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The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, is answering charges of corruption, which he dismisses as politically motivated, at a court in Islamabad
A warrant for his arrest was suspended on Friday on the condition that he appear at court.
He was accompanied by armed security as he left his home in Lahore, which was raided by police after he left.
The BBC’s Caroline Davies travelled with Mr Khan.
The US State of Georgia and Pakistan’s Sindh Province are set to establish sister state-province relations under a resolution passed by Georgia’s legislature.
The Resolution, introduced by State Representative Farooq Mughal, a Democratic Party leader of Pakistani origin, states that a sister-state relationship between the State of Georgia and the Province of Sindh would promote mutual trade and commerce and increase the potential for educational, environmental, and cultural relations between the two entities.
Georgia is the 24th-largest in area and 8th most populous of the 50 United States.
Source: Radio Pakistan
Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said all impediments in the way of providing free flour to downtrodden section of society will be removed with strict vigilance.
He was talking to the people during his visit at the Model town’ center of free flour in Lahore on Sunday.
On this occasion, he inquired about the problems being faced by the people in getting free flour.
The Caretaker Chief Minister also ordered to ensure full supply of flour at the points to avoid long queues of people.
Source: Radio Pakistan
Director General Rangers Sindh Major General Azhar Waqas has visited the North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry on Sunday and met with members of the Association.
Speaking on the occasion, he said the peaceful situation in Karachi is the result of mutual efforts and we are taking steps to further improve it.
DG Rangers said the economic stability has been achieved in the city with the significant decrease in kidnaping and ransom incidents.
The association paid rich tribute to the law enforcing agencies and secrifices of their martyrs.
Source: Radio Pakistan