Pakistan Swears in New Parliament Amid Chaotic Scenes, as Imran Khan's Party Protests Vote Count

Pakistan’s National Assembly swore in newly elected members on Thursday in a chaotic scene, as allies of jailed former Premier Imran Khan protested what they claim was a rigged election

Pakistan's National Assembly swore in newly elected members on Thursday in a chaotic scene, as allies of jailed former Premier Imran Khan protested what they claim was a rigged election.

Lawmakers from Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party repeatedly chanted "Vote-thief!” as Shehbaz Sharif, who's expected to form the government, entered the lower house of parliament with his brother Nawaz Sharif. Both men are former premiers.

Outgoing National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf administered the oath to incoming legislators at noon.

The house echoed with chants of “Long Live Sharif!” when the brothers signed the register after taking their oaths of office. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the young chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party and a key Sharif ally, was met with similar chants.

The new government will face challenges including a surge in militant attacks and shortages of energy; as well as an ailing economy that will force Pakistan to seek another bailout from the International Monetary Fund.

Lawmakers from Khan's PTI told reporters that they will continue their campaign against the rigging in the elections in and outside the parliament.

“Yes, the election has been rigged,” said Gohar Ali Khan, the current head of PTI.

PTI has called for nationwide rallies on Saturday. The party claims it results were changed in dozens of constituencies to prevent it from winning a majority, a charge the Election Commission of Pakistan denies.

After the Feb. 8 elections, observers from the Commonwealth praised election officials for holding the vote despite multiple militant attacks, but the U.S. State Department said that the vote was held under restrictions of freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly. The European Union also criticized the inability of some political actors to contest the elections. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has fired back at such criticism, saying the vote was held in a free, fair and transparent manner.

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-02-29/pakistan-swears-in-new-parliament-amid-chaotic-scenes-of-protest-from-allies-of-imran-khan

National Security Minister hails Israel soldiers' killing of over 100 civilians waiting for aid in Gaza

Israeli National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, voiced support, Thursday, for Israeli soldiers after a shooting left more than 100 Palestinians dead as they were waiting for humanitarian aid in Gaza City, Anadolu Agency reports.

“We must give complete support to our heroic fighters operating in Gaza, who acted excellently against a Gazan mob that tried to harm them,” Ben-Gvir said in a statement.

He reiterated his demand to halt the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, claiming it poses threats to soldiers.

“Today it was proven that the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza is not only madness while our hostages are held in the Strip … but also endangers IDF (Israeli army) soldiers,” said Ben-Gvir.

He also called the incident “another clear reason why we must stop transferring this aid”.

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240229-national-security-minister-hails-israel-soldiers-killing-of-over-100-civilians-waiting-for-aid-in-gaza/

Iran's Jewish Population Belies Claims Of Tehran's Genocidal Intent

Echoing run-up to Iraq invasion, Israel and its allies exaggerate Iran threat

For decades, Israeli government officials — chief among them, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — have accused Iran of plotting a new Holocaust against the millions of Jews who call the Zionist state home. Netanyahu has said Iran is “planning another genocide against our people,” and wants to “destroy another six million plus Jews.”

Western journalists are quick to quote these claims, yet slow to publicize contradictory evidence — such as the fact that Iran is home to the Middle East’s second-largest population of Jews, who freely practice their faith, peacefully coexist within the Islamic republic and even have a seat in the legislature.

It’s said that “charity begins at home.” If we’re to believe Netanyahu and his confederates in America, wouldn’t an Iranian genocide against Jews begin there too?

https://starkrealities.substack.com/p/irans-jewish-population-belies-claims

https://www.palestinechronicle.com/gaza-live-blog-israel-bombs-khan-yunis-school-israeli-army-in-state-of-shock-bureij-homes-shelled-resistance-continues-day-147/

Leftist Activists and Illegals Storm Seattle City Council Meeting Demanding MORE Free Housing, Chanting “No More Money for The Police,” “We Need Housing Now” and “Shame on You” – Taxpayers Already Funding Hotels for Illegals

Illegal immigrants and leftwing activists stormed a Seattle City Council meeting on Wednesday, angrily demanding free housing for illegals and calling to defund the police.

This is a bad combination with soaring violent crime by the people Joe Biden and these leftists have invited into communities across the nation. The Gateway Pundit reported last week that a talented college student named Laken Riley was brutally murdered in Athens, Georgia, by a criminal illegal alien while going on a campus jog in the sanctuary city of Athens, Georgia.

An angry Hispanic woman is heard shouting at Seattle City Councilmembers, “No more money for the police,” and “If you have extra money, then use that for the refugees and asylum seekers,” before leading a “We need housing now!” chant.

https://rumble.com/v4glzql-leftists-storm-seattle-city-council-calling-to-defund-police-house-illegals.html

Transgender Space Force Colonel Says Using Pronouns In Emails Will Help Win Wars

During a speech to the U.S. Air Force, transgender Space Force Col. Bree Fram demanded everyone use pronouns in their emails as a way to enhance “winning war fighting strategies”

Yes, really.

“All too often, I hear leaders talk about providing everyone with dignity and respect like it’s an aspirational goal, that ‘s not good enough,” said Fram.

“Dignity and respect is the bare minimum, it’s the floor of where we can be, we must set our sights higher and focus on intentional inclusivity, because there are still far too many people out there, not just LGBTQ individuals, that feel marginalized, shut out or discriminated against,” he added.

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/transgender-space-force-colonel-says-using-pronouns-emails-will-help-win-wars