Sharif’s main role will also be to maintain ties with the military, which has directly or indirectly dominated Pakistan since independence. Pakistan continues to be enmeshed in economic crisis with inflation remaining high, hovering around 30 percent, and economic growth slowing to around 2 percent. Other big moves by Sharif will include the privatization of loss-making state-owned enterprises such as the flagship carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Although defense and key foreign policy decisions are largely influenced by the military, Sharif will have to juggle relations with the US and China, both major allies. As chief minister, the younger Sharif planned and executed a number of ambitious infrastructure mega-projects, including Pakistan’s first modern mass transport system in Lahore.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) looks to pass as Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Every Jazz-Heat game in Miami for the last seven seasons has played out the same way. Jimmy Butler scored 18 of his season-high 37 points in the third quarter, Bam Adebayo added 23 and the Heat topped the Jazz 126-120 on Saturday night for their 10th victory in 13 games. Miami’s seven consecutive home wins over the Jazz have come, in order, by one, two, three, eight, three, four and now six points. Collin Sexton and John Collins each scored 18 points, and Taylor Hendricks finished with 13 rebounds for the Jazz.

RIYADH: The least developed countries are set to benefit from the Abu Dhabi Declaration at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference, improving global supply chain access. The UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade and MC13 Chair, Thani Al-Zeyoudi, described the declaration as a significant milestone for the UAE and global trade. “It has been a momentous week for Abu Dhabi, for the UAE, and for global trade. “With the adopted Abu Dhabi Declaration, we have demonstrated that we can deliver to ensure the global trading system remains a vital engine of growth and development for nations around the world. MC13, hosted by the UAE’s Ministry of Economy and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, took place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center from Feb. 26 to March 2.

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HYDERABAD - A joint meeting of various rights organisations held under the aegis of Human Rights Commission of Paki­stan (HRCP) at local press club, formed joint action committee (JAC) against ris­ing extremism and funda­mentalism in society. HRCP’s adviser Imdad Chandio said that a strong platform was needed for protecting fun­damental human rights. This was the only way to achieve basic human rights, he said. This joint action committee being formed would be made a power­ful forum, he said. Women Action Forum (WAF) activ­ist Dr Arfana Mallah said that freedom of expression and human rights had been intentionally snatched in this society.

Saidpur Correspondent :A discussion meeting arranged regarding the abominable attack and loot which took place at Saidpur Reporters Unity (SRU) Office on Thursday. The discussion meeting was called by the President of Reporters Unity on Friday at the club office. President of SRU with other members took part in the discussion and presented their valuable opinion regarding the responsibility of committee members. They also condemned on the loot and damned attack on journalists and their organisation and expressed their grief and protest against this activity. President of SRU Shakir Hossain Badal with members of press club, president of the SRU PK Saidul Islam with members of SRU and others journalists presented their valuable opinion in the discussion session.

Pakistan International Airlines (https://twitter.com/Official_PIA) /Source: IANSRawalpindi, March 2 (IANS) Another steward of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reportedly gone missing from Canada, making it the second such incident in a week, a media report said. He was scheduled to report for the return flight PK-782 to Islamabad on Thursday, according to a PIA spokesman, Dawn reported. So far this year, three cabin crew members have gone missing after arriving in Canada, Dawn reported. Last year, at least seven PIA cabin crew members had gone missing in the country while performing flight duties. According to the national carrier’s spokesman, one of the crew members who had slipped away while on duty some years ago has now settled in Canada and “advises” other crew members mulling asylum, Dawn reported.

In recent years, Pakistan has seen severe economic unrest marked by a declining economy, excessive inflation, unsustainable debt, poor investments, and a balance-of-payments problem. The political unrest that has persisted since the PTI was overthrown in 2022 has only made the economic turmoil worse. The nation just avoided defaulting last summer thanks to an emergency lifeline provided by the IMF. This image highlights the enormous task that the PML-N’s incoming minority government and its chosen finance minister will face. Everyone agrees that the most pressing task facing the incoming finance minister will be to swiftly negotiate a new extended programme with the IMF to replace the current interim facility.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir also lauded ASP for her selfless devotion to duty. A furious crowd gathered outside a shop in Ichra Bazaar of Lahore after someone alleged that a girl’s shirt had Quranic verses printed on it. A video clip that went viral on social media, presented the young girl hiding herself in a shop and shivering with fear. Upon arriving at the scene, the female police officer said, a charged mob had gathered around the shop where the girl was. Religious institutes can play a pivotal role in reducing radicalism and prejudice.

The Ministry of Finance’s announcement foreshadowing a po­tential decline in inflation sparks a glimmer of hope amidst Pakistan’s economic turmoil. As Pakistan tiptoes through reforms under the IMF Standby Ar­rangement, managing inflation is not just another box to tick, it is the linchpin holding our economic stability together. For the time being, our economic resurgence is the number one priority, and we cannot afford to play fast and loose with inflationFor a huge chunk of our population, our inflation rates can mean the difference between putting food on the table or going hungry. It is also the measure of our economic resilience and the litmus test for our pol­icymakers’ competence. Keeping that in mind, we must move towards meaningful reforms, and reclaim control of our economic destiny.

The National Assembly, along with the four province assemblies, have now taken the oath of office. But if the nation has shown anything repeatedly, it is that the perseverance of its people is unbreakable. The government benches need to understand that the unprecedented hardships the country has experienced over the last two years have made the public mood extremely sensitive.It needs to start working right away to improve the economic situation. Those who believe their mandate has been taken away from them need to keep fighting. Political science has taught us a lot.It is now incumbent upon the political establishment to show that it is prepared to move forward.

Environmental pollution in our dear homeland has reached such a level that people living in different cities are suffering from various types of complex diseases year after year due to this environmental pollution. The level of environmental pollution is increasing from village to city, from town to city. Day by day environmental pollution is increasing. We as well as the government have something to do to prevent environmental pollution or its destruction. It is following best management practices, and involving all relative people in their implementation, to reduce and prevent pollutionLet us be aware of everyone, to prevent environmental pollution, save the country, save ourselves, and save the future generation.

Even with a missing tooth — one of the upper middle incisors, no less — Chicago Blackhawks rookie Louis Crevier still flashes a huge grin when talks about how he lost it. “I had a couple of crooked ones, like they’re still a little bit out of place right now, (I needed) a couple of stitches,” he said. “The missing teeth aren’t bad, it’s more I’ve got to get braces now too. But I’m a real hockey player with the missing tooth. “I don’t think the look (of a missing tooth) is the toughness part,” he said.

The Sindh government is collaborating with the World Bank to set up renewable energy projects in solar and wind equipment, aiming to protect the environment from greenhouse gases and Pakistan from recurrent natural disasters. The government of Sindh is working to set up 500 MW solar power projects, 400 MW hydrogen power projects, and waste-to-energy projects, Qazi said. Qazi said the Sindh government has developed a policy of providing affordable land for alternative energy projects. He also mentioned that the Sindh government and K-Electric are collaborating on several alternative energy projects. The Karachi-based private energy firm is harnessing wind energy from the wind corridor located in Gharo in the province.

The PML-N-led coalition's candidate for speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq secured a comfortable win on Friday following a 91-vote lead over PTI-supported Aamir Dogar in the election for the vital post. Meanwhile, Ghulam Mustafa Shah, the candidate fielded by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has been elected as the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. Subsequently, SIC members objected to the Sergeant at Arms’ decision and encircled the speaker’s desk to voice their protest. After Sadiq's victory was announced, the newly elected speaker of the National Assembly, took the oath of office for the 16th National Assembly amid desk-thumping. Inaugural sessionA day earlier, the inaugural session of the National Assembly saw the newly elected members taking the oath.