From The Tribune staff reportsBIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham man was found in a ditch after being shot and killed on Sunday, August 13, 2023. At around 6:37 a.m., a passerby at 50 Street Southwest and Park Avenue Southwest observed the victim laying on the side of the roadway and called the police. Birmingham police officers responded to the call and when they arrived on the scene they found the victim unresponsive in a ditch on the side of the road. Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 6:45 a.m. The Jefferson County Coroner’s office examined the victim and determined he had been shot.

PHOTO: ISPROn the eve of Independence Day, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, unequivocally denounced any efforts aimed at creating division between the Pakistan Army and the nation. “The Pakistan Army as a national army takes pride in its unwavering commitment to the people of Pakistan. This great country and the nation has withstood many such challenges during its creation and thereafter,” he added. “We continue to withstand the evil designs of the inimical forces; forces of instability and chaos, which are eager in their failed attempts to undo Pakistan. “Our great country and the nation will Inshallah continue to rise, in line with the aspirations of our forefathers, the people of Pakistan and for a bright future of the coming generations,” he added.

Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan. (DC Image)VIJAYAWADA: Jana Sena president Pawan Kalyan has alleged that Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is more interested in the north-Andhra lands than for development and welfare of the people. Accompanied by a large number of followers, Pawan Kalyan on Monday visited the Visannapeta lands spread over 600 acres in the Bayyavaram revenue village under Anakapalli district. Grabbing environmentally sensitive lands was in violation of the WALTA Act of 2002 and other laws, the JS chief said.

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His work on economics of modern taxation is still accepted as the pioneering work on the subject. Every tax ought to be levied at the time, or in the manner, in which it is most likely to be convenient for the contributor to pay it.… IV. Our tax system, on the other hand, largely remains a state extraction mechanism with large efficiency losses, narrow and shallow base, high degree of horizontal inequity and minimal compliance. The other major sources are withholding taxes and tax collection from captive large taxpayers in the form of sales and advance taxes. Tax offices and tax officers, in the wider world, are fast becoming faceless and nameless.

Financial globalisation has been going on at a rapid pace over the past three decades. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is designing and asking the governments of developing countries to smoothen the flow of capital. The purpose is to align the structure of the developing countries with demands of the advanced economies. The government faced enormous financial challenges in the absence of the IMF programme. In a nutshell, financial globalisation has reduced policy space of the government a great deal.

RAWALPINDI: The military leadership has extended heartfelt congratulations to the nation on the 76th Independence Day of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. A statement issued by the ISPR stated that this day reminds us of the vision, fortitude and countless sacrifices which our ancestors offered, to realise our elders and great Quaid’s dream of a free and independent country. The statement added that we should pledge on this day that irrespective of the challenges we face today, we will preserve and strengthen the peace, societal harmony and unity among the Nation. We will not let inimical forces to succeed, which are hell bent to create fissures and division among the armed forces and people of Pakistan. The ISPR stated that armed forces, with the support of Nation, will always defend the territorial integrity and peace of the motherland and continue to serve the nation as per the aspirations of people of Pakistan, InshaAllah.

KARACHI – Pakistanis are celebrating the country’s 77th Independence Day today (August 14), marking the country’s creation when the British left India and split the subcontinent in 1947. The day dawned with thirty-one guns salutes at the federal capital and twenty-one guns salutes at the provincial headquarters. Pakistan cricketers, including skipper Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, also congratulated the nation and shared the messages on social media. Happy Independence Day to all our Pakistanis ???? ✨ pic.twitter.com/KCTlcgTAC0 — Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) August 14, 2023In his message Shaheen Afridi wrote: “May the future hold more prosperity and harmony among us.

His speech was an amalgamation of hope, history, and a vision for a resurgent Pakistan. Drawing attention to the traditions of the nation, COAS Gen Asim Munir praised the enduring spirit of the country's inhabitants. In an era of divisive narratives, COAS General Asim Munir passionately highlighted the Pakistan Army’s unwavering allegiance to the nation. General Syed Asim Munir cautioned against aggressive designs and the perils of being blinded by ambition. In a poignant conclusion to his address, COAS General Syed Asim Munir addressed the troops, commending them for their discipline and dedication.

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistani nation is brimming with excitement as it prepares to mark the 76th Independence Day today (Monday) with a variety of events and activities have been arranged across the country to pay tribute to the relentless struggle of the forefathers and national heroes in their quest for a separate homeland. The day will commence with special prayers and a 31-gun salute in the federal capital, accompanied by a 21-gun salute in all provincial capitals. The spotlight will be on recognizing the tireless contributions of Pakistan Movement leaders and the sacrifices made by national heroes. Prominent public and private edifices are aglow with illuminations, commemorating this significant occasion. The print and electronic media will reverently spotlight the indelible contributions of Pakistan Movement heroes, paying homage to their extraordinary dedication.

People carry a giant Pakistani flag while watching ´Beating the Retreat´ ceremony on the eve of the country´s Independence Day celebrations at the Pakistan-India Wagah border post, about 35km from Lahore on August 13, 2023. Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will arrange various programmes on the occasion of Independence Day celebrations. Meanwhile, outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the nation is celebrating the 76th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence today (August 14). In his message for the Independence Day, he said on this auspicious occasion, he extended his heartfelt congratulations to the entire nation including overseas Pakistanis. Meanwhile, Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has extended heartfelt congratulations to the nation on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day.

"The president has belittled the august office by acting as a worker of the PTI, one who is beholden to Imran Niazi more than the Constitution," says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PHOTO: FILEPresident Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the Pakistani nation to employ the lesson of unity and self-belief to chart the way forward and work wholeheartedly for the development of the country. In their separate messages on the occasion of the Independence Day of the country, being celebrated on Monday (today), they congratulated all compatriots on the 76th Independence Day anniversary. "There is a need for unity to cope with the social, political, economic and security challenges. The prime minister emphasised that unity was one of the most remarkable aspects of Pakistan's independence that emerged from a diverse tapestry of cultures, languages, and ethnicities.

PHOTO: ISPRChief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has said that the Pakistan Army has fought a long battle with external and internal enemies, and will continue to fight in future as well for as long as needed. I stand here tonight, not to define these challenges being confronted, but to give a message of hope to our great nation. He said that, wherever required, the Pakistan Army shall contribute towards the comprehensive national security of the county and national development efforts. Read more: COAS lauds 'battle worthiness' of troops on visit to firing range"Pakistan Army, as a national army, takes pride in its unwavering commitment to the people of Pakistan. Attempts to drive a wedge between the army and nation are reprehensible, and will never succeed.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his farewell address, said that continuation of policies is necessary for economic progress. PHOTO: TWITTER/ @Marriyum_APrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his last address to the nation on Sunday, defended the legal and constitutional credential of his 16-month government, which he said, successfully averted the threat of default. He congratulated Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on his appointment as the caretaker prime minister of the country. The prime minister expressed dismay over the orchestrated destruction of memorials and public assets. He maintained that if his government’s economic policies continued, a significant reduction in inflation would be witnessed.

KARACHI-Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Independence Day has urged the nation to work together to end the hatred and division from society as well as work hard to make Pakistan a country that other nations of the world can give examples of its democracy and prosperity. While extending greetings to the nation on Independence Day, he expressed good wishes for all Pakistanis. He said that today is the day to pay homage to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his companions, who struggled for freedom under his leadership and made sacrifices. Bilawal said that his party is the true torchbearer of the ideology and principles of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who was a unique democrat and statesman believed in religious tolerance. “President Asif Ali Zardari, as head of state, followed Quaid-e-Azam’s golden principles of decentralization of powers and equitable distribution of resources by devolving his powers to the parliament and gifting federal units with a unified NFC award.