Death, taxes, and the San Francisco 49ers’ NFC West crown running through Seattle. 1 seed, the 49ers will need to run the table the rest of the way unless some disasters hit the rest of the NFC. Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was much better, going 31/47 (65.9 completion percentage) and two touchdowns. Commanders quarterback Sam Howell had a good day as well, going 29/44 (65.9 completion percentage) and 312 yards. The Seattle Seahawks head out to Los Angeles to take on the Rams.

Railway employees are on the brink of a wheel jam strike due to the non-payment of their salaries. Despite the looming cri­sis, the government has remained silent on the railway depart­ment’s request for a 35 billion bailout package. The government’s lack of response has exacerbated the situation, particularly concerning the employees’ salaries. To avert further disruptions and ensure the well-being of rail­way employees, it is imperative that the government promptly ad­dresses and approves the request­ed bailout package. Failure to do so will only exacerbate the challenges faced by both the railway depart­ment and its dedicated workforce.

The primary objective behind this decision is to wrest control over a fluctuating black market exchange rate and bolster the utilisation of the Iraqi dinar. Iraq’s de-dollarisation strategy is intrinsically tied to its pursuit of greater economic self-reliance and enhanced sovereignty. As it stands, the local currency, the Iraqi dinar, maintains an exchange rate of approximately 1,300 dinars per US dollar. China’s expanding economic influence in Iraq, closely linked to its BRI, plays a pivotal role in Iraq’s de-dollarisation journey. However, the question of whether the US dollar can maintain its status as the world’s primary reserve currency can no longer be disregarded.

Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) revealed a 0.34% decrease in the open market, dropping the currency to Rs289 against the dollar. Zafar Paracha, General Secretary of ECAP, attributed the pressure on the currency to importers securing dollars in preparation for potential outcomes from the ongoing IMF review of Pakistan’s economy. Read - IMF seeks further power tariff hikeThis surge in the central bank’s dollar purchases has amplified the demand for foreign currency, further straining the local currency. Despite positive indicators such as increased remittances in October and a slight rise in foreign exchange reserves, the currency market largely overlooked these developments. The prolonged currency strain continues amidst ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and economic negotiations.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari described his party's backing of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) as a "necessity of the time", underscoring that the decision was made in the "national interest". Speaking at a press conference in Mithi on Tuesday, he asserted that the choice to support the PDM would have been different if solely driven by political interests. Bilawal stated that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has been advised to seek support in provinces other than Punjab, where the party is encountering challenges. Also read: PPP pursuing ‘wait and watch’ policyDispelling allegations that the PPP is against businesses, Bilawal deemed such claims baseless. Read more: No more 'selected ones', Bilawal tells rivalsIn response to political attacks, Bilawal commented, "Malice, accusations, and the politics of revenge are not my upbringing.

“State of Qatar, has shown its interest in purchase of PIA,” said the official adding, Interim Minister Fawad Hasan Fawad has been meeting official( s) of Qatar, and background discussions, and meetings were much in progress to sell the state carrier in a smooth manner. The New York State government will house its migrants at the hotel intermittently during the coming three years. “The costliest routes for sale are direct flights to UAE, Jeddah, London, Toronto, Rome, and New York, which will boost PIAs sale value,” informed the official. “If the routes value in terms of cash is added PIA should go for a sell off more than $3.5 billion,” insisted the official. Despite repeated attempts Caretaker Privatisation Minister Fawad Hasan Fawad did not respond to a text message, and calls made for his version on the story by this scribe.

ISLAMABAD - Crucial policy-level talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) started on Monday as Islamabad is looking for the second tranche worth of $710 million under the $3 billion standby loan programme. The FBR has shared its plan with the IMF regarding tax collection in the ongoing financial year. The IMF had approved a nine-month stand-by arrangement (SBA) for Pakistan worth $3 billion in July this year. Pakistan had received one tranche $1.2 billion in July 2023. An official informed that Pakistan would receive the second tranche as it has already met the conditions.

NEW DELHI - Residents of India’s capital, Delhi, woke up to smoky skies as air quality dropped after the festival of Diwali. People in the city burst crackers late into Sunday night despite a ban on fireworks due to high pollution levels. Delhi has been battling toxic air for weeks, with the government announcing an early winter break for schools in an effort to protect children. The city has high pollution through the year due to factors including vehicular emissions and dust. On Monday afternoon, according to the federal government’s Safar app, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was 445, with some places recording readings above 520.

LAHORE - Caretaker Punjab Minister for Agriculture S.M Tanvir on Monday said the Punjab government was preparing a clear roadmap for increasing agricultural exports in consultation with all stakeholders. He said this while presiding over a meeting held to finalize the Punjab Agriculture Strategic Plan 2023-33 at Agriculture House. He said that government wanted to overcome challenges of the agricultural sector with the help of modern research and value addition. He further said that the Punjab Agriculture Strategic Plan would prove to be an important milestone in the agricultural development of the province. SM Tanvir said that purpose of gathering all stakeholders under one roof was to finalize the recommendations of the Punjab Agriculture Strategic Plan, which would be approved by the provincial cabinet.

The love story between Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli has captured the hearts of many since their intimate wedding ceremony in Italy in 2017. The couple’s strong bond is evident from their unrelenting support for each other in their respective professional arenas. Anushka Sharma couldn't stop herself after Virat Kohli took the wicket. Social media users took to X to celebrate their endearing partnership with many labelling them as the ultimate ‘couple goals’. Anushka Sharma is biggest strength for Kohli.

In a significant shift, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari implicated the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for the ongoing inflationary challenges in the country. Speaking at a political gathering in Mitthi in Tharparkar district, Bilawal coined a new term for the PML-N, dubbing it the "Pakistan Mehngai League”, roughly translated as the "inflation league." He declared that the public will respond to the “Pakistan Inflation League,” accusing them of orchestrating election outcomes behind closed doors and dreaming of triumph akin to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in 2018 elections. The PPP chairman dismissed the notion of any political opponents, asserting that the party's true adversaries are unemployment, inflation, and poverty. Addressing potential election challenges, Bilawal declared that the PPP would accept the elections results, even if they were against them.

"We cannot fathom the fact that the TTP people, who are living in Afghanistan, are under their (Afghan Taliban) control. Read More: Pakistan shifts stance on Afghan Taliban"For us, the major issue is the TTP," Durrani said, adding that it was the responsibility of the Afghan Taliban government to control the TTP and disarm them. However, with the return of the Afghan Taliban to power, the thinking and narrative in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have changed. Some even suspect that the Afghan Taliban might be using the TTP as a proxy against Pakistan. Read More: Pakistan, Afghan Taliban ties on the edgeInterestingly, some Afghan nationals were involved in some recent terrorist attacks claimed by the TTP.

Then in the second, Bedard answered Sam Reinhart’s goal a minute and 18 seconds later to tie it again, 3-3. Bedard flirted with a hat trick for a second straight game. Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard scores a goal during the first period against the Florida Panthers at the Amerant Bank Arena on Nov 12, 2023. In the first period, Bedard picked Kevin Stenlund’s pocket and then quickly roofed a shot with 56 seconds left in the frame to tie the game 2-2. --Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson on Connor Bedard pic.twitter.com/u4axaOJ4ml — Phillip Thompson (@_phil_thompson) November 12, 2023After the game, Bedard said, “I went in there to warm up a little bit and he was just drenched on the bike.

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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the people have faced “selected government” for the past five years, and they will not tolerate any such move in the future. During his address, the PPP chairman said certain entities promote politics of hatred and division but they would never want the era of 90s politics to return. On this slogan, the PPP has won elections under the leadership of Benazir," said Bilawal. As long as there is inflation and poverty, this will remain the slogan and manifesto of the Pakistan Peoples Party,” the PPP chairman added. Bilawal stated that before the People's Party government in Tharparkar, there were no roads, airports, or educational and health institutions.