The Lady Blue Devils jumped out early, winning the first quarter 21-5 to start things off. Moody’s Serenity Rutledge and Kendall Stephens each scored six to lead Moody in the quarter, closely followed by Tarryn Woodall’s five points. For the Blue Devils, Emma Kile led with five points. The first quarter was quite a battle with Leeds edging out the Blue Devils 14-12. Moody’s Jaylen Retta hit two three-pointers to lead the Blue Devils while Walton and Boaz Thornton added five each.
Read Analysts urge politicians to draw up economic stability plansA common theme emerging from pronouncements by senior political figures across the spectrum as an electoral promise is restraint on public spending. Read SIFC key to economic stability, says IT ministerA political consensus must evolve on public spending restraint. It may be worth noting that while we have recently seen a new SOE policy, our privatisation policy is a one-page shallow document dating back to 1994. It’s time for leading parties across the spectrum to develop a consensus on public spending restraint. They should do a better job now.THE WRITER IS THE FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PRIME, AN INDEPENDENT ECONOMIC POLICY THINK TANKPublished in The Express Tribune, January 8th, 2024.
He pleaded for formulating economic plans aimed at reviving growth in large-scale manufacturing, small and medium-sized segments, the service sector, and exports. He said that there was a complete breakdown of economic policymaking, as the country’s fiscal policy had become subservient to monetary and exchange rate policies. He said that the monetary tightening and exchange rate depreciation resulted in higher inflation, public debt and debt servicing. Although 2024 is considered the year for general elections, fears are looming for a possible political crisis in the country. In this regard, the interest rate should be gradually reduced to boost economic activity and industrialisation within the country.
Imran Khan’s arrest by the National Accountability Bureau sparked widespread protests culminating in acts of vandalism and violence across the nation. Such widespread unrest prompted the National Security Committee’s endorsement to thoroughly investigate these incidents despite opposition from rights organisations and activists. Uncovering the truth behind the planning and execution of these events is not only essential for justice but also imperative to prevent similar breaches of national security in the future. The committee’s mandate extends beyond mere fact-finding; it underscores a proactive approach by recommending preventive measures and enhancements to the existing legal framework to avert similar occurrences. It is not aimed at arbitrary reprisals but rather at a meticulous review of the events, aiming to unearth the truth and prevent a recurrence.
Face The Nation: Cheney, Desantis, Van Hollen Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney tells "Face the Nation" that "we have to be prepared" to defeat the former president at the ballot box, 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tells "Face the Nation" that if the upcoming election is about former President Trump or "religating the past elections," it will be a "really nasty election", and Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, who recently took an official trip to the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza, tells "Face the Nation" that there needs to be a "24/7 operation" getting aid into Gaza because it's a "24/7 humanitarian crisis."
Internet monitoring service Netblocks on Sunday reported a widespread disruption in social media platforms across Pakistan, including X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Read more: Twitter fixes links outage that hit thousands of usersDowndetector also reported that all major social media platforms were disrupted across Pakistan. Meanwhile, PTI leader Sayed Zulfi Bukhari said that the internet services were shut down to stop the party’s fundraiser. Caretaker IT Minister should resign for this continuing damage to Pakistanis https://t.co/W9pyXzRr6A — PTI (@PTIofficial) January 7, 2024This is not the first time that social media and internet services have been disrupted in the country. It is pertinent to mention that the disruption of the internet and social media services incurred billions of rupees worth of losses to Pakistan’s telecom sector.
Elections in Pakistan are pivotal events that play a crucial role in shaping the nation’s political landscape. These elections provide citizens with the opportunity to voice their opinions and elect representatives who will govern and legislate on their behalf. The electoral process involves political parties presenting their manifestos, and candidates vie for seats through a competitive and democratic framework. The democratic process remains essential for the country’s governance, reflecting the diverse perspectives and aspirations of its populace. As Pakistan continues to navigate its democratic journey, ensuring fair, transparent, and inclusive elections remains crucial for fostering a stable and representative political environment.
Nation-wide anti-polio campaign of varied duration to start from tomorrowA nation-wide anti-Polio drive of varied duration begins tomorrow to administer vaccine drops to children under five years age. During the campaign, Polio teams of health department will go door to door in all 159 districts of the country. In Punjab, during a week-long polio campaign over twenty three million children will be administered polio drops. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, over seven point four million children up to five years of age will be administered anti-polio drops during five-day drive. In Balochistan, over 2.5 million children up to five years of age would be administered anti-polio drops during week-long polio drive.
All Parties Hurriyat Conference leaders while paying glowing tributes to the victims of Sopore massacre have said that the deteriorating situation in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir warrants an international initiative on the Kashmir dispute. The APHC leaders and organizations in their statements in Srinagar deplored that Indian troops are perpetrating crimes against humanity and war crimes to suppress the Kashmiris’ freedom struggle. Meanwhile, the Narendra Modi-led Indian government continues to snatch the properties of innocent people of occupied Kashmir to punish them for their affiliation with the ongoing freedom movement. A forceful anti-India protest demonstration was held at Burhan Wani in Muzaffarabad, today, on the completion of 31 years to the Sopore massacre. A large number of people participated in the demonstration organized by Tehreek-e-Shababul Muslimeen Students Wing.
Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister, Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar, eloquently expressed the critical role of the education workforce in shaping a sustainable development of the nation. Speaking at the Government Elementary College of Education’s 2023 convention in Hussainabad, he underscored the transformative potential of teaching graduates in elevating society. Baqar acknowledged the milestone achievement of the first-ever batch of Hussainabad Teachers Training College, administered by Durbeen through a commendable public-private partnership. The CM termed government schools as symbol of educational empowerment, providing equal opportunities to students irrespective of their socioeconomic background. Notably, all graduates, having obtained their teaching licences, were highlighted by the CM as qualified to become government teachers, a testament to their competence as alumni of the training college.
The government's effective actions against power pilferage are producing results. According to the statistics, 2.58 billion rupees have been collected from across the country and 107 people arrested. Zero point five zero billion rupees were collected from Peshawar and one person was arrested while 0.02 billion rupees were collected from the newly merged districts. A total of 41 people were arrested from Hyderabad and Sukkur and 0.5 billion rupees recovered. Zero point one two billion rupees were recovered from Quetta and 3 persons were arrested while 0.05 billion rupees were recovered from Gwadar.
KARACHI, Jan 06 (APP): The Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqar has said that a nation’s sustainable development relies on the strength of its teaching workforce and that teaching graduates have the potential to shape the future and elevate society. The Chief Minister referred to it as a notable achievement that the first-ever batch of Hussainabad Teachers Training College has graduated under the leadership of Durbeen. Baqar emphasized that the teaching profession, which gave rise to all other professions, is the backbone of any nation. He explained that a strong teaching workforce is crucial for a nation’s sustainable development. He added that the graduates of this profession have the potential to shape the future and uplift society.
ISLAMABAD - After almost nine years of supplying electricity to K-Electric without any contract, the caretaker government Friday inked power purchase agreement (PPA) for the supply of 1000MW electricity to the company. Government of Pakistan, KE and various critical power sector stakeholders had been engaged in talks for a significant period of time. Under the PPA, the federal government would be bound to provide 1,000MW of electricity to KE for 10 years. The supply of electricity could go up depending upon the availability of excess electricity in the national grid. Caretaker Minister of Energy, Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali, said on the occasion , “We are tackling a Gordian knot in the power sector with a vision to bring efficiency and long-term stability.
Shortly after rocket sirens sounded across northern Israel, the Israeli military said that "approximately 40 launches from Lebanon toward the area of Meron in northern Israel were identified". Israel and Hezbollah often trade fire across the Lebanese border, the West Bank is seething with emotion and the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen seem determined to continue attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes until Israel stops bombarding Gaza. 🚀 Additional footage of the israeli Meron intelligence base after it was targeted with 62 rockets by Hezbollah. Read also: Israel bombs Gaza as UN warns territory 'uninhabitable'After meeting the Lebanese foreign minister in Beirut, the EU's senior diplomat Borrell expressed alarm about the exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah and said it was important that Lebanon not be dragged into the Gaza conflict. Israel's onslaught began after Hamas fighters from Gaza attacked Israel on Oct. 7, with 1,200 people killed and 240 taken hostage, according to Israeli officials.
PayPal is set to establish its presence in Pakistan through a strategic partnership with an existing international payment gateway, catering to freelancers and IT professionals. The move comes after persistent efforts by previous governments to convince PayPal to operate in Pakistan, which faced resistance citing security concerns. The IT Ministry has undertaken various initiatives, including providing smartphones through instalment plans, standardised quality tests for IT graduates, and approval of the National Space Policy. Saif expressed confidence in launching 5G services in Pakistan by July 2024, with a spectrum auction offering 300 MHz. The National Space Policy has been approved to enable companies to use low-orbit satellites for communication services.
