<p>Shanghai, which is reeling under a massive outbreak of coronavirus cases, has released over 11,000 recovered COVID-19 patients from hospitals, but infection numbers continued to climb, raising questions about China's much-touted dynamic zero-case policy.</p>

<p>Wu Qianyu, a senior official with the east Chinese city's public health commission, told a media briefing on Sunday that the patients would be put under home quarantine and no further controls should be imposed on them.</p>

<p>"Relevant authorities in the areas they live in have to be alerted that they are allowed to go home. At the same time, the officials are required to monitor their health (during the quarantine period)," the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported.</p>

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<p>Over 11,000 recovered patients have been released, it said.</p>

<p>But much to the disquiet of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) headed by President Xi Jinping, single-day new infections in Shanghai hit 24,944 on Sunday, setting a new record for the ninth consecutive day.</p>

<p>However, positive cases dropped slightly to 1,006 from 1,015 on Saturday.</p>

<p>Shanghai, China's commercial and financial capital, has seen more than 179,000 cases since the current outbreak, driven by the Omicron variant, began on March 1, the Post report said.</p>

<p>About 5,400 patients were reported to have mild symptoms, while others were asymptomatic.</p>

<p>As the cases continue to rise, Shanghai on Saturday inaugurated 50,000 bed makeshift hospital, its largest till date, amid heightened efforts in battling Omicron, as new daily infections continued to climb, the state-run Global Times reported.</p>

<p>In total, Shanghai has built more than 100 makeshift hospitals with over 160,000 beds, the report said.</p>

<p>Neighbouring cities are also on alert to stop the disease from spreading further in Yangtze Delta, one of the country's most important economic areas.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Lockdown in Shanghai to be lifted, strict measures irk residents</strong></p>

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<p>Nearby cities such as Hangzhou and Yangzhou have reserved thousands of quarantine sites for accommodating infected patients and their close contacts from Shanghai to support the city's antivirus measures, the Post report said.</p>

<p>Wu Fan, a leading expert with Shanghai's COVID-19 medical team, said China should stick to dynamic zero-covid&nbsp;policy rather than "lie flat", adding that antivirus measures should be properly followed to tame the virus with the lowest costs.</p>

<p>Wu, who is also the deputy dean of the Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, said during an interview that nobody knows how the virus will mutate in the future. She said it is possible that the virus may become less lethal yet more contagious and pathogenic, another daily The Paper reported.</p>

<p>The sudden rise of cases has led to the much-criticised lockdown of the city of 26 million people amid public criticism of the separation of children from parents in hospitals and testing centres as well distribution of food supplies to the people who were confined for days to the apartment blocks.</p>

<p>"The tidal wave has yet to peak, and worries are that the citywide lockdown will last for another few weeks, which may cripple the local economy," said Wang Feng, chairman of Shanghai-based financial service group Ye Lang Capital.</p>

<p>The business community is keeping a close eye on how the government will lift the lockdown, Wang told the Post.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shanghai-vows-to-improve-food-deliveries-as-discontent-grows-over-covid-curbs-469021">Shanghai vows to improve food deliveries as discontent grows over Covid curbs</a></strong></p>

<p>Thousands of businesses in Shanghai, from small restaurants to big-name multinational firms, have been forced to halt production.</p>

<p>Shanghai set an economic growth target of 5.5 per cent for 2022, but analysts believe it will miss that goal because of the Covid controls, the Post report said.</p>

<p>At present, the Yangshan deep water port can use just more than half of its handling capacity while flights to and from the city's two airports are mostly grounded.</p>

<p>On Sunday, the National Health Commission (NHC) reported that 27,745 close contacts of people who tested positive in different cities have been released.</p>

<p>Altogether 137,166 patients have been discharged from hospitals across the mainland after recovery by the end of Saturday, the NHC said.</p>

<p>The recurring spikes of coronavirus cases in number of cities in the last few months including Xian, Shenzhen, Jilin province, Beijing, Hong Kong and now Shanghai leading to mass lockdowns raised question marks about the rigid dynamic zero-COVID policy, which China claims largely kept the country safe from the coronavirus pandemic which first emerged in Wuhan in December, 2019.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shanghai-moves-a-number-of-covid-19-patients-to-neighbouring-province-of-zhejiang-469095">Shanghai moves a number of COVID-19 patients to neighbouring province of Zhejiang</a></strong></p>

<p>On Friday, President Xi defended China's stringently implemented zero- case policy notwithstanding the spiralling cases in Shanghai and previous outbreaks in different cities.</p>

<p>"Against the background of the COVID-19 pandemic that rages across the world, we have put first the health of all participants, adhered to the policy of preventing the coronavirus from re-entering the country to cause a new epidemic, and strictly implemented the prevention and control measures," Xi said, addressing a gathering to honour those who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games.&nbsp;</p>


Shanghai, which is reeling under a massive outbreak of coronavirus cases, has released over 11,000 recovered COVID-19 patients from hospitals, but infection numbers continued to climb, raising questions about China's much-touted dynamic zero-case policy.

Shanghai, which is reeling under a massive outbreak of coronavirus cases, has released over 11,000 recovered COVID-19 patients from hospitals, but infection numbers continued to climb, raising questions about China's much-touted dynamic zero-case policy. Wu Qianyu, a senior official with the east Chinese city's public health commission, told a media briefing on Sunday that the patients would be put under home quarantine and no further controls should be imposed on them. "Relevant authorities in the areas they live in have to be alerted that they are allowed to go home. At the same time, the officials are required to monitor their health (during the quarantine period)," the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported. Also read | China slams US virus 'accusations' as Shanghai lockdown drags on Over 11,000 recovered patients have been released, it said. But much to the disquiet of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) headed by President Xi Jinping, single-day new infections in Shanghai hit 24,944 on Sunday, setting a new record for the ninth consecutive day. However, positive cases dropped slightly to 1,006 from 1,015 on Saturday. Shanghai, China's commercial and financial capital, has seen more than 179,000 cases since the current outbreak, driven by the Omicron variant, began on March 1, the Post report said. About 5,400 patients were reported to have mild symptoms, while others were asymptomatic. As the cases continue to rise, Shanghai on Saturday inaugurated 50,000 bed makeshift hospital, its largest till date, amid heightened efforts in battling Omicron, as new daily infections continued to climb, the state-run Global Times reported. In total, Shanghai has built more than 100 makeshift hospitals with over 160,000 beds, the report said. Neighbouring cities are also on alert to stop the disease from spreading further in Yangtze Delta, one of the country's most important economic areas. Watch | Lockdown in Shanghai to be lifted, strict measures irk residents Nearby cities such as Hangzhou and Yangzhou have reserved thousands of quarantine sites for accommodating infected patients and their close contacts from Shanghai to support the city's antivirus measures, the Post report said. Wu Fan, a leading expert with Shanghai's COVID-19 medical team, said China should stick to dynamic zero-covid policy rather than "lie flat", adding that antivirus measures should be properly followed to tame the virus with the lowest costs. Wu, who is also the deputy dean of the Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, said during an interview that nobody knows how the virus will mutate in the future. She said it is possible that the virus may become less lethal yet more contagious and pathogenic, another daily The Paper reported. The sudden rise of cases has led to the much-criticised lockdown of the city of 26 million people amid public criticism of the separation of children from parents in hospitals and testing centres as well distribution of food supplies to the people who were confined for days to the apartment blocks. "The tidal wave has yet to peak, and worries are that the citywide lockdown will last for another few weeks, which may cripple the local economy," said Wang Feng, chairman of Shanghai-based financial service group Ye Lang Capital. The business community is keeping a close eye on how the government will lift the lockdown, Wang told the Post. Also read | Shanghai vows to improve food deliveries as discontent grows over Covid curbs Thousands of businesses in Shanghai, from small restaurants to big-name multinational firms, have been forced to halt production. Shanghai set an economic growth target of 5.5 per cent for 2022, but analysts believe it will miss that goal because of the Covid controls, the Post report said. At present, the Yangshan deep water port can use just more than half of its handling capacity while flights to and from the city's two airports are mostly grounded. On Sunday, the National Health Commission (NHC) reported that 27,745 close contacts of people who tested positive in different cities have been released. Altogether 137,166 patients have been discharged from hospitals across the mainland after recovery by the end of Saturday, the NHC said. The recurring spikes of coronavirus cases in number of cities in the last few months including Xian, Shenzhen, Jilin province, Beijing, Hong Kong and now Shanghai leading to mass lockdowns raised question marks about the rigid dynamic zero-COVID policy, which China claims largely kept the country safe from the coronavirus pandemic which first emerged in Wuhan in December, 2019. Also read | Shanghai moves a number of COVID-19 patients to neighbouring province of Zhejiang On Friday, President Xi defended China's stringently implemented zero- case policy notwithstanding the spiralling cases in Shanghai and previous outbreaks in different cities. "Against the background of the COVID-19 pandemic that rages across the world, we have put first the health of all participants, adhered to the policy of preventing the coronavirus from re-entering the country to cause a new epidemic, and strictly implemented the prevention and control measures," Xi said, addressing a gathering to honour those who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games.

Shanghai releases thousands of recovered Covid patients, but new cases continue to rise

<p>The possibility of Shehbaz Sharif becoming next prime minister of Pakistan may be better for China-Pakistan ties, a 'Global Times' report said on Sunday.</p>

<p>The change in guard seems to have been welcomed by the state-run daily. The all-weather ties between China and Pakistan "could be better than under Khan", it said, while saying about the scenario if Sharif becomes PM. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The write-up in the daily, which is regarded as Chinese official media, said that a new Pakistan government may get formed under Shehbaz when Parliament reconvenes to vote for a new PM on Monday. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/weekend-special-should-ex-pak-pm-imran-khan-have-chosen-a-graceful-exit-469980" hreflang="en">Weekend Special: Should ex-Pak PM Imran Khan have chosen a ‘graceful exit’?</a></strong></p>

<p>"Chinese and Pakistani analysts consider that the solid China-Pakistan relations will not be affected by the internal political change in Pakistan because to safeguard and develop the bilateral ties is the joint consensus of all parties and all groups in Pakistan," it said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The potential successor of Khan is from the Sharif family, which has been promoting China-Pakistan ties for a long time, and cooperation between the two countries could be even better than under Khan," it said. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pakistan Political Crisis: Can Shehbaz Sharif bring stability to Pakistan?</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The close ties between the two nations were better under traditional political parties, it added. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Khan is from a newly rising political party, and when traditional major political parties like the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) or the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) return to power, China-Pakistan cooperation could be even better because these traditional major parties have much closer and deeper ties with China," Qian Feng, director, research department, National Strategy Institute at Tsinghua University told the daily. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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The possibility of Shehbaz Sharif becoming next prime minister of Pakistan may be better for China-Pakistan ties, a 'Global Times' report said on Sunday. The change in guard seems to have been welcomed by the state-run daily.

The possibility of Shehbaz Sharif becoming next prime minister of Pakistan may be better for China-Pakistan ties, a 'Global Times' report said on Sunday. The change in guard seems to have been welcomed by the state-run daily. The all-weather ties between China and Pakistan "could be better than under Khan", it said, while saying about the scenario if Sharif becomes PM. The write-up in the daily, which is regarded as Chinese official media, said that a new Pakistan government may get formed under Shehbaz when Parliament reconvenes to vote for a new PM on Monday. Also Read | Weekend Special: Should ex-Pak PM Imran Khan have chosen a ‘graceful exit’? "Chinese and Pakistani analysts consider that the solid China-Pakistan relations will not be affected by the internal political change in Pakistan because to safeguard and develop the bilateral ties is the joint consensus of all parties and all groups in Pakistan," it said. "The potential successor of Khan is from the Sharif family, which has been promoting China-Pakistan ties for a long time, and cooperation between the two countries could be even better than under Khan," it said. Watch: Pakistan Political Crisis: Can Shehbaz Sharif bring stability to Pakistan? × The close ties between the two nations were better under traditional political parties, it added. "Khan is from a newly rising political party, and when traditional major political parties like the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) or the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) return to power, China-Pakistan cooperation could be even better because these traditional major parties have much closer and deeper ties with China," Qian Feng, director, research department, National Strategy Institute at Tsinghua University told the daily. (With inputs from agencies)

China-Pakistan ties could be better under Shehbaz Sharif than Imran Khan, says report

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p>A nine-year-old Ukrainian girl’s emotional letter has touched numerous hearts. The handwritten message has been addressed to her mother, who died in a Russian attack during the war. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The girl said that she would try to be a good girl and they would meet again in heaven. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the tweet, Anton Gerashchenko, advisor, Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, who shared the touching letter on Twitter in the form of a picture, wrote, “Here’s the letter from 9-old girl to her mom who died in Borodyanka”. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The girl’s mother reportedly died in an attack on their car, a report by The New York Post said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the letter, the girl, said, “Mama. This letter is a present for you on March 8. Thank you for the best nine years of my life.” &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia releases video of airstrikes, Ukrainian combat vehicles targeted</strong></p>

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<p>“I am very grateful to you for my childhood. You are the best mum in the world. I will never forget you. I want you to be happy in the sky. I wish you go to heaven. We will meet in heaven. I will try my best to be a good girl to go to heaven also. Kiss you, Galiya,” she added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as rockets fired by Russian forces completely destroyed an airport in Dnipro on Sunday, said Ukrainian officials. The invading forces had fired several rockets in Ukraine's Luhansk and Dnipro regions, leaving casualties, a Reuters report said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. A nine-year-old Ukrainian girl’s emotional letter has touched numerous hearts. The handwritten message has been addressed to her mother, who died in a Russian attack during the war. The girl said that she would try to be a good girl and they would meet again in heaven. In the tweet, Anton Gerashchenko, advisor, Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, who shared the touching letter on Twitter in the form of a picture, wrote, “Here’s the letter from 9-old girl to her mom who died in Borodyanka”. Also Read: Russian rocket fire destroys airport in Dnipro, claim Ukrainian officials The girl’s mother reportedly died in an attack on their car, a report by The New York Post said. Here's the letter from 9-old girl to her mom who died in #Borodianka. "Mom! You're the best mom in the whole world. I'll never forget you. I wish you'll get in Heaven and be happy there. I'll do my best to be a good person and get in Heaven too. See you in Heaven! Galia xx". pic.twitter.com/07l7vfQxM4 — Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) April 8, 2022 × In the letter, the girl, said, “Mama. This letter is a present for you on March 8. Thank you for the best nine years of my life.” Watch: Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia releases video of airstrikes, Ukrainian combat vehicles targeted “I am very grateful to you for my childhood. You are the best mum in the world. I will never forget you. I want you to be happy in the sky. I wish you go to heaven. We will meet in heaven. I will try my best to be a good girl to go to heaven also. Kiss you, Galiya,” she added. This comes as rockets fired by Russian forces completely destroyed an airport in Dnipro on Sunday, said Ukrainian officials. The invading forces had fired several rockets in Ukraine's Luhansk and Dnipro regions, leaving casualties, a Reuters report said. (With inputs from agencies)

'Be happy in sky': Nine-year-old Ukrainian girl’s emotional letter to mother killed in war touches hearts

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<p>Rockets fired by Russian forces have completely destroyed an airport in Dnipro on Sunday, said Ukrainian officials. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The invading forces had fired several rockets in Ukraine's Luhansk and Dnipro regions, leaving casualties, a Reuters report said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia's Defence Ministry said, "Overnight high-precision missiles destroyed the base and headquarters of the nationalist Dnepr battalion in Zvonetsky, which also recently received reinforcements from foreign mercenaries." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Valentyn Reznichenko, governor, central Dnipropetrovsk region, said an infrastructure facility was hit in Zvonetsky town and emergency workers were combing through it. Reznichenko added details of the casualties would be shared later. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On Telegram, Reznichenko said that an attack was carried out on the airport in Dnipro city. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The airport itself was destroyed, as well as nearby infrastructure. And the rockets fly and fly," he added. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia releases video of airstrikes, Ukrainian combat vehicles targeted</strong></p>

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<p>Serhiy Gaidai, governor, Luhansk, wrote on Telegram that a school and a high-rise apartment building were hit in Sievierodonetsk city. "Fortunately, no casualties," Gaidai said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia and Ukraine also carried out a prisoner exchange on Saturday, confirmed Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova on Sunday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Four employees of state atomic energy corporation, Rosatom, soldiers and some civilians were returned to Russia, Moskalkova said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In an online post, "Early this morning, they landed on Russian soil," Moskalkova said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Rockets fired by Russian forces have completely destroyed an airport in Dnipro on Sunday, said Ukrainian officials. The invading forces had fired several rockets in Ukraine's Luhansk and Dnipro regions, leaving casualties, a Reuters report said. Russia's Defence Ministry said, "Overnight high-precision missiles destroyed the base and headquarters of the nationalist Dnepr battalion in Zvonetsky, which also recently received reinforcements from foreign mercenaries." Also Read: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv Valentyn Reznichenko, governor, central Dnipropetrovsk region, said an infrastructure facility was hit in Zvonetsky town and emergency workers were combing through it. Reznichenko added details of the casualties would be shared later. On Telegram, Reznichenko said that an attack was carried out on the airport in Dnipro city. "The airport itself was destroyed, as well as nearby infrastructure. And the rockets fly and fly," he added. Watch: Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia releases video of airstrikes, Ukrainian combat vehicles targeted × Serhiy Gaidai, governor, Luhansk, wrote on Telegram that a school and a high-rise apartment building were hit in Sievierodonetsk city. "Fortunately, no casualties," Gaidai said. Russia and Ukraine also carried out a prisoner exchange on Saturday, confirmed Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova on Sunday. Four employees of state atomic energy corporation, Rosatom, soldiers and some civilians were returned to Russia, Moskalkova said. In an online post, "Early this morning, they landed on Russian soil," Moskalkova said. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>For last some days, Pakistan has been witnessing an unprecedented constitutional crisis. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, lost majority in the Parliament, every attempt seems to have been made to ensure voting on no-confidence motion was not held. &nbsp;</p>

<p>To save the top job, Khan played the ‘foreign conspiracy’ card, accused Opposition for several things and blamed the US for no-confidence motion. He also linked it to the Russia visit. To top it all, he brought a threat letter to the fore, saying it had cipher. He also said it cannot be revealed to the public as it contains secret information about the country. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The PM also got the Assembly dissolved through President Arif Alvi. He ensured that the Speaker or Deputy Speaker do not hold the vote on the motion. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Not just this, he didn’t resign but created circumstances for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly to leave theirs. &nbsp;</p>

<p>At the end, Khan’s all measures to stay in power didn’t work and he became the first PM of the country to be ousted through a no-confidence motion. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The legendary cricketer already has several firsts registered to his name, like winning the world cup for Pakistan in 1992. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/if-pak-pm-loses-vote-ppps-bilawal-rumoured-to-get-foreign-minister-post-in-new-govt-say-reports-469711" hreflang="en">If Pak PM loses vote, PPP's Bilawal rumoured to get foreign minister post in new govt, say reports&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p>But on this field, the fast bowler couldn’t face the final showdown when he didn’t even attend the Assembly session, where voting on no-confidence motion was held to oust him. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the whole episode, a long political drama unfolded, where nation's supreme court, army, and several others, were embroiled. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The saga seems to have brought a bad repute to the nation, which already has a long history of political showdowns between parliamentarians, army and courts. And that too at a time when it is under huge debt and facing numerous crises. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/over-fear-of-losing-match-imran-khan-first-captain-to-run-away-with-wickets-bilawal-bhutto-469682" hreflang="en">Over fear of losing match, Imran Khan first captain to run away with wickets: Bilawal Bhutto</a></strong></p>

<p>Even PML(N) leader Maryam Nawaz had tried to school Imran Khan by saying, “Vajpayee lost the no-trust motion by one vote but didn't violate the constitution". &nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, the leader, after losing the top job, is looking to carry out protests to say foreign conspiracy is behind the fall of his government. And that he is trying to stop the forming of an "imported government". &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pakistan political crisis: Shehbaz Sharif nominated as PM candidate by the opposition</strong></p>

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<p>The kind of exit Khan has taken from the National Assembly is deplorable. Should the former PM have chosen a different path? &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a nutshell, Imran Khan’s actions in the last few days seem to have harmed his reputation badly and a graceful exit would have given him a considerable chance in the next elections. Several Pakistani journalists were also of the same view during the discussions over the departure of Khan from the top post.</p>


For last some days, Pakistan has been witnessing an unprecedented constitutional crisis. After former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, lost majority in the Parliament, every attempt seems to have been made to ensure voting on no-confidence motion was not held.

For last some days, Pakistan has been witnessing an unprecedented constitutional crisis. After former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, lost majority in the Parliament, every attempt seems to have been made to ensure voting on no-confidence motion was not held. To save the top job, Khan played the ‘foreign conspiracy’ card, accused Opposition for several things and blamed the US for no-confidence motion. He also linked it to the Russia visit. To top it all, he brought a threat letter to the fore, saying it had cipher. He also said it cannot be revealed to the public as it contains secret information about the country. Also Read: As Pak’s Parliament decides PM’s future, army conducts Shaheen-III test The PM also got the Assembly dissolved through President Arif Alvi. He ensured that the Speaker or Deputy Speaker do not hold the vote on the motion. Not just this, he didn’t resign but created circumstances for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly to leave theirs. At the end, Khan’s all measures to stay in power didn’t work and he became the first PM of the country to be ousted through a no-confidence motion. The legendary cricketer already has several firsts registered to his name, like winning the world cup for Pakistan in 1992. Also Read: If Pak PM loses vote, PPP's Bilawal rumoured to get foreign minister post in new govt, say reports But on this field, the fast bowler couldn’t face the final showdown when he didn’t even attend the Assembly session, where voting on no-confidence motion was held to oust him. In the whole episode, a long political drama unfolded, where nation's supreme court, army, and several others, were embroiled. The saga seems to have brought a bad repute to the nation, which already has a long history of political showdowns between parliamentarians, army and courts. And that too at a time when it is under huge debt and facing numerous crises. Also Read: Over fear of losing match, Imran Khan first captain to run away with wickets: Bilawal Bhutto Even PML(N) leader Maryam Nawaz had tried to school Imran Khan by saying, “Vajpayee lost the no-trust motion by one vote but didn't violate the constitution". Now, the leader, after losing the top job, is looking to carry out protests to say foreign conspiracy is behind the fall of his government. And that he is trying to stop the forming of an "imported government". Watch: Pakistan political crisis: Shehbaz Sharif nominated as PM candidate by the opposition × The kind of exit Khan has taken from the National Assembly is deplorable. Should the former PM have chosen a different path? In a nutshell, Imran Khan’s actions in the last few days seem to have harmed his reputation badly and a graceful exit would have given him a considerable chance in the next elections. Several Pakistani journalists were also of the same view during the discussions over the departure of Khan from the top post.

Weekend Special: Should ex-Pak PM Imran Khan have chosen a ‘graceful exit’?

<p>In India, police are currently making concerted efforts to nab members of a gang accused of stealing a bridge. Yes, you read it right. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The gang had dismantled a 60-feet-long iron bridge and sold its parts as scrap metal, a Reuters report said citing officials on Sunday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident, which has happened in Amiyawar village of Bihar state, has raised several eyebrows. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Posing as government officials of the irrigation department, the robbers used gas cutters and earthmoving machinery to bring down an abandoned bridge. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, villagers had asked the irrigation department to dismantle the bridge by submitting an application, a resident said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This bridge was old and built over a water canal around three decades ago. It was not in use. The residents of Amiyawar assumed that the government officials have decided to dismantle it, a police officer told Reuters. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Canada: 21-year-old Indian student shot dead in Toronto, Indian govt pledges support to the family</strong></p>

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<p>When the locals asked the robbers about their identity. They replied that they have been hired by the irrigation department. "People came with heavy machinery, gas cutters and worked for two days during the day time to dismantle the bridge," Gandhi Chaudhary, a villager, told Reuters. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have identified some members of the gang and some are yet to be tracked down. They destroyed public property and stolen a bridge," Subash Kumar, a police officer, who is carrying out investigation in the case, told Reuters. &nbsp;</p>

<p>After the bridge was taken down, the scrap metal was loaded onto&nbsp;a vehicle. The site was finally vacated. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In India, police are currently making concerted efforts to nab members of a gang accused of stealing a bridge. Yes, you read it right. The gang had dismantled a 60-feet-long iron bridge and sold its parts as scrap metal, a Reuters report said citing officials on Sunday.

In India, police are currently making concerted efforts to nab members of a gang accused of stealing a bridge. Yes, you read it right. The gang had dismantled a 60-feet-long iron bridge and sold its parts as scrap metal, a Reuters report said citing officials on Sunday. The incident, which has happened in Amiyawar village of Bihar state, has raised several eyebrows. Also Read: Twitter handle of Indian state UP CM's Office hacked briefly, says report Posing as government officials of the irrigation department, the robbers used gas cutters and earthmoving machinery to bring down an abandoned bridge. Earlier, villagers had asked the irrigation department to dismantle the bridge by submitting an application, a resident said. This bridge was old and built over a water canal around three decades ago. It was not in use. The residents of Amiyawar assumed that the government officials have decided to dismantle it, a police officer told Reuters. Watch | Canada: 21-year-old Indian student shot dead in Toronto, Indian govt pledges support to the family × When the locals asked the robbers about their identity. They replied that they have been hired by the irrigation department. "People came with heavy machinery, gas cutters and worked for two days during the day time to dismantle the bridge," Gandhi Chaudhary, a villager, told Reuters. "We have identified some members of the gang and some are yet to be tracked down. They destroyed public property and stolen a bridge," Subash Kumar, a police officer, who is carrying out investigation in the case, told Reuters. After the bridge was taken down, the scrap metal was loaded onto a vehicle. The site was finally vacated. (With inputs from agencies)

Bunty & Bubbly-style heist? Gang poses as government officials, ‘steals’ 60-feet-long iron bridge in India

<p>In reaction to the Prime Minister’s address, Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that Imran Khan is crying for power badly. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On Twitter, Maryam, said, “This is the first time, I have seen someone crying for power like this. He is crying that no one came out for him.” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The leader also said that someone should tell him, who is going crazy on seeing that he is losing power, that he is getting expelled by his own party and no one else. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She also said that if you like India so much, shift there and leave Pakistan. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The leader said that no other PM has played with the democracy, constitution&nbsp;and ethics like him. Vajpayee had also lost by one vote and went home but did not take the constitution, country&nbsp;and nation hostage like him, she added.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: What will be Imran Khan's next step?</strong></p>

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<p>While addressing the nation on Friday, Imran Khan called the no-confidence motion against his government a “foreign conspiracy”. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>The PM also said the Supreme Court should have initiated an investigation over the “foreign conspiracy” matter. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>He also made some major announcements related to the National Assembly's vote on a no-confidence resolution against him on Saturday (tomorrow). &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In reaction to the Prime Minister’s address, Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that Imran Khan is crying for power badly. On Twitter, Maryam, said, “This is the first time, I have seen someone crying for power like this.

In reaction to the Prime Minister’s address, Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that Imran Khan is crying for power badly. On Twitter, Maryam, said, “This is the first time, I have seen someone crying for power like this. He is crying that no one came out for him.” The leader also said that someone should tell him, who is going crazy on seeing that he is losing power, that he is getting expelled by his own party and no one else. Also Read: Pak PM Imran Khan claims US official behind ‘foreign conspiracy’ to oust him She also said that if you like India so much, shift there and leave Pakistan. The leader said that no other PM has played with the democracy, constitution and ethics like him. Vajpayee had also lost by one vote and went home but did not take the constitution, country and nation hostage like him, she added. Watch: Gravitas: What will be Imran Khan's next step? While addressing the nation on Friday, Imran Khan called the no-confidence motion against his government a “foreign conspiracy”. The PM also said the Supreme Court should have initiated an investigation over the “foreign conspiracy” matter. He also made some major announcements related to the National Assembly's vote on a no-confidence resolution against him on Saturday (tomorrow). (With inputs from agencies)

Pak PM’s address evokes angry reaction from PML (N) leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif

<p>Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan, while addressing the nation on Friday, called the no-confidence motion against his government a “foreign conspiracy”. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The PM said the Supreme Court should have initiated an investigation over the “foreign conspiracy” matter. &nbsp;</p>

<p>While taking about the foreign conspiracy theory, he said that in the meeting between Pakistani ambassador and the US official, the latter said that “I [Imran Khan] should not have visited [Russia].” &nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the address, the PM said even before the no-confidence motion was filed, the US official had warned the Pakistani ambassador that if he manages to save himself from the motion, Pakistan will have to face “severe consequences.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>The leader maintained that the US official already knew that a no-confidence motion would be submitted against him, adding that they also knew who would come to power, if the Opposition ousted him. &nbsp;</p>

<p>He slammed the US official for arrogance and said that the official told the ambassador that if he is ousted, Pakistan will be spared no matter, who becomes PM. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: What will be Imran Khan's next step?</strong></p>

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<p>Allegations were also levelled against PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif by the PM. Khan said he had prepared his sherwani for the oath-taking ceremony as he is involved in this “foreign conspiracy.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>“It is so shameful for the 220 million people of Pakistan that a foreign official is ordering the sitting prime minister of the country through a third person, warning of severe consequences and alluring them of forgiveness if I [Imran Khan] leave the office,” PM said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan, while addressing the nation on Friday, called the no-confidence motion against his government a “foreign conspiracy”. The PM said the Supreme Court should have initiated an investigation over the “foreign conspiracy” matter.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan, while addressing the nation on Friday, called the no-confidence motion against his government a “foreign conspiracy”. The PM said the Supreme Court should have initiated an investigation over the “foreign conspiracy” matter. While taking about the foreign conspiracy theory, he said that in the meeting between Pakistani ambassador and the US official, the latter said that “I [Imran Khan] should not have visited [Russia].” Also Read: PM Imran Khan says can’t share 'threat letter' as it has secret info of Pak During the address, the PM said even before the no-confidence motion was filed, the US official had warned the Pakistani ambassador that if he manages to save himself from the motion, Pakistan will have to face “severe consequences.” The leader maintained that the US official already knew that a no-confidence motion would be submitted against him, adding that they also knew who would come to power, if the Opposition ousted him. He slammed the US official for arrogance and said that the official told the ambassador that if he is ousted, Pakistan will be spared no matter, who becomes PM. Watch: Gravitas: What will be Imran Khan's next step? × Allegations were also levelled against PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif by the PM. Khan said he had prepared his sherwani for the oath-taking ceremony as he is involved in this “foreign conspiracy.” “It is so shameful for the 220 million people of Pakistan that a foreign official is ordering the sitting prime minister of the country through a third person, warning of severe consequences and alluring them of forgiveness if I [Imran Khan] leave the office,” PM said. (With inputs from agencies)

Pak PM Imran Khan claims US official behind ‘foreign conspiracy’ to oust him  

<p>The Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) has finally arrived at the International Space Station (ISS). &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The world's first private space mission to ISS docked at the flying outpost on Saturday after making the journey of almost 21 hours. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, NASA said that Crew Dragon Endeavour docked to the orbital complex. This comes as the spacecraft was flying about 418 km above the Atlantic Ocean. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The docking of the Dragon Endeavour was delayed by around 45 minutes due to a glitch.&nbsp;"Mission teams worked to route video using a SpaceX ground station to the crew on the space station allowing Dragon to proceed with docking," said NASA. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The crew was welcomed by Expedition 67 crew members. It includes NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Marshburn and Kayla Barron, Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Korsokov, Oleg Artemyev and Denis Matveev and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Matthias Maurer. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Future of the aviation sector: First of its kind electric aircraft certified for training</strong></p>

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<p>The four-member crew of the&nbsp;Ax-1 has been selected by Houston-based startup Axiom Space Inc. It is the landmark debut spaceflight for the firm. It is sending three customers, who have paid for the flight and an Axiom employee Michael López-Alegría to the ISS for an eight-day stay.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>López-Alegría, who is also a former NASA astronaut, is leading the mission. While the other three are pilot Larry Connor and mission specialists, Eytan Stibbe and Mark Pathy. The four astronauts will stay and work on the flying outpost. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>The team is carrying equipment and supplies for 26 science and technology experiments, which will be conducted before they head home. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) has finally arrived at the International Space Station (ISS). The world's first private space mission to ISS docked at the flying outpost on Saturday after making the journey of almost 21 hours.

The Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) has finally arrived at the International Space Station (ISS). The world's first private space mission to ISS docked at the flying outpost on Saturday after making the journey of almost 21 hours. In a statement, NASA said that Crew Dragon Endeavour docked to the orbital complex. This comes as the spacecraft was flying about 418 km above the Atlantic Ocean. Also Read | In Pics: First private astronauts’ mission to ISS lifts off in US The docking of the Dragon Endeavour was delayed by around 45 minutes due to a glitch. "Mission teams worked to route video using a SpaceX ground station to the crew on the space station allowing Dragon to proceed with docking," said NASA. JUST IN: SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" with 4 Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) astronauts docks at the International Space Station at 8:29 PM (PHL time). The ISS flew over Metro Manila around 7:30 PM. Ax-1 is the first private crew mission to the ISS. (📸: SpaceX live feed) @manilabulletin pic.twitter.com/woocynP1UM — Robert 'Bob' Reyes 🇵🇭💉 (@bobreyes) April 9, 2022 × The crew was welcomed by Expedition 67 crew members. It includes NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Marshburn and Kayla Barron, Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Korsokov, Oleg Artemyev and Denis Matveev and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Matthias Maurer. Watch | Future of the aviation sector: First of its kind electric aircraft certified for training × The four-member crew of the Ax-1 has been selected by Houston-based startup Axiom Space Inc. It is the landmark debut spaceflight for the firm. It is sending three customers, who have paid for the flight and an Axiom employee Michael López-Alegría to the ISS for an eight-day stay. López-Alegría, who is also a former NASA astronaut, is leading the mission. While the other three are pilot Larry Connor and mission specialists, Eytan Stibbe and Mark Pathy. The four astronauts will stay and work on the flying outpost. The team is carrying equipment and supplies for 26 science and technology experiments, which will be conducted before they head home. (With inputs from agencies)

Finally, Ax-1, first private astronaut mission to International Space Station, docks after 45-minute delay

<p>Amid the constitution crisis in the country, Pakistan's Army has conducted a test of the surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile Shaheen-III on Saturday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The test of the missile, which can strike targets up to 2,750 kilometres, was successful. In this range, it can hit a number of Indian cities. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as all eyes of Pakistan are on the Parliament, where Prime Minister Imran Khan may face ouster after no-confidence vote is held. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/no-vote-yet-pak-national-assembly-session-gets-adjourned-again-after-resumption-469772" hreflang="en">No vote yet: Pak National Assembly session gets adjourned again</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>In a statement, the military's media wing Inter Services Public Relations, said, "The test flight was aimed at revalidating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system." &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistan government agencies claim this missile is capable of reaching the farthest point in India like northeast or Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Dawn newspaper reported. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This missile is solid-fuelled. It is also equipped with the Post-Separation Altitude Correction (PSAC) system. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Heated debate in Pakistan's parliament amid the ongoing political crisis</strong></p>

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<p>The solid fuel is helpful in rapid response capabilities, while the PSAC feature enables it to adjust the warhead trajectory for greater accuracy and evading anti-ballistic missile defence systems, the report said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In March 2015, the missile was tested for the first time. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Amid the constitution crisis in the country, Pakistan's Army has conducted a test of the surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile Shaheen-III on Saturday.

Amid the constitution crisis in the country, Pakistan's Army has conducted a test of the surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile Shaheen-III on Saturday. The test of the missile, which can strike targets up to 2,750 kilometres, was successful. In this range, it can hit a number of Indian cities. This comes as all eyes of Pakistan are on the Parliament, where Prime Minister Imran Khan may face ouster after no-confidence vote is held. Also Read: No vote yet: Pak National Assembly session gets adjourned again In a statement, the military's media wing Inter Services Public Relations, said, "The test flight was aimed at revalidating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system." The Pakistan government agencies claim this missile is capable of reaching the farthest point in India like northeast or Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Dawn newspaper reported. This missile is solid-fuelled. It is also equipped with the Post-Separation Altitude Correction (PSAC) system. Watch: Heated debate in Pakistan's parliament amid the ongoing political crisis The solid fuel is helpful in rapid response capabilities, while the PSAC feature enables it to adjust the warhead trajectory for greater accuracy and evading anti-ballistic missile defence systems, the report said. In March 2015, the missile was tested for the first time. (With inputs from agencies)

As Pak’s Parliament decides PM’s future, army conducts ballistic missile Shaheen-III test successfully

<p>The Constitutional crisis continues in Pakistan. The Pakistan’s National Assembly session, which may witness voting on a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been adjourned again till 9.30 pm local time on Saturday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The crucial session resumed after Iftar break. The Opposition was chanting “voting, voting” and interrupted Energy Minister Hammad Azhar’s speech. &nbsp;</p>

<p>For Iftar, the National Assembly had suspended its proceedings till 7:30 pm (IST 8:00 pm). Iftar is the meal, which Muslims eat after sunset during Ramzan to break the fast of the day. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Soon after the session was resumed, it got adjourned. It will resume again after Isha prayers. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Assembly’s session may decide the fate of the prime minister. &nbsp;</p>

<p>After the adjournment in the National Assembly session, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Saad Rafique said the Speaker had promised to hold voting after Iftar. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Before the resumption of the no-confidence motion session in Parliament, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information Fawad Hussain Chaudhry claimed that the opposition parties have given their consent to hold elections. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Heated debate in Pakistan's parliament amid the ongoing political crisis</strong></p>

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<p>Speaking to reporters, minutes before the resumption of the proceedings, the minister said, “Talks have been held with friends from the opposition today, everyone is mentally ready to go to the polls. It is not the job of the army and the judiciary to solve the problems of politicians all the time. Politicians need to think beyond their feet.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>Separately, Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party on Saturday filed a review petition against the Supreme Court’s April 7 order that set aside the deputy speaker’s ruling on no-confidence motion against the prime minister. &nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Express Tribune newspaper, the PTI in its petition urged the SC to “review, recall and set aside the Impugned Order dated 07.04.2022 passed in the captioned cases which are based on errors floating on the surface, therefore, the impugned order may kindly be recalled and the captioned causes be dismissed/discharged". &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The Constitutional crisis continues in Pakistan. The Pakistan’s National Assembly session, which may witness voting on a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been adjourned again till 9.

The Constitutional crisis continues in Pakistan. The Pakistan’s National Assembly session, which may witness voting on a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been adjourned again till 9.30 pm local time on Saturday. The crucial session resumed after Iftar break. The Opposition was chanting “voting, voting” and interrupted Energy Minister Hammad Azhar’s speech. For Iftar, the National Assembly had suspended its proceedings till 7:30 pm (IST 8:00 pm). Iftar is the meal, which Muslims eat after sunset during Ramzan to break the fast of the day. Also Read: 'If Pak PM loses vote, PPP's Bilawal rumoured to get foreign minister post' Soon after the session was resumed, it got adjourned. It will resume again after Isha prayers. The National Assembly’s session may decide the fate of the prime minister. After the adjournment in the National Assembly session, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Saad Rafique said the Speaker had promised to hold voting after Iftar. Before the resumption of the no-confidence motion session in Parliament, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information Fawad Hussain Chaudhry claimed that the opposition parties have given their consent to hold elections. Watch: Heated debate in Pakistan's parliament amid the ongoing political crisis × Speaking to reporters, minutes before the resumption of the proceedings, the minister said, “Talks have been held with friends from the opposition today, everyone is mentally ready to go to the polls. It is not the job of the army and the judiciary to solve the problems of politicians all the time. Politicians need to think beyond their feet.” Separately, Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party on Saturday filed a review petition against the Supreme Court’s April 7 order that set aside the deputy speaker’s ruling on no-confidence motion against the prime minister. According to the Express Tribune newspaper, the PTI in its petition urged the SC to “review, recall and set aside the Impugned Order dated 07.04.2022 passed in the captioned cases which are based on errors floating on the surface, therefore, the impugned order may kindly be recalled and the captioned causes be dismissed/discharged". (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In a visit to Kyiv, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday, an aide of Ukrainian leader said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On Facebook, Zelensky’s aide Andriy Sybiha, in a post along with photo of the two leaders, said, "Boris Johnson's visit in Kyiv began just now with a tete-a-tete meeting with President Zelensky." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ukrainian President has reiterated on Saturday that his country was "still ready" to continue negotiations with Russia, an AFP report said. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rocket-strike-by-russians-on-station-in-ukraine-kills-30-injures-100-says-report-469355" hreflang="en">Russian rocket strike on Ukraine train station kills 52, injures many, say reports&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p>The peace negotiations are currently on hold after the discovery of atrocities in Bucha and other areas near Kyiv. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a press conference with the Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Zelensky said, "Yes, (Russian) forces are gathering in the east (of Ukraine). This will be a hard battle, we believe in this fight and our victory. We are ready to simultaneously fight and look for diplomatic ways to put an end to this war.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>Nehammer also visited the capital and Bucha. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;EU hints at giving membership to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>Several world leaders seem to have been makings visits to the Ukraine capital now. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In cities across eastern Ukraine, air-raid sirens were sounded as it has become the focus of Russian forces after a withdrawal from areas, which were close to Kyiv. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In a visit to Kyiv, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday, an aide of Ukrainian leader said. On Facebook, Zelensky’s aide Andriy Sybiha, in a post along with photo of the two leaders, said, "Boris Johnson's visit in Kyiv began just now with a tete-a-tete meeting with President Zelensky.

In a visit to Kyiv, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday, an aide of Ukrainian leader said. On Facebook, Zelensky’s aide Andriy Sybiha, in a post along with photo of the two leaders, said, "Boris Johnson's visit in Kyiv began just now with a tete-a-tete meeting with President Zelensky." The Ukrainian President has reiterated on Saturday that his country was "still ready" to continue negotiations with Russia, an AFP report said. Also Read: Russian rocket strike on Ukraine train station kills 52, injures many, say reports The peace negotiations are currently on hold after the discovery of atrocities in Bucha and other areas near Kyiv. In a press conference with the Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Zelensky said, "Yes, (Russian) forces are gathering in the east (of Ukraine). This will be a hard battle, we believe in this fight and our victory. We are ready to simultaneously fight and look for diplomatic ways to put an end to this war.” Nehammer also visited the capital and Bucha. Watch: EU hints at giving membership to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine × Several world leaders seem to have been makings visits to the Ukraine capital now. In cities across eastern Ukraine, air-raid sirens were sounded as it has become the focus of Russian forces after a withdrawal from areas, which were close to Kyiv. (With inputs from agencies)

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

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