Day: December 9, 2023

MMA fighter with no legs hopeful of Olympic medal

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Born with a rare defect called Caudal Regression Syndrome, mixed martial arts (MMA) wrestler and truly inspirational person Zion Clark is hopeful of Olympic glory. Clark, 26, never stopped and continued to defy the odds by challenging every obstacle in his way. Caudal Regression Syndrome is an abnormality in which a segment of the spine and spinal cord doesn’t develop.  Thanks to his never-ending hard work and dedication, Clark went on to make an MMA debut where he recorded three Guinness World Records and became a direct motivation for millions.…

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ECP issues notice to PTI on pleas against party polls

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan Friday admitted the complaints of PTI founding member Akbar S. Babar and 13 other party members against the recently-held PTI’s intra-party election, which they dubbed as fraudulent. Notices were issued to the petitioners as well as the PTI for regular hearings. A five-member bench, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja and four other members of the ECP, after a lengthy preliminary hearing, decided to issue notices to the 14 complainants as well as PTI for a regular hearing of the case on…

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Thailand, Myanmar to form aid task force as border unrest intensifies

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DUBAI: Thailand and conflict-torn Myanmar will create a task force to boost humanitarian assistance to people displaced by fighting and could expand that to include other aid agencies, Thailand’s foreign ministry said on Friday. Thailand hopes the plan will lead to constructive engagement between military-ruled Myanmar, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) regional bloc, and the international community, it said in a statement. Violence has intensified in Myanmar’s border regions as an alliance of ethnic minority armies carry out coordinated attacks against the military, emboldening pro-democracy resistance fighters to…

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Election 2024 will stop dynastic politics: Sirajul Haq

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MULTAN: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Amir Sirajul Haq Friday said the JI is working to establish a fair and equal system for all individuals, without discrimination. Addressing a rally at Chungi No 9 organized by youth, he said that the JI has launched its election campaign from Multan to influence voters and supporters for the next general elections. “All the political parties are fielding already tested candidates but the JI assures people of their protection from looters and plunderers. The JI is struggling to oust dynasty politics for the rule of law.…

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