Pakistan begins process to choose new top judge after passage of contentious constitutional amendment

  • Pakistan parliament has allowed a 12-member parliamentary committee to pick chief justice from a panel of three senior-most judges
  • Previously, the Supreme Court’s second-most senior judge automatically became the chief justice when the top judge retired at age 65
By KASHIF IMRAN ·

Pakistan Navy seizes narcotics worth $145 million in Arabian Sea operation

  • The cache included 2,000 kilograms of hashish, 370kg ice or crystal meth, and 50kg heroin
  • The seized drugs were handed over to the Anti-Narcotics Force, the Pakistani military says
By Hasaan Ali Khan ·

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Mining halts as workers flee southwestern Pakistani district after deadly attack

  • At least 21 miners were killed and seven others wounded in an attack by unidentified gunmen in Dukki on Oct. 11
  • Persisting fears for safety among coal miners have driven them to leave the area, bringing production to a halt
By SAADULLAH AKHTER ·

Experts say 26th constitutional amendment ‘threatens’ judiciary’s independence as government refutes claim

  • The amendment states a 12-member parliamentary committee will appoint the chief justice from a panel of three senior-most judges
  • Aqeel Malik, the government’s adviser on legal matters, says a name for the new chief justice will be finalized in the next few days
By SAIMA SHABBIR ·

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Why Saudi Arabia is championing the responsible disposal of batteries and e-waste

  • The improper disposal of batteries poses serious threats to human health, the environment, and public safety
  • Saudi Arabia has launched dedicated e-waste collections and awareness campaigns to encourage battery recycling
By Haifa Alshammari ·

Iran tells UN: Biden has signaled US approval, support for attack on Iran

  • Biden, on a visit to Berlin, told reporters he has an understanding of how and when Israel will respond to the missile attacks by Iran
By Reuters ·

Italy PM seeks to save Albanian migrant deal amid spat with judges

  • Rome has said that other European Union countries are interested in its flagship policy
  • Bangladeshi and Egyptian migrants sent to Albania had to leave after the judges’ ruling
By AFP ·

Time running out for Norris to catch Verstappen in F1 title chase as series heads to Mexico City

  • The McLaren driver leaves Texas for the Mexico City Grand Prix further adrift from Verstappen after a disappointing United States Grand Prix weekend
By AP ·

Book Review: ‘Principles for Dealing With the Changing World Order’

  • Dalio, an American investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates, translated his rich experience in finance into economic cycles, political systems, and the rise and fall of empires through history
By Haifa Alshammari ·