If the insiders are to be believed, Bilawal would join the cabinet of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as foreign minister. They claimed that Bilawal, who was initially reluctant to join the cabinet, agreed to become the foreign minister once again. The incumbent foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, was appointed as deputy prime minister to allow room for Bilawal to become the top diplomat. Dar, according to sources, was never comfortable as foreign minister as he always wanted to look after his favourite Finance Ministry. Sources in the Foreign Office said that Bilawal is a good choice as he proved himself to be an able foreign minister during his 16-month stint before the elections.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 06, 2024 00:53 UTC
Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, Artemi Panarin also scored and the Rangers beat the Hurricanes 4-3 on Sunday in Game 1. “A week out from the last time you played, I thought the start was really good and we followed that through right through the game,” Rangers coach Peter Laviolette said. “I thought we played a pretty good game,” Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said. Panarin beat Andersen from the left circle at 8:21 to restore the Rangers’ two-goal lead. ‘Zibanejad got the Rangers on the scoreboard on the game’s first shot on goal 2:46 into the game.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 06, 2024 00:36 UTC
The International Cricket Council has announced the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 schedule. The Women’s T20 World Cup will start from October 3 in Dhaka and the final will be played in Dhaka on October 20. Pakistan cricket team is included in Group A along with Australia, India, New Zealand and Qualifier One while Group B includes South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh and Qualifier Two. Pakistan team will play a match against traditional rival India in Sylhet on October 6. Apart from this, Pakistan is scheduled to play against Australia on October 8, Qualifier One on October 11 and New Zealand on October 13.
Source:The Patriot
May 05, 2024 22:47 UTC
ISLAMABAD: Temperatures have soared in various parts of Sindh and Punjab provinces as 42° Celsius temperature recorded in Jacobabad district. Maximum temperature recorded 41° Celsius in Larkana and Nawabshah districts and 40° Celsius in Sukkur in Sindh today, according to the Met Office. The mercury increased to 39° Celsius in Rahim Yar Khan and 38° Celsius in Lahore, Faisalabad, Kasur and Multan in Punjab. Scientific research has shown climate change is causing heatwaves to be longer, more frequent and more intense. It is to be mentioned here that Pakistan experienced its “wettest April since 1961”, receiving more than twice as much rain as usual for the month, the country’s weather agency said in a report.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 05, 2024 20:02 UTC
Those at the policy-making level of society, those who are politically powerful, need to work on these issues. A major reason for this is that morality has been lost from society. Rather, to keep society on the right path, one should refrain from doing bad things and prevent others from doing bad things. A person rich in values is more ethical, hardworking, punctual, trustworthy, promising, and transparent in dealings than a person without values. Lives are being lost, buildings are burning, and most importantly, society is rapidly descending into the abyss.
Source:The Patriot
May 05, 2024 16:47 UTC
The tale of Punjab’s illicit housing projects is one of theft, corruption, and greed. Prominent participants in these recurrent frauds are wealthy real estate developers purportedly supported by dishonest legislators and assisted by a dishonest bureaucracy. Nevertheless, tens of thousands have lost billions of hard-earned rupees collectively, instead of realizing their dream of owning a home. Stated differently, the promoters of these scams are prohibited from publicizing their “projects” that sell plots to gullible people. The majority of these schemes only exist on paper; in reality, land for the housing society is only acquired through the sale of imaginary plots.
Source:The Patriot
May 05, 2024 16:47 UTC
New trends in the real estate industry in Pakistan have sparked a special interest among global property players. One of the leading real estate developers who set those trends is Malik Riaz. It was precisely for this reason that back in the 1990s, Malik Riaz turned his focus toward the real estate sector and decided to establish his own construction company. However, Malik Riaz soon realized that simply building regular houses was not enough. Beyond residential developments, Malik Riaz started to build commercial, healthcare, education, and hospitality facilities, creating integrated communities that match every aspect of modern living.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 05, 2024 16:30 UTC
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest offering, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar streaming on Netflix, has stirred a storm of reactions among Pakistanis on the internet. I mean either you don’t set your story in 1940s Lahore, or if you do- you don’t set it in Agra’s landscape, Delhi’s Urdu, Lakhnavi dresses and 1840’s vibe. I mean either you don’t set your story in 1940’s Lahore, or if you do- you don’t set it in Agra’s landscape, Delhi’s Urdu, Lakhnavi dresses and 1840’s vibe. “Before you decide to watch Heeramandi, just know that if you are easily irked out by historical inaccuracy and flawed Urdu and Punjabi, then don’t watch it. Before you decide to watch heeramandi, just know that if you are easily irked out by historical inaccuracy and flawed urdu and punjabi, then don’t watch it.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 05, 2024 16:20 UTC
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the government will put everything before the people with regard to those responsible for the wheat import scandal, The News reported on Sunday. Commenting on the decision to import wheat, he said that only 3.4 million metric tonnes of the said crop was imported whereas the shortage was of 4 million metric tonnes. The premier has also been told that the additional wheat import caused a loss of more than Rs300 billion to the national exchequer. Meanwhile, the document also mentions the wheat quota for the armed forces (2022-23) with the Pakistan Army’s 175,000 metric tonnes, Pakistan Air Force’s 10,500 metric tonnes and Pakistan Navy’s 2,200 metric tonnes. For provinces, the quota for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was 1.4 million metric tonnes, Gilgit Baltistan’s 200,000 metric tonnes and Azad Kashmir’s 300,000 metric tonnes of wheat.
Source:The Nation
May 05, 2024 11:30 UTC
KARACHI - The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted hot and dry weather in most parts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours. However, dust raising wind are also predicted in plain areas during the afternoon. Mainly, hot and dry weather is ilkely to prevail in the province.
Source:The Nation
May 05, 2024 05:15 UTC
LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering a new schedule for the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL), potentially setting the stage for a clash with the Indian Premier League (IPL). The proposed change, which shifts the PSL from its usual February-March window to April-May, was necessitated by the scheduling of the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025 during PSL’s traditional slot. The proposed window for the 2025 season is from April 7 to May 20, a period that coincides with the IPL’s typical season. According to the PCB, plans include hosting matches in Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi, with each team playing a minimum of five home games. PCB Chief Operating Officer, Salman Naseer, shared insights from the meeting: “We had a productive brainstorming session where franchise owners shared valuable insights on the proposed window and playoff venues for PSL 2025.
Source:The Nation
May 05, 2024 01:43 UTC
Four matches were played on the fourth day of the National Challenge Cup (NCC) 2023 final round at Jinnah Sports Complex, Islamabad. In the third match, WSTC edged past Otto Crains with a scoreline of 3-2. Raza showcased his prowess with a brace, while Zaid added another goal for WSTC. However, Muhammad Saad and Saddam Hussain's goals for Otto Crains remained in vain. In the fourth match, SA Gardens clinched a hard-fought 3-2 victory over PAF.
Source:The Nation
May 05, 2024 01:29 UTC
She highlighted Jagan's accomplishments, such as making Andhra Pradesh the number one state in terms of ease of doing business and growth rate. Kalyani questioned when Pawan Kalyan would hold those responsible for land grabbing and mistreating women accountable. YSRC MLC Varudu Kalyani criticised TD chief N. Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan for being envious of the growing support for Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's preparatory meetings across the state.Addressing a press conference in Visakhapatnam, she accused Pawan Kalyan's party of resorting to personal insults against Jagan due to their failing manifesto. Under Jagan's leadership, the YSRC has won 151 Assembly and 22 MP seats by focusing on the welfare of the people. In contrast, Pawan Kalyan's party has not even been able to contest in elections since its inception.Kalyani further urged Pawan Kalyan to address the Land Titling Act issue and clarify his stance on it.
Source:The Nation
May 04, 2024 17:01 UTC
The Transport Department of the Government of Sindh has inaugurated an Automated Fare Collection System in the People's Bus Service. During his address at the ceremony, Chief Minister Shah expressed his satisfaction with the historic occasion, stating, "Today, I feel very happy on this historic occasion. Reflecting on the achievements of the People's Bus Service, the chief minister commended it as a successful project under the Sindh government's Public-Private Partnership model. He highlighted the government's decision to subsidise fares for the People's Bus Service in the face of inflation, underscoring its dedication to public welfare. The inauguration of the automation process was symbolised by Chief Minister Shah personally boarding the People's Bus and using a card to pay the fare.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 04, 2024 13:35 UTC
Islamabad (Daily The Patriot) A group of curious Mass Communication students from NUST University stepped into the bustling headquarters of Roze News and Pakistan Group of Newspapers, eager to learn from the best in the business. As they gathered in the conference room, Deputy Editor Naveed Niazi warmly welcomed them and began sharing the inner workings of the media house. With expertise and passion, Naveed Niazi delved into the world of journalism, revealing the intricacies of news gathering, editorial processes, and the fast-paced environment of a newsroom. The students listened intently, absorbing every detail as they gained a deeper understanding of the media industry. Inspired by the experience, they departed with a renewed enthusiasm for their own future careers in media, ready to make their mark in the world of Mass Communication.
Source:The Patriot
May 04, 2024 06:01 UTC