Israel’s Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial
- 01-Dec-2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country’s president on Sunday for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and a pardon would be good for Israel. Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, denies the bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges. His lawyers said […]
Egypt’s Sisi orders authorities to study pardon for activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah
- 09-Sep-2025
CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered authorities on Tuesday to study the possible pardon of high-profile Egyptian-British activist and blogger, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a statement by the Egyptian National Council for Human Rights said. Abd el-Fattah, 43, is a leading symbol of resistance to authoritarian rule and has spent most of the past decade […]
19 convicts in May 9 riots get pardon: ISPR
- 02-Jan-2025
RAWALPINDI: 19 convicts in May 9 riots have been granted pardon by the military courts, ARY News reported on Thursday quoting the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). According to ISPR statement, 19 convicts involved in the May 9, 2023 riots have been granted pardon following their pleas for mercy. During the implementation of their sentences, the […]
The Power of Apology: Navigating Embarrassing Situations
- 29-Oct-2024
Embarrassment, like a sudden storm, can cloud our judgment and leave us feeling exposed. Whether it’s a misspoken word, a clumsy action, or a social faux pas, these moments can be deeply unsettling. However, the way we navigate these awkward encounters can significantly impact their lasting effects and one such way is apology. The Art […]
Abduction case: Nominated person’s father seeks pardon from SALU female student
- 25-Dec-2021
KHAIRPUR: The incident of an abduction bid at Khairpur’s Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) had its drop scene on Friday as the nominated person’s father sought pardon from the father of the female student, ARY News reported. The nominated person, Safdar Wassan’s father has sought pardon from a SALU female student named Khushbo Bhatti which […]
Trump pardons rapper Lil Wayne on his last day in office
- 20-Jan-2021
The US president pardoned over 100 people on his last day, including rapper Kodak Black
Trump pardons former adviser Flynn, who pleaded guilty in Russia probe
- 26-Nov-2020
A retired Army general, Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about interactions he had with Russia’s ambassador to the United States in the weeks leading up to Trump’s inauguration in January 2017.
Donald Trump plans to pardon former aide Michael Flynn: source
- 25-Nov-2020
If Trump does grant a reprieve to Flynn, it would be the highest-profile pardon issued by the president since he took office.
Pardon for US Marine ‘should get Philippines coronavirus vaccine access’
- 10-Sep-2020
President Rodrigo Duterte's pardon of a US marine convicted of killing should help the Philippines gain access to coronavirus vaccines
UAE frees Briton sentenced to life as spy after pardon
- 26-Nov-2018
ABU DHABI/DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates on Monday pardoned and released a British academic jailed for life on spying charges, granting a request for clemency after showing a video of him purportedly confessing to membership of the UK’s MI6 intelligence service. The case has strained ties between the long-time allies, leading London to issue a […]