The envoys presented their diplomatic credentials to the president and separately called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, a President House press release said. He emphasized the need for increasing the trade, economic and cultural cooperation between the two countries. He highlighted that there was tremendous scope to further increase cooperation in the areas of trade, economy and people-to-people contacts. He appreciated the Republic of Cyprus’ consistent support to Pakistan in the context of European Union. President Alvi congratulated the envoys on their appointment and expressed the hope that they would play their role to further boost bilateral cooperation with Pakistan.

Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supreme leader Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed his dismay over the current state of affairs in the country, attributing it to self-inflicted mistakes rather than external factors. Reminiscing about his government's achievements, Sharif said that the country had overcome challenges such as load-shedding and terrorism by the end of 2016. Also read: Nawaz urges Karachi people to introspectExpressing concern over the judiciary, he accused judges of historically garlanding those who violated the Constitution. We were jailed by previous judges, but the current judges disposed of those cases swiftly,” he added. Sharif concluded by urging aspiring candidates to promise that, if granted tickets, they would work towards pulling the country out of its current crisis.

PESHAWAR - Prime Minister’s Special Representa­tives on Religious Harmony, Maulana Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi here on Mon­day said that Hajj was one of the most important five pillars of Islam and reit­erated that the government was com­mitted to ensuring maximum facilities to all Pakistani pilgrims next year. Maulana Ashrafi, who is chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, said that inter-faith harmony and mutual co-ex­istence in society are vital for the pro­gress and prosperity of Pakistan. Tahir Ashrafi said that Pakistan want­ed cordial and brotherly relations with all its neighbours and peace in Afghan­istan was in the interest of Pakistan. Maulana Ashrif appreciated the as­sociation’s efforts and expressed the hope that they would provide maxi­mum facilities to the pilgrims during the upcoming Hajj. Earlier, Jamal Khan Tarkai, chairman of the association, thanked Maulana Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi and apprised him about the association’s endeav­ours for the upcoming Hajj.

A report of the Ministry of Economic Affairs showed that Pakistan received only $7.6 billion in foreign loans during the first nine months of current fiscal year. The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) reported on Monday that the country received a little over $400 million in foreign loans during November 2023. Barring July, foreign loan receipts remained low in the other four months – a trend that is expected to reverse by next month. A major chunk of $5.2 billion was received in budget and reserves’ loans, which constituted 81% of total borrowing in five months. However, the finance ministry did not succeed in getting foreign commercial loans during the first five months of FY24.

Another Penn State football assistant has taken the next step in their coaching career. Many who come through the James Franklin coaching tree can find continued success after leaving Penn State. Former Penn State football assistant secures head coach positionGerad Parker played college football at the University of Kentucky, where he was a wide receiver. He had stops at Purdue, East Carolina, Cincinnati, and Duke before a one-year stop with the Penn State football team in 2019. At Penn State, Parker coached the wide receivers led by KJ Hamler and Jahan Dotson.

But after talks with Israeli officials Monday, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, “This is Israel’s operation. The war has killed more than 19,000 Palestinians and demolished much of the north into a moonscape. REGIONAL TENSIONSYemen’s Houthi rebels continued attacks on shipping in the Red Sea in a campaign that has prompted a growing list of companies to halt their operations in the major trade route. The latest company was oil and natural gas giant BP, which said Monday it was suspending shipments through the Red Sea. Some of the countries will conduct joint patrols while others will provide intelligence support in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

In the 21st century, technology reigns supreme, and among its many facets, social media stands out as a pervasive force. From in­fants to the elderly, everyone is en­tangled in the allure of social me­dia, shaping and reshaping our lives. While it serves as a fount of knowledge, awareness, and enter­tainment, social media has prov­en to be a destructive tool with far-reaching consequences. This destructive tool in the hands of ma­licious actors has far-reaching con­sequences, eroding the fabric of trust and safety. Children, too, fall prey to so­cial media’s negative influence, aimlessly scrolling through sites, squandering precious time, and compromising their social skills.

It’s been a little over two weeks since Penn State football hired Andy Kotelnicki as its next offensive coordinator on December 1. James Franklin: Andy Kotelnicki has “hit the ground running” since arriving at Penn StateAndy Kotelnicki arrived in Happy Valley at an opportune time. Although Penn State football plays a game in 12 days, Andy Kotelnicki won’t have an extremely active role in preparing for the Ole Miss defense. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and insights on your favorite Penn State athletics. It’s due to your support that we can become one of the market’s fastest-growing Penn State sports outlets!

Chinarajappa said that TD's mini manifesto under the name of Super Six has already been released and claimed that it had received an overwhelming response. Addressing the media in Visakhapatnam, Chinarajappa mentioned that the leaders delved into matters concerning seat-sharing for the upcoming Assembly elections, analysing their respective strengths across different constituencies. He said that TD's mini manifesto under the name of Super Six has already been released and claimed that it had received an overwhelming response. He said that the complete manifesto will be released soon along with some other issues suggested by Jana Sena. Chinarajappa was in Visakhapatnam to participate in the Yuvagalam event, which concluded on Monday evening.

Read more: Vawda hails Nawaz’s acquittal"We initiated development, including the Green Line in Karachi, Orange Line in Lahore, and metro buses in Punjab. Why has there been no progress in Karachi since our tenure? Karachi acknowledges that I brought peace, but when it comes to voting, it goes elsewhere,” he lamented. PMLN has an unwavering commitment to the progress of Pakistan. Rigorous screening of candidates at Parliamentary Board’s meetings to ensure that only merit-based leadership can serve the people of Pakistan.

However, there has also been much criticism of the corporate farming programme. In other countries, corporate farms were given leases to forest areas that they promptly cleared for palm oil or soybean production. However, these mostly work together as a consortia or cooperatives which closely resemble corporate farms in terms of operational efficiency. So, what does all this mean for the introduction of corporate farming in Pakistan? Aross Sindh and Punjab, about 100,000 acres are being opened for corporate farming.

SUZHOU-China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles (CCCT) and All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) signed an MoU, at the “China Pakistan Textile & Apparel Executive Summit” to boost textile cooperation between the two countries. “This MoU signifies Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and reinforces the strategic economic partnership. This collaboration will unlock significant potential for our textile industries, propelling them to even greater heights,” he said. Together, the two nations work for a stronger, more resilient textile landscape that benefits our economies and communities alike,” he added. Addressing on the occasion, Zhang Xinmin, Vice Chairman, China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles (CCCT) expressed appreciation for cooperation between the two countries and hoped to enhance cooperation in the field of textile.

In a pioneering move, planes armed with cloud seeding equipment were dispatched over ten key areas of the city, responding to the urgent need to alleviate Lahore’s notorious air pollution crisis. Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi acknowledged the United Arab Emirates’ contribution, highlighting their pivotal role in this innovative approach. Cloud seeding, a technique involving the release of common salts into clouds to induce rainfall, has been successfully employed in various countries, including the US, China, and India. Even minimal rainfall has proven effective in reducing air pollution. Amidst successive governments’ attempts to curb air pollution in Lahore, including short-term measures like watering roads and sporadic closures of educational institutions and markets, the long-term effectiveness of these strategies remains questionable.

Arshad Warsi is an Indian actor and film producer. Interesting facts about Arshad WarsiArshad Warsi was a national level gymnast during his school years. Arshad Warsi had to discontinue his studies after class 10 due to financial difficulties. Arshad Warsi’s dance academyIn the year 1991, he won the Indian Dance Competition as a member of the Akbar Sami’s dance group. This inspired him to launch his own dance academy named ‘Awesome.’Arshad Warsi met Maria Goretti at the Malhar festival.

12/17: Face The Nation This week on "Face the Nation," Anthony Salvanto discusses the latest CBS News poll of GOP voters in Iowa and New Hampshire, which offers a ray of hope for Republicans who want to deny former President Donald Trump the nomination. Plus, Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas and Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova join Margaret Brennan.