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Additional District and Sessions Judge Larkana Gul Zameer Solangi resigned on Tuesday due to the "humiliating behaviour" of Chief Justice Saqib Nisar in a recent visit to the city.

By Web Desk
June 26, 2018

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Three Pakistanis honoured with Queen's Young Leaders Awards in UK

Three Pakistanis, Mahnoor Syed, Haroon Yasin and Hassan Mujtaba Zaidi were honoured with the Queen's Young Leaders Awards here at the Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

The amazing youngsters made the nation proud as they were presented with medals by Queen Elizabeth II for outstanding contributions to their community.


Pakistan’s first blind judge sworn in 

LAHORE: History has been made, as Yousaf Saleem became the first blind judge in Pakistan after taking oath of civil judge here on Tuesday. Yousaf was among 21 candidates who were sworn in for the post of civil judges today.


France finish top ahead of Denmark after World Cup stalemate

Moscow, June 26, 2018 (AFP) -France secured first place ahead of Denmark in Group C on Tuesday following a 0-0 draw in Moscow that could set up a heavyweight World Cup clash with Lionel Messi´s Argentina in the last 16.

Didier Deschamps´ side dominated possession but struggled to create any clear-cut chances against a determined Denmark, who will likely meet Croatia for a place in the quarter-finals.


US demands world halt Iranian oil imports by Nov 4

Washington, June 26, 2018 (AFP) -The United States warned Tuesday that countries around the world must stop buying Iranian oil before November 4 or face a renewed round of American economic sanctions.

A senior State Department official warned foreign capitals "we´re not granting waivers" and described tightening the noose on Tehran as "one of our top national security priorities."


Peru beat Australia 2-0 but both sides knocked out

SOCHI, Russia: Already eliminated Peru got their first World Cup win in 40 years and their first goal in 36 with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Tuesday, a result that condemned the Australians to last place in Group C.

Imran Khan admits presence of Tarin, Qureshi groups in PTI

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has acknowledged that his party is made up of various groups.


US Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban on Muslim countries

Washington -The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld President Donald Trump´s controversial ban on travelers from five mostly Muslim countries -- a big victory for the Republican leader after a tortuous legal battle.


Mattis becomes first U.S. defence chief to visit China under Trump

BEIJING: U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Tuesday became the first Pentagon chief to visit China since 2014, starting a three-day trip with a goal of improving security dialogue with Beijing despite increasingly fraught Sino-U.S. relations.


Larkana judge scolded by CJP Nisar resigns

KARACHI: Additional District and Sessions Judge Larkana Gul Zameer Solangi resigned on Tuesday due to the "humiliating behaviour" of Chief Justice Saqib Nisar in a recent visit to the city. The judge has sent his resignation to the Registrar Sindh High Court.


WORLD CUP 2018: Iran  hold Portugal 1-1

SARANSK: Portugal advanced to the World Cup round of 16 behind Spain from Group B after Ricardo Quaresma´s stunning strike on the stroke of halftime was cancelled out by a dramatic stoppage-time penalty by Iran´s Karim Ansarifard on Monday.

European champions will meet Uruguay in round of 16* Ronaldo misses penalty in second half


NAB headquarters threatened with explosives, reveals chief Javed Iqbal

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) headquarters has been threatened with explosives, said Chairman (R) Justice Javed Iqbal on Monday.

Speaking at a meeting with officers at NAB’s Lahore complex, the chairman revealed the news of threats being issued to the anti-corruption body’s headquarters.


Uruguay top World Cup Group A, Russia second after 3-0 defeat

SAMARA, Russia: Luis Suarez helped fire Uruguay into the last 16 of the World Cup as Group A winners on Monday after opening the scoring in their 3-0 win over host nation Russia, who had a man sent off.