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Pakistan opposition leader arrested by Federal Investigation Agency

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Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-eInsaf (PTI) party, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, was detained and arrested Saturday by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). This election is supposed to be held within a 90 day period after Parliament is dissolved, but political and constitutional uncertainties suggest it could be delayed.

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Florida governor signs ‘anti-riot’ bill into law

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The law will also make it more challenging for cities and counties to reduce funding for law enforcement, allowing local elected officials to appeal those budget decisions to the governor’s office. ” The budget as approved, amended, or modified by the Administration Commission will be final.

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Pakistan Supreme Court grants bail to former prime minister Imran Khan

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On the same day, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to resolve grievances relating to the absence of a fair and free process in the upcoming general election. The prosecution has accused Khan of twisting the facts for personal gain, prejudicing the interest of state security.

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Canada dispatch: Canada appeals Federal Court decision to uphold compensation for Indigenous children

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Federal Ministers of Indigenous Services and Crown-Indigenous Relations, Patty Hajdu and Marc Miller respectively, along with Attorney General of Canada David Lemetti, released a statement late Friday night announcing that they have agreed with FN groups to come to a resolution on the outstanding issues in the litigation by December of this year.

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Four New Enforcement Themes Emerge at SEC

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Last month, we highlighted some of the significant trends in enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission as the agency’s fiscal year drew to a close. The agency tacked on charges that the executives lied to Kubient’s auditors about the misrepresented revenue. Here is a rundown. Deere & Co. Meanwhile, RTX Corp.

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Pakistan authorities’ treatment of former PM supporters ‘worrying,’ says HRW

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Violent clashes between protestors and police have been ongoing since proceedings began regarding the Election Commission of Pakistan’s finding that Khan is guilty of “retaining and selling gifts.” At the same time, HRW called for all of those responsible for unlawful violence to be held accountable.

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Pakistan court sentences former PM Imran Khan and wife to 14 years in prison

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The couple was investigated by the National Accountability Bureau, Pakistan’s anti-corruption agency, over illegally selling state gifts. Pakistan’s former federal law minister Babar Awan also condemned the trial. Khan was sentenced to ten years in prison the day before over revealing state secrets.

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