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US continues traditions of Third Reich in its military biological activities: Russia
"Currently, we are completing the collection of an evidence base regarding the military biological activities of the United States on the territory of Ukraine. I have no doubt that it will be formed and the whole civilized world will finally see that America has become a ‘worthy' successor to the traditions of the Third Reich, where inhuman experiments on people were practiced," said Patrushev quoted by RIA Novosti, RT reported.
Pakistan Supreme Court takes strong exception to Imran's statement
Justice Miankhel noted that observations and questions by the judges during the hearing of the presidential reference have an impact outside the court. He also referred to the premier's statement. However, Attorney General Khalid Jawed Khan said that they should not be influenced by happenings outside the court. Another member of the bench, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, wondered as to whether the Prime Minister should restrain from giving such statements, the report said.
Nepal Prime Minister's India visit to strengthen ties
Deuba's visit comes just a few days after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Nepal. China has been pushing its Belt and Road Initiative to invest in development projects in Nepal. Wang visited Nepal weeks after Nepal's Parliament approved a contentious half-billion-dollar aid grant from the US. This US grant had irked China.
Shahbaz Sharif tables no-confidence motion against Imran
Leader of Opposition in the Pakistan National Assembly and PML-N President, Shahbaz Sharif, on Monday tabled the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan in the Lower House, Geo News reported. During the session, Deputy NA Speaker Qasim Suri asked the members of the Parliament, who are in favour of the motion, to stand up so that their numbers could be counted.
UK Foreign Secy Truss to visit India, discuss strengthening partnerships
Aiming to strengthen the bilateral partnership, UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss will visit India on March 31 to hold deliberations over cooperation across various sectors, it was announced on Monday. "The visit will serve to further deepen our partnership across various sectors such as trade and investment, science, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate cooperation, education and digital communications," India's Ministry of External Affairs said.
Imran Khan invokes Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's hanging
He waved a letter to a large public rally on Sunday and disclosed that his government had been threatened in writing, claiming that "we know from which places an attempt is being made from outside to change the government, and also mount pressure on us for adopting an independent foreign policy". The Prime Minister lamented governments were changed in Pakistan with the connivance of people present in Pakistan.
Philippines, US begin large-scale joint military drills
The Philippines and the US on Monday began their large-scale annual joint military drills in the Southeast Asian country. The participants in the exercise, codenamed Balikatan 2022, include 3,800 Filipino and 5,100 US military personnel, as well as observers from various armed forces in the region, reports Xinhua news agency.
Fate of no-confidence motion against Imran to be decided by March 31
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Rashid said the situation on the day of voting on the no-confidence resolution could change even an hour before the vote, observing that it was the opposition, and not the government, that needed to show the strength of 172 lawmakers.
Nepal, India announce Deuba's New Delhi visit in April
This will be Deuba's first foreign visit after assuming office in July 2021. According to Nepal's MoFA, the three-day visit is taking place at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Deuba will be accompanied by his wife, Arzu Rana Deuba. According to the MoFA statement, the entourage of PM Deuba will comprise Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Khadka, other senior ministers and secretaries and officials.
Pak National Assembly to begin session with non-confidence motion on agenda
Pakistan National Assembly (NA) is set to meet on Monday after a two-day recess, with an opposition-moved no-confidence resolution against Prime Minister Imran Khan set to be tabled, Dawn reported. Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told a news conference on Sunday said the voting on the no-trust motion would take place on April 4 if NA Speaker Asad Qaiser allowed its tabling on Monday
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