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How Could I Have Filed Income Tax Returns on Salary I Never Received: Nawaz Sharif
Nawaz Sharif was disqualified by the Supreme Court last week in connection with the Panama Papers scandal. The 67-year-old veteran politician soon resigned from his position.
How Nawaz Sharif 'Smartly Deprived' Shehbaz Opportunity to Become PM
After his disqualification by the Supreme Court in the Panama Papers case on July 28 Nawaz had announced that Shehbaz would be prime minister for remaining 10-month tenure of the party after interim arrangements of 45-day for which Shahid Khaqan Abbasi wa...
Rwanda's Paul Kagame Wins Third Presidential Term by a Landslide
Kagame has won international plaudits for presiding over a peaceful and rapid economic recovery in the Central African nation since the 1994 genocide, when an estimated 800,000 people Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed.
US Informs UN Its Intention to Withdraw From Paris Agreement
The State Department said the US submitted a communication to the UN regarding the US intent to withdraw from the Paris Agreement as soon as it is eligible to do so, consistent with the terms of the agreement.
GST Shadow Over Trade Across LoC As India Considers PoK Its Integral Part
The J&K government has brought the issue to the notice of the authorities in New Delhi, and an inter-ministerial panel is looking into the issue.
Israeli Police Grill Sara Netanyahu in Fraud Probe: Media
Israeli public radio said Sara Netanyahu was interrogated at National Fraud Squad headquarters near Tel Aviv over allegations she used public money for personal housekeeping expenses at the couple's official and private residences.
Singaporean Sikh Refree Subjected to Racial Abuse by Netizens
The probe was launched by UK-based organistion 'Kick I Out' after Sukhbir Singh had made some controversial decisions while officiating last Saturday's International Champions Cup (ICC) match at the National Stadium in Singapore.
US Editor Judith Jones Who 'Rescued' Anne Frank's Diary Dies at 93
Judith Jones passed away at her home in Vermont, the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group said in a statement.
Qatar Airways Drops Plan to Buy Stake in American Airlines
The Qatari airline's surprise plan to buy at least USD 808 million in American Airlines shares was disclosed by the US carrier in a securities filing June 23.
N Korea's Kim a 'Maniac' who Could Destroy Asia: Philippines' Duterte
Using characteristically crude language, Duterte teed off against Kim ahead of a regional security meeting in Manila where the hermit state's ballistic missile tests will be a hot agenda item.
US Not Seeking Regime Change in North Korea: Tillerson
US wants to work with China to prevent the reclusive country from acquiring nuclear weapons, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said
Imran Khan Accused of Sending 'Obscene Messages' to Women Leaders
Ayesha Gulalai, who hails from South Waziristan tribal region, at a press conference alleged that "honour" of women affiliated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was not safe.
Christopher Wray Confirmed by US Senate as FBI Chief
Christopher Wray, who was confirmed by vote of 92-5, will take charge of the country's top domestic law enforcement agency during a federal probe into allegations of collusion between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia.
Lawmakers Ask Trump to Reform H-1B Visa, Crackdown on Outsourcing Firms
The lawmakers said their legislation provides protections for American workers and visa holders as it calls for more transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers.
Ohio Man Hid Corpse in Freezer as New Girlfriend Moved in, Say Police
Novoa had asked his landlord if he could move the freezer down to the landlord's basement because his electricity had been shut off and "he didn't want his freezer full of meat to spoil," the police report said.
Pakistan Extends House Arrest of Alleged 2008 Mumbai Attacks Mastermind Hafiz Saeed
Hafiz Saeed was put under house arrest in January after years of living freely in Pakistan, one of the sore points in the country's fraying relationship with the United States. His freedom had also infuriated Pakistan's arch-foe, India.