Lately, disorder broke out over an incident of alleged desecration of the Holy Quran in Hyderabad. In the dead of night, enraged mobs torched several motorcycles and smashed the window panes of police mobile vans. In the trial, it was officially declared in court that he was wrongly accused of blasphemy by workers of the factory. A fair trial in a court of law is the right of every accused. It is high time the law prevailed over mobs; otherwise, no one would feel safe in this country.
October 1: Authorities go ‘door to door’ to round up and return thousands – many who fled from the Taliban – on first day of nationwide crackdown, Guardian reports. Read More I
During the launch event, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabiah announced that King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has donated SAR 30 million to the campaign, while Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has contributed SAR 20 million. He emphasized that KSrelief will not deduct any administrative fees from these donations, so the full amounts will reach the intended beneficiaries. Dr. Al-Rabiah expressed profound gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for their humanitarian initiative. He prayed that the generous contributions would effectively alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza. Donations can be made to the campaign through the “Sahem” platform using the following link: https://sahem.ksrelief.org/Gaza.
Wyllodene Smith Mulkey peacefully passed away at the age of 93 on October 27, 2023. She was born in Fayette County Alabama on August 10, 1930 and graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School in 1948. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, enjoying life’s precious moments. Her professional life began at the Northeast YMCA then for over 30 years as a medical transcriptionist at Medical Center East. Her poetry allowed her to capture life’s fleeting moments and the memories most important to her.
Blackhawks Prospect Watch: Ranked Rivalry Action All WeekendThe Blackhawks’ stable of college prospects has been impressive this season. With a handful of young players making the move up to the NHL from junior or Rockford this season, it suddenly looks like many of the Blackhawks’ top prospects are skating in college. And it seems like every weekend there are great matchups. In the wake of the passing of Adam Johnson last weekend, the home-and-home between Minnesota and Minnesota-Duluth figures to be one of the most emotional in the country. Here are the games where you can catch Blackhawks prospects this weekend, starting with six games on Friday night.
Amy Falkenstein, a beloved wife, mother, and sister passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion. Her unwavering belief in the power of love and kindness touched the lives of all her beloved circle of dearest friends. Memories of her hostessing, cooking, generosity, and willingness to plan and attend fun gatherings with great friends will fondly be remembered. Falkenstein; children, Kasey Tellman (Garrett) and Kooper Falkenstein; beloved grandson, Jennings; siblings, Lisa Dancey and Brent Olson (LeeAnne); and her four-legged companion, Kingston. Visitation will be 12-8 p.m. Monday, November 6, 2023, and 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Scott Funeral Home, 2515 Veterans Parkway - Jeffersonville.
In particular, the extinction crisis facing indigenous river fish in Pakistan is both disheartening and urgent. Environmental conditions have become increasingly unfavourable for the survival of river fish, pushing species like the Lahori Khaga to the brink. The introduction of foreign fish species, imported to expand the seafood market, has further accelerated the pace of extinction. Uncontrolled breeding of these non-native fish poses a direct threat to local fish populations, disrupting their natural growth cycles and driving them toward unexpected annihilation. Disturbingly, there is no national policy regulating the import of non-native fish species, leaving a void that facilitates unrestricted imports.
Baloch underscored Pakistan's longstanding concerns about the Indian sabotage network and espionage activities. She also noted reports of death sentences handed down to Indian Navy officers in Qatar, which had sent shockwaves through India's Ministry of External Affairs. The foreign office spokesperson pointed to the 2016 arrest of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav, a senior Indian Navy officer, on charges of sabotage and espionage within Pakistan, as a significant example of such activities. They were reportedly caught carrying out espionage activities in Qatar, providing Israel with details of Qatar's secret programme to purchase advanced submarines from Italy. The FO spokesperson shared that the interior ministry is addressing the issue of 12,000 counterfeit passports recovered in Saudi Arabia.
Florida State junior wide receiver Keon Coleman has been added to the Maxwell Award midseason watch list:Coleman, from Opelousas, Louisiana, leads Florida State with 38 catches, 538 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns. Taylor Huff, Leilanni Nesbeth and Cristina Roque were all named to the All-ACC Second Team. This is Huff’s third consecutive All-Conference honor as she was named the All-SEC Second Team in 2021 and the All-SEC First Team in 2022. 1: For the 45th week in school history, the Florida State soccer team is ranked No. A Senior Night to Remember: There is a good chance that Lauren Flynn will never forget her senior night at Florida State.
ISLAMABAD-The National Folk Festival (Lok Mela) will promote cultural tourism as a large number of local tourists come from various parts of the country to enjoy amazing and mega event in the capital. Talking to APP here on Wednesday, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) official said that the biggest folk festival in the country called Lok Mela scheduled to be held from November 3 to 12. It is being organized by the National Heritage and Culture Division at Lok Virsa, he added. The official said that the exceptional festival would encourage and fascinate the folk lovers to throng the federal capital and enjoy the music, traditional dances, arts and handicraft. The cultural nights being part of the unique folk mela would also entrain the tourists, he added.
In connection with Israel’s ground invasion is perhaps the most alarming news of preparations by the IDF to flood Hamas’ expansive network of tunnels with nerve agents. - Advertisement -Nerve agents are categorized as Chemical/Biological Weapons whose use is banned under international law. Using nerve agents against Hamas may prove to be lethal for Israel as the conflict keeps on attaining a no-holds barred character. The use of nerve agents by Israel, if authorized, may have a domino effect for further escalation of the conflict. The use of nerve agents by Israel, if authorized, may have a domino effect for further escalation of the conflict.
Ottawa Senators Lose First-Round Pick, Fire GM Pierre DorionTo say the Ottawa Senators are having a bad day might be the understatement of the NHL season thus far. On Wednesday morning, the NHL announced the Senators will forfeit a first-round draft pick because of the botched trade of Evgenii Dadonov in July 2021. In the wake of the league taking away the pick, the Senators quickly fired general manager Pierre Dorion. According to the NHL’s announcement of the discipline, “Ottawa will forfeit its first-round draft pick in one of the 2024, 2025 or 2026 Drafts. The return for 367 days of DeBrincat: Dominik Kubalik, Donovan Sebrango, a conditional first-round pick and a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
PHOTO: FILEThe illegal immigrants will be evicted from Punjab in phases through specified exit points and will be held in special camps till the process is completed. Tuesday was the deadline for illegal residents to voluntarily leave the country. The federal government had warned the illegal immigrants, especially Afghan nationals, in the first week of October to to leave immediately. A survey conducted on the instructions of the government showed that there were 275,000 undocumented illegal Afghan national residents in Punjab. In the third phase, the preparations were made to systematically organise the deportation of the large number of illegal immigrants.
From The Tribune staff reportsBIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham man is dead four-vehicle wreck in Birmingham on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Archie Lee Robbins Jr., 53, of Birmingham was the passenger of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup involved in a four-vehicle wreck that happened at 12:33 p.m. on Arkadelphia Road at 8 Avenue West. Robbins was taken to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1:53 p.m. The Birmingham Police Department is investigating the cause and circumstances surrounding the wreck.
The one-of-its-kind precedence set by the Supreme Court in its Faizabad Dharna Case verdict is again in the spotlight, after review petitions filed by multiple political parties and institutions. PEMRA’s former chief’s allegations of media coverage being manipulated make the Faizabad Dharna situation of 2017 a matter of national importance. The apex court’s ongoing seriousness in hearing review petitions demonstrates its efforts to unravel the truth and make it public knowledge. The events of 2017 though are long over but this case will make strides in upholding accountability and transparency when it comes to free media. In today’s world, the way media propaganda works is no more a secret.
