTI supporters blocking traffic in Peshawar on Sunday.

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Imran Khan’s party eyes government formation, threatens protests in Pakistan

The aide urged supporters to protest peacefully if final election results, following Thursday's general election, are delayed.

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