Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi on Thursday issued a policy statement, expressing the government’s congratulations to the nation on the successful conduct of the general elections 2024. Solangi commended the collective efforts of all stakeholders that contributed to the peaceful and transparent electoral process. In his statement, Minister Solangi highlighted the historic significance of the day, stating, "Today the nation has made another history in our democratic journey." Solangi also commended the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for its exemplary conduct and management of the election process. The professionalism and integrity demonstrated by the ECP, according to Solangi, played a pivotal role in strengthening public confidence in the electoral process.

ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday congratulating the nation over the successful conduct of general elections 2024, said the high voter turnout was a clear indication of public commitment to shaping the country’s future. The high voter turnout is a clear indication of public commitment to shaping the future of our country,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline following the polling ended after a smooth and peaceful process across the country. Prime Minister Kakar said that the momentous occasion was not just a testament to the resilience and strength of the country’s democratic processes but also the indomitable spirit of the Pakistani people. It underscores our collective desire for peace, stability, and prosperity, he added“Once again, I congratulate the nation on this historic achievement. May this election be a harbinger of a brighter, more prosperous future for Pakistan,” the prime minister remarked.

The International Crisis Group has said that a disputed referendum in Pakistan will undermine the legitimacy of the incoming government, leaving it ill-equipped to deal with political and economic instability. The ICG report said that there is a risk of unrest in Pakistan as a result of the disputed polls, the general elections are being held in an environment of deep political polarization and a crackdown on the party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The ICG said that the Election Commission should ensure that all parties, including the PTI, contest the elections and that all voters, especially women, can exercise their right to vote. The Election Commission should try to ensure that all parties contest elections freely, the Supreme Judiciary should uphold fundamental freedoms of expression. The report states that Pakistan’s politicians should reject attempts to manipulate elections by civil or military bureaucracies.

When Nick Saban retired as football coach after a 17-year run at Alabama, he probably had no idea his decision would affect San Diego County. After Saban’s retirement, Alabama named Washington coach Kalen DeBoer as his replacement. “It’s kind of funny, but I was jogging Tuesday and ran past Army-Navy,” said Carlsbad football coach Thadd MacNeal. He’s one of two San Diego players to choose a service academy, joining La Jolla Country Day quarterback Jaden Mangini, who is headed to the Naval Academy. Black Hills State in Spearfish, South Dakota, also got three San Diego players — Curtis Kemp (Carlsbad), Jamil Kassab (Ramona) and Cody Bigley (Grossmont).

From Tribune staff reportsTRUSSVILLE — The much anticipated Capella Pizzeria is open in Trussville and based on the reaction from locals, it was worth the wait. Known for their authentic woodfire Neapolitan style pizza, Capella’s brings a new style and flavor to the area. Check out the video below to watch a Capella’s pizza being built. Additionally, cure toppings such as pepperoni, salami and sausage and even the desserts are all authentic Italian and imported especially for Capella’s. Capella Pizzeria is located at 5445 Patrick Way, Ste.

According to details, unidentified individuals opened fire on the vehicle of Hamdullah, with the firing continuing for five minutes. Fortunately, the JUI-F leader remained completely unharmed in the attack. Read more: At least 26 killed as twin bombings rock Balochistan's Pishin, Qilla SaifullahA surge in terrorism is being witnessed in Balochistan a day before the general elections in the country. Also read: JUI-F’s Hafiz Hamdullah survives bomb attackThe JUI-F leader also survived a bomb attack in September last year, while travelling in the Mastung district of the province. Police sources said that at least 11 people, including Hamdullah, were injured in the explosion.

Amnesty International has released two new reports shedding light on the punitive demolitions targeting Muslim properties in India, with the widespread use of J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited (JCB) branded bulldozers. The reports titled “Bulldozer Injustice in India” and “JCB’s Role and Responsibility in Bulldozer Injustice in India” detail the demolition of at least 128 properties between April and June 2022. Our research documents the punitive demolition of Muslim properties in at least five states with a widespread use of JCB-branded bulldozers in a hate campaign against Muslims in India. The report calls on JCB to publicly condemn the misuse of its machinery for human rights violations and to implement robust human rights due diligence policies. Amnesty calls for JCB to issue a public condemnation against the utilisation of its machinery in perpetrating human rights violations in punitive demolitions targeting Muslim properties in India.

The curtain finally rises on the general elections as the nation prepares to go to the polls today. The armed forces are being deployed outside the most sensitive polling stations. Polling stations and boothsThe ECP has set up a total of 90,675 polling stations across the country including a total of 25,320 polling stations for men, 23,950 for women and 41,405 combined polling stations. There will be 19,006 polling stations in Sindh, including 4,443 for men, 4,413 for women and 10,250 joint polling stations. There will be 6,601 combined polling stations in K-P.Balochistan will have 5,028 polling stations, including 1,511 for men, and 1,317 for women.

He urged countries that had acted quickly to suspend funding to review what he described as wrong and dangerous decisions. Gamal Rushdi, a spokesperson for Aboul Gheit, said the Arab League chief was disappointed that some of the main donors to the agency had acted so swiftly to suspend funding despite the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Meanwhile, Egypt said its intensive efforts to end the fighting in Gaza and protect the lives and rights of Palestinian people continue around the clock. Diaa Rashwan, chair of the State Information Service, said authorities in the country are doing their utmost to broker a truce. Under the proposal, he said, Palestinian prisoners and Israeli hostages would be exchanged in stages and “humanitarian support for our brothers in the Gaza Strip will be intensified.”

About 2,038 polling stations in Balochistan and 4,344 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been categorized as highly sensitive. Likewise, 15,829 polling stations in Punjab, 8,030 in Sindh, 2,068 in Balochistan, and over 6,000 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are classified as sensitive. The Commission has established an Election City in its premises, equipped with the latest technology to swiftly disseminate election results of 855 constituencies to the media. A comprehensive strategy has been worked out to receive election results via WhatsApp, email, and fax. An average of seven to eight security personnel will man each of the 90,777 polling stations across the country.

Caretaker Minister for Law and Justice Ahmad Irfan Aslam has launched Urdu translation of federal laws for the general public to be available on the website and mobile Apps of the ministry. The purpose of this initiative is to provide easy access to the general public in Urdu. This system will have features such as version control, an intelligent search system and user logs. Furthermore, the Ministry of Law and Justice has developed a Library Management Information System which is a web-based off-the-shelf system, developed internally by the project team accessible link http://LMIS.molaw.gov.pk. All employees of the Federal Government can access the books and after having membership the books can be issued.

Babar Azam, the former captain of the Pakistan team, has retained the first position in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI rankings. ICC has released the rankings of Test, ODI, and T20 players. ODI Players RankingICC rankings continue, Babar’s number one among ODI batsmen retainedFormer Pakistan captain Babar Azam has retained his first position in the ODI player rankings, India’s Shibman Gul is second and Virat Kohli is third in the ODI rankings. ICCT Twenty Player RankingsICC rankings continue, Babar’s number one among ODI batsmen retainedIndia’s Surya Kumar Yadav remains at the top of the Twenty20 player rankings, England’s Philip Salt is second, Pakistan’s Muhammad Rizwan is third, and Babar Azam is fourth. Pakistan’s Babar Azam is fifth in the Test rankings and Australia’s Usman Khawaja is sixth.

TFAs are fatty acids that are naturally occurring in meat and dairy products, whereas iTFAs are produced after hydrogenation and are mainly found in bakery products, and frozen and refrigerated items. The symposium titled, ‘Reducing Industrial Trans Fatty Acids (iFTAs)’ in Pakistan was jointly organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Cargill Pakistan. For this purpose, they can be given incentives to promote a shift from iTFAs towards embracing alternatives.” She added that it is a complex challenge to eradicate iTFAs, however it can be achieved by adopting efficient policies, and multifaceted approaches to engage all stakeholders. Since the TFAs are drivers of many serious diseases, food authorities must regulate street food,” added Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Food Safety Expert Dr Zafar. During his talk, SDPI Executive Director, Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri emphasised that multisectoral dialogues are required for managing dynamic issues like the injurious impact of iTFAs on health.

Balochistan has recently witnessed a sharp rise in the number of low-scale bomb explosions targeting election campaign office and candidates. PHOTO: FILETwo separate bomb blasts rocked the Kech and Panjgur districts of Balochistan on Tuesday. These targeted attacks highlight the delicate security situation prevailing in certain areas of Balochistan, ahead of the elections. Recently, Balochistan has witnessed a sharp rise in the number of low-scale bomb explosions targeting election campaign office and candidates across the province. The Balochistan government has made fool-proof security measures to avert untoward incidents on the elections.

Khan, KP, early on Monday demonstrate that terrorist acts are still occurring and that they specifically target law enforcement and military people. Over thirty terrorists, according to officials, started the attack from numerous directions, killing at least ten police officers. All things considered, 2023 was a bloody year, with almost 1,500 deaths linked to terrorism, according to some reports. The Afghan Taliban must “firmly combat all forms of terrorist forces,” according to a spokesman for China’s foreign ministry. Along with removing the threat of terrorism, the security forces should focus all of their efforts on preserving the lives of front-line military and civilian people.