FGN22: PAK-POLITICS-LD BILL
*Pakistan Cabinet approves controversial constitutional amendment bill
Islamabad: The Pakistan Cabinet Sunday approved the proposed draft of the controversial 26th Constitutional Amendment during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after seeking consensus from the coalition partners, his office said.
FGN18: BANGLA-JUDICIARY
Bangladesh SC reinstates Supreme Judicial Council, reverses parliament’s power to remove judges
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Sunday reinstated the Supreme Judicial Council with authority to investigate allegations of judicial misconduct, while upholding its previous ruling that declared the 16th constitutional amendment, which transferred the power of removing judges to parliament, as “illegal”.
FGN17: NEPAL-CHINA
No anti-China activities will be allowed in Nepal’s territory: PM Oli
Kathmandu: Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said on Sunday that no anti-China activities will be allowed in the country, reaffirming the Himalayan nation’s commitment to the ‘One China’ policy.
FGN11: BIZ-MALDIVES-FOREX RULES
Dollar-starved Maldives notifies new foreign currency rules
Male: Dollar-starved Maldives has floated a new foreign currency regulation, limiting types of transactions allowed in foreign currency and imposing mandatory foreign currency exchange controls on tourism establishments and banks.
FGN4: UK-INDIAN-CURATOR
Scottish Indian curator helps bring 1700s alive at King Charles III’s Dumfries House
Glasgow/London: Dumfries House is one of the most majestic stately homes in Scotland, dating back to the 1700s and close to the heart of King Charles III – a regular visitor to oversee the work of his King’s Foundation charity, headquartered at this royal estate near Glasgow.
FGN13: SINGAPORE-PRADHAN
Education minister Pradhan to explore more possibilities of mutual interest with Singapore
Singapore: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said he will explore enhanced cooperation and mutual interests in the education sector with Singaporean ministers during his upcoming meetings here.
FGN8: PAK-POLIO
Pakistan reports 2 new polio cases, tally rises to 39 this year
Islamabad: Pakistan has reported 39 polio cases this year, with two fresh cases of the crippling disease being detected in the Sindh province, authorities said on Sunday.*
