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Imran Khan stuns all, wins majority of seats in Pakistan by-polls
The competition was very much seen as a direct political battle between Imran Khan and the coalition government. Khan lost only one contest in Karachi, while his party member Meher Bano Qureshi lost her by-polls to Ali Musa Gillani of Pakistan People Party in Multan. Imran's loss in Karachi was also claimed by Pakistan People Party's Hakeem Baloch.
JI demands expulsion of US envoy until Joe Biden apologises over anti-Pak remark
While addressing a Democratic congressional campaign committee reception, Siraj-ul-Haq had said: "And what I think is maybe one of the most dangerous nations in the world: Pakistan. Nuclear weapons without any cohesion." The statement has sparked anger in Pakistan after the White House published its transcript officially.
Antonio Guterres calls for renewing commitment to better world for all
This year's theme of "dignity for all in practice" must be "a rallying cry" for urgent global action, Guterres said. The UN chief noted that inequalities are widening, national and household economies are battered by job losses, skyrocketing food and energy prices, and the gathering shadows of a global recession.
Kiev attacked by kamakaze drones: Official
Taking to Twitter on Monday morning, Andriy Yermak, head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's staff, said: "The capital was attacked by kamikaze drones. The Russians think it will help them, but such actions are like agony. "We need more air defence systems ASAP. More weapons to defend the sky and destroy the enemy."
Japanese PM orders probe into controversial religious sect
The investigation has been launched based on "the right to ask questions" under the Religious Corporations Act, with the probe marking the first time the government here has exercised the right, reports Xinhua news agency. The result of the probe could see the sect lose its status as a religious corporation and its tax benefits.
Pakistan likely to exit FATF's grey list this week
In a statement, the watchdog said: "The first FATF Plenary under the two-year Singapore Presidency of T. Raja Kumar will take place on October 20-21," in Paris, Dawn news reported.
Joe Biden meddles in Iran's state matters by supporting riots: Iranian spokesman
"On Saturday, Biden interfered for the umpteenth time in Iran's state matters by supporting the riots as he has done ever since the outbreak of recent developments in Iran," the Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani was quoted as saying by state media on Sunday.
China's rollout of 5G technology will be used to further monitor and control Uyghurs
The build-out in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is part of a nationwide expansion of the fifth-generation, or 5G, technology standard for broadband cellular networks that mobile phone companies began deploying worldwide in 2019. China is rolling out 5G to further digitize its economy and society, RFA reported.
Indian-American Theegala tied fifth for another super effort as Bradley wins Zozo
The Indian-American, who was one of the rookies to reach the Tour Championships, was Tied-sixth at the Fortinet Championship but missed the cut at Sanderson Farms. He bounced back in Japan despite a first round of 1-over 71. He shot 67-63-67 in his final three rounds.
Imran Khan leads on six out of seven Pakistan National Assembly seats
Results continue to pour in after the end of polling for by-elections on eight National Assembly seats and three Punjab Assembly seats amid reports of sporadic violence and clashes across the country, The News reported. According to unofficial results received so far, PTI was in the lead on six NA seats -- Mardan, Charsadda, Karachi-Lorangi, Peshawar, Nankana Sahib and Faisalabad -- while PPP was leading in Karachi's Malir and Multan.
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