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Imran Khan’s Worsening Vision Raises Alarm Over Prison Conditions

                                                      Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan   Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is reportedly suffering a severe decline in his eyesight while serving his prison sentence, with doctors noting an 85% loss of vision in his right eye . His legal team says the deterioration has been gradual but significant, leaving him with only partial sight and increasing difficulty reading or recognizing objects at a distance. Khan, who has been incarcerated since 2023 on corruption-related convictions, has long argued that the charges were politically motivated. His lawyers now claim that inadequate medical attention in prison has contributed to his worsening condition, prompting renewed calls for an independent medical evaluation. The development has intensified concerns amon...

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TSX Hits Record High as Fed Chief Signals Rate Cuts

 

Canada’s main stock index surged to a new all-time high on Friday, driven by a broad-based rally. The catalyst? U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s endorsement of imminent interest rate cuts.

At 10:41 a.m. ET (14:41 GMT), the S&P/TSX Composite Index reached 22,574.65, surpassing its previous record. Energy and financial sectors led the gains, fueled by optimism that rate cuts could bolster the economy and stave off recession.

This marks a significant milestone for Canadian investors, with the TSX adding 1% for the week, its third consecutive week of gains.

Stay tuned for further updates as the market responds to Powell’s remarks!


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