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Israeli tank fire killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah in Lebanon

Israeli tank crew killed a Reuters journalist and wounded six reporters in Lebanon on October 13. The investigation, conducted by Reuters, involved more than 30 officials and experts. The findings indicate that the tank rounds were fired from within Israel, resulting in the death of journalist Issam Abdallah and severe injuries to others.

UN chief invokes rare article to bring UNSC’s attention to Palestinians’ plight

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has utilized Article 99 of the UN Charter to draw the attention of the Security Council to the worsening conditions in the besieged Palestinian enclave of Gaza. According to Article 99, the Secretary-General can bring any matter to the Security Council that, in his opinion, may threaten international peace and security. This grants Guterres the right to address the Security Council without needing an invitation from a member state. In a letter to the Security Council, Guterres expressed concern about the lack of action and the significant deterioration in Gaza, leading him to invoke Article 99 for the first time since taking office in 2017. He warned of a potential breakdown of public order in Gaza, emphasizing the catastrophic situation with irreversible implications for Palestinians and regional peace and security.

Murree prepares to welcome visitors

On Wednesday, the Commissioner of Rawalpindi Division, Liaquat Ali Chattha, and the Regional Police Officer (RPO), Syed Khurram Ali, visited Murree district. They inspected the facility centers established in Lower Topa and Jhika Gali and reviewed all the preparations made for the upcoming snowfall season.

SC to hear Zulfikar Ali Bhutto murder reference on Dec 12

On December 12, a nine-member larger bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, is scheduled to consider the presidential reference regarding a review of the judgment in the murder case of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

Pakistan welcomes UN chief’s move on Gaza

On Thursday, Pakistan expressed its appreciation for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's decision to invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter, drawing attention to the critical security situation and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Imran challenges ECP’s disqualification ruling in LHC

On Thursday, Imran Khan, the founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), lodged a challenge in the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) decision to disqualify him for five years. The disqualification was based on his alleged failure to declare Toshakhana gifts in his statement of assets and liabilities.

LHC seeks responses on PTI`s plea against appointment of election officials

In response to a plea by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed authorities to submit their responses by December 12 regarding the challenge to the appointment procedure of Punjab's bureaucrats for election duty. PTI's additional secretary general, Umair Khan Niazi, urged the court to declare sections 50(1)(b) and 51(1) of the Elections Act 2017 as illegal and unconstitutional, raising concerns about the fairness of the upcoming general elections.

Messi named Time’s ‘Athlete of the Year’

Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine's "Athlete of the Year" for 2023, recognized for his influential season marked by an eighth Ballon d'Or award and his groundbreaking move to Major League Soccer's Inter Miami. Time highlighted Messi's transformative impact on American soccer, stating that he turned the US into a soccer country with his move to Inter Miami.

Netherlands shatter England’s Olympic hopes

Germany and the Netherlands secured spots in the Women's Nations League finals, which will also serve as a qualification stage for the 2024 Olympic Games. Despite beating Scotland 6-0, England failed to make it to the finals, losing out to the Netherlands on goal difference.