LAHORE - Dry and hot weather was recorded in the city on Monday while the MET office predicted similar weather conditions for the next 24 hours. The MET officials said continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country. They predicted that mainly dry weather was expected in most parts of the country while hot in plain areas. However, cloudy weather with rain-wind/thunderstorm may occur at isolated places in upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa during night. Monday’s highest temperature was recorded at Tandojam, Turbat, Lasbella, Shaheed Benazirabad and Hyderabad where mercury reached 39°C while in Lahore it was 34°C and minimum was 21°C.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has identified an illegal investment and deposit-taking platform operating under the name “SMARTPAYS.”According to a press release issued on Tuesday, the platform is being promoted through its website (https://smartpays.org/), falsely claiming to offer substantial returns on investment schemes. SMARTPAYS also falsely represents itself as a licensed non-banking finance company (NBFC) and displays a fake Certificate of Incorporation on its website under the name “SMART FINANCE (PRIVATE) LIMITED.”The SECP has clarified that “SMARTPAYS/SMART FINANCE (PRIVATE) LIMITED” is neither registered nor licensed as an NBFC by the commission. The public has been warned not to deposit or invest funds with “SMARTPAYS/ SMART FINANCE (PRIVATE) LIMITED” or any other similar illegal investment or deposit-taking platforms, regardless of the arrangement. The name “SMARTPAYS/ SMART FINANCE (PRIVATE) LIMITED” has been added to SECP’s “List of Companies Engaged in Unauthorized Activities” on its website. The matter has also been referred to the relevant investigative authorities for further action.

The recent amendments in question highlight a critical failure on both sides. The PTI, as the primary opponent of these amendments, had a vital role to play in shaping the discourse around them. Rather than simply opposing the changes, the PTI should have proactively proposed alternative ideas or modifications to the amendments aimed at making the process fairer. Moreover, the government’s rush to implement these amendments has raised questions about its commitment to inclusivity and democratic values. Looking ahead, it remains to be seen how these amendments will impact governance and the political landscape in Pakistan.

The events of recent weeks have laid bare this crisis, exposing how fragile our social fabric has become in the face of manipulation, disinformation, and orchestrated chaos. In Pakistan today, a wave of hysteria has swept the nation, without any real incident to justify it. Educational institutions remain closed, depriving students of their right to learn, leaving a generation teetering on the edge of ignorance. This crisis of thoughtlessness, fuelled by propaganda and political ambition, threatens to unravel the very fabric of our society. We must reclaim our future by teaching our youth the value of thought, questioning, and reasoning before reacting.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has rejected the 26th Amendment, Justice Retd WajihauddinCourts should provide justice to the people, Member National Assembly Muslim League-N Zulfiqar Ali BhattiThe 26th amendment is a welcome thing, former Secretary Election Commission Kanwar DilshadISLAMABAD:Justice Retired Shaikh Usmani’s conversation in program Sachi BaatIt is clearly written in the Constitution,Amendments keep happening,The government has to select the right person for the Chief Justice,This is the way of democracy,This is the way of democracy,There is no question of ending interest in three years,Justice Retired Wajihauddin’s conversation in Sachi Baat programWe are patriots We respect institutions, Justice RetdThe Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has rejected the 26th Amendment,The government has brought a very serious provision of the Constitution,There are twelve people in this committee, seven of them are already there,Now all the work will be done by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan,This case is not going to work at all, Justice RetdPervez Musharraf has not done anything,Member of National Assembly Muslim League-N Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti’s conversation in program Sachi BaatParliament was full, Member of National Assembly Muslim League-N Zulfiqar Ali BhattiWe have removed the founder of PTI from the power of vote, Member of National AssemblyThey consider people as idiots, Member National AssemblyWhat did the previous judiciary give to the country, Member National AssemblyMillions of people have cases,People get dates on dates,Courts should provide justice to the people, Member National Assembly Muslim League-N Zulfiqar Ali BhattiHaradare has to work within its limits,Talk of former Secretary Election Commission Kanwar Dilshad in Sachi Baat programThe 26th amendment is a welcome thing,A lot of changes are going to happen in the next one or two months, former Secretary Election CommissionOur top leadership is taking big wise decisions, this is a welcome thing,Everything will be revealed in a few months,The system will continue to operate, he added

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has told a visiting United Nations delegation on disarmament that Islamabad should be given unrestricted access to dual-use technologies for peaceful socio-economic applications. Director General (Arms Control and Disarmament) Ambassador Tahir Andrabi, shares Pakistan’s stance on arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation to the participants. A Foreign Office statement said that participants of the United Nations Programme of Fellowships on Disarmament, who are on a visit to Pakistan from 20-23 October 2024, visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday. The United Nations Disarmament Fellows, belonging to 25 countries, are visiting Pakistan as part of their international study tour. The statement said the visit, which has been organized by the Government of Pakistan in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNO DA), aims to familiarize international diplomats with Pakistan’s policies and institutional frameworks in arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation.

Paul Di'Anno, the former lead vocalist of Iron Maiden, has passed away at the age of 66. Di’Anno, born Paul Andrews on May 17, 1958, in Chingford, East London, was the original frontman of Iron Maiden. He contributed to their first two groundbreaking albums, *'Iron Maiden'* (1980) and *'Killers'* (1981), which included iconic tracks like "Phantom of the Opera" and "Wrathchild." After leaving Iron Maiden in 1981, Di’Anno formed several bands, including Battlezone and Killers, and later pursued a solo career. Despite facing significant health challenges in recent years, which required him to perform in a wheelchair, Di'Anno continued to perform live and released music with his latest project, Warhorse.

- Advertisement -LAHORE, Oct 21 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated the nation on the passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. In her message on Monday, the CM said the 26th constitutional amendment is a clear message that the voice of people should be the loudest, adding that the 26th constitutional amendment was indispensable for the supremacy of the parliament. She highlighted that with the approval of the 26th constitutional amendment, Parliament has regained full constitutional authority and dignity. She added that the 26th amendment will make Pakistan an ideal democracy in the world. The CM said that a chapter of positive reforms in the judicial system has opened with the passage of the 26th constitutional amendment.

Then, Cook had his Willis Reed moment coming out of the lockerroom and Tiger Nation rejoiced at the end. Mizzou trailed 24-14 after a Cyclone TD with just nine minutes left in the game, and all seemed hopeless. 2nd Quarter: SEC - Welcome to the SECIt’s kind of rewarding as a fan to see Texas and Oklahoma get knocked down a peg, and that’s exactly what we saw on Saturday. 4th Quarter: Dealer’s Choice - Tiger fans hung in during dour timesI was in the stands Saturday in my usual seats in Section 126 and from my perspective, Tiger fans did themselves proud. In the end, Tiger fans got rewarded for their efforts with the amazing comeback win, and kudos to the fans for sticking out some ugly times - they deserved the Homecoming win.

It was made in China and they were calling it TikTok. When TikTok was first launched, the perception towards the app was that it would be strongly popular among Gen Z, with its short videos of dancing challenges. Truth be told, TikTok is madly popular among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, so the general conception of it being yet another app with brain rot content was not entirely flawed. According to statistics published by Social Shepherd, about 48% of TikTok users are below 29 years of age, 23% are Gen Z and 25% are Gen Alpha. Initially TikTok simply featured lip syncing music and dancing videos, however eventually with its rising popularity and usage, it now features all types of content catering to diverse communities.

President Asif Ali Zardari, has officially approved the 26th constitutional amendment, with the gazette notification issued shortly after. The notification, released by the National Assembly, confirms that the 26th Amendment is now an Act of Parliament and has officially become law. The 26th constitutional amendment has been enacted following the publication of the official gazette, cementing its place within Pakistan’s legal and constitutional framework. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had earlier sent advice on Monday to President Asif Ali Zardari about ratifying the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill into law. The prime minister had signed the advice on the said constitutional amendment bill after its passage by both the house of the parliamentPM Shehbaz calls 26th amendment a victoryPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised the unanimous passage of the 26th constitutional amendment by Pakistan’s Parliament, calling it a "shining example of national consensus".

- Advertisement -ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP):Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit Baltistan and SAFRON Engr Amir Muqam on Monday extended his congratulations to the nation on the approval of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. Engr Amir Muqam said that the approval of the 26th constitutional amendment is a victory of democracy which will always be remembered. He said that the passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment was aimed at restoring the respect and dignity of the parliament. He said that elected representatives should have the authority to legislate for the welfare of the public. He said that the 26th Constitutional amendment restores power to the people of this country, through their elected representatives.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also greeted the nation. “Happy 26 Constitutional amendment day! For his part, the JUIF chief said they have “defanged the black snake overall” as he referred to the draft of constitutional amendments. “Our abducted comrades will be presented in the House for the constitutional amendment who will vote by force or for any other reason,” he said. He contended that if the constitutional amendments were made by oppressing and kidnapping people, then what kind of amendment was it?

After several delays, the Senate commenced voting on the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, also known as the Constitutional Package, and eventially passed it on Sunday. Under the new amendment, the term for the Chief Justice of Pakistan has been set at three years. A 12-member parliamentary committee will select the new Chief Justice from a panel of the three most senior judges. The bill proposes a range of amendments, including the crucial fix of the Chief Justice of Pakistan's tenure at three years. During a press conference at Parliament House, flanked by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, the law minister elaborated on the bill’s key components.

Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Sunday extended his congratulations to the nation on the approval of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, saying the PPP has long been committed to judicial reforms. In a statement, the Senate chairman praised the efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and the coalition parties for their dedication to the constitutional reform. Gilani said the amendment would not only strengthen the judicial system but also enhance the functioning of the superior judiciary across all four provinces. He maintained that access to justice for the people will be significantly improved as a result of these reforms.