ATC rejects police request for remand of ex-GB CM Khurshid

Karannagoda pushed for £24,536 for Yoshitha’s UK training, Court told

Former Navy Commander Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda had, by letter dated May 19, 2014, requested the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence to approve the funds required for former Navy Lieutenant…

• Admiral Karannagoda sought £24,536 for Yoshitha Rajapaksa's UK training.
• Rajapaksa served as Lieutenant from 2006 to 2017, earning Rs. 16,390 monthly.
• Rajapaksa faces money laundering charges for undisclosed £735 million income.

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Johor hotspots lead Malaysia’s haze tally as 25 localities record unhealthy air

JOHOR remained a key haze hotspot on Sunday, with seven localities recording unhealthy air quality as 25 locations nationwide registered air pollution index (API) readings above 100 as at 7am.

• Johor leads Malaysia's haze tally with seven unhealthy air quality hotspots.
• Selangor records five localities with unhealthy air, led by Johan Setia at 163.
• Only Balik Pulau in Penang and Limbang in Sarawak have healthy air quality readings.

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Debate on NCM against Speaker postponed indefinitely

The debate on the no-confidence motion against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, submitted by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has been postponed indefinitely pending the Attorney General’s opinion…

• Debate on no-confidence motion against Speaker postponed indefinitely
• Government cited provisions needing clarification
• Attorney General's opinion required before rescheduling

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Sindh CM showcases investment potential to 100+ firms in Shanghai

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on October 15 turned to Shanghai’s economy as a template for his province’s development, leading an investment drive in the Chinese financial hub that…

2h ago ·dailytimes.com.pk

Several Taliban personnel killed during infiltration bid in Kurram

Afghan Taliban forces opened unprovoked fire in the Taida sector of Upper Kurram and Ghozgarhi, prompting a strong and effective response from the Pakistan Army, security sources said on Saturday.

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