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In recent years, social media platforms have become an integral part of everyday life in Pakistan, providing a way for people to connect, share ideas, and access information. However, as these platforms grow in influence, so does the need to address the various issues that arise from their use. It is crucial for social media companies operating in Pakistan to respect local laws, follow cultural norms, and meet their tax obligations. It is important to explore the need to regulate social media platforms in Pakistan and ensure they operate in a manner that is respectful and beneficial to the country’s…
Voters across the country said they were shocked when President Joe Biden announced he was not seeking reelection, sending the presidential race in an unexpected direction that some voters welcomed and others worried. Some Biden supporters who spoke to NBC News on Sunday afternoon said they were disappointed by his decision, while others who were planning to vote for him were heartened by the idea that another candidate might be a better challenger to former President Donald Trump. “This could be an opportunity for big change, or maybe even a scary change,” said Jamie Yu, 27, a nurse from Phoenix.…
WASHINGTON − President Joe Biden said Sunday he is ending his bid for reelection amid intense pressure from Democratic leaders sounding the alarm that his path to beat former President Donald Trump in November had vanished.The president’s historic withdrawal throws the 2024 race − already roiled by a shocking attempt on Trump’s life − into uncertain territory, with Vice President Kamala Harris widely seen as the Democrat most likely to take Biden’s place atop the party’s ticket.Biden made the announcement from his home in Rehoboth Beach, Del., where he’s self-isolated since testing positive for COVID-19 Thursday night.Biden quickly endorsed Harris…
Pakistan on June 23 announced a new military operation “Azm-e-Istekam”, meaning “Resolve for Stability”, to strengthen its ongoing counter-terrorism operations amid a surge in violence perpetrated by TTP-led militants in neighbouring Afghanistan. The effort is aimed at curbing a surge in attacks since the TTP unilaterally ended a ceasefire in November 2022. Founded in 2007, the TTP advocates the reversal of the merger of northwestern tribal areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and the implementation of stricter Islamic law. Timeline of past military operations Pakistan has conducted several military operations in the past that have resulted in the deaths, maiming, displacement…
Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson was asked on the red carpet at the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday night if he could still call himself CJ2K.”You can always call me that,” he said with a smile.Johnson earned his rhythmic nickname 15 years ago after accomplishing an incredible feat that only seven other NFL players have accomplished: rushing for more than 2,000 yards in the 2009 season and being named NFL Offensive Player of the Year and All-Pro.Such rare achievements have helped Johnson become the youngest member of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class…
On the last day of the drills in the Taiwan Strait this time following Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s inauguration, Chinese and American military officials held a video call. That shows that China and the US had already established a crisis management mechanism to prevent the Taiwan conflict from escalating into a war.The conflict and confrontation between China and the US didn’t stop after the summit but it changed in two important ways. First, for the worse – the United States has expanded its containment of China from technology decoupling to commercial protectionism … I think the trade dispute between…
CNN — The Biden-Harris campaign formally amended its filings with the Federal Election Commission on Sunday to change the names of its main committees and declare Kamala Harris its presidential nominee. The move means that if Harris remains a candidate in the general election, she could potentially take over control of the Biden-Harris campaign account, which had nearly $96 million on hand as of the end of June, according to the Campaign Legal Center. “Specifically, because Biden and Harris share a campaign committee, if Harris becomes the Democratic presidential nominee or vice presidential nominee, the VP and Harris would be…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Vice President Kamala Harris has long presented herself as a left-of-center politician, but has gradually shifted her stance to more of a progressive one over time. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic front-runner on Sunday.The former California prosecutor once described himself as a center-left politician.But her positions on abortion, climate and the economy have managed to grab the attention of progressives. Vice President Kamala Harris has become the front-runner for the Democratic nomination after President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he was dropping out of…
With President Joe Biden dropping out of the race, Vice President Kamala Harris could become the Democratic Party’s new nominee. In announcing his plans, Biden said he “fully endorses and supports Kamala to be this year’s party’s nominee.” Harris said Her “intent is to prevail and secure this nomination,” though it is unclear whether other Democratic politicians will challenge her at an open convention or through some other selection process. If Harris is elected, Democrats would gain a presidential candidate with Bay Area roots (she was born in Oakland) and long ties to the tech industry (Donald Trump’s running mate,…
Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential reelection race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee. It’s an extraordinary decision that upends American politics and throws the Democratic nomination into uncertainty just months before the November election. Biden has warned of an existential threat to American democracy. “While I had intended to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and my country if I step aside for the remainder of my term and focus on fulfilling the duties of my presidency,” Biden said in a letter announcing his decision. Biden’s shocking announcement…