Player gradesOliver Christensen—7.5: Made 5 saves, including a couple of huge ones late on against Lewis Ferguson and Riccardo Orsolini. Some iffy distribution in the first half, sure, and celebrated Stefan Posch’s missed penalty like he’d saved it himself, but that kind of lunacy is good and proper for a goalkeeper. Maxime Lopez—6.5: Pesky performance, winning the ball really well in midfield and helping control the game, especially after the subs came on. Missed two fantastic chances to win it, including a free header in extra time that he somehow missed by about 10 feet. Giacomo Bonaventura—6: Helped Fiorentina establish a midfield presence by slowing the game down and twisting away from defenders.

Following today’s deadline for filing appeals against the decisions of the returning officers, election tribunals across the country are hearing pleas against rejections. The tribunal overturned the decision of the RO and gave the green light to Rashid to contest from the constituency against the PML-N supremo. Appeals of Azam Khan Niazi and PTI’s Mian Mehmoodur Rashid from Lahore were also accepted, hence clearing their path to contest in upcoming general polls. In Islamabad, the election tribunal of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) approved the nomination papers of Nayab Ali, a transgender and human rights activist, and declared her eligible. The election tribunals will today announce decisions on all the appeals filed against earlier decisions by ROs.

The financial advisors proposed selling the shares along with management control. The advisor’s report on PIA –the Avion project – remains incomplete on account of the valuation of the PIA assets, including its local and international routes. The sources said that the advisors proposed that the new buyers should have the right to fire employees after one year. The money proposed to be parked in the new entity includes the Rs161 billion debt of the federal government and Rs281 billion debt of the commercial banks. The financial advisors proposed that the Rs83 billion payments to the lessors of the aircraft should be picked up by the federal government.

I am highlighting a pressing concern: the high inflation rate in Pakistan, posing numerous challenges for our citizens. According to official statistics, inflation in Pakistan averaged 12% per year between 1990-91 and 1995-96, although many economists believe it exceeded 20%. Inflation, defined as the persistent rise in general prices across the country, significantly impacts the financial status of a nation. Currently, inflation in Pakistan has entered a phase of crumbing inflation, introducing various difficulties to the country’s survival. The high rate of inflation continues to increase instead of decreasing, presenting multiple challenges to the nation’s finances.

Pakistan’s financial markets express unwavering confidence in the forthcoming approval of the second tranche, valued at $700 million, by the International Monetary Fund executive board. Post-approval, the subsequently elected government is anticipated to secure a larger and longer-term loan programme from the IMF to stimulate economic growth, liberalise imports, and generate essential job opportunities. Habib said, “IMF is happy with the performance of the caretaker government in the review.”Anticipation is high for Pakistan to secure yet another IMF loan programme, potentially valued at $6-8 billion and lasting at least three years. The new IMF loan programme is expected to support the economy, allowing a slight widening of the current account deficit to sustainable levels. With optimism surrounding the next IMF loan programme, analysts project continued outstanding performance in the capital and financial markets throughout 2024.

It provides the fundamental guideline and guidance for action for advancing major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. “In this significant process, we stand ready to strengthen mutual learning, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation and strengthen multilateral coordination with Pakistan, to build an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, and make new and greater contribution to building a community with a shared future for mankind,” he wrote. Read: Vital trade road to be constructed under CPEC“We stand ready to work with Pakistan to enrich the vivid practice of building a community with a shared future for mankind. And the two leaders reached important consensuses on deepening China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperation and promoting CPEC construction. The CPEC construction has entered into a new stage of high-quality development, which injects new impetus into the building of an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future.”

By John Goolsby, Prep Sports EditorHewitt-TrussvilleBoys: The 15-6 Huskies had wins over Gadsden City and region foe Chelsea last week. Girls: The Lady Huskies, 17-5, defeated Gadsden City and Chelsea last week before falling to Mill Creek (GA) Saturday. The Lady Huskies host Oak Mountain Tuesday and Spain Park Friday. Clay-ChalkvilleBoys: The 15-7 Cougars defeated Mountain Brook and Pinson Valley last week. Girls: The Lady Eagles are 3-11 after losing to Mcadory and defeating FultondaleThe Lady Eagles host Gardendale Tuesday afternoon.

PESHAWAR, Jan 09 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Information and Public Relations Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel on Tuesday paid tribute and expressed the nation’s profound gratitude for the unwavering sacrifices made by the Police. During this occasion, Barrister Kakakhel commended the resilient spirit and high morale displayed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police men. Barrister Kakakhel emphasized the nation’s collective admiration for the sacrifices made by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Force. Barrister Kakakhel conveyed the unwavering support of both the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and its people, standing steadfastly by the side of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police and security agencies. In closing, Barrister Kakakhel extended heartfelt prayers for the elevation of grades of Police Shuhada.

PTI chief Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi appear in court. Photo: screengrabPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were indicted in the Toshakhana case on Tuesday. During today's session, accountability court Judge Muhammad Bashir conducted the hearing of the Toshakhana and the £190 million caseBushra was also provided copies of the £190 million reference. The Toshakhana is a state department which retains gifts given by state officials, foreign diplomats and heads of different governments. Read: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2452601/lhc-to-hear-plea-against-toshakhana-ruling-from-jan-12According to the Constitution of Pakistan, the recipient of the gifts must report them to the cabinet division and pay an appropriate amount if they wanted to keep it personally.

One of the primary challenges exacerbating Pakistan’s plastic crisis is the inadequate waste management infrastructure. The consequences of Pakistan’s plastic quagmire extend beyond the pollution of water bodies and pose a severe threat to marine biodiversity. Coastal communities, which heavily rely on marine resources for sustenance and livelihoods, are disproportionately affected by the plastic pollution crisis. Addressing Pakistan’s plastic crisis requires a multi-faceted approach that involves public awareness campaigns, education initiatives, industry collaboration, and international support. Revealing the economic costs associated with plastic waste, these studies reinforce the urgency of the problem and the need for immediate action.

Photo: APPThe grip of severe cold and dense fog across most plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, has disrupted normal life, causing widespread inconvenience, with grim anticipations that the temperature is likely to drop further. For the past week, the plains of K-P have been engulfed in an unyielding veil of bitter cold and thick fog. Meanwhile, despite the education department's directive to resume classes for middle, high, and higher secondary schools, attendance remained strikingly low. In defiance of the severe cold, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government stood firm on its decision not to extend winter holidays for schools in the plains, reopening the schools on Monday. It is pertinent to note that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government extended the winter holidays for government and private primary schools until January 13 due to severe cold and fog.

BRASÍLIA - At least 25 people have been killed after a tourist bus collided with a truck in Bahia state in northeastern Brazil, state firefighters said Monday. “Military firefighters responded to an incident that left 25 dead” near the municipality of Gaviao, about 155 miles (250 kilometers) from the capital of Bahia state, Salvador. Five people were also injured in the accident Sunday night, according to Brazilian press reports, which also published images of the twisted fuselage of the truck. The bodies of the victims have been handed over to police for identification, the firefighters said. The mayor’s office of Jacobina, a city close to the accident, declared three days of official mourning on Monday and is preparing a “collective wake” for the victims.

Here in the local Tribune coverage area, that includes a lot of rain, high winds and a chance of snow flurries on the back end of the system. Further south, there will be the chance of tornadoes while parts north will have a better chance of snow. Windy, with a southeast wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the evening. Temperature will fall to around 47 by 5 p.m. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Tuesday night, a slight chance of rain showers before 9 p.m., then a slight chance of snow showers between 9 p.m. and midnight.

The future of Pakistan Steel Mills hangs in the balance as it is conspicuously absent from the latest list of the government’s privatisation program. Despite being deemed urgent for loss-making public enterprises like steel mills and PIA, the Caretaker Federal Minister for Privatization asserts that rehabilitation or privatisation is not currently feasible. While progress is being made on the privatisation of other institutions, including PIA, obstacles such as political opposition and court decisions persist, negatively impacting the nation. The imperative now is to forge a national consensus and proceed with the privatisation process to prevent the wastage of national resources. There is a proposal from the Federal Minister for Privatization to transform the steel mills into an export promotion zone.

Everton’s prospective new owners 777 Partners have provided the club with a fresh loan as the wait to see if they will pass the Premier League owners’ and directors’ tests goes on. Those loans will be turned into equity should their takeover be approved, or join lengthening list of creditors should it be rejected. That deadline has now passed of course, but 777 have already got the approval of the Financial Conduct Authority and the Football Association, with Myers suggesting final approval from the Premier League could be confirmed any day now. That suggestion was tempered on Monday, with another reliable source, BBC Sport’s Shamoon Hafez, reporting that the process was still ongoing. Though 777 are willing to provide loans during the approval process they are unlikely to do so indefinitely, so it feels like the process will have to come to a definitive conclusion sooner rather than later.