Soon after, oil was discovered and earned the country immense wealth. Since 2014, Libya has been divided into competing political and military factions based in different parts of the country. 16th Century - Libya becomes part of the Ottoman Empire, which joins the three provinces of Tripolitania, Cyrenaica and Fezzan into one regency in Tripoli. 1934 - Italy steps up Italian migration as part of an eventual plan for the incorporation of Libya into a Greater Italy. 1971 - National referendum approves proposed Federation of Arab Republics (FAR) comprising Libya, Egypt and Syria.

The siblings of murder victim Sion Grech have given notice that they will claim damages for the acquittal of the two men accused of Grech’s killing, after years of delayed court proceedings. 52-year-old Ismael Habesh from Libya and 55-year-old Faical Mahouachi from Tunisia were indicted for Sion Grech’s murder in 2005, after Grech’s was found dumped in a field after she was stabbed 17 times. Habesh alone was found guilty of using a stolen vehicle, but was acquitted of wilful homicide by 7 votes to 2, Mahouachi by 8 votes to 1. The Libyan was handed a three-year prison sentence forthe stolen vehicle, but left the courtroom a free man, having already spent that time in preventive custody. The judicial protest was signed by lawyers Roberto Montalto, Evelyn Borg Costanzi, and Matthew Cutajar.

The Customs authorities have also been instructed to curb the illegal trade of Radial Tyres to safeguard the domestic industry. The unlawful import of steel billets and rebars has been identified as a serious threat to the survival of the local steel industry in Pakistan. PALSP highlighted in their letter to the Prime Minister that the smuggling of steel from Iran and Afghanistan has been persisting unchecked, leading to adverse consequences for the domestic steel sector. The situation demands immediate action to protect the domestic steel industry from further deterioration. The government has assured the steel industry stakeholders of their commitment to curbing smuggling and safeguarding the interests of local businesses.

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File PhotoKenya was supposed to have had a team in the CAF Champions League but Gor Mahia were kicked out after their club licensing certificate was revoked. Kakamega Homeboyz will take on Al Hilal Benghazi of Libya in the first preliminary round of CAF Confederation Cup that gets underway in August. Gor was supposed to return to the Champions League but their past sins of failing to clear with former foreign players worked against them. Homeboyz are clinging on hope that Kasarani or Nyayo Stadiums will be given the greenlight to host their home matches. Should the inspectors fail to be impressed, Homeboyz will have to stage their home matches either in Tanzania.

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BEIJING: Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Gen Li Shangfu said that the military cooperation between China and Pakistan is delivering high-level performance, with close high-level exchanges and constantly improved cooperation mechanisms. “The cooperation between the Chinese and Pakistani air forces has yielded fruitful results. In his opening remarks, Gen Li Shangfu noted that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners and iron-clad friends. “Chinese President Xi Jinping attaches great importance to the relations between China and Pakistan and has provided overall guidance for the growth of bilateral relations”, he added. On the occasion, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber thanked China for its long-term assistance to the PAF.

The first official meeting for coordination between Libya’s Privatization and Investment Board (PIB) and the Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency was held in Nicosia, Cyprus last Monday. The meeting was held at the Libyan embassy in Nicosia in the presence of the Ambassador of Libya in Cyprus. It included representatives of Libya’s General Authority for Exhibitions, the (Benghazi) Elmreisa Free Zone (EFZ), and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce. Libyan-Cypriot Investment Forum to be held OctoberThe mechanism for organizing the Libyan-Cypriot Investment Forum in October of this year was discussed with the participation of business owners and investors to present investment opportunities. During the meeting, an invitation was extended to the Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency to visit the PIB in Libya.

ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday refused to tender apology over his recent remarks against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) women lawmakers. Yesterday, Kh Asif during speech in the house had called PTI women senators ‘garbage’ and ‘remains’ of PTI in the senate. During his address to the National Assembly, PTI women senators demanded an apology from Khawaja Asif regarding his comments. Earlier, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks about Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) women lawmakers created a furor in the National Assembly. The federal minister referred to PTI women senators as ‘garbage’ and ‘remains’ of PTI in the senate.

Mohamed Al-Menfi, chairman of Libya’s Presidential Council, has arrived in St. Petersburg to participate in the Russia-Africa summit starting today and tomorrow, Russia’S state-owned news agency TAAS reports. Upon his arrival to the summit’s venue, Al-Menfi was welcomed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The goal of the event is to “promote efforts to strengthen comprehensive and equal cooperation between Russia and African nations across all areas of society including politics, security, economic relations, science and technology, and the cultural and humanitarian spheres,” according to declaration made on the summit’s website. The first Russia-Africa Summit was held on 23–24 October 2019 in Sochi, Russia, co-hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. 43 heads of state or government were in attendance.

PESHAWAR: Hours after the Peshawar High Court (PHC) instructed authorities to immediately release him, PTI leader Ali Mohammad Khan was on Thursday set free from Mardan jail after nearly 80 days of incarceration. Confirming his release, Ali Mohammad’s lawyer Shehryar Khattak told media that the PTI leader had departed for his village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hathian. According to his lawyer, the former MNA was arrested eight times and kept behind bars for 80 days. However, immediately after the court granted his release, Ali Mohammad was re-arrested under 3-MPO (Maintenance of Public Order) for one week on the orders of the Mardan deputy commissioner. Earlier today, the PHC directed authorities to immediately release Ali Mohammad after his lawyer approached the court for bail.

Almost 800 irregular migrants drowned off Tunisia in the first half of this year as they tried to reach Europe by boat, a National Guard spokesman told AFP Thursday. “789 bodies of migrants were recovered from the sea, including 102 Tunisians, the others foreigners and unidentified people,” said Houcem Eddine Jebabli, adding that more than 34,000 were rescued. The North African country has become a major gateway for irregular migrants and asylum-seekers attempting the perilous sea voyage in often rickety boats in the hope of a better life in Europe. The distance between Tunisia, near its second city of Sfax, and the Italian island of Lampedusa is about 130 kilometres (80 miles), and the sea voyages pick up in the summer months. Between January 1 and June 20, a total of 34,290 migrants were intercepted and rescued, sharply up from 9,217 over the same period of last year, Jebabli said.

RAS JEDIR, LIBYA: African migrants pleaded to be saved from a desert zone between Libya and Tunisia, weeks after Tunisian authorities allegedly dumped dozens of them there with nothing. We are dying by the minute,” a Nigerian who wanted to be identified only by his first name, George, told. “Come and rescue us from this place.”On Tuesday Libya’s interior ministry said the bodies of five African migrants had been found near Tunisia’s border. The group of about 140 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa are the latest to be taken to Tunisia’s borderlands with Libya or Algeria, according to border guards, migrants and NGO workers who reported previous cases. Around the same time, Libyan border guards also said they rescued dozens of migrants left in the desert by Tunisian authorities without water and food.

Tripoli – Libya’s oil production showed signs of further recovery, according to figures released by the National Oil Corporation (NOC) on Thursday. The NOC stated that the North African nation’s crude output reached 1.208 million barrels per day over the past 24 hours. Additionally, condensate production hit 49,000 bpd during the same period. The NOC continues to stress its political neutrality, stating that Libya’s oil belongs to all Libyans. However, its efforts to revive production have been impacted by funding shortfalls and divided governance.

“There is a vision of expansion for transit shipments that go to Africa. “There’s a revolution happening in industries,” he told OBG. “We have some sectors that have not produced anything locally, so I think the opportunity to invest inside the country is really high.”Issa gave the example of Aljaied, which is already operating several food manufacturing production lines at a huge industrial complex under development, enabling it to serve both the local market and export to key African countries.He described the renewables segment as another area of the economy with huge growth potential, pointing out that Enarah Group, a local solar energy company, was already developing this important field, which could be key in addressing domestic electricity shortages and providing power to neighbouring countries.On a separate topic, Issa cited technology as leading the way in terms of potential for international investors, giving fintech as one example of a segment ripe for growth. “The demand from the market is for technology,” he told OBG. “I’m delighted that through this insightful interview, we’re able to highlight Libya’s potential and the welcoming reception that investors can look forward to receiving in this important North African market.”