Share:KARACHI-The District Municipal Committees and city Administrators of Karachi and Hyderabad on Tuesday called on the Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori at Governor house. Those, who called on included Administrator Karachi Dr. Saifur Rehman Administrator Hyderabad Farooq Khan, Administrator East Syed Shakil Ahmed, and Administrator Korangi Mohammed Sharif. Governor Kamran Tessori directed the administrators to be in contact with the people to resolve their problems. Governor meets Bohra community’s spiritual leader Syedna Mufaddal SaifuddinSindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori on Tuesday met the spiritual leader of Dawoodi Bohra Jamaat Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin. Kamran Khan Tessori said that the Bohra community was playing an important role in the development of Pakistan.

Share:Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan said on Tuesday audio tapes were being released to blackmail him and malign his image. “What could be more treacherous than installing thieves on powerful positions and quashing cases against them”, he added. “FIA official Rizwan died of cardiac arrest and four witnesses against Mr Shehbaz are no more”, he added. He said the appointment of Najam Sethi as the chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would ruin cricket too as Mr Sethi had never played cricket. “Are even Mr Sethi and former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja comparable”, he questioned.

Leafs/Blues Preview + Working Off The Food Coma: Leafs Morning TakeAfter a four-day holiday break, the Leafs are in St. Louis tonight to tangle with the Blues for the first of three on the road to finish off 2022. Food coma et all, it was nice to get back in the saddle for the Tuesday edition of Leafs Morning Take . Advertisement Ad Advertisement AdAdditionally, we discussed the special teams battle. That said, they do have a chance to capitalize on St. Louis’ pitiful PK (29th – 70.7%) tonight. Advertisement Ad Advertisement AdWe’re off tomorrow.

ISLAMABAD: The prime minister on Tuesday paid tribute to slain Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairperson Benazir Bhutto on the 15th anniversary of her assassination, saying the former prime minister was a “crusader for human rights and democracy”. Shehbaz Sharif said Bhutto left an indelible mark on Pakistan’s politics and the void left by her tragic death has widened over the years. In his statement, the prime minister said the “black day [of her death] is unforgettable”. — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) December 27, 2022As the first woman prime minister of the Islamic world, hers was a fascinating story of the lifelong struggle, Sharif said. The prime minister extended condolences to her family, including her husband Asif Ali Zardari and son Bilawal Bhutto.

Share:LAHORE - Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has defended his decision of de-notifying chief minister Punjab after the latter failed to attain vote of confidence from the house on the given time and date. Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said top priority of the coalition government is to make the country economically strong, adding that role of the business community in the de­velopment of the country’s economy as well as in welfare work is commendable. The Governor Punjab said continuity of policies is very im­portant for the stability of the economy. Governor Mu­hammad Balighur Rehman said economic cri­sis arose due to record deficit and heavy debts borrowed by the previous government. He said PML-N had brought stability to the country in the worst load shedding and economic crisis in 2013, despite unfavorable conditions and the same experienced team is determined to end the economic crisis in the country and achieve economic stability.

PHOTO: reutersThe government on Monday decided to hire a firm for giving Roosevelt Hotel in New York on lease, in a decision that may ensure the best use of the idle asset located at the most prized place. The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCOP) reaffirmed its earlier decision on Roosevelt Hotel, said the finance ministry. Roosevelt Hotel faces the threat of being declared as a heritage building by the local authorities in New York. PIA-IL, the parent company of Roosevelt Hotel and wholly owned subsidiary of PIAC, engaged services of Deloitte to conduct a feasibility study. The Privatisation Commission tabled a summary related to the privatisation of Services International Hotel.

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Davos on May 25, 2022. PHOTO: Twitter/BilawalBhuttoSaudi Arabia conveyed to Pakistan on Monday its strong support for all initiatives aimed at strengthening and reinforcing Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts, ahead of an international conference about the country in Geneva next month. The Saudi foreign minister conveyed the Kingdom’s “strong support for all initiatives” aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts, it said. The foreign minister thanked the leadership of Saudi Arabia for valuable flood relief assistance to Pakistan, Foreign Office said. Read More NGOs halt Afghan work after Taliban ban on women staffThe two foreign ministers reiterated their mutual commitment to further enhance and deepen bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest, the Foreign Office said.

Share:Pakistan Customs officials deputed at Jinnah International airport Karachi have foiled the smuggling of cellular phones worth millions of rupees on Monday. According to a spokesman for Customs, officials deployed at the International Departure were busy checking passengers coming from a foreign origin. During the process, the staff screened a suspicious passenger, who landed at the Karachi airport from Dubai. The spokesman added that when the officials checked his luggage they found more than 65 smartphones worth ab over Rs7 million approximately. According to a deputy collector of Customs, a passenger travelled from the United States via a private airline carrying smuggled goods worth Rs8 million.

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Davos on May 25, 2022. PHOTO: Twitter/BilawalBhuttoReaffirming the fraternal relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Monday reiterated their mutual commitment to further enhance and deepen bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest. FM Bilawal, during a telephonic conversation with the Saudi foreign minister, thanked the leadership of the Kingdom for its valuable flood relief assistance to Pakistan, the Foreign Office said in a press statement. They reaffirmed the importance of guaranteeing women’s rights and their full and equal participation in all aspects of life. The Saudi foreign minister conveyed the Kingdom’s strong support for all initiatives aimed at strengthening and reinforcing Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts.

The Christian community across Pakistan, like other parts of the world, celebrated the grand festival of Christmas on Sunday with traditional zeal and enthusiasm. The main attractions of the Christmas festival included the traditions like decorating Christmas trees, the arrival of Santa Clause, offering prayers in churches, singing carols and distributing Christmas gifts which added charm to the festivity. The main ritual of the Christmas celebration is the decoration of the Christmas tree to welcome the arrival of Santa Claus also known as Father Christmas. The Islamabad police ensured comprehensive security arrangements on the eve of Christmas and special deployment at Churches and public places. It has been observed that a number of stalls were set up outside the Katchi Abadis where majority of the Christian community reside.

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Shahid Afridi was named interim chief selector and the flamboyant former Pakistan captain immediately beefed up the 16-member squad for the test series against the New Zealand by adding three more bowlers. “Things have changed in the past two, three days and there have been changes, but as a professional you have to face such things,” Babar said Sunday on the eve of the first test. “We could not play the last series the way we wanted and committed small mistakes that left us behind,” Babar said. Spinner Abrar Ahmed has already made his mark while claiming 17 wickets in two test matches against England, including figures of 11-234 on his test debut on the slow-turning wicket in Multan. Fast bowler Hasan Ali has also been recalled while uncapped fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani and Mir Hamza, who played his only test match against Australia four years ago, were also drafted into the expanded 19-member squad.

Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah have laid emphasis on following the principles of Father of the nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammed Ali Jinnah for the development and prosperity of the country. CM Murad Ali Shah along with the Sindh governor paid a visit to the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali to pay tribute to the father of the nation on his 146th birthday. Talking to the media at the mausoleum, CM Murad said that on Jinnah’s 146th birth anniversary we should reaffirm our commitment to steer the country out of crises by forging unity and discipline. Murad said that the nation needed unity to fight against the crisis such as financial and reemerging waves of terrorism. Murad Ali Shah said that on this day we must remember the sacrifices and struggles of the people of Kashmir for their just cause.

Nation stands resolutely with security forces to root out menace of terrorism: KairaAdviser to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira says the whole nation stands resolutely with its security forces to root out the menace of terrorism. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Monday, he said the recent acts of terrorism in different parts of the country are condemnable but they can neither shake our resolve nor thwart the hard earned gains of peace. The Adviser lamented the lack of effective new policies and discontinuity of existing ones during PTI's tenure. He said difference of opinion is part of democracy but it should not reach the level of hatred or polarization in the society. Slamming PTI Chief Imran Khan's statement about the Foreign Minister's tours, Qamar Zaman Kaira said the visits to different countries are not personal rather they are part of state's policy of enhanced engagement with our friendly countries.

It was not a surprise for those who follow the resurgence of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in neighbouring Afghanistan. However, the attack in Islamabad should have been the wakeup call for all those who were taking the TTP threat lightly. It is a legitimate question since many in power circles celebrated the return of the Afghan Taliban hoping that this would end Pakistan’s security woes. But those sitting at the helm dismissed those fears and took the TTP threat lightly. While a major policy review may be underway, will those who miscalculated or took the TTP threat lightly after Afghan Taliban takeover be held accountable?