Jinnah Betrayal, Armed Rebellion, Bangladesh Impact

[ad_1] The south-western province of Balochistan remains one of Pakistan’s biggest security headaches after many decades of an armed rebellion seeking independence for the mineral-rich region. The latest in a series of bloodshed is a train hijack by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), the strongest rebel group active in the region bordering Iran and Afghanistan….

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Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg Held Meetings With Trump At White House: Report

[ad_1] Washington: Meta Platforms Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg held meetings at the White House with Trump administration officials on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter. “Mark’s continuing the meetings he’s been holding with the administration on American technology leadership,” Meta spokesman Andy Stone said, without confirming the White House visit. (Except for…

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Yogi Adityanath Calls For “Permanent Action” Loudspeakers At Religious Sites

[ad_1] Varanasi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday called for permanent noise control measures for loudspeakers mounted at religious places. While reviewing development projects and law and order at the Circuit House, he also directed officials to strictly prohibit high-volume DJs during Holi celebrations, a statement said. The CM instructed officials to install…

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Mark Carney To Be Sworn In As Canada PM Tomorrow

[ad_1] Ottawa: Former central banker Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s next prime minister on Friday morning along with his cabinet, the governor general’s office announced on Wednesday. The new Liberal leader had promised a “seamless and quick” transition as he takes over from Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January after…

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Trump Uncertainty Brings Risk Of “Avoidable” Recession: Economist

[ad_1] Houston: The “disorderly” implementation of trade and government reform policies by the administration of President Donald Trump has raised the risk of a “largely avoidable” US economic downturn, a top S&P economist said Wednesday. Uncertainty sparked by constant White House pivots on tariffs has potentially delayed business investments and prompted consumers to pull back…

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With Law Students, Medical Grads, How Baloch Liberation Army Ramps Up Violence

[ad_1] The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has intensified its violent campaign in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province over the past year, posing a significant threat to the state. As the most active group fighting for independence in the mineral-rich region, the BLA has been responsible for numerous attacks targeting foreign interests, security forces, and Pakistani labourers…

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