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Ulema unveil Hajj conduct guidelines

Pakistan Ulema Council, Darul Ifta Pakistan and the International Tazeem-e-Haramain Sharifain Council have issued a comprehensive code of conduct for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, urging strict adherence to Saudi regulations and preservation of the sanctity of the holy sites. The guidelines were announced at a news conference in Lahore led by Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council and Secretary General of the International Tazeem-e-Haramain Sharifain Council, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, al...

JI warns of post-Eid mobilisation drive

Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Sunday warned of a nationwide mobilisation after Eid, denouncing the country's current judicial and political system for "failing to deliver justice". He said that the system required a fundamental overhaul rather than a mere change of governments. He announced that JI would launch a nationwide membership drive from April 25 to May 15 to bring millions into the party, urging workers to actively participate in the campaign. Addressing...

A permit should mean something. CERTAIN Act guards projects from political meddling.

The CERTAIN Act is a bipartisan bill that aims to protect lawfully issued permits from political interference, increase accountability during review, and ensure projects can move forward on time, which is essential for the U.S. to build the necessary infrastructure to meet growing energy demands.

KP CM Afridi says conveyed to Imran that if he gives go-ahead, ‘we will be in Islamabad the next day’

MARDAN: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Sunday that he had conveyed a message to incarcerated PTI founder, Imran Khan, stating that he was ready to “be in Islamabad” — ostensibly to hold a power show in the federal capital. “I conveyed to him that I am ready, the nation is ready, Pakistanis are ready … If you give us the go-ahead, we will be in Islamabad the next day,” he told a charged crowd at a public gathering in Mardan. He said Imran had instructed to consult Tehreek...

Syria’s Interior Ministry Says Hezbollah Cell Foiled in Quneitra

Syria’s Interior Ministry announced it had foiled what it described as a “sabotage” plot in Quneitra province, saying a cell linked to Hezbollah was allegedly preparing to carry out a rocket attack and destabilize the area. The Internal Security Command in Quneitra said on Sunday, April 19, that the operation was carried out in cooperation with the General Intelligence Service. It said the raid followed “precise” monitoring and surveillance of the movements of suspected individuals, without spec...

Talks, threats, and turbulence: Trump sends team back to Pak as defiant Iran stares him down

A US delegation heads to Pakistan for crucial talks with Iran, despite President Trump's escalating threats to cripple Iran's infrastructure if a deal isn't reached. Tehran remains hesitant, demanding the lifting of sanctions and unblocking of assets. Trump's aggressive rhetoric, aimed at forcing negotiations, faces domestic criticism for its potential to escalate conflict.

رسانه دولت جمهوری اسلامی اخبار درباره دور دوم مذاکرات را تکذیب کرد

ایرنا نوشت گزارش‌ها درباره برگزاری دور دوم مذاکرات در اسلام‌آباد نادرست و بخشی از «بازی رسانه‌ای» آمریکا برای فشار بر جمهوری اسلامی است. این رسانه «زیاده‌خواهی، تغییر مواضع و ادامه محاصره دریایی از سوی آمریکا» را مانع پیشرفت مذاکرات دانست و چشم‌انداز روشنی برای توافق متصور ندانست

Probe Agency ED Summons I-PAC Director In Money Laundering Case

Rishi Raj Singh has been asked to depose on April 20 at the ED office in Delhi for questioning in the case related to alleged hawala transactions of funds received from political parties and other entities.

Transcript: Amos Hochstein on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Amos Hochstein, Biden administration senior energy adviser and Middle East negotiator, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.

DAVID MARCUS: NJ's World Cup transit crisis betrays Democrats' utter incompetence

With less than two months to go before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, Democratic leaders in New Jersey and New York are scrambling to figure out how to get fans to Met Life Stadium. The results would be hilarious if they did not betray such utter incompetence.New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has astoundingly announced that a train ride to the eight games at the Meadowlands facility, which usually costs $12.90, will cost $150 for footy fans. That has FIFA, soccer’s global governing body, pullin...

Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026

Face The Nation Transcripts Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026 .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } Updated on: April 19, 2026 / 12:43 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.MARGARET BRENNA...

Kaine: Strait of Hormuz should be ‘open to all’

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine (D) said Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened for all shipping traffic after Iran announced the waterway’s closure over the U.S. blockade. “If they’re going to be open, I think they have to be open to all,” Kaine told Fox News’s Shannon Bream on “Fox News Sunday” as…

Love-marriage couple alleges police abuse

A couple who entered into a love marriage has allegedly fallen victim to police excesses, with claims of coercion, unlawful detention and mistreatment surfacing six months after their court marriage. A theft case was registered at Waris Khan Police Station in Rawalpindi on the application of the groom's father, leading to the groom's arrest within 24 hours of the bride's formal departure (rukhsati). The couple allege that police officials repeatedly pressured them to seek a divorce...

Trump announces new Iran talks, warns ‘no more Mr. Nice Guy’

The US president has renewed his threat to blow up “every single” Iranian power plant and bridge if it doesn’t accept a “fair and reasonable deal” The US negotiating team is heading to Pakistan for the next round of Iran peace talks on Monday, President Donald Trump has announced, while renewing his threat to strike Iran’s infrastructure if no deal is reached.In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump accused Tehran of violating the temporary ceasefire – set to expire...

Feds arrest Iranian woman at LAX for allegedly brokering weapons sales for Islamic regime

Federal authorities arrested an Iranian woman at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, alleging she brokered deals to sell Iranian-made drones, bombs, bomb fuses, assault weapons and millions of rounds of ammunition to Sudan in violation of U.S. sanctions laws, according to a newly unsealed criminal complaint."Last night, Shamim Mafi, 44, of Woodland Hills, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for trafficking arms on behalf of the government of Iran," First Assisant United St...

In meeting with Sri Lankan president, India officials push for regional energy hub

Indian officials called for the swift implementation of a proposed regional energy hub in Sri Lanka at the start of bilateral talks in Colombo on Sunday. The planned oil hub in the northeastern port of Trincomalee featured in a meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, India’s visiting Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told reporters. The project, which also involves the United Arab Emirates, has been under discussion since 2023, he added. “There is no further time to lose in maki...

Face the Nation: Hochstein, Adams, Holder

Missed the second half of the show? Chris Livesay reports from Pope Leo's trip to Africa, plus Biden administration senior energy adviser Amos Hochstein, former Surgeon General Jerome Adams and former Attorney General Eric Holder join.

'हम किसी को छेड़ते नहीं, कोई छेड़ता है तो छोड़ते नहीं', ऑपरेशन सिंदूर का जिक्र कर बोले राजनाथ सिंह

سفیر آمریکا: جمهوری اسلامی زیرساخت‌های نظامی را در مناطق غیرنظامی پنهان می‌کند

سفیر آمریکا در سازمان ملل تهدید ترامپ برای هدف قرار دادن نیروگاه‌ها و پل‌های ایران را در چارچوب قوانین جنگ زمینی «کاملا قابل قبول» دانست. والتز گفت: «اجرای این تهدید می‌تواند بخشی از نردبان تنش باشد.» او افزود جمهوری اسلامی زیرساخت‌های نظامی را در مناطق غیرنظامی پنهان می‌کند.

Kash Patel doubles down on lawsuit against The Atlantic, slams outlet as ‘fake news mafia’

FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday he planned to file a lawsuit against The Atlantic by Monday, telling Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo that legal action would follow a report alleging misconduct, including "excessive drinking."Patel made the announcement during an appearance on "Sunday Morning Futures," where he directly confirmed his intent to pursue legal action against the publication."Absolutely, it’s coming tomorrow," Patel said when asked about whether he would officially file a lawsuit.The di...