Tag: resignation
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Harvard’s first female black president resigns for not taking action against pro-Palestine students
The first black woman president of America’s Harvard University, Claudine Gay, has finally resigned in the face of pressure by the university administration over accusations of plagiarism and her refusal to stop pro-Palestine protests on campus. Her resignation marks the end of the presidency of the first Black president and second woman in Harvard’s nearly…
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Court suspends National Assembly Speaker’s order to accept PTI MNAs’ resignations
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday suspended National Assembly (NA) Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf’s order accepting the resignations of 43 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers last month, putting by-elections in these constituencies on hold. During the hearing today, PTI lawyer Ali Zafar contended that PTI MNAs had withdrawn their resignation before the NA speaker had…
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Shahid Khaqan resigns, says my leader is ONLY Nawaz and Shehbaz
Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has resigned from his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) post, spokesperson for Nawaz Sharif Mohammad Zubair confirmed the development. “He [Shahid Khan Abbasi] is a big leader, and quitting the post will not affect him,” Zubair told the media. He also added that Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb had also confirmed the…
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PTI decides to take back resignations of remaining MNAs: Asad Umar
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary-General Asad Umar has said on Monday that 44 party lawmakers have decided to withdraw their resignations from the National Assembly (NA). Taking to Twitter, Umar announced that the remaining 44 MNAs of the party, whose resignations are yet to be accepted, have decided to take back their decision to leave the…
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Elon Musk will step down as Twitter CEO once he finds a ‘foolish enough’ replacement
The billionaire Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that he will step down as Twitter’s CEO once he finds a replacement, although he will continue to oversee some crucial departments of the social media network.
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‘I’m not joining any political party’: Mustafa Khokhar denies rumours of joining PTI
Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, senator from the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), has formally submitted his resignation from the upper house. “Allhamdulillah, I have formally submitted my resignation today. I’m thankful for the positive response & support across party lines which was far beyond my imagination,” he said while announcing the resignation. “For those who are speculating…
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Former Governor Omar Cheema is new Punjab Home Advisor
The name of former Governor of Punjab, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, has been approved by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan for the slot of adviser to the Chief Minister (CM) Punjab on home affairs. This decision came about after the resignation of Punjab Home Minister Hashim Dogar, who reportedly left his post after differences with…
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Miftah Ismail responds to a follower, reveals which restaurant he will visit when back in Karachi
After resigning from the post of Finance Minister, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Miftah Ismail, can’t wait to get back to dine at his favourite restaurants in Karachi. Miftah took to Twitter on Sunday and announced his resignation. Where many commended and congratulated Miftah for his dedicated work as finance minister, a follower questioned him…
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‘PTI MNAs can return to Assembly if PM announces elections’: Asad Qaiser
Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Asad Qaiser, has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) can return to the House if Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif announces date for general elections. Speaking to Dawn News’ Adil Shahzeb on Thursday, the PTI leader said, “I am telling you about the party policy. But first, they need to…
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Boris Johnson resigns as British Prime Minister
Following the resignation of dozens of cabinet members, Boris Johnson will step down as the leader of the Conservative Party on Thursday, according to BBC. This will make room for a new prime minister of the United Kingdom. At 1 pm, he is scheduled to address the country and lay out his agenda for the…