Insider Q&A: An economist who sees a recession coming despite economy's resilience so far
For more than a year, the U.S. economy has defied predictions of a forthcoming recession
2023-07-31 21:46
Pakistan elections could be delayed as election body needs 4 months to draw new constituencies
Pakistan’s election oversight body said Thursday that parliamentary elections must be delayed because it needs four months to redraw constituencies to reflect the recently held census. A delay would likely heighten the political strains in Pakistan, which has seen now opposition leader Imran Khan removed as prime minister by a no-confidence vote by parliament in April 2022 and his imprisonment this year after a graft conviction. In a statement, the Election Commission of Pakistan said it won’t be able to complete drawing new constituencies before Dec. 14. That means the vote could possibily be delayed at least until February. The development came a week after President Arif Alvi dissolved parliament at the completion of its five-year term. Usually, that step starts the process of holding elections for a new parliament within 90 days. But elections could still be held later this year if the caretaker government, which was installed under Premier Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar this week, decides to go ahead with it under the previous census. Kakar had no immediate comment on the announcement by the election oversight body. Analysts said the judiciary could also push Kakar’s government to hold the vote on time to meet the constitutional requirement. Under the constitution, a vote was to be held either in October or November. Kakar’s new Cabinet was sworn in Thursday at the Presidency in the capital, Islamabad. Kakar has chosen former diplomat Jalil Abbas Jilani to head the foreign ministry, and longtime journalist Murtaza Solangi to be the information minister. Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf opposition party is hoping to return to power after what is expected to be a close election. Khan, a highly popular 70-year-old former cricket star, has been held at the Attock prison in eastern Punjab province since Aug. 6, when he was sentenced to three years in prison by a court after being convicted of concealing assets he amassed by selling state gifts. A court in Islamabad will take up Khan's appeal next week, and his legal team is expecting him to be released. Khan will not be able to run in the election unless his conviction is overturned. Pakistan bars anyone with a criminal conviction of leading a political party, running in elections or holding public office. Read More Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide
2023-08-18 03:17
Minjee Lee shoots 8-under 64, shares 2nd-round lead with Cheyenne Knight at Liberty National
Minjee Lee matched the tournament best with an 8-under 64 for a share of the lead Friday in the LPGA Tour’s weather-delayed Mizuho Americas Open
2023-06-03 19:58
‘Indiana Jones 5’ director James Mangold on what makes Harrison Ford unique: 'He's always looking to undermine the tropes'
James Mangold noted that great actors like Harrison Ford always love to have a 'dialogue with the director'
2023-06-18 20:55
FTC Sues Amazon for Hindering Consumer Attempts to Cancel Prime
The US Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon.com Inc. Wednesday, alleging the e-commerce giant duped consumers into signing up
2023-06-22 01:16
A's 10-40 start worst since 1932 Red Sox, Mariners win 3-2 behind Crawford, France
J
2023-05-24 13:47
Russian missile strike on cafe and shop kills 51 in Ukraine, Kyiv says
By Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) -A Russian missile slammed into a cafe and grocery store in a village in northeastern
2023-10-05 23:23
Fans fawn over Brad Pitt as star films Formula 1 movie 'Apex' at British Grand Prix: 'Nothing short of greatness'
Brad Pitt and co-star Damson Idris were seen donning custom black and white race suits, designed for their fictional team APXGP
2023-07-10 16:50
Tristan Tate thanks UFC champion Colby Covington for praising him and brother Andrew Tate as 'intelligent,' trolls say 'what a nerd!'
Colby Covington said he has no issues with the Tates and praised them as intelligent individuals with excellent communication skills
2023-07-30 21:17
Bellingham brace earns Real Madrid Clasico win at Barcelona
Jude Bellingham's stunning double snatched Real Madrid a 2-1 comeback victory at Barcelona in his first La...
2023-10-29 00:50
Was MrBeast really invited to doomed Titanic sub? Internet says 'you are making this up'
MrBeast claims he almost agreed to go on the Titan submersible that met a fatal accident killing 5 people onboard
2023-06-26 14:46
Colombia’s Petro Says Cocaine Among Country’s Top Exports
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said cocaine has always been a top export for his country after a report
2023-09-16 08:54
You Might Like...
Florida man and police officer accused of throwing cheeseburger at wife and punching her head on August 11
Internet hails Kathy Griffin as she shares resurfaced clip slamming Jonas Brothers amid Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner divorce
AP source: Harris postpones MTV event over writers' strike
Who is Femke Bol dating? Dutch track and field sensation competing in 2023 World Athletics Championship met boyfriend during pandemic
Madonna's pals fear there'll be 'another Michael Jackson situation' if she continues to 'burn herself out'
Space Exploration Industry Leader Andrew Rush Joins Copernicus Space Corporation as President & CEO
Biden is building his reelection bid around an organization Obama shunned
Madonna shared cryptic post days before she was rushed to ICU after being found unresponsive: 'Calm before the storm'