While kerosene, light diesel oil, and LPG saw marginal reductions, the glaring refusal to alleviate the financial burden imposed by petrol and HSD prices raises questions about the government’s priorities. The decision, seemingly favouring revenue generation over public welfare, underscores a lack of empathy for the economic challenges faced by citizens. Expectations were high for a substantial cut in gasoline prices, a hope shattered by the government’s failure to deliver on its promises. This decision not only exacerbates the financial strain on the populace but also reflects a deficiency in effective management of fuel price controls. In these challenging times, the government’s duty should be to ease the financial burden on its citizens, not exacerbate it.

Perry’s Production, Raddysh on PK, Prospect Talk, Calgary Trade Talk, and Other Blackhawks BulletsWelcome to November, Blackhawks fans! But here we are with Perry having six points in nine games after posting just 25 in 81 games in Tampa last year. Back in camp, Taylor Raddysh made a joke about the Blackhawks never using him on the penalty kill. Just a month later, Raddysh has become a staple on the PK, which ranks 7th in the NHL at 86.7% so far. He’s big, tough, and can play the right side on the back end.

This year’s Lok Mela - Pakistan’s largest folk festival - will be held from Nov 3 to Nov 12 at the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa), Islamabad. The festival will showcase the richness of Pakistan’s cultural diversity, featuring provincial pavilions, shopping stalls, food stalls and musical programmes. Under the theme “Peace and Harmony through Cultural Diversity”, Lok Mela 2023 will highlight the contributions of people from diverse communities to Pakistan’s cultural identity. A large number of master craftsmen, folk artists, musicians and folk dancers from all over Pakistan are expected to participate in the festival. Lok Mela 2023 is a unique event that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan.

Photo: ExpressThe Bahawalnagar Rice Research Station stands as an imposing structure, equipped with ample resources, yet it has failed to introduce any new rice varieties despite being located in a region known for rice production. The research station, inaugurated in 2012 at a cost of Rs148 million, was established to develop extra-long grain rice varieties for South Punjab and provide high-quality rice seeds. It was meant to encourage modern production techniques, host seminars, and provide training to benefit farmers and the local rice industry. The owner of a local rice factory explained that Bahawalnagar houses around 200 rice factories, and its parboiled rice enjoys international recognition. The once-promising Rice Research Station, meant to lead the way in rice innovation, remains an unfulfilled promise.

A common place for themed decorations is the fireplace and there are many types of decorations you can place in, on or around your fireplace.

A common place for themed decorations is the fireplace and there are many types of decorations you can place in, on or around your fireplace.

Those funds spread out over too long a period of time, have little to no effect. Talkshows mention nothing about plans for the economy. Party representatives speak of past indignities, nothing of the future. Other than the speech of PMLN boss Mian Nawaz, who gave an optimistic assesment of Pakistan’s path to prosperity in the future, no others have mentioned the economy at all. While political party representatives argue over level playing fields, voters look to them with ever less hope of having answers to questions that impact their daily lives.

Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed on Tuesday highlighted Pakistan’s historical commitment to the Palestinian cause, emphasising the importance of recognising the legitimate political organisation, Hamas, and its significant role in representing the Palestinian people. Referring to Israel’s recent bombardment of hospitals in Gaza, Senator Mushahid condemned these actions as “war crimes”, calling for an immediate cessation of such heinous acts. Mushahid highlighted Pakistan’s strong solidarity with Palestine, referencing the formal invitation extended to the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) at the 1974 OIC in Pakistan, where Yasir Arafat was in attendance. Emphasising the democratic process in Gaza, Mushahid underscored the legitimacy of the elected party, Hamas, and its subsequent rise to power following what were deemed as fair elections in the Middle East. She said that even Save the Children – an international organisation - reported that thousands of children in Gaza had lost their lives.

KARACHI-University of Karachi has announced the entry test-based online admissions for the academic year 2024 for the morning session in BS, B.Ed (H), and B.E., programs as well as in Doctor of Pharmacy (morning and evening program), Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Department of Visual Studies in the morning shift. The in-charge KU Directorate of Admissions Dr Saima Akhtar advised students to visit the official web portal (www.uokadmission.edu.pk) to access information regarding admissions including eligibility requirements, online admission form, prospectus, and admission-related guidelines. She shared that for the first time, the University of Karachi has launched a four-year BS degree program in Sports Business Management. She informed that the KU would conduct the entry test through its own assessment and testing service, i.e. She shared that the admissions in the open merit BS programs will be offered from December 17, 2023.

ISLAMABAD - The caretaker govern­ment has decided to maintain the current prices of Petrol and High Speed Diesel during the next fortnightly. The Government of Pakistan has de­cided to maintain the current prices of Petrol and High Speed Diesel (HSD) during the next fortnight said a notifi­cation issued by the Finance Division. As per the decision, the price of Pet­rol and HSD will remain at their cur­rent price of Rs 283.38 per litre and Rs 303.18 per litre respectively. Meanwhile, a source said that the price of HSD has gone down in the international mar­ket during the previous fortnightly, while the price of petrol has gone up during the time. The government has again en­hanced Petroleum Levy on HSD by Rs5/litre from Rs 55/litre to Rs 60/litre, while on Petrol it will remain unchanged at Rs60/litre, said the source.

ISLAMABAD-Minister for Energy Muhammad Ali on Tuesday said that the government would provide around Rs 384 billion subsidy to gas consumers of different sectors including domestic, Tandoor, and Fertilizer aimed at lessening the inflationary impact on the common man. Addressing a news conference on the gas prices’ revision along with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza, he elaborated that Rs 139 billion gas subsidy would be given to domestic consumers, Rs 45 billion to the fertilizer sector, and Rs 200 billion to Roti tandoors. “The government has completely unchanged the sale price for gas supplies to Roti tandoors because “Roti” is a prime and foremost necessity,” he added. He said, that it is still ensured that the monthly bill of protected class does not exceed Rs.900 on consumption of 0.9 hm3 in a month. He said that Industry tariffs are set so as to rationalize the gas prices in the North and South regions and create a level playing field for everyone by offering gas at the same price to existing and new industries.

The Dallas Cowboys have signed Canadian offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley to their practice roster. The 28-year-old was in training camp with the Indianapolis Colts earlier this year but was waived by the team near the end of training camp. The six-foot-five, 317-pound blocker dressed for four games with the Cowboys in 2022, playing a total of 30 snaps. He joined the team after being waived following the completion of training camp with the Seattle Seahawks. Shepley spent the 2021 season with the Seahawks after he was claimed off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers.

The Seattle Seahawks have signed Canadian defensive back Jonathan Sutherland to the practice roster. The five-foot-eleven, 202-pound defender signed with the team after going unselected in the 2023 NFL Draft. Sutherland played 58 collegiate games at Penn State where he recorded 137 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, and two blocked kicks. The Ottawa native ran a 4.58-second forty-yard dash at his pro day and leaped a 37.5-inch vertical jump and a ten-foot, three-inch broad jump. Sutherland was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 CFL Draft by the Montreal Alouettes, who own his exclusive rights north of the border.

“The MPC (monetary policy committee) noted that a successful and timely completion of the upcoming IMF-SBA (standby arrangement) review would help unlock other multilateral and bilateral financing,” the State Bank said while announcing the monetary policy. The bank said it would maintain the “tight monetary policy” for now, but signaled the policy rate had peaked out at the current level. The SBP left the policy rate unchanged for the third time in a row in the past four months. Risk factorsThe SBP said that the current policy rate was appropriate to bring inflation down to the medium-term target of 5-7% by the end of FY25. Read more Only monetary rate can 'fix economy'The central bank said it had noted four major developments since its last monetary policy in September 2023.

From The Tribune staff reportsBIRMINGHAM — A Fairfield man was shot and killed during an argument in Birmingham on Saturday, October 28, 2023. At around 1:40 a.m., Birmingham Police Department (BPD) West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call at a residence in the 600 block of 13 Street Ensley. Officers arrived on the scene and found the victim, Rodger Davis, 65, of Fairfield, lying unresponsive suffering from a gunshot wound inside the residence. The adult male then shot him and fled the scene. Hours after the incident, BPD officers detained the adult male in the 700 Block of 19th Street South.