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Shehbaz Sharif to be party's nominee for Pak PM's post: Maryam Nawaz
Responding to a question during a media talk outside the Islamabad High Court, Maryam stated that the opposition will "sit and decide" on the appointment of the next candidate for the Prime Minister's post, but the PML-N would nominate Shehbaz Sharif, the report said.
Ukrainian frontline medic claims Russian prisoners of war will be castrated
The combat medic, whose volunteer team has been described as "medical angels" by the Western media, said "cockroaches" don't deserve the right to procreate, RT reported. The shocking declaration came from Gennadiy Druzenko, a constitutional lawyer-turned-volunteer frontline medic in Ukraine. Speaking to Ukrainian media in a live interview, he condemned the US for its reluctance to go to war with Russia on Ukraine's behalf, before commenting on the Russian military.
Imran attacks army chief Bajwa, praises Indian army as 'not corrupt'
The Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is angry and frustrated with his "master" the Pakistani military establishment as it has refused to bail him out at a time when he is facing a crucial no-confidence motion against his government, in what is shaping up to be his toughest test since coming to power in 2018. The establishment has also asked Khan to "resign" as he has lost majority in the parliament.
EU member states to stockpile iodine pills, nuclear-protective suits
As the conflict in Ukraine continues to rage, the European Commission has urged EU member states to stockpile iodine pills, other designated drugs, and nuclear-protective suits. It is also stepping up preparations for dealing with the aftermath of a possible chemical or biological attack, RT reported.
Maryam Nawaz asks Pakistanis not to let their children watch Imran's speeches
PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz told Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday that his "game is over now", Dawn reported. "Your electoral prospects in the wake of inflation and lack of governance are bleak. You know you have lost the game and the upcoming elections." And, the PML-N leader went on, the Pakistani Prime Minister looks like a joker while he's at it, Dawn reported.
'Ukrainians being deported to Siberia after confiscating their phones and documents'
Russian news agencies have reported that buses carrying hundreds of refugees from the besieged southeastern port city Mariupol had arrived in Russia in recent days. Moscow officials also said a trainload of over 280 Ukrainians were being 'rescued' from Mariupol, showing footage of them thanking Russian forces.
Opposition in Pakistan plans alternative strategies if no-confidence motion fails
Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), the joint opposition alliance campaigning to oust the Imran Khan government through a no-confidence motion in the National Assembly, has planned different strategies to continue its political offensive against the Prime Minister in case the motion fails. Sources say that PDM has chalked out different options - Plans B and C, if their initial Plan A of the no-confidence motion fails.
Plane carrying 132 people crashes in China
A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737, carrying 132 people on board, crashed on Monday in a mountainous area of the country's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, according to emergency officials. Flight MU5735 took off from Kunming at 1.11 p.m. (local time) and was scheduled to arrive in Guangzhou at 3.05 p.m.
In touch with Tatas for providing new aircraft for Air India: Airbus India
Global aerospace major Airbus India on Monday said that it is in touch with Tata Group for providing its new aircraft A350 for Air India. Speaking at a company event here to showcase the new generation aircraft A350, Airbus India President Remi Maillard said: "We are in talks with all airlines."
US not optimistic about Ukraine talks
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the UN, has warned that there was little immediate hope of a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine, as pressure continued to build on American President Joe Biden ahead of a crucial NATO summit in Europe this week, the Guardian reported.
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