In Imran Khan's Pakistan, military is the de facto ruler

May 10, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 10 : Imran Khan once targeted the armed forces for its anti-democratic political interventions when he was deeply involved in a...

China's neutrality over Ukraine war a 'de-facto' support for Russia, says expert

Apr 11, 2022

Beijing [China], April 11 : Since Russia began the war in Ukraine, China has declared a de facto policy of neutrality. However, Vasyl Yurchyshyn,...

Iran imposing toll system for vessels in Strait of Hormuz: Report

Mar 26, 2026

Shipping News website Llyodslist now suggests that Iran's IRGC has imposed a de facto 'toll booth' regime in the Strait.

Israeli President flies to UAE for first-ever state visit

Jan 30, 2022

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 30 (ANI/Sputnik): Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog flew to the United Arab Emirates to pay the...

Jared Kushner is 'de facto' President of United States, says Former official

Apr 30, 2020

Washington D.C. [US], April 30 : Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of Donald Trump, is the de facto President of the United States, according to...

MQM leader Altaf Hussain slams Pakistan's Supreme Court, calls country 'De Facto Monarchy'

Jul 02, 2025

He stated that Pakistan no longer operates as a republic, but rather as a "Kingdom of Pakistan" where autocratic edicts have replaced the rule...