From Tribune staff reportsLAUDERDALE COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, has claimed the life of a Florence woman, according to Sergeant Jeremy J. Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “Regina L. Jones, 62, was fatally injured when the 2006 Ford Expedition, she was a passenger in, left the roadway and struck a ditch before becoming submerged in a large body of water,” Burkett said. The driver of the Expedition, a 57-year-old male, also of Florence, was injured and transported to North Alabama Medical Center, in Florence for treatment. The crash occurred on Lauderdale County 65 near Lauderdale County 63, approximately two miles north of Killen, in Lauderdale County. No further information is available as Troopers with the ALEA Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.

Suspected militants targeted the school, located in Miryan tehsil, on Thursday night, setting ablaze the science lab and valuable equipment. Education is a cornerstone for societal advancement, and assaulting educational institutions disrupts the learning environment, creating an atmosphere of fear and insecurity. The affected students are not only robbed of their immediate educational opportunities but are also subjected to lasting psychological trauma, impacting their future prospects. In the aftermath of this heinous act, it is imperative that authorities act swiftly and decisively. It underscores the need for heightened security measures around educational institutions to protect them from becoming targets of violence.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Attaullah Tarar censured on Sunday Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari over contesting general elections from NA-127, Lahore. Addressing the workers convention in Lahore, Tarar said that PPP did not complete any significant project in Karachi that Bilawal made his way to Lahore for general elections. “Lahore is the stronghold of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif. The Lahorites love Nawaz Sharif and they have voted the PML-N to the power many times,” said Tarar. He said Nawaz came back to pull country out of crises.

President extends New Year felicitations to nation, global communityPresident Dr. Arif Alvi has extended his felicitations to the nation, the Muslim Ummah, and the international community at the beginning of the New Year. In a message, he prayed to Allah Almighty that the coming year brings prosperity, political and economic stability for Pakistan and the entire world. He also expressed serious concerns over Indian atrocities in the Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The President highlighted the importance of the international community taking practical measures to resolve these longstanding disputes in accordance with UN resolutions to promote global peace and security. Additionally, he wished for economic development, interfaith harmony, forgiveness, tolerance, and mutual respect in Pakistan.

A written decision was issued to reject the nomination papers of PTI founder Imran Khan from National Assembly Constituency NA 122 from Lahore. In the 8-page written judgment issued by the returning officer, it has been said that the Additional Sessions Judge of Islamabad has sentenced the founder of PTI, the founder of PTI will be punished for the crime of moral turpitude, the founder of PTI The sentence has not yet been suspended or annulled. The judgment said that PTI founder was disqualified for 5 years, Imran Khan’s disqualification was not suspended or revoked, PTI founder was disqualified under Article 63-1 of the Constitution. The decision of the RO states that the objections of the complainant against Founder PTI Imran Khan are legitimate and therefore the nomination papers of Founder PTI from NA-122 are rejected.

KARACHI - Course Commissioning Pa­rade of 120th Midshipmen and 28th Short Service Com­mission was held at Paki­stan Naval Academy in Kara­chi. He urged the international community to play its role in cessation of human right vi­olations and atrocities in In­dian illegally occupied Jam­mu and Kashmir. The Admiral emphasised the immediate need to end the sufferings in Gaza as indiscriminate use of force on Palestinian civilians is a gross violation of human rights. He added that Paki­stan looks forward to a stable and secure Afghanistan. The commissioning contingent comprised of eighty eight Midshipmen out of which six­ty were from Pakistan, one from Kingdom of Bahrain and twenty seven from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday felicitated the Pakistani Nation, the Muslim Ummah and the international community at the beginning of the new year 2024. “Similarly, my thoughts are with the people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir, who have been enduring atrocities and the longest siege by the Indian occupation forces. “It is essential that the international community should take practical measures to resolve these longstanding disputes in accordance with the UN resolutions to promote global peace and security.”“I also pray for the entire Muslim Ummah to foster unity and harmony, and work collectively to address the challenges being faced it.”He further said, “As we envision a prosperous future, I wish for economic development, interfaith harmony, forgiveness, tolerance and mutual respect in Pakistan. May 2024 be a year of positive transformations, not only for Pakistan but forthe entire global community.”“Let us welcome the coming year with the hope and determination to build a world where there are no conflicts and wars and where justice, peace, prosperity and compassion prevail. Happy New Year to you all!” he concluded.

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SIALKOT - The Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GE­PCO) has issued a power shutdown notice due to the repair, maintenance of electrical lines and development works. According to a press release issued by the SDO Construction Sialkot, the power supply from Guna, Badiana Express, Wario, Langray-wali, Oora, Gopalpur, Rasulpur, Islamabad, Nizamabad, Neikapura, Vision feeders on January (3,10,17,24,31), Butter, Malik Shah Wali, Chand Chowk, Industrial-1 feeders on January (7,14,21,28), Chaprar, Bajwat-1, Siran feeders on January (1,4,8,11,15,18,22,25,29), Ladhar, Addha, Kot Mana, Industrial-3, Ghoenki feeders on January (4,11), Mandi, Sambrial, Darul Islam, Airport, Dhana Wali feeders on January (2,6,9,13) and Badokey, Malkhanwala, Bhopalwala feeders on Janu­ary (2,6,9,13,16,20,23,27,30) will remain sus­pended from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Let’s talk about the 2023 Florida State Seminoles football team. My first college football game was at The Swamp, my second at the old Orange Bowl. However, this year’s team easily takes the cake for the most lovable, special group of Seminole football players I’ve been fortunate to watch. The College Football Playoff committee’s debacle won’t change that. They captivated the hearts of Seminole fans and most of the college football world.

Peshawar: The Election Commission has filed a review appeal in the Peshawar High Court on the decision regarding PTI’s election symbol. The Election Commission’s lawyer has filed two separate petitions in the Peshawar High Court, one of which is related to PTI’s intra-party elections and electoral symbol, in which the Election Commission has appealed to the court to review the decision. Also read thisPTI got the symbol of ‘bat’ back, Election Commission’s decision suspendedPTI intra-party elections, Peshawar High Court restrained Election Commission from final decisionApart from this, the Election Commission has filed another application in which the court has been requested to set up a divisional bench for hearing the application during the holidays. It should be noted that the Election Commission annulled the intra-party election of Tehreek-e-Insaf as against the constitution, after which PTI was stripped of its bat symbol, however, Tehreek-e-Insaf challenged the commission’s decision in the Peshawar High Court. The Peshawar High Court suspended PTI intra-party elections and the Electoral Commission on electoral symbols and reinstated Tehreek-e-Insaf without electoral symbols.

With its robust economy and continuous technological advancements, China is positioned to uphold its status as a global economic powerhouse. Like the rest of the world, China felt the economic impact of COVID-19. China took steps to help young people find work, even if the official numbers might not show it all. The estimates also forecast a slip in rankings for European economies, with Germany, once a global economic powerhouse, projected to be ninth behind Brazil. This realignment signals a necessary adaptation to the changing tides of the global economy, where traditional power centers make room for emerging forces.

Peshawar will miss out on hosting Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches next year as well. The work of Hayatabad Cricket Stadium, which was started during the Tehreek-e-Insaf regime, has not been completed even after 2 years. The work for the installation of field lights has not be started yet, due to which Peshawar will miss out on hosting PSL matches. PSL 9: Shaan Masood appointed Karachi Kings captainPSL 9: Platinum Category Players AnnouncedSources say that the construction cost of the stadium has also exceeded two billion rupees, but despite this, the work of the stadium could not be completed. Cricket fans are looking forward to seeing their favorite domestic and foreign cricketers in action in Peshawar.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that if the people elected Nawaz Sharif as prime minister for the fourth time, his party would work day and night under his brother's leadership for Pakistan’s prosperity. Highlighting Nawaz Sharif's achievements, Shehbaz stated that his brother ended power outages, curtailed terrorism, and tackled unemployment during his tenure. شہباز شریف کی سیاست صرف خدمت کی سیاست ہے۔He has always delivered. Truly a khadim#شیخوپورہ_شیرکا pic.twitter.com/3Kl0qxE6TK — PMLN (@pmln_org) December 30, 2023Shehbaz assured that if the people elected Nawaz Sharif for the fourth time, they would work day and night under his brother's leadership, and Pakistan would flourish. "My leader, Nawaz Sharif, provided laptops to the youth, arranged free treatment for the poor, and built modern hospitals.

The Blackhawks were starting to spend too much time in their defensive end in the second period and it caught up with them quickly. The Blackhawks allowed more shots on goal in the second period (16) than they had in 40 minutes (15). Unfortunately, Scott Wedgewood was marvelous for Dallas — especially on a Blackhawks’ power play in the middle of the third period. And the Blackhawks never quit — and got a tying goal on a late power play. Star(s) 3: Cole Guttman and Tyler JohnsonGuttman scored Chicago’s second goal and added an assist on Dickinson’s goal.