Caretaker Energy Minister Muhammad Ali has announced that the interim government will most likely take a decision on provision of relief in the electricity bills by Monday, saying detailed consideration has been given to ease the burden on the public. The energy minister, Caretaker Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar, Commerce Minister Dr Gohar Ejaz and Information Minister Murtaza Solangi addressed the media persons. The energy minister said, “We are taking steps to find oil and gas as we are losing Rs300 billion annually in the gas sector. The availability of gas is essential to run the industry.”Ali said discussions for privatisation of power distribution companies was under way. The main objectives of SIFC were to boost FDI in different sectors, including mining, information technology and agriculture, the minister added.

The theme of the upcoming G20 Summit that will take place on September 9, 2023, in New Delhi is ‘One Earth. G20 countries need to listen to the President of the World Bank when it comes to the sustainable development and growth. The leadership of G20 countries need to realise that there is still great opportunity for peace in Kashmir, but it cannot occur unless the people of Kashmir are permitted to have their own identity and chart their own course. Mere sloganeering, economic packages and G20 tourism diplomacy will never solve the Kashmir problem. The G20 should learn from that and end its neglect of Kashmir to avoid a corresponding calamity

Earlier, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government took a $400 million loan from the World Bank for reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Pakistan is going to take a $300 million loan at over 6% interest for reducing tax gap to 20% of the potential tax collection. With the successful commercial operation of coal power plants in Thar coal fields, it is imperative that the growing coal demand should be met through Thar coal to displace imported coal. Such initiatives have already been noticed where the upcoming coal-based power capacity addition is being designed on Thar coal. It agreed to increase the project cost by 161%, or Rs37 billion, compared to the 2015 estimate of Rs23 billion.

The 259th Corps Commanders' Conference (CCC) is being presided over by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at GHQ on Thursday, September 7, 2023. PHOTO: ISPRThe top military brass on Thursday pledged to “wholeheartedly” assist the government in curbing all illegal activities that impede the economic stability, growth and investors’ confidence. The resolve was expressed during the 259th Corps Commanders' Conference at the General Headquarters, presided over by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir. General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (#COAS) presided over the 259th Corps Commanders' Conference (CCC) held at GHQ, today. The armed forces expressed their gratitude to the proud nation for this show of solidarity.

ISLAMABAD, Sept 07 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkiye Dr. Yousaf Junaid said that 16-day 1965 war had left a lesson that peace-loving, brave and self-respecting nations, determined to sacrifice lives for their country could not be defeated by force and belligerence. Turkish Minister of Trade Prof. Dr Omer Bolat graced the occasion as chief guest and Commander Turkish General Staff (TGS) General Metin Gurak as guest of honour. High ranking Turkish civil and military officials, ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, defence & military attaches, media persons and members of Pakistani community attended the reception. He underscored that strategic and comprehensive Pakistan Turkiye bilateral relations were an important factor towards promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond. While highlighting strategic Pakistan Turkiye partnership, Commander Turkish General Staff (TGS), General Metin Gurak paid tribute to the sacrifices of the martyrs and valour of Pakistan armed forces.

A man helps put a stray dog captured by a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) official inside the back of an animal ambulance in New Delhi, September 5. Stray dogs put up at an animal shelter eat food inside their caged rooms at the facility at Bijwasan in New Delhi, India, September 6. Sanjay Mohapatra, founder of the House of Stray Animals NGO, termed the action "needless". "If delegates see people feeding stray dogs, it will actually create a good impression of the country," he said. A Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) official catches a stray dog using a rod with a loop in New Delhi, September 5.

RAWALPINDI -As many as 20,935 persons had been screened for Hepatitis B and C during the second phase of the Local Hepatitis Elimination and Prevention (LHEAP) drive. According to the District Health Authority, the LHEAP was underway in four Union Councils (UCs)-10,11,14 and 15 of the city while 117 people diagnosed with HBV and 354 with HCV so far. He informed that 6,365 people had been immunized against the Hepatitis while 20 health teams, five in each UC were participating in the drive to vaccinate around 100,000 population against the deadly disease. The spokesman urged the residents to come forward and screen themselves for Hepatitis free of cost. The LHEAP drive was being carried out in collaboration with the US-based task force for Global Health, he added.

UAE minister named among Time’s 100 most influential people in AILONDON: An Emirati minister has been named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the field of artificial intelligence. The list highlights leaders, innovators, shapers and thinkers “who are shaping today’s AI landscape.”Omar Al-Olama, 33, was appointed the UAE’s minister of state for AI, digital economy and remote work applications in 2017. “Initially, my view was we can do a lot in the UAE and we can do this on our own. So there needs to be a global treaty that includes everyone.”Al-Olama described the UAE’s approach to governing AI as an “interesting model.”“We understand that we are in a unique position. Among the other people to make the Time list were Elon Musk, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and US Congresswoman Anna Eshoo.

The situation can be saved by credible and immediate measures to revive the economy and mitigate the sufferings of the people. However, the country would need political stability for the success of said measures in the economic domain. The establishment of Special Investment Facilitation Council to attract direct foreign investment from the Arab countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar in IT, minerals, agriculture and defence is an auspicious development. That indeed is a great success and indicates the trust and confidence of these countries in the leadership of Pakistan Army and its ability to deliver on the made pledges. The Army chief not only talked about attracting foreign investment but he also expressed his determination to sternly deal with the land mafia and extortionists to weed out corruption.

A quick scroll through Netflix in the past week would have shown you a recommended show called One Piece. The basic premise of this story is a world filled with pirates where magical items called Devil Fruits exist. The story begins with an epilogue where a pirate called Gold Roger is said to have conquered all the seas and is thus titled, "The Pirate King". The Netflix series consists of eight episodes that total 451 minutes and covers around the first 95 chapters of the manga. With a second season all but guaranteed, One Piece fans worldwide will be hoping that this show serves as a gateway to get more fans invested in the series.

By Chase Holmes, News ReporterBIRMINGHAM – Birmingham police are investigating a shooting at Somerset at Trussville apartments in Birmingham near Trussville on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Birmingham police officers arrived at the 3500 block of Mary Taylor Road at around 11 a.m. on a person-shot call. Officers found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officer Truman Fitzgerald said a physical altercation between the shooter and his girlfriend’s male friend led to the shooting. “The victim is an adult male friend of the girlfriend.

The chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his fellow martyrs of Karbala is being solemnly observed across the country today, marked by religious fervour as processions grace various cities. In Lahore, the primary chehlum procession commenced from Delhi Gate, accompanied by extensive security measures, with 7,000 police personnel deployed for the safety of the event. Along the procession route, shops and markets have been temporarily closed, and Rangers personnel are stationed at critical points. In Hyderabad, the chehlum procession will start from Qadam Gah Maula Ali after Zuhr prayers, concluding at Karbala Dadan Shah, featuring traditional sabeels for mourners. Faisalabad has deployed a substantial security detail for its main chehlum procession, including five SPs, 10 DSPs, and over 1,800 officials.

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Pakistan High Commission, London held a ceremony on 06 September 2023, in connection with the Defence and Martyrs Day to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Pakistan Defence Day. The event was attended by distinguished guests, including Dr. Victoria Tuke from the UK’s Ministry of Defence, Lords, MPs, Defence Attaches from friendly countries, and members of the community. In this regard, he appreciated the enduring partnership between the UK and Pakistan in the realm of defence and security. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Victoria Tuke highlighted the significance of ongoing UK-Pakistan cooperation in defence and security matters. Defence & Naval Adviser, Commodore Muhammad Zeeshan Nabi, and Army and Air Attache Colonel Taimur Rahat also spoke on the occasion, reiterating the enduring importance of Pakistan Defence Day.

The crackdown against foreign currency smugglers has resulted in a remarkable 3.5% appreciation of the Pakistani currency against the US dollar, marking a gain of Rs11 in a single day, with the exchange rate reaching Rs312 against the dollar on Wednesday. Read Govt initiates 'large-scale' crackdown on currency smugglingOfficial sources have revealed that major policy reforms are in the pipeline, signalling a transformation in commodity and currency trading. The range-bound trading activity in the interbank market suggests that the currency may stabilise at its current level in the short term. To bridge this gap, either the open market exchange rate must decrease or the inter-bank rate must experience another increase. In the international market, gold prices dropped by $5 to $1,926 per ounce (31.10 grams), as reported by the association.

One of the objectives was to “liberate” India from the ‘colonial mindset’. The audience expected from Jaishankar an internal analysis of the situation and steps India had taken to come out of the colonial mindset. How this fit in with the colonial mindset alteration agenda is anybody’s guess. In contradiction to India’s desire to relieve itself from the colonial mindset, the Indian legal system is grounded in the colonial era. The contradiction in Indian politics is a bad omen for the minorities, especially the Kashmiris, who are forced to play puppet during the election season to garner the rightwing BJP vote.