Pakistan reshapes defence: Asim Munir becomes first Chief of Defence Forces; President Zardari approves historic appointment

Pakistan reshapes defence: Asim Munir becomes first Chief of Defence Forces; President Zardari approves historic appointment

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday formally appointed Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for a period of five years.The move follows the recent passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment on November 12, which created the post of CDF to unify command across the armed forces and…

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Salisbury novichok poisonings: Putin ‘morally responsible’ for woman’s death after authorising botched spy assassination bid | UK News

Salisbury novichok poisonings: Putin ‘morally responsible’ for woman’s death after authorising botched spy assassination bid | UK News

The assassination attempt on a former Russian spy was authorised by Vladimir Putin, who is “morally responsible” for the death of a woman poisoned by the nerve agent used in the attack, a public inquiry has found. The chairman, Lord Hughes, found there were “failings” in the management of Sergei Skripal, 74, who was a…

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Israel allowed to take part in Eurovision 2026 – as several countries withdraw | Ents & Arts News

Israel allowed to take part in Eurovision 2026 – as several countries withdraw | Ents & Arts News

Israel will be allowed to compete in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, organisers have said – with several broadcasters saying they will now boycott the event. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, Spain’s RTVE, Ireland’s RTE and Slovenia’s RTV immediately issued statements saying they will not participate in the 2026 contest following the European Broadcasting Union’s general assembly…

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