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Investigator who probed money laundering charges against Shehbaz dies
Rizwan went on a long leave just before the formation of the coalition government led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)and was later transferred from the office of FIA Lahore last month, reports Dawn news. His name was also placed on the no-fly list.
Record number of Australians cast ballots in early voting
According to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), more than 300,000 people cast their votes on the first day of early voting on Monday, reports Xinhua news agency. It represents an almost three-fold increase from 120,000 on the first day in the 2019 election. More than 500 pre-poll voting booths opened on Monday in the lead-up to the election day on May 21.
UK study shows 2nd Covid booster gives higher immunity than 1st
The UK rolled out fourth doses to over-75s and those over the age of 12 who are immunosuppressed in April. It is also offered in Israel and Germany. "Fourth-dose Covid-19 mRNA booster vaccines are well tolerated and boost cellular and humoral immunity," scientists wrote in the Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Sri Lanka's fleeing ex-PM, family take refuge at naval base
Rajapaksa, his wife Shiranthi, and their youngest son Rohitha and his family, left the Prime Minister's official residence, Temple Trees, early Tuesday morning on board an Air Force helicopter and have now taken refuge at the heavily guarded naval base, an informed military source said.
Pak govt dismisses Punjab province's Governor
According to a notification issued by the cabinet division, Cheema has been removed in light of the advisory rendered by the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reports Samaa TV. Punjab Assembly Speaker Pervaiz Elahi will act as the acting Governor until a new one takes oath. After his dismissal, Cheema said he is taking advice from his lawyers and will announce a future course of action soon.
Chinese power plants in Pak to shut down within days unless payments made
This revelation came at a meeting presided over by Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal with more than 30 Chinese companies operating under the flagship multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in various areas including energy, communication, railways and others, reports Dawn news.
18 migrants found dead, 203 rescued off Moroccan coasts
Citing a military source, MAP said in its report that the migrants were rescued in the week of May 2 in operations in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, most of whom are sub-Saharans, including women, reports Xinhua news agency. They were found onboard makeshift boats and jet skis, trying to reach European coasts, while others ventured to swim, said the source. The rescued people received first aid on board, and the bodies of the deceased were recovered, it said.
UK Queen pulls out of Parliament opening speech
Instead, Prince Charles will deliver the speech on Tuesday on behalf of the 96-year-old monarch, the BBC quoted the Palace as saying late Monday night. Also, Prince Charles and Prince William have jointly been given the authority to open Parliament in their capacities as "counsellors of state", allowing them to undertake such official duties if the monarch is temporarily unwell.
Kim sends 'Victory Day' message to Putin
In the message sent the previous day, Kim congratulated Putin on the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, the North's official newspaper Rodong Sinmun and the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. Russia celebrated the 77th anniversary of the holiday on Monday.
Ukraine hands over 2nd part of EU membership questionnaire
The document was handed over during an online meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and the EU on Monday, Xinhua news agency quoted Zelesnky's press service as saying in a social media post. During the meeting, Zelensky thanked von der Leyen for the "clear signals of support" for Ukraine on its path towards the EU membership.
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