Netherlands: Former cricketer Khalid Latif was sentenced to 12 years in prison

This case highlights the international nature of legal proceedings in today’s interconnected world, where individuals can be tried and sentenced in one country for actions or statements made in another. It also underscores the importance of responsible communication and the potential legal consequences for those who engage in incitement to violence or hate speech, even across borders.

IMF’s response on electricity will come by Monday, government, gas price hike announcement

Addressing a press conference after the meeting, federal ministers mentioned that an increase in gas prices would be implemented to cover annual losses of over three hundred billion rupees. A response from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding relief in electricity tariffs is expected by Monday. Talks are underway with the IMF for relief of 500 to 600 billion rupees. They also stated that there is an excess stock of more than 2 million tons of sugar, and efforts will be made to curb smuggling.