Alliance with Nawaz, provided Bilawal will be the Prime Minister!



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After many dramas, results of all the constituencies of Pakistan's national elections have been announced. It showed that no party got a single majority. As a result, forming a coalition government is now the only way.

Citing sources, Pakistan-based media Geo News reported in a report on Sunday (February 11) that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif told the party leaders that there has been a big progress in forming a coalition government with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). But the condition is that PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto should be made Prime Minister. In return, PPP will support PML-N to form the government in Punjab.

The report also said that former President Asif Ali Zardari has proposed Benazir's son Bilawal Bhutto as Prime Minister.

Meanwhile, another source said, a meeting of the PML-N leadership was held on Saturday (February 10). Shehbaz Sharif presided over that meeting. Also present were Ishaq Dar, Khwaja Saad Rafiq, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Maryam Aurangzeb, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, Azam Nazir Tara, Ataullah Tara, Khawaja Imran Nazir and others.

The PML-N president discussed various options for government formation in the meeting.

It is thought that the leaders of PPP and PML-N can discuss the proposed alliance formation process on Sunday (February 11).

Meanwhile, MQM-P party representatives are in Lahore at the invitation of PML-N to decide the post-election strategy. The day after the election, PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif hinted at the formation of a government of national unity. He then directed his brother and former Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to start talks with other parties to form the government.

Meanwhile, in an interview given to a private TV channel, PML-N spokesperson Maryam Aurangzeb said that initial stage discussions have taken place between Shahbaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari. However, both of them will take the advice of their respective party leaders to form a coalition government.

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto said that a government should be formed on the basis of national unity to bring political stability in the interest of the country. I want an end to the politics of hatred and division.

In response to a question, he said, so far there has been no contact with Barrister Gahar Ali Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), founded by Imran Khan. But yes we are contacting some independent candidates.

In response to another question, Bilawal said, according to the current numbers, no one can become the Chief Minister of Punjab without the support of PPP.

According to the latest data of the Election Commission of Pakistan, the results of 264 out of 266 constituencies have been declared. Independent candidates have won the most 101 seats. After that Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) won 75 seats, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) 54 and Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM) 17 seats. Besides, other parties got 17 seats.

Israeli attacks on Gaza: death toll rises to 39,175



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In the past 24 hours, 21 more people were killed in Israeli military strikes in the besieged Palestinian Gaza Strip. 39175 people have lost their lives so far.

This information was revealed in a report by Al-Jazeera, a Qatar-based media outlet, on Thursday (July 26).

At least 18 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis, south of Gaza, according to reports. Two more deaths were reported in northern Gaza City and one in Nuseirat refugee camp. 21 Palestinian citizens have been killed in the last 24 hours.

Since October 7 of last year, 39175 people have been killed by Israeli military attacks. Another 90703 people were injured. Besides, several lakhs of people have been displaced. Most of the dead and injured are children and women.

On the other hand, 1139 Israelis were killed in Hamas attacks.

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South Africa gets first woman Chief Justice



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South Africa gets first woman Chief Justice

South Africa gets first woman Chief Justice

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A woman has been appointed as the Chief Justice for the first time in South Africa. Her name is Mandisa Maya. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced May's name on Thursday (July 25).

This information was published in a report of ABC News. According to reports, President Cyril Ramaphosa has named current Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as the country's new senior-most judge. Her tenure as Chief Justice will take effect from September 1. He will replace the current Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. Zondo is retiring.

Maya (60) served as Chief Justice of South Africa's second highest court, the Supreme Court of Appeal, before her elevation to the Constitutional Court.

Ramaphosa nominated Maya for Chief Justice in February and was interviewed by the Judicial Service Commission in May.

Ramaphosa said in a statement that the commission recommended her and appointing her to the post is a significant milestone for the country. 

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Indian media apologized for misleading news about the Prime Minister



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Indian media apologized for misleading news about the Prime Minister

Indian media apologized for misleading news about the Prime Minister

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An Indian media has apologized for publishing misleading news about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

During the violent agitation over the quota in Bangladesh, India Today NE, a media outlet based in the northeastern state of India, reported that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had been airlifted out. After the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi protested the report, the outlet's website read: 'India Today NE- sincerely apologizes for this unintentional mistake and regrets any confusion or tension it may have caused in our neighboring country.'

It added, "As a respected news publication, we are committed to both factual and ethical journalism."

The Bangladesh High Commission in India has denied the accuracy of a report published in India Today NE on July 21, titled 'Indian students leave Dhaka due to violent clashes, PM Sheikh Hasina airlifted out', reports India Today NE ' is also shared on social media platforms.

At a critical moment, such news as reported by the High Commission of Bangladesh can confuse the common people and even inflame tension.

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The US is monitoring what is happening in the quota movement: Miller



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The US Embassy in Dhaka and Washington are keeping a close watch on what is happening in Bangladesh in the student quota reform movement, the State Department said. In addition, spokesperson Matthew Miller commented that the United States continues to convey its concerns on the Bangladesh issue from the podium of the State Department.

This spokesperson said that there can be no direct talk about listing the organization as a banned organization due to the torture and violence that the Chhatra League has been carrying out on students for the past one and a half decades.

Participating in the briefing, State Department Correspondent Mushfiqul Fazal Ansari raised the issue of violence conducted by Chhatra League and law enforcement forces in the ongoing movement of students and wanted to know, 'The ruling government has continued to attack the movement of students in Bangladesh. At least 6 students have lost their lives so far at the hands of government-backed law and order forces. Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student body of the ruling government, is brutally torturing students, especially female students. This organization has been doing such activities for the past decade and a half. Will you list BCL as a terrorist organization?'

In response, Miller said, 'I'm not going to say anything about the issue you mentioned (banning Bangladesh Chhatra League). We have observed the violence that has spread during the student protests in Dhaka. I am once again calling for the movement to be peaceful. At the same time condemn any form of violence in peaceful protests.'

In another question, this reporter wants to know, 'Abu Sayed, a student of the English department of Begum Rokeya University, stood with his chest in front of the police gun during the protest for the safety of his classmates. The police did not hesitate to shoot him. He himself could not understand that the police would shoot him like this while protecting his classmates. After the fraudulent election, Sheikh Hasina has held on to her power by torturing her like this. Foreign Minister Anthony  Blinken said, 'The whole world's eyes are on the Bangladesh elections. The United States will take whatever steps are necessary for this election.' But the moment the people's rights are taken away, you become completely silent. Why did this happen?'

In response, Miller said, 'First of all, what you said is not true. We are not silent. You've seen me speak over and over throughout the week. As I said last Monday and I say again today, we condemn any form of violence against peaceful protests.'

He said, 'The US Embassy in Dhaka and our officials from Washington are closely monitoring what is happening in Bangladesh. Students are being killed in protests, people are dying, it is under our watch.'

"We call on the government to respect a citizen's right to peaceful protest," Miller said.

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