President calls for recognition of engineers to propel nation towards sustainable growthPresident Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for continued support and recognition of engineers to propel the nation towards sustainable growth and prosperity. He was addressing an event titled "PEC Engineers' Excellence Award 2022" in Islamabad today. The President said Pakistan needed more engineers in various sectors to ensure sustainable development. On the occasion, Chairman Pakistan Engineering Council Muhammad Najeeb Haroon said Pakistani engineers have made outstanding contribution in multiple areas especially defence production, nuclear technology, telecommunication, manufacturing, chemical and petrochemical industry. President Alvi also conferred awards upon engineer in different categories to acknowledge their contribution towards the country's development.

From Tribune staff reportsTRUSSVILLE — On an otherwise arctic weekend, the Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Huskies brought plenty of heat on the wrestling mat. The wrestling team took first place in a Jasper tournament for 7th – 9th graders. Huskies finishing in first place were Stewart Nelms, Sam Starkey, Michael Ross, Cam Hanks (9), Braxton Davidson, Leo Nelson (9) and Archer Warren (9). Thrid place wrestlers were Jameson Brandon, Griffin Alfano, Jones McQuin, Carson Jones, Judson Howard (9) and Parker Krayer (9). Placing fourth were Colt Stewart, Jayden Stanley, James Harris (9), Banks Vessels and TJ Bullock.

ISLAMABAD - Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s irrefutable evidence about the presence in religious seminary in Kunar province of Afghanistan has been es­tablished through a latest video emerged recently. According to the details, the video shows that a grad­uation ceremony is taking place at a seminary in Kunar, Afghanistan, with top TTP leaders presence which vali­dates Pakistan apprehensions about the mili­tant group’s presence in Afghanistan. The video also establishes the nexus be­tween Afghan Taliban leaders and TTP with their strong participation in the ceremonies which has raised security concerns. The video also exposed the false state­ments made by spokesperson for the Afghan Taliban that there is no presence of TTP in Afghanistan. However, the Afghan Taliban’s close collaboration with the TTP re­mains a significant challenge in fighting and eradicating TTP militants from Afghanistan.

By John Goolsby, Prep Sports EditorThe Hewitt-Trussville Lady Huskies basketball team turned in a solid defensive effort to shut down the seventh-ranked Chelsea Hornets 39-32 Friday night. The Hornets’s offense, averaging 50 points, was held to seven points in the first half. “I was very proud of the way we played defense; we were very active, said Hewitt head coach Tonya Jackson-Hunter. The Huskies, 20-5 (4-0), defeated Chelsea last week 44-38. The Lady Huskies travel to Oak Mountain Tuesday night.

Committed to The University of Texas @Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/RGYnHifWMg — Lance Jackson (@lancejackson40) January 21, 2024“I just know they will get me to my full potential,” Jackson told On3. “I love the way coach PK and coach Sark coach. I love the town of Austin and just know it’s where I want to be.”The 6’5, 245-pounder is the younger brother of Arkansas defensive end Landon Jackson and committed to Texas over finalists Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas A&M. At defensive end, Jackson has impressive burst off the ball and a huge wingspan, but he’s still gaining strength in his upper and lower body and learning how to effectively use his long arms to his advantage. Jackson is now the fifth pledge in the 2025 class for the Longhorns, which ranks No.

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Pakistan has underlined that the current multi-dimensional global challenges can only be overcome through effective international collaboration. While delivering Pakistan’s national statement at the 19th Non-aligned Movement Summit in Kampala, Uganda Additional Foreign Secretary (United Nations) Ambassador Syed Haider Shah outlined Pakistan’s firm commitment to the Non-aligned Movement and its founding principles and its continued support to the Movement’s efforts towards peace, equality, cooperation and well-being for all. He called for urgent action to reform the systems of finance, trade, and technology to ensure balanced and sustained socio-economic growth, particularly in the developing countries. Additional Foreign Secretary also called for an early resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and aspirations of the Kashmiri people. Ambassador Haider Shah is leading the Pakistan delegation to the NAM Summit after Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani had to cut short his official visit in view of recent developments.

The continuation of trade activities between Pakistan and Iran despite a two-day spike in tensions shows the prom­ise of geo-economics. Even when the two sides exchanged military strikes inside each other’s territory, border crossings did not close and trade commodities were not affected. Now that the situation has de-escalated completely, the non-disruption of trade reflects the maturity shared by both sides. Countries that are in geographical proximity to each other cannot risk compromising trade and economic activities be­cause of the interdependence they have on each other. The bottom line consideration for making such strategies should be that in no situation does the routine trade activity suffer.

Indian occupied forces have further intensified checking, frisking, surveillance and patrolling in the name of security measures in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) ahead of its Republic Day on January 26. According to Kashmir Media Service, additional personnel have been deployed in Srinagar and surrounding localities to fortify key areas, including the venue for the main Republic Day function.

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad Capital Police apprehended 12 out­laws including four professional baggers from differ­ent areas of the city during the last 24 hours and re­covered drugs and weapons from their possession, a public relations officer said on Saturday. He said that, following the special directions of Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, the Islamabad Capital Police have intensified crackdown against the criminal elements in order to eliminate the crime from the city. The Secretariat police team arrested an accused namely Shahzaib involved in il­legally selling petrol. Likewise, the Lohi Bher police team arrested an accused namely Asif and recovered 1015 gram hashish from his possession. Similarly, the Abpara police team arrested an accused namely Shanial and recovered 320 gram heroin from his possession.

Ms Sadia Rashid, President of Hamdard Foundation Paki­stan (HFP) expressed these views during the ceremony for distributing checks and certificates for the Shaheed Hakeem Muhammad Saeed Memorial Scholarship-2024. The ceremony, organized by Hamdard Foundation Paki­stan, took place at Arena Hall, Bahria Town Tower, presided over by Ms. Sadia Rashid. His wife, Shaheen Ansar Barney, and HFP Director Syed Mu­hammad Arsalan also at­tended the event. Ms. Sadia Rashid said the true guaran­tor and primary catalyst for individual and societal well-being, success, and prosper­ity is knowledge. Ensure to maintain a proper sleep routine, going to bed on time and rising early in the morning.

A critical discourse analysis of Bush’s two speeches reveals Bush’s deep-rooted ideology that America is the most powerful and dominant country in the world. Parshan Vikar, an Indian carried out discourse analysis of Modi' speeches and other 35 documents of BJP leaders' speeches. Discourse is lead instrument for persuasion of masses for attainment of internal and external policy objectives. A political discourse is the totality of all speech acts used in political discussions, as well as rules of public policy, sanctified by tradition and proven by experience. The text and talk of politicians or political institutions and other members of government constitute a whole discourse.

From Tribune staff reportsLEEDS — Firefughters from Leeds Fire and Rescue battled a massive blaze at an abandoned church on Ashville Road on Saturday evening, according to city officials. “Around 5 p.m. today, we were notified of a fire at the old church on Ashville Road,” Fire officials said. Officials said attention had to be placed on area houses due to high winds blowing embers across Ashville Road. Several citizens grew up or attended this church when it was First Baptist Church and while it was Pathway Baptist Church. “Leeds Street Dept for barricades and sanding the street and sidewalk in the area.

“As we speak, the PTI remains a registered political party and if people bring its leaders in the federal and provincial assemblies, the caretaker government has no problem. Every political party was playing the role of a victim, he said. “If you ask the PTI, they will say we are not getting a level-playing field, especially in Punjab and K-P, and if you ask the Peoples Party, they will say we are not getting a level-playing field in Punjab. “Likewise, if you ask the PML-N, they will say we are not getting a level-playing field in Sindh. He said the caretaker government had no vested interest in any political party.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters to rally behind his party in the upcoming general elections, pledging to put an end to the politics of revenge and division. Read more: Bilawal fires broadside at opponentsAccusing the PML-N of engaging in vengeful politics with full force and terrorising workers of the PTI, Bilawal highlighted the PPP's consistent opposition to retaliatory politics and advocacy for the release of political prisoners. He empathised with the struggles faced by PPP supporters under the rule of the PML-N and urged the nation to steer clear of the divisive politics of the 1990s. “Those who used to chant slogans of vote ko izzat do (give respect to vote) are nowhere to be found,” he said, referring to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. "If you make me the prime minister, your salaries will be doubled in five years.