Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was officially arrested early Sunday, days after being apprehended at his presidential compound in Seoul, as he faces possible prison time following his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month. Yoon’s arrest could mark the start of a prolonged period of detention, potentially lasting months or longer. The … Read more
Employees photographed in an office. — AFP/File No new position will be created without the prior agreement of the Finance Division. The Division requests details of employee-related expenses from departments. All ministries must complete the form whose acceptance is linked to ERE affirms. ISLAMABAD: In its attempt to reduce public expenditure, the Ministry of Finance … Read more
Seoul, South Korea — South Korean officials said Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800s operated by the country’s airlines, as they work to determine the cause of an incident. plane crash that killed 179 people the day before. Sunday’s crash, the country’s worst air disaster in decades, sparked an outpouring of … Read more
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi (R) and a capsized migrant boat off the island of Gavdos, Greece, December 14, 2024. —Facebook/@themohsinnaqvic42/Reuters/File The Minister of the Interior emphasizes that smugglers must be eradicated. The investigative committee was instructed to submit its findings within five days. Emphasis was placed on accelerating measures to eradicate human trafficking. ISLAMABAD: … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting to assess and discuss the country’s future electricity and power plans in Islamabad, December 13, 2024. — APP The PM orders the transfer of electricity generation capacity to solar energy. Calls for the immediate closure of inefficient power plants. Orders action against officials who deliberately obstruct reforms. ISLAMABAD: … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding the evacuation of Pakistani citizens from Syria, in Islamabad on December 9, 2024. — PID The government is considering the evacuation of Pakistanis via neighboring countries. PM orders Pak embassy to establish information desk and helpline. “CMU must remain operational in Syria and neighboring countries.” Citing the … Read more
People protesting in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on the call of the Awami Joint Action Committee on December 7, 2024. — Screenshot via Geo News The talks between the JAAC and the government committee did not produce results. The AJK SC has suspended a controversial presidential order. The government “immediately takes action upon instructions … Read more
Ten members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) who were arrested during a night raid on Parliament earlier this week were produced in the National Assembly on Thursday, after their production orders were issued. The raid, which took place around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, involved plainclothes personnel cutting off power supply and storming the service branch … Read more