Islamabad High Court reserves judgement on jail trial of Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan November 20, 2023 at 11:50PM

The Islamabad High Court has reserved judgment on an intra-court appeal by former Pakistani premier Imran Khan against his jail trial in the cipher case. Khan has been kept in Adiala Jail since September 26 and is accused of violating secret laws while handling a communication from Pakistan's embassy in Washington. The trial has already begun with witness statements, but the court had stayed the trial pending the outcome of the appeal. The judgment is expected to be announced on Tuesday.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang to attend virtual G20 leaders' summit convened by India November 20, 2023 at 11:26PM

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the virtual G20 Leaders' Summit at India's invitation. The summit will focus on key outcomes from the G20 conclave in September, as well as the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas conflict. It will also aim to implement decisions made at the previous G20 summit in New Delhi. Leaders from all G20 members, along with guest countries and international organizations, have been invited to attend. India currently holds the G20 presidency until November 2023.

UK PM Rishi Sunak urges world to use AI and science to end malnutrition November 20, 2023 at 03:14AM

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a new science initiative to develop flood-tolerant rice, disease-resistant wheat, and other climate change resilient crops. He emphasized the need for a "fundamental shift" in addressing the global food security crisis exacerbated by climate change. Sunak urged leaders to utilize artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology to combat malnutrition worldwide. The UK will establish a "virtual science hub" linking international researchers working on resilient crops.

Over 4 lakh Afghans return home from Pak following crackdown November 20, 2023 at 02:36AM

Over 400,000 Afghans have returned to Afghanistan as part of Pakistan's crackdown on illegal foreigners. The majority of these individuals used the border crossings of Torkham and Spin Boldak to return home. While 1.7 million Afghans were living in Pakistan, only those without proper documents were targeted in the crackdown. The numbers of Afghans returning to their country have increased following the Taliban's takeover in 2021. Pakistan has also introduced new visa requirements for residents in the border town of Chaman, leading to protests and disruptions.