Fresh from the Punjab setback, the ruling coalition parties on Thursday demanded of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to announce the verdict reserved in the prohibited funding case against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as soon as possible. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tweeted that the best example of protecting the blue-eyed boy, a reference to PTI chief Imran Khan, was the prohibited funding case. “All coalition parties demand that the decision on the foreign funding case should be announced immediately,” Sanaullah said, adding that more than 300 companies were involved. “If Imran Khan's hands are clean, why is he running away from this case?”Kaira said demanded of the ECP to announce the decision of the prohibited foreign funding case. She said the verdict should be announced in the PTI foreign funding case for the sake of national security, national interest and justice as soon as possible.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday, he said that the general elections can be held if both Punjab and K-P assemblies are dissolved. Read more: 'Pure fascism': Imran condemns Sindh opposition leader's arrestLashing out at ex-prime minister Imran Khan, the interior minister said that the former was driving people out of the country. Imran Khan is taking the nation towards a calamity and if the nation does not recognise that, we all would bear the consequences." He alleged that Imran Khan himself looted Rs50 billion and does not respond to the allegations against him but kept on hurling abuses at the opponents. Also read: Rana dangles threat of governor rule in PunjabThe PML-N leader said that Imran Khan himself had nominated the Chief Election Commissioner."

The recent Punjab by-election results are a good omen for democracy in Pakistan. Indeed, democracy is a culture rather than a process. Democracy itself teaches people to decide who should be their ruler. Now, Punjab election results are clearly manifesting that people are enlightened and want real leaders for themselves and they have disliked the hereditary politics which has deteriorated the economy as well as the international image of Pakistan. Now, all parties should consider that in this more advanced and globalised world where even a layman can analyse the performance of a government, only a public leader can enjoy the top slots in Pakistan.

The announcement was made after the alliance's top brass meeting held in Islamabad on Thursday following the Supreme Court's verdict in the Punjab chief minister case. The PDM, an alliance of nearly a dozen of opposition parties, reiterated that the elections will be held on time and the assemblies will complete their tenure. It was decided that the federal government will send a Presidential Ordinance to the Supreme Court for the interpretation of Article 63A via a full court bench. The PDM expressed concern over the recent verdict of the Supreme Court which created "chaos, confusion and political crisis" in the country. Fazl proposes black day over SC verdictSources told Express News that during the PDM meeting, Fazl proposed to observe a black day over the Supreme Court’s verdict.

LAHORE – The Punjab government has imposed section 144 in the province to maintain law and order during the first 10 days of the Muharram. Notification further states that carrying licensed weapons is also prohibited during the sensitive days of Muharram-ul-Haram. He said that as per the direction of the Punjab government, arrangements related to Muharram would be monitored on daily basis. Preparatory work was being carried out in Nishter Town, Data Ganj Bakhsh Town, Model Town, Iqbal Town, Ravi Town, Samanabad, Wagha and Aziz Bhatti towns. The commissioner said that infrastructure work on main procession routes should be completed in the next two days.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former premier Imran Khan has agreed to sign the “Charter of Economy” (CoE) to take the country out of the current financial crisis. The CoE has been prepared by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI). The PTI chairman expressed his willingness to sign the CoE in a meeting with the delegation of the chamber. A senior leader of the RCCI termed the meeting with the PTI chairman beneficial and his agreement to the CoE a “welcome sign” for the business community. He said the delegation also discussed the Ring Road project and the Lai Expressway with the former premier.

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— Major currencies around the globe depreciated against the dollar: Ghuas PashaGHULAM ABBASISLAMABAD: As the government is unable to stop fast devolution of local currency against dollar, a senate body on Thursday showed its serious concerns that rupee has devalued by 20 percent in the past few months. Senator Mohsin Aziz said that the local currency was devalued against the dollar by at least Rs 5 every day. However the state minister claimed that governor SBP was being finalized this week. Senator Saleem Mandviwalla commented that six months ago the matter was raised in committee but no substantial answer has been provided. The bill seeks to insert the word “Senate” after the word “National Assembly” in section 34&35 of the Act.

Wayzata's volleyball team produced statistical highlights the past few seasons to impress even a casual fan. During the undefeated season, Wayzata totally blanked opponents 27 times while surrendering just seven games — never more than one in a match. Unrelenting greatness made Wayzata volleyball the 2022 Star Tribune Girls' Team of the Year. Libero Ella Voegele led the cheers and gathered her Wayzata teammates after a point was scored in the state tournament. Sophomore setter Stella Swenson and senior libero Ella Voegele earned Star Tribune first-team All-Metro honors.

Kediri Regency. After the presentation, Mas Dhito continued to explain the potential of Kediri Regency to the guests at the Kediri Regency Government booth. Australian Consul General Mas Dhito demonstrated other possibilities of Kediri Regency in the plantation area. “You have to try our pineapples, such as durian, mango and one of the best coffees in Java,” Mas Dhito said. Also in conversation with Australian Consul General Mas Dhito, mentioned that coffee products in Kediri Regency will be ready for export.

Below, we’ll do a preview of each of the four contests and make our CFL Week 8 betting picks. Week 8 CFL betting oddsThe Week 8 slate unfolds over a four-day period. After all, Saskatchewan is giving up a league-low 74.4 rushing yards per game at a co-league-low 4.3 yards per carry. The Pick: Under 47.0 points (play up to -115)Want to bet on Bombers vs. Stamps? The Pick: Over 47.5 points (play up to -115)

Islamabad: The US dollar continued to gain value against the Pakistani rupee on Thursday, the rupee hits another low at 240 per USD in the interbank market, it has lost around four rupees compared to the previous close of 236.02 per USD. On Wednesday, the US dollar increased by Rs3.09 against rupee in the interbank and traded at Rs236.02. In open market, the greenback traded between Rs238 and Rs239. The rupee is under constant pressure, market analyst point towards political instability which poses a threat to Pakistan’s economy. Worries over Pakistan’s funding needs including the delay in revival of IMF program, a massive current-account deficit, and high inflation are all compounding, putting pressure on the local currency.

Chairman PTI Imran Khan would meet with Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Illahi to make some important decisions regarding the Punjab government. According to sources, the PTI Chairman would also reinitiate the Ehsas program and Sehat Card. The CM Pervaiz Illahi would brief the PTI Chairman on the law and order situation of the province. PML-Q leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi took oath as the new Punjab chief minister in the wee hours of Wednesday. Moonis Elahi, Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain, and Moosa Elahi attended the ceremony.

Our political process has become too, and we have failed to develop a strong political convention, which is essential for democracy. With the PTI’s landslide victory in hotly contested 20 by-elections in Punjab, all eyes were on the run-off elections for the slot of Punjab Chief Minister as many observers were of the view that its outcome would set the tone for the future of the country’s politics. He ruled that PML-Q members’ votes would not be counted in the light of party head Shujaat Hussain’s letter. The role of the Party Head will come into play after the members of the Parliamentary Party act contrary to the directions. Therefore, in given circumstances, the Parliamentary Party of the PML-Q issued directions to its parliamentary members on 21-07-2022 to attend the session of the Punjab Assembly and vote for Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, candidate for Chief Minister Punjab.

The members of the Shura Hamdard Karachi chapter remembered Madr-e-Millat Fatima Jinnah with reverence and respect in an online Shura meeting held yesterday on the topic of "Social reform of women in the light of Madr-e-Millat's thoughts and national struggle." The meeting was presided over by speaker Shura Hamdard, Justice (Retd) Haziq-ul-Khairi. The grandson of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah's sister Maryam Bai, Liaquat Merchant, was invited as a guest speaker. He could not attend the meeting due to illness, as he was in London for treatment. Dr Rizwana Ansari said, "Empowering women is the most enduring way of accelerating social and economic development".