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[ad_1] Congressman Brad Sherman. — AFP/File Congress members urge oversight of polls by UN. "This is a difficult time for Pakistan," Congressman Sherman says. PTI supporters also attend event hosted by US lawmakers. WASHINGTON: Several lawmakers of the United States, including Congressman Brad Sherman, have called for free, fair, and internationally-monitored general polls in Pakistan. The demand by members of the Congress came during an event, 'Status of Human Rights and Democracy in Pakistan', where critical issues in Pakistan, including human rights violations, missing persons, upcoming general elections, politically-motivated arrests, as well as the significance of free media, and democracy came under discussion. "This is a difficult time for Pakistan. America is dedicated to the rule of law and democracy, more than we are dedicated to whether this prime minister or that prime minister agrees with us on this or that foreign policy issue," Congres

[ad_1] Last month, Kourtney Kardashian welcome her son Rocky 'Thirteen' Barker with Travis Barker Kourtney Kardashian reveals her 'most important job' Kourtney Kardashian may be getting back to life but she has set her priorities straight after birthing a baby with Travis Barker. The 44 year-old reality TV star once again took to her Instagram stories walking on a treadmill, almost seven weeks after welcoming her son Rocky "Thirteen" Barker. The Poosh founder penned on her video: “Doing the most important job in the world... being a mommy. Keeping my baby alive, on-demand breastfeeding means keeping calories high with lots of nourishing foods.” She added with a Christmas tune playing in the background: “Taking time to slowly ease back into some uphill walks on the treadmill when I can sneak them in, along with my walks outside in the stroller. Be kind to yourself.” Read More: Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker introduce baby son Rocky to fans Kourtne

[ad_1] A 7-member larger bench led by CJP Isa conducting hearing on case to determine period of ineligibility of lawmakers [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3DPVlynUM0[/embed] SC's decision in case to decide fate of Nawaz, Tareen's in polls. 7-member bench, headed by CJP Isa, conducts hearing on case. SC determined to settle issue of disqualification "once and for all". The Supreme Court Thursday resumed the hearing on a case related to the lifetime disqualification of lawmakers under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution with Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa determined to settle the issue "once and for all". The apex court's decision in the case is expected to significantly impact the country's political landscape, as Pakistan heads towards a crucial general election, scheduled to take place on February 8. A seven-member bench — headed by CJP Isa and comprising Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Yahya

[ad_1] Jamie Lee Curtis will not attend Critics Choice Awards for THIS reason Jamie Lee Curtis shared that she won’t be able to attend Critics Choice Awards on Sunday after testing positive for Covid-19. On Friday, the Freaky Friday actress took to Instagram and posted a photo of three different homes tests she took for Covid, each showing the same positive result. It is pertinent to mention that Jamie is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her exceptional performance in the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once . Earlier this week, the versatile star was also nominated for a Golden Globe in the same category, but lost to Angela Bassett. In the caption, the True Lies wrote, “Sadly, this head cheerleader is not going to be at all the weekend festivities cheering on her friends and colleagues. Life on life's terms.” Reportedly, it is required for the stars to show their Covid result to attend any Hollywood event or gathering. The Halloween actress further said,

[ad_1] Finneas O'Connell and his younger sister, Billie Eilish , have become household names. Recently, their collaborative work on the hit song "What Was I Made For?" from the "Barbie" movie has earned them nominations for "Record of the Year" and "Song of the Year" at the upcoming  Grammy Awards. The duo's small studio in the basement of Finneas' Los Angeles home is the birthplace of many of their songs together, including "Ocean Eyes," which went viral in 2015 and launched their careers. Most of their songs together, including "What Was I Made For?" often come from spontaneous moments between the two in front of a piano. "We sit here, co-piloting. The microphone that's over your shoulder. It's like a boom mic, and she'll just swing it around," Finneas said.  "I'm fairly certain that was how we wrote 'Barbie' was, I was sitting at th

[ad_1] Meghan Markle and Prince Harry offered olive branch to King Charles on his 75th birthday Meghan Markle, Prince Harry reject fresh claims after olive branch to King Charles Royal expert and author Omid Scobie has dismissed claims his upcoming  bombshell book is “Harry and Meghan’s book.” Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Omid Scobie tweeted, “And let’s get this nonsense out the way - #ENDGAME is about the current state of the British Royal Family. Read More: Prince William makes new three-year commitment days after he vowed to bring 'real change' to Britain “It’s not “Harry and Meghan’s book”, I’m not “Meg’s pal”, the Sussexes have nothing to do with it, their story is a small part of a much bigger one you can read in 12 days.” Earlier, sources close to Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and Prince Harry told Mail Online and claimed that the royal couple had nothing to do with Omid Scobie's biography Endgame . The denial came after Meghan and Harry’s olive bran

[ad_1] Former President Donald Trump. AFP/File Former President Donald Trump's planned outdoor rally in Florida was abruptly canceled on Saturday due to a tornado watch.  The cancellation came on the same day that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, considered a top potential challenger for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, engaged with voters in the state. Trump, who had yet to depart from Palm Beach, promised to reschedule the rally soon, conveying the message in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. Urging people to seek shelter or find a safe haven, he expressed his disappointment in another post about the canceled event. The decision to cancel the rally prevented a highly anticipated clash between two political heavyweights, setting the stage for an intense primary contest in the state that will hold the nation's first primary next year. Earlier that day, Governor DeSantis interacted with voters at the annual family picnic event hosted by Iowa Repu

[ad_1] Sly Stone's new memoir - CBS News Watch CBS News Sly Stone, who invented his own kind of funky hybrid of rock 'n' roll and R&B with his '60s group Sly and the Family Stone, has been living a private life for decades. Now 80, the reclusive music great has just penned a memoir, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)." Correspondent Kelefa Sanneh talks with Questlove (who published the book), Sly's longtime friend George Clinton, and with Sly's real family, about the musician's revolutionary band; a life revolving around drugs; and how he is today. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Three people lose their lives and 18 people injured. Police office located on main artery of Sharea Faisal. Attack began at 7:10pm, ended at around 10:46pm. KARACHI: Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) Friday night cleared the five-story office of the city's police chief after nearly a four-hour operation — days after a deadly attack in Peshawar’s Police Lines. At least three militants blew themselves, while two were gunned down in the shootout, officials confirmed, as they swept the office situated on the main artery of Sharea Faisal. Three people — including two police officers — also lost their lives, and 18 people — including Rangers personnel — were injured, officials confirmed to Geo News . The incident invited strong criticism from the top government officials, however, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Geo News' Shahzeb Khanzada that "condemnations are not enough" and strict action must be taken against militants. The attack began

[ad_1] Billy Miller, the actor and Emmy Award winner known for his roles on the popular daytime series "The Young and the Restless," "General Hospital" and "All My Children," has died,  his representative Marnie Sparer confirmed . He was 43. Miller died on Friday, Sept. 15, in Austin, Texas. He would have celebrated his 44th birthday on Sunday. The actor was struggling with manic depression when he died, Sparer said in a statement shared with CBS News. A cause of death was not given. According to Sparer's statement, Miller was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Sept. 17, 1979, and raised in Grand Prairie, a city outside of Dallas. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a production degree, he relocated to Los Angeles, where he worked in the mailroom at an entertainment management company. On a dare from friends, he also began to pursue a career in acting, the statement said. Miller found early su

[ad_1] As "Star Trek: Discovery " ventures into its fifth and final season, Sonequa Martin-Green is preparing to say goodbye to her groundbreaking role as Captain Michael Burnham, the first Black female captain in the franchise's storied history. Martin-Green recalls the weight of realizing she was making television history.  "It was overwhelming at the time. And I it was heavy, but God really blessed me with it, and I learned so much from it. I learned so much about who I am as a Black woman. And I learned that I don't have to fight for my value or my worth, because I definitely felt that way," she said. When she first started in the role in 2017, Martin-Green said she still had a lot of internalized racism she had to navigate. But just like the show, Martin-Green said she has always been about pushing forward with hope.  "At the time, I thought, 'This is all about hope.' Hope is at the center of this

[ad_1] His works are mesmerizing and recognized worldwide – swaths of color, and floating, fuzzy-edged rectangles … all part of the signature vision of the formidable 20th century artist Mark Rothko. "Everybody knows and loves Rothko's large abstract canvases, but very few people know that he made nearly 3,000 works on paper," said curator Adam Greenhalgh. Now, an exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., hopes to tell a lesser-known Rothko story – the trail of paper works the artist left behind. "Mark Rothko: Paintings on Paper," at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. CBS News Greenhalgh said, "We can see his sources, we can see his early ambitions, his aspirations, and the way that he understands paper to be just as significant and important as his much-better-known canvases."