Court verdict hurt expectations for justice: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, Jul 26 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the Supreme Court’s verdict had hurt the expectations of legal fraternity, petitioners, media and the public for justice. The prime minister, in a tweet following three-member bench’s verdict striking down the Punjab deputy […]

US says new Tunisia constitution could harm basic rights

Washington, July 26 (AFP/APP): The United States on Tuesday raised concerns that Tunisia’s new constitution would harm human rights and noted low turnout in a referendum called by President Kais Saied. “We do note a broad range of Tunisia civil society, media and political parties […]

US regrets ‘surprise’ Russia exit from Space Station

Washington, July 26 (AFP/APP):The United States on Tuesday voiced regret over Russia’s announcement that it would exit the International Space Station after 2024 and said it was taken by surprise. “It’s an unfortunate development given the critical scientific work performed at the ISS, the valuable […]

UK Tory leadership debate halted after moderator faints

London, July 26 (AFP/APP): The latest televised debate between the two Conservative contenders vying to become Britain’s next prime minister was abruptly halted Tuesday evening after the moderator fainted on stage. Live footage of the debate, between former finance minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary […]

Google-parent Alphabet’s profit slips as growth slows

San Francisco, July 26 (AFP/APP):Google-parent Alphabet on Tuesday reported its profit in the recently ended quarter slipped to $16 billion as its long sizzling ad revenue growth cooled. Big tech firms are grappling with multiple problems, from inflation to the war in Ukraine, and results […]

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