Day: April 28, 2024

PM Shehbaz declared ‘Man of Action’ by Saudi leadership

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Saudi ministers seen in a meeting with PM Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of a Special Meeting of the World Economic Forum on April 28, 2024. — PID ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was declared the “Man of Action” by the Saudi leadership in recognition of his commitment to reviving Pakistan’s economy through massive reforms and foreign investment.  This acknowledgement came during the premier’s busy day in Riyadh, where he met different leaders and addressed a special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).  The remarks were made during separate…

Full transcript of “Face the Nation,” April 28, 2024

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On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Hanna Siegel, sister of Keith Siegel, who is being held hostage by Hamas Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky  Rep. Summer Lee, Democrat of Pennsylvania University of Chicago political science professor Robert Pape Catherine Russell, UNICEF executive director  Click here to browse full transcripts of “Face the Nation.”    MARGARET BRENNAN: I’m Margaret Brennan in Washington. And this week on Face the Nation: Pressure builds to try and get the Hamas-held hostage negotiations back on track, and campus protests…

UNICEF’s Catherine Russell says she saw “so much pain and misery” in recent trip to West Bank

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UNICEF’s Catherine Russell says she saw “so much pain and misery” in recent trip to West Bank – CBS News Watch CBS News UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell tells “Face the Nation” that she recently visited the Israeli-occupied West Bank and saw firsthand the devastation from the uptick violence, while she also met with the Israeli families of those held hostage by Hamas. “I came back feeling like, there’s just so much pain and misery everywhere you look,” she said. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking…

FM Ishaq Dar appointed as deputy prime minister

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Finance Minister Ishaq Dar chairing a meeting in this undated picture. — APP/File A day after reaching Riyadh, PM Shehbaz appoints Dar as deputy PM. Dar given addition charge of the coveted post. He will serve on the post till “further orders”. In a surprise move, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has been appointed as deputy prime minister of the country, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Sunday. “The Prime Minister has been pleased to designate Mr Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, as Deputy…

Niece of American hostage worries a deal “is arguably not” in Netanyahu’s “political interest”

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Niece of American hostage worries a deal “is arguably not” in Netanyahu’s “political interest” – CBS News Watch CBS News Hanna Siegel, the niece of U.S.-Israeli Keith Siegel, who is being held hostage by Hamas, tells “Face the Nation” that while the Biden administration has shown an “unwavering and relentless commitment to my family the families of all the hostages,” she worries that “it’s arguably not in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political interest to close a deal.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events,…

Abductee Waziristan judge’s driver details kidnapping incident in FIR

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Sessions judge Shakirullah Marwat. — Geo News/File   The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Sunday registered a first-information report (FIR) against the unidentified armed men for kidnapping Shakirullah Marwat, the sessions judge of South Waziristan district. A day earlier, the district and sessions judge was kidnapped by armed men near the border area of Tank and DI Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Lodged on the complaint of Sher Ali — the judge’s driver — at the CTD police station in DI Khan, the FIR contained the relevant provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997…

An officer and a baby

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An officer and a baby – CBS News Watch CBS News Twenty-four years ago, Gene Eyster, then with the South Bend, Ind., police department, received a call about a newborn baby found abandoned in a cardboard box. For more than two decades, Eyster wondered what became of that boy. A few weeks ago, he found out, perhaps when he needed to most. Steve Hartman reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Ruling coalition chides PTI for wishing to hold talks with establishment

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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) leader Khawaja Saad Rafique (right) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Secretary Information Faisal Karim Kundi (left). —X/@KhSaad_Rafique/Facebook/Faisal Karim Kundi SIC, PTI inviting army to step into politics, says Faisal Kundi. Sanaullah says PTI’s aims to seize power via establisment. Rafique says political parties will have to talk sooner or later.  ISLAMABAD: Leaders of the coalition government lambasted the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) for announcing to hold talks with the military establishment only, terming the decision made by the Imran Khan-led party double standard, The News reported…

4/27: CBS Weekend News – CBS News

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4/27: CBS Weekend News – CBS News Watch CBS News Colleges struggle with how to handle growing protests; The significance of the White House Correspondents Dinner Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Police arrest BLA’s ‘most wanted’ terrorist from Karachi’s Lyari

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The picture shows a person handcuffed and standing behind bars. — AFP/File DIG says arrested militant identified as Mairaj alias Mama. He was involved in various terror incidents in Balochistan. He used to provide information to BLA Commander Jalal.  KARACHI: Police arrested “most wanted” terrorist belonging to outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) from Karachi’s Lyari area, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) South Asad Raza said Sunday.  The arrested militant, who has been identified as Mairaj alias Mama, used to provide information to BLA commander Jalal.  In 2017, terrorist Mairaj spied on an…