- Advertisement -ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP):Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan on Tuesday said that entire nation had rejected the November 24 protest call of the opposition as the people did not want any hurdle to derail the country’s prosperity and development. He said a mega event of the Prime Minister’s University Sports (PMUS)Olympiad would start from November 21 to 23 in which around 3,000 athletes would participate. He said that the participation of 50 players from 14 foreign countries in tennis competitions also highlighted the country’s positive image. Mashhood said that Pakistan has a talented youth and has a central role in progressing the country towards fast-paced development. He added the government under the dynamic leadership of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was taking various initiatives to highlight the potential and provide more employment opportunities to the youth.

Bangladesh will seek the extradition of ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina who fled to India, interim leader Muhammad Yunus said. Yunus said his administration was focused on ensuring those guilty of cracking down on the protests to oust Hasina faced justice. Several of her former government ministers, who were detained and held in custody, are expected in court to face similar charges. "We will seek the extradition of the ousted autocrat from India," Yunus said, referring to Hasina. Yunus said he could not give a timeframe for the elections, saying it was dependent on a raft of reforms.

As G20 leaders met at Rio de Janeiro's Modern Art Museum for two days of talks, their agenda highlighted a shifting global order as US president-elect Donald Trump returns to power. Russian President Vladimir Putin did not attend the summit, and Moscow was represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Security in Rio de Janeiro has been strengthened with troops reinforcing police for the duration of the summit. A Brazilian army patrol came under gunfire near a Rio de Janeiro slum in the hours before the summit began, police said. No one was injured in the incident by the hillside Cidade de Deus community some 20 km (12 miles) west of the G20 venue

California Governor Gavin Newsom has postponed a decision on clemency for Erik and Lyle Menéndez, deferring the matter to the incoming Los Angeles District Attorney, Nathan Hochman. Newsom’s office announced on Monday, November 18, that the governor respects the role of the newly elected D.A. The Menéndez brothers, currently serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents, Kitty and José Menéndez, had their resentencing recommended last month by outgoing L.A. District Attorney George Gascón. A habeas petition hearing on November 25 could determine whether the brothers’ first-degree murder convictions are vacated. If unresolved, the resentencing hearing is set for December 11, with Hochman planning to request more time to examine the case.

COLOMBO - Twenty-one cabinet ministers were sworn in before Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday morning at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. After Dissanayake won the Sept. 21 presidential election, he governed with a cabinet composed of Harini Amarasuriya and Vijitha Herath. The new cabinet ministers were chosen among the 159 members of parliament from the National People’s Power (NPP) elected in the Nov. 14 parliamentary election. Amarasuriya continued to serve as prime minister in the new cabinet, and Herath was re-appointed as minister of foreign affairs, foreign employment and tourism. Their party won just three seats.

Bangladesh Aims For Extradition Of Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Interim leader Muhammad Yunus vows to prosecute Hasina for alleged crimes amid political turmoilBangladesh's political climate is currently swirling with tension after the interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus announced it would seek the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India. He categorized Hasina's regime as one characterized by autocracy, stating emphatically, "We will seek the return of the fallen autocrat Sheikh Hasina from India." The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh, which was initially set up during Hasina's own administration, is spearheading the legal processes against the ousted leader. According to Yunus, Hasina has been summoned to appear before the court but remains safely ensconced within India's borders. The interim administration is conscious of the potential diplomatic fallout if India were to refuse the extradition request.

LAHORE - A Senate delegation from Spain called on Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz at the Chief Minister’s Office here on Monday. During the meeting, the CM discuss the promotion of bilateral relations, trade and tourism between Spain and Punjab. We are making Punjab a tourist hub, will welcome Spanish investment in the sector. Meanwhie, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emphasized the crucial role of parents, teachers, and all segments of society in safeguarding the well-being and protection of children. The CM emphasized that violence against children has lasting negative effects on their personalities and futures, and assured that concrete measures are being taken to address the issue.

World Leaders Gather At G20 Summit To Tackle Hunger And Climate Challenges Brazil hosts pivotal talks on global cooperation amid looming political shifts and calls for sustainable growthThe countdown is over, and Rio de Janeiro is buzzing as leaders from the world’s most significant economies converge for the G20 summit, setting the stage for urgent discussions on global challenges. At this year’s gathering, the spotlight is on how to combat hunger and climate change amid heightened geopolitical tensions and the unexpected return of Donald Trump as U.S. president. This year's summit reflects the high stakes of international diplomacy as leaders straddle pressing domestic concerns with the needs of the global community. For today’s G20 leaders, articulations on our climate fate and support for vulnerable regions are more than negotiations; they are commitments seeking to change the narrative from words to action. Wherever global cooperation might lead, the G20 summit as convened by Brazil this year holds promise, albeit riding on the unpredictable waves of political tides.

Pakistan ‘may withdraw’ from Champions Trophy after India refuse to cross the border https://www.dawn.com/news/18715492. Don’t give hosting rights to Pakistan in future if India refuses to travel for the Champions Trophy https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-pakistan-icc-champions-trophy-9672681/3. US reacts to India’s refusal to play ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan https://arynews.tv/champions-trophy-2025-us-react-indias-refusal-to-play-in-pakistan/5. Pakistan could approach international court over Indian refusal to play Champions Trophy in country https://tribune.com.pk/story/2508708/pakistan-could-approach-international-court-over-indian-refusal-to-play-champions-trophy-in-country6. India’s Modi holds talks in Nigeria en route to G20https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3286923/indias-modi-holds-talks-nigeria-en-route-g2018.

Following the Pakistan People’s Party, Jamiat-e-Ulama-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has now declared the recently passed laws “condemnable,” asserting they negate the spirit of the 26th amendment and undermine basic human rights. On their own, such remarks might warrant attention, as one could objectively critique both the amendment and the legislation it birthed. However, coming from Maulana Fazlur Rehman, these comments ring hollow. Furthermore, Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s professed reverence for the 26th amendment, which he now uses as a benchmark for good governance, is ironic. He once vehemently opposed the very same amendment, labelling it a dangerous proposal that should never be passed—until, of course, negotiations, political manoeuvring, and deal-making changed his stance.

MELBOURNE - Famously known for its extensive ring system, Saturn is one of four planets in our solar system that have the distinctive feature. And now, scientists hypothesize that Earth may have sported its own ring some 466 million years ago. During the Ordovician Period, a time of significant changes for Earth’s life-forms, plate tectonics and climate, the planet experienced a peak in meteorite strikes. They should be randomly distributed,” said lead author Andrew Tomkins, a geologist and professor of Earth and planetary sciences at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Scientists previously believed that a large asteroid broke apart within the solar system, creating the meteorites that hit Earth during the Ordovician Period.

Dr. Syed Kaleem Imam is a distinguished policy practitioner and rule of law expert with over 33 years of exemplary service. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Imam has held unique key leadership positions, serving as Inspector General of Police in Punjab, Sindh, Motorway police, Islamabad and lastly retired as Federal Secretary Narcotics Control. Dr. Imam is the author of two influential books: In Pursuit of Ethical State, Reflections of a Police Chief, and Kotwalnama Zawal ka Arooj (کوٹوالنامہ زوال کا عروج). Currently, Dr. Imam continues to shape global peace, security, and policy-making as a consultant and academician, High court Advocate, while also mentoring the next generation of leaders. – WorldEcho News- 28th August, 2023 https://en.wenews.pk/haunting-extremism-setting-ablaze-others-houses-in-the-name-of-religion• In Pakistan, where is the lesson-learning post intelligence and security failures?

Kashmir is not just an issue for Pakistan or the region; it is erga omnes, meaning it represents an obligation that all states owe to the Kashmiris..it is a global concern. This situation is not merely a bilateral or regional conflict; it has universal significanceThe notion of erga omnes obligations represents crucial responsibilities that states hold toward the entirety of the international community. This concept, derived from Roman law, encapsulates the idea of “erga omnes” (Latin for “in relation to everyone”) and underscores the importance of obligations or rights that extend to all. In its ruling on the Barcelona Traction case, four erga omnes were identified: the prohibition of acts of aggression; the prohibition of genocide; the protection against slavery; and the protection against racial discrimination. ICJ further affirmed : The duty of non-recognition specified above also applies to international organizations, including the United Nations, in view of the serious breaches of obligations erga omnes under international law.

Saudi Arabia calls for peace, addresses global challenges at opening of G20 SummitRIO DE JANEIRO: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan led the Kingdom’s delegation at the first session of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, which opened on Monday. In addition to political challenges, Prince Faisal commended Brazil’s initiative in launching the International Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, which aligns with Saudi Arabia’s development and humanitarian objectives. The G20 Summit in Brazil serves as a platform for the world’s leading economies to address global challenges and promote collective solutions aimed at fostering sustainable development and social equity. On the sidelines of the summit, Prince Faisal met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. During their meeting they discussed US-Saudi relations, as well as regional developments and the efforts made in this regard.

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