October, 2018

• 31 October

  “This Duppata Will Make Many Decisions For You in Your Life, Mark My Words”

  

  With a mind still stuck between adolescence and amateur adulthood, I was busy in an argument with my elder brother a few years back. The argument fueled up with my refusal to wear a dupatta. The point I raised was “Why should I cover myself up when I don’t want …

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• 31 October

  ‘Aasia Bibi verdict as per Constitution’, says PM as he warns those creating chaos

  

  Hours after the top court’s verdict in Aasia Bibi case following protests in parts of the country, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan stands on the basis of faith in the Prophet (PBUH) but whoever is found involved in instigating a chaos in the name of Islam will …

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• 31 October

  Aasia Bibi acquitted by Supreme Court

  

  ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted Aasia Bibi – a Christian woman accused of blasphemy in 2010 and sentenced to death – and set aside an earlier judgment passed by a lower court. Chief Justice Saqib Nisar, heading the three-member bench comprising Justice Asif Saeed Khosa and Justice Mazhar …

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• 24 October

  Iqra Khalid MP addressed Women’s entrepreneurship seminar

  

  Iqra Khalid MP addressing Women’s entrepreneurship seminar at her constituency office in regard to Women empowerment. This is a event for women by women with Erin Mills women’s council.

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• 24 October

  PAKISTAN DAM FUND RAISING

  

  Pakistani Canadian Community organised a successful Fund-raising event in Mississauga, Canada on October 21st, 2018. Whole Pakistani Community gave an overwhelming response by showing full confidence on the call of Pakistani Prime Minister and Chief Justice. The event was jammed packed with about 1000 community members attending the event during …

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• 24 October

  Khashoggi crisis shines light on Saudi ties to Silicon Valley

  

  SAN FRANCISCO: The crisis surrounding the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and concerns that he may have been killed in the Saudi consulate in Turkey, has highlighted the role of the Middle East kingdom in the US economy, especially in Silicon Valley. Saudi money has been a key source of …

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• 24 October

  People ‘expect consequences’, Trudeau says on fate of Saudi arms deal

  

  OTTAWA – Canada is weighing its options regarding the $15-billion contract to sell light armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said “Canadians and people around the world will expect consequences” for the killing of a Saudi journalist. “We are looking at, as I said suspending export …

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• 24 October

  US renews call on Pakistan to cut off extremists

  

  United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday renewed calls on Pakistan to curb extremists fighting in Afghanistan, saying Washington was holding its uneasy war partner accountable. Pompeo made the comment as he welcomed long-delayed legislative elections in Afghanistan, saying the US was “encouraged” by voter turnout, despite …

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• 24 October

  Musharraf suffering from amyloidosis, has difficulty standing and walking: APML leader

  

  Former president retired General Pervez Musharraf is said to be suffering from a rare disease amyloidosis, DawnNewsTV reported on Wednesday, citing All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Overseas President Afzaal Siddiqui. Last month, former APML chairperson Dr Muhammad Amjad had revealed that Musharraf was “growing weaker rapidly” due to an unspecified …

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• 24 October

  Murder of Khashoggi a ‘heinous crime’: Saudi crown prince

  

  Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Wednesday denounced the murder of critic Jamal Khashoggi as a “heinous crime”, insisting the kingdom was cooperating with Turkish authorities and “justice will prevail”. “The crime was very painful to all Saudis. And it is painful, heinous to every human being in the world,” Prince Mohammed …

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