Hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets across Turkey to protest the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key political rival of President Tayyip Erdogan. Imamoglu was detained last week on corruption charges, which he denies.
The protests, the largest in a decade, have led to clashes with police and over 340 arrests. Erdogan dismissed the demonstrations as a “show” that will “fizzle out,” while critics accuse his government of suppressing opposition.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along with Founding Chairman ISC and Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, presented a shield to Secretary General ISC, Mr. Ek Nath Dhakal, during the Inter-parliamentary Speakers Conference. The gesture recognized his efforts in promoting parliamentary collaboration and strengthening…
The United Nations has warned that millions of refugees and displaced people worldwide will face severe challenges this winter. Among them are 2.2 million Afghans deported from Pakistan and Iran. Humanitarian agencies are urging urgent support to help these vulnerable populations survive the extreme…
