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Pakistan government cracks down on deadly unrest

Published

3 years ago

May 11, 2023

This comes in the wake of the arrest of Imran Khan and his indictment

Pakistan’s government has cracked down on deadly unrest in the wake of the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his indictment.

Police arrested supporters who took to the streets and the army deployed in several cities.

A court indicted the ousted prime minister on charges of selling state gifts during his four years in power.

The former cricket hero, who is Pakistan’s most popular politician according to opinion polls, was arrested on Tuesday in another fraud case, sparking deadly unrest.

Khan denies any wrongdoing.

His lawyer Babar Awan called his detention a “state abduction.”

The violence comes at a precarious time of severe economic crisis.

Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf or PTI party has called for a “shutdown” across the country of 220 million.

Police have arrested hundreds of Khan’s followers.

“Imran Khan’s arrest is illegal and unconstitutional,” PTI supporter Farhad Khan said. “The protests against it started last evening, continued through the night, and are still going on.
“The protesters will not stop until Imran Khan is released.”

Mobile data services were shut for a second day and access to Twitter, YouTube and Facebook was disrupted.

The army was called in to restore order in at least two of Pakistan four provinces where Khan is most popular.

“The protesters marched on us,” Chicken seller Malagul Khan said, as protestors stomped on his stall. “There was firing from the other side (police), and firing from this side (protesters), during which our shops got destroyed.

“What sin have we committed that these people vandalised our shops?

“We request these people to stop this destruction.

“We, the ordinary people, are not guilty of any crime. Where should we go?”

Khan’s arrest came a day after Pakistan’s powerful military rebuked him for repeatedly accusing a senior officer of trying to engineer his assassination and the former armed forces chief of being behind his removal from power.

Khan was ousted in April 2022 in a parliamentary no-confidence vote.

He has not slowed his campaign against the ouster even though he was wounded in a November attack on his convoy.

He was leading a protest march to Islamabad calling for snap general elections.

The corruption case is one of more than 100 registered against him.

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Sendle shuts down, small businesses left scrambling

Sendle’s sudden closure leaves small businesses reeling as they scramble for shipping solutions

Published

6 hours ago

January 12, 2026

Ahron Young

Sendle’s sudden closure leaves small businesses reeling as they scramble for shipping solutions

In Short:
– Sendle has unexpectedly ceased operations, leaving small businesses without courier services and cancelled pickups.
– Customers are frustrated and searching for alternatives, while competitor firms are reaching out to fill the gap.

Aussie courier service Sendle has ceased operations unexpectedly, affecting many small businesses that relied on its services. Announced via email on January 11, the company warned customers that existing parcels would be delivered at the “discretion of the delivery partner.”

Additionally, all scheduled pickups from January 12 were cancelled.

Customers have been left confused and frustrated, lacking guidance on how to fulfill orders.

Sendle expressed regret for the disruption but did not provide a detailed explanation for the closure. A banner on their website confirmed the halt in services, with social media accounts disabled and customer inquiries no longer being monitored.

The shutdown comes as Sendle had recently merged with US logistics firms to create FAST Group, but that merger has now reportedly unraveled due to financial issues.

Small business owners, many of whom had turned to Sendle for better pricing compared to competitors like Australia Post, are now scrambling to find alternative delivery options.

Unexpected Closure

Many business owners shared their experiences on social media, highlighting the immediate need to find new courier services. One owner reported significant losses and mentioned having to repackage orders that were scheduled for shipment.

The collapse of Sendle has raised concerns about job losses, though the company has not disclosed the number of affected employees.

Competitors have begun reaching out to small businesses in response to the demand created by Sendle’s sudden exit from the market.

Aramex Australia says it “is aware that Sendle has halted all bookings for parcel pick-ups and deliveries in Australia with immediate effect. Aramex recognises that this development may create uncertainty for businesses that rely on Sendle to ship their goods.”

“While Aramex cannot comment on the specific circumstances surrounding Sendle’s operations, we are ready to support e-comm and B2B businesses that are seeking an alternative courier partner moving forward. Aramex has the infrastructure, global network, national coverage and local franchise expertise in place to assist customers who need ongoing delivery services without disruption. Our priority is providing certainty, reliability and continuity of service for Australian businesses.”

“Sendle is a tech platform that has enabled business customers to book courier services. Aramex has a long history of delivering for Sendle customers. Aramex operations continue as normal, providing reliable courier services to our customers.”

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UK, Canada and Australia consider banning Elon Musk’s X over AI risks

UK, Canada, Australia discuss banning Elon Musk’s X over AI tool Grok’s potential for misuse; regulatory action may follow.

Published

12 hours ago

January 12, 2026

Harvey Vargas

UK, Canada, Australia discuss banning Elon Musk’s X over AI tool Grok’s potential for misuse; regulatory action may follow.

Downing Street has opened talks with Canada and Australia about a possible ban on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. Concerns are growing over the platform’s AI tool, Grok, which could be misused to generate explicit images.

The scrutiny comes as government officials, including Sir Keir Starmer, voice serious worries about the platform’s impact and the potential for harm. Officials believe coordinated international action could send a clear message to Musk about the urgency of addressing these risks.

Ofcom is expected to release recommendations soon, potentially paving the way for regulatory action. How Musk responds could determine whether X faces restrictions in multiple countries.

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Trump weighs options as Iran protests escalate

Trump to discuss US responses to Iran protests with officials, including sanctions and military action options.

Published

12 hours ago

January 12, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump to discuss US responses to Iran protests with officials, including sanctions and military action options.

President Donald Trump is set to meet with senior US officials to discuss possible responses to the growing protests in Iran. The talks will focus on how Washington should react as unrest continues to spread across the country.

Options on the table reportedly include tougher sanctions and the possibility of military action. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials are expected to attend, as concerns mount over how US involvement could impact regional stability.

Iran has warned it will retaliate if the US intervenes, raising fears that any move by Washington could sharply escalate tensions in the Middle East.

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