- Advertisement -ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday felicitated the nation on the successful conclusion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting held in Islamabad. “As our guests depart Islamabad after attending the 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council of the Heads of Government, I wish to congratulate the Pakistani nation on the successful conclusion of the Conference and thank all the Government departments/officials/bodies for their valuable contributions in making the event memorable,” the Deputy PM wrote on his official X account. “Very proud of the entire Pakistan Team for making the event a great success, AlhamdoLilah,” he remarked. Meanwhile, in his address to the officers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the Foreign Service of Pakistan Day, the deputy prime minister applauded the dedication and commitment of the Foreign Service of Pakistan and the invaluable contributions of Pakistani diplomats. He particularly appreciated their role in successfully organizing the 23rd SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting in Islamabad.

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ISLAMABAD - Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) urges that complete traffic routes will remain enforced in connection with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) 2024 Summit, until the departure of the distinguished guests. A public relations officer told the media, a traffic plan issued by ITP, under the leadership of Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Muhammad Sarfraz Virk, ensures strict security measures are in place. He said 1,100 ITP officers have been deployed day and night to ensure smooth traffic flow and guide citizens during the event. In his message on World Food Day, Gilani highlighted the critical importance of food security and the need for sustainable practices to ensure every individual has access to sufficient and nutritious food. He called for collaborative efforts to create a more sustainable and equitable food landscape for future generations.

Syed added that these events showcased Pakistan’s dynamic IT sector and magnified its sta­tus as the official Tech Destina­tion of the Year by GITEX Global. Mu­hammad Umair Nizam elaborat­ed that Pakistan Night brought together industry leaders, gov­ernment officials and tech in­novators for an exclusive net­working opportunity. Impor­tant speakers also included Ali Zaib Khan, Trade & Investment Counselor at the Pakistan Em­bassy UAE, who emphasized the importance of strengthening Pakistan–UAE tech relations. Zeeshan Rehman Khattak, act­ing CEO of PSEB, provided an in­sightful overview of Pakistan’s flourishing IT industry with the help of important milestones. Nadeem Malik, secretary gener­al P@SHA, stressed that GITEX Global 2024 served as an excep­tional platform for Pakistan – as it generated tangible contracts, MoUs and B2B linkages.

I expected pretty much every possession number to scream that Raffaele Palladino’s Fiorentina has less of the ball, and that’s not entirely the case. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as it offers control and allows guys to rest during play, but it’s a bad thing for a team that’s relying on counters. Taking extra touches in the defensive third means that the ball’s not going forward, which in turn means that opponents have time to drop into their block. However, my confidence there takes a hit when I compare Fiorentina’s possession numbers to the league as a whole. No, I think this is more about a team that’s still trying to figure out how to adapt its play to its manager’s demands.

OTTAWA - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday said India made “a horrific mistake” by thinking it could interfere as aggressively as it allegedly did in Canada’s sovereignty. Trudeau made the remark two days after Canada kicked out six Indian diplomats, linking them to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada and alleging a broader effort to target Indian dissidents in the country. “The Indian government made a horrific mistake in thinking that they could interfere as aggressively as they did in the safety and sovereignty of Canada,” he told an independent probe into foreign interference in Canadian politics. Trudeau said Ottawa could take further steps to ensure Canadians’ security but declined to give details. India denies the allegations of interference and has expelled six Canadian diplomats in a tit-for-tat move.

SUKKUR - Director Admissions, Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur on Wednesday announced that the online application deadline for general admission for academic year-2025 in all departments and institutes of SALU has been extended up to October 21. The last date of online application form for admissions was October 15 but a huge number of students have not paid the pre-entry test challans yet. In light of this, the online application deadline for general admission has been extended, announcement added.

SARGODHA - Sec­retary District Regional Trans­port Authority (DRTA), Mu­hammad Tahir on Wednesday launched a massive crackdown against traffic rules violators at Sargodha,Sahiwal Jhang roads and inspected several vehicles. Spokesman said that during checking process 21 vehicles were challaned while nine ve­hicles were seized and send to different police stations.Secretary DRTA also imposed fine of Rs.5000 to 10 smoking vehicles.

The hospital record of a student in Lahore, who was allegedly raped, has revealed critical details about her medical treatment. According to the record, the student was first taken to on October 2, where a CT scan showed no major injuries. The following day, she was examined by a neurosurgery specialist at a private clinic. On October 4, she was admitted to a private hospital in Model Town, complaining of neck pain. She remained hospitalized for eight days, during which an MRI scan diagnosed her with a nerve injury caused by a fall, as confirmed by the attending doctor.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has dismissed claims of a rape case involving a student at a private college in Lahore, stating that the incident was fabricated. During a press conference in Lahore, Maryam Nawaz stated, "I chaired the final meeting of the investigative committee and am presenting the facts. The Punjab CM stated, "The students reported that such an incident had occurred, and false accusations were made on social media, creating an issue without any foundation. At this point,the Punjab chief minister presented the girl in video before the media. Maryam Nawaz stated that there was no witness to the rape incident because no such incident took place.

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New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 54 runs in the 19th fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Chasing 111 to win, Pakistan got off to a poor start as half of the side were sent back to the pavilion inside the first powerplay with 28 runs on the board. This was Pakistan women’s team lowest score in ICC T20 World Cups. Following today’s loss, Pakistan’s journey in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has come to an end. The women’s team featured in four matches with their only win in the tournament coming against Sri Lanka (by 31 runs).

The Blackhawks and Flames traded a few chances and the Blackhawks had a power play, but neither side was slowing down much and there were few stops of the play. The Blackhawks turned in another exceptional penalty kill in the middle of the second period, but neither side was doing much creating. The Blackhawks killed the second penalty at that point (the third in the period against Chicago). After serving three penalties in the second period, the Blackhawks finally got a power play early in the third. Credit to Wolf and the Flames’ shot blockers for keeping the score where they did.

It added that keeping in view their profits for tax year 2024, the additional income tax liability would be Rs197 billion for 2025. The additional income tax was introduced in 2022 to encourage banks to lend to industries instead of extending safe loans to the government. Their ADR ranged from 21.9% to 39.7% that made them liable to pay 15% additional income tax. In case of five largest banks, their additional tax liability ranges from Rs13.7 billion to Rs25 billion. The Economy Alert stated that the banking sector was rigorously pursuing exemption from the additional income tax for 2025 onwards.

As foreign leaders and delegations from around the world gather in Islamabad, the Pakistani government’s emphasis on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit is evident. Afghanistan lies at the heart of the SCO geography, and the organization’s success depends on finding a lasting solution there. Economically, the SCO could be as influential as BRICS in steering the world towards a more balanced global order. The SCO offers Pakistan a significant opportunity, and the vibrant atmosphere in Islamabad shows that the government understands this fully. It is hoped that the objectives of this summit are met, leading to Pakistan’s deeper integration with the Central Asian Muslim nations and the broader region surrounding the Central Asian steppe.