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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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Diplomatic Downsizing: Trump Administration Begins Major State Department Overhaul

The U.S. State Department has begun terminating over 1,350 domestic employees as part of President Donald Trump’s sweeping reorganization of the diplomatic corps. The layoffs, which include 1,107 civil service staff and 246 foreign service officers, mark the first phase of a broader effort to align U.S. foreign policy with Trump’s “America First” agenda.

An internal memo described the move as a streamlining of domestic operations, targeting non-core functions and redundant offices to improve efficiency. The total workforce reduction is expected to reach nearly 3,000, including voluntary departures, out of approximately 18,000 U.S.-based employees.

Critics, including former diplomats and lawmakers, warn that the cuts could undermine America’s global influence, especially amid ongoing international crises such as the war in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, and China’s expanding diplomatic footprint. Senator Tim Kaine called the decision “one of the most ridiculous” in light of current global challenges.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was tasked with executing the overhaul, defended the plan as necessary to eliminate bureaucracy and refocus the department on core strategic interests. The reorganization also includes the dismantling of USAID and the closure of offices related to human rights and conflict monitoring.

The Supreme Court recently cleared the way for the administration to proceed with the cuts, lifting a judicial block that had delayed the restructuring. As the changes unfold, many observers are watching closely to see how this dramatic shift will reshape U.S. diplomacy.

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