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Dawn - Home, Epstein’s emails reveal network of powerful contacts

Epstein’s emails reveal network of powerful contacts

The latest batch from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s emails illustrates the extraordinary scope of his contacts with powerful people, ranging from a top Trump adviser to Britain’s ex-prince Andrew. The United States House of Representatives is expected to vote next week on trying to force the release of evidence gathered on Epstein by law enforcement over the years, including the identities of the men … Continue reading Epstein’s emails reveal network of powerful contacts

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Dawn - Home, other Democrats, Trump demands DOJ probe into Epstein links to Bill Clinton

Trump demands DOJ probe into Epstein links to Bill Clinton, other Democrats

United States President Donald Trump said on Friday he wants the Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate links between the late alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and former Democratic president Bill Clinton. Seeking to turn the tables after a new trove of Epstein emails reignited questions over his own ties to the disgraced financier, Trump also demanded a probe into US … Continue reading Trump demands DOJ probe into Epstein links to Bill Clinton, other Democrats

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Dawn - Home, Pakistan revives offshore exploration with 23-block award round

Pakistan revives offshore exploration with 23-block award round

ISLAMABAD: The government has awarded 23 new offshore exploration blocks to three public sector oil and gas producers led by Mari Energies on a provisional basis for three years with investment commitments of about $80 million. Mari Energies — a joint venture of Fauji Foundation and the federal government and its other entities — has emerged as the leader by securing stakes in all 23 … Continue reading Pakistan revives offshore exploration with 23-block award round

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All terrorists in Wana attack Afghan nationals; orchestrated by TTP from Afghanistan: information ministry, Dawn - Home

All terrorists in Wana attack Afghan nationals; orchestrated by TTP from Afghanistan: information ministry

The information ministry on Thursday said that all terrorists involved in the attack on Cadet College Wana in South Waziristan were Afghan citizens. Security forces confirmed a day ago that they had successfully foiled a terrorist attack on Cadet College Wana, killing all the attackers after an intense clearance operation. The attackers had targeted the main gate of the college on Monday evening and gained … Continue reading All terrorists in Wana attack Afghan nationals; orchestrated by TTP from Afghanistan: information ministry

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Dawn - Home, Deal to end longest government shutdown in US history clears Congress

Deal to end longest government shutdown in US history clears Congress

A deal to end the longest government shutdown in US history cleared Congress on Wednesday, after the House of Representatives voted to restart disrupted food assistance, pay hundreds of thousands of federal workers and revive a hobbled air-traffic control system. The Republican-controlled chamber passed the package by a vote of 222-209, with US President Donald Trump’s support largely keeping his party together in the face … Continue reading Deal to end longest government shutdown in US history clears Congress

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Dawn - Home, Islamabad suicide bomber was ‘not a Pakistani national’: Talal Chaudhry

Islamabad suicide bomber was ‘not a Pakistani national’: Talal Chaudhry

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday said that the suicide bomber who carried out the attack outside the Islamabad district and sessions court building was “not a Pakistani national”. Twelve people were killed and 36 were injured in a suicide blast on Tuesday outside the district and sessions court building in Islamabad’s G-11 area. The incident occurred as international events were being … Continue reading Islamabad suicide bomber was ‘not a Pakistani national’: Talal Chaudhry

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Dawn - Home, Ex-CJ seeks to protect SC’s jurisdiction

Ex-CJ seeks to protect SC’s jurisdiction

• Justice Jawwad asks top court to set aside 27th Amendment • Argues certain constitutional commands can’t be altered in a way that destroys their essence ISLAMABAD: Former chief justice Jawwad S. Khawaja on Tuesday challenged the 27th Amendment, seeking a direction that the Supreme Court (SC) retains exclusive jurisdiction to determine the lawfulness and constitutionality of the proposed amendment. Filed through Advocate Khwaja Ahmad … Continue reading Ex-CJ seeks to protect SC’s jurisdiction

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Asif says after attacks rock Pakistan, Attacks on terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan ‘cannot be ruled out’, Dawn - Home

Attacks on terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan ‘cannot be ruled out’, Asif says after attacks rock Pakistan

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said attacks on terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan could not be ruled out after today’s incidents in Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. At least 12 people were killed and 36 were injured in a suicide blast in the federal capital. The incident occurred as international events were being hosted in the capital, including the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference and the 6th Margalla … Continue reading Attacks on terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan ‘cannot be ruled out’, Asif says after attacks rock Pakistan

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Dawn - Home, Security for judges increased as Punjab police on high alert

Security for judges increased as Punjab police on high alert

The Punjab police have been put on high alert with particular instructions to ensure heightened security arrangements for judges, courts and bars across the province. The Lahore Central Police Office (CPO) issued a new security advisory on Tuesday in the wake of a suicide attack in Islamabad, which claimed the lives of a dozen people, besides leaving many others injured. The CPO directed the Lahore … Continue reading Security for judges increased as Punjab police on high alert

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Dawn - Home, Situationer: A day of speculations in top court corridors

Situationer: A day of speculations in top court corridors

AS PARLIAMENT deb­a­ted the historic 27th Constitutional Amend­ment on Monday, the corridors of the Supr­eme Court were charged with speculation and curiosity. From bar rooms to tearooms and even the canteen, lawyers and court officials found themselves gripped by the same set of burning questions: Where will the proposed Federal Constit­ut­ional Court (FCC) be located? Who will lead it? And what will become of the … Continue reading Situationer: A day of speculations in top court corridors

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