Top court rejects Iran bid for bank funds frozen in US

The Hague, March 30 (AFP/APP): The International Court of Justice on Thursday rejected Iran’s bid to unblock nearly $2 billion in central bank assets frozen by the US, but ruled Washington had illegally seized some other funds. The UN’s top court said Washington’s freezing of […]

US candidate Ajay Banga the sole nominee to lead World Bank

Washington, March 30 (AFP/APP): Ajay Banga, the American pick to lead the World Bank, was the only candidate nominated for the position, the bank confirmed Thursday, paving the way for his likely appointment in the coming months. “In accordance with established procedures, the Executive Directors […]

Suspect held in injured condition after police encounter

HYDERABAD, Mar 30 (APP): A suspected outlaw was arrested in injured condition after an encounter in the limit of Makki Shah Police station here late Wednesday night. The police spokesman informed here on Thursday that police were engaged in an exchange of fire by a […]

Herve Renard named coach of France women’s football team

Paris, March 30 (AFP/APP): Herve Renard was on Thursday appointed as the new coach of the France women’s football team after the sacking of Corinne Diacre, the French football federation announced. The 54-year-old Renard resigned as coach of Saudi Arabia earlier in the week after […]

Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan, others visit NUST

GILGIT, Mar 30 (APP): Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani and a group of provincial secretaries visited the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Islamabad on Thursday. On the occasion, Pro-Rector (Research, Innovation and Commercialization) Mr Rizwan Riaz and faculty members of the School […]

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