Three of the projects support rehabilitation, housing reconstruction and the restoration of crop production for vulnerable communities, while the other two projects support mother and child healthcare services, according to the lender. The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan for the Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation project aimed at rehabilitating damaged infrastructure, providing short-term livelihood opportunities, and strengthening the government’s capacity to respond to disasters. The project will help restore and improve critical irrigation and flood protection infrastructure, water supply schemes, roads, and related infrastructure. The lender has also approved $500 million for the Sindh Floods Emergency Housing Reconstruction project to support owner-driven and multi-hazard resilient reconstruction of core housing units. Another loan of $292 million has been approved for the Sindh Water and Agriculture Transformation project to increase agricultural water productivity, improve integrated water resources management, and restore crop production.

Share:SARGODHA - Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Tasneem Ahmed Qureshi on Tuesday said that Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had exposed the ugly face of Modi govern­ment before the world. Talking to media, he said the whole nation sa­lute to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his bravery and determination, adding that Bilawal Bhutto had ex­posed the ‘Modi Sarkar’. He said that India was involved in fanning ter­rorism in Pakistan, and promoting violence against Muslims in India and massacre of innocent Kash­miris in Occupied Kashmir. He said that pro­tests held in Sargodha like the rest of the country on Tuesday to show solidarity with the PPP Chair­man and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The world needs to take stern action against Modi government to stop human violations in oc­cupied Kashmir, he added.

The TTP claimed several attacks in recent days, He submitted that the speaker could not bar a lawmaker from attending assembly proceedings for 15 sittings. At this, the bench questioned what was the stance of the speaker on 15 days and 15 sittings issues. The speaker’s counsel submitted that it had a real and a legal aspect. He submitted that the petition was not maintainable, adding that no petition could be filed against assembly proceedings. At this stage, the bench observed that apparently the time period of 15 days had been completed.

Is this a problem where the guys on the ice have to be better as a whole? From there, we looked at the current losing streak the Oilers are on and how it’s been extremely frustrating to see them lose three consecutive games against teams that they should be beating more often than not. We also touched on the Oilers’ line combinations that Woodcroft is running with right now and whether it’s time to finally split up Connor and Leon after a few consecutive games of lacklustre results. Despite his early success, it was interesting that the Oilers got this extension done now rather than waiting until the offseason when his price could have gone up. Lastly, we wrapped up the Tuesday episode of ON Radio with another thrilling round of Word Association, Tyler’s signature segment that he spends literally seconds working on.

Share:The political contest between the PTI and the PDM took another turn this week as days before the planned dissolution of assemblies in KP and Punjab, a no-confidence motion was submitted against Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi in the Punjab Assembly (PA). As per the constitution, if a minimum of twenty percent of the total members move a no-confidence motion, it will have to be voted upon. Thus far, around 150 members have signed the motion with more members expected to join from outside of Lahore. This is being done to cover all the exits as it will strip the speaker of the power to dissolve the assembly. Some reports also suggest that other strategies are also being considered, such as Chaudhry Shujaat using his influence to bar MPAs from voting in favour of the CM in the no-confidence motion.

Very constructive presentation and briefing to Principal Secy @PMOIndia Dr. PK Mishra on the #G20India meetings held over the last few weeks and the phenomenal support received from all state & UTs. The G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies meeting under India's Presidency was held in Bengaluru from December 13-14. Meanwhile, the first Sherpa meeting was held under India's G20 Presidency in Udaipur from December 4-6. The forthcoming meetings will be held in 32 different G20 workstreams, including the Sherpa Track, Finance Track, and Engagement Groups. Along with important discussions revolving around global challenges the warm hospitality reverberated throughout the G20 Sherpas meeting.

The jury found Weinstein guilty of rape, forcible oral copulation and sexual penetration by a foreign object involving one woman but acquitted him of charges relating to a second alleged victim. In Los Angeles, Weinstein faced seven counts of rape and sexual assault from four women for encounters between 2004 and 2013. Siebel Newsom and three other women offered testimony that provided the basis for the two counts of rape and five counts of sexual assault that Weinstein faced. They also highlighted that some of the accusers, including Siebel Newsom, kept in contact with Weinstein, which they argued did not make sense if he had attacked them. Siebel Newsom attended a pre-Oscars party hosted by Weinstein with her husband and sent Weinstein dozens of friendly emails over the years.

Nine people died while 23 were left injured as a passenger coach collided with a stone-carrying tractor-trolley near Shahwali on the Indus Highway. The passenger coach coming in from the front collided with the tractor-trolley and two passenger coaches at the same time. According to the sources, Haji Rafiq, the driver of the Quetta coach died in the accident. Taking notice of the bus accident in Rajanpur, on the instructions of Dera Ghazi Khan Commissioner Liaqat Ali Chatta, teams reached the accident site to help the injured and medical emergency has been implemented in hospitals. The commissioner has directed that attention should be given to the best treatment in the hospitals of the bus accident victims.

Two teams the 49ers have owned in recent years finish this week’s NFL schedule off as Baker Mayfield, and the Los Angeles Rams travel to Lambeau Field against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay comes into this game as a 7.5-point favorite, with the total on the line set at 39.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook. He was putrid outside the final couple of drives, which should show itself in a cold weather game tonight. Green Bay had a full bye and should be healthier as a result. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' offense have figured out how to get Christian Watson involved, which has paid dividends.

Share:ISLAMABAD - Chairman Senate Standing Commit­tee on Foreign Affairs Senator Farooq H Naek yesterday said that Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had exposed India’s support for terrorism. Naek, who is a senior Pakistan People’s Party leader, said he fully en­dorsed the foreign minister’s statement wherein he pointed out that “He (Nar­endra Modi) was banned from entering this country (the United States). The Senate Foreign Affairs com­mittee Chairman also demanded im­mediate release of Hurriyat leader Muhammad Yasin Malik and all other Kashmiri leaders and people incarcer­ated on trumped-up charges. He said Yasin Malik and other political prison­ers were victims of draconian Indian Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA), black law that aimed at targeting political opponents. “India’s malfeasant attempts to fallaciously implicate and incarcerate Kashmiri leadership in fabricated cases will nei­ther dampen their (Kashmiris) morale nor dent their legitimate struggle for right to self-determination,” Senator Naek said.

Chris Harrison talks about his controversial exit from the Bachelor NationChris Harrison discussed the Bachelor Nation franchise in his brand-new episode of "The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever," which he just launched. Chris Harrison is present. According to Mid-Day, Chris addressed his controversial departure from the franchise for the first time in the podcast. In the trailer of his upcoming podcast, Chris talked about his exit from the Bachelor Nation franchise and shared that he thinks about it every day. We may scrap this whole thing to be honest, I don’t know.”Chris' upcoming podcast will see Chris opening up to fans like never before.

After Feroze Khan, actor Imran Ashraf Awan pissed Shaniera Akram off for driving with his son in the front seat without a seatbelt. “That video, which only had a heart on it, was linked to a controversy by our bhabhi (Shaniera) who is from the west. Referring to the Khaani actor, she wrote, “I get your ego has been hurt but I had an obligation. Let's work for the betterment of Pakistan not against it https://t.co/Y0dF544pUG — Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) December 18, 2022The Khuda Aur Mohabbat actor retaliated with another ill-phrased tweet. A father has to go through a lot here https://t.co/zfpdLu7scV pic.twitter.com/WUNvNa65yP — Feroze Khan (@ferozekhaan) December 18, 2022His tweet had a picture of a man on a bike with his kid sleeping under his jacket.

KARACHI: The holiday shopping season is in full swing on Monday, with retailers hoping consumers will spend big despite worries about the fragile economy and their own precarious finances. Many shops have set up additional counters to sell Christmas decorations such as miniature Christmas trees and buntings. “Ladies are quick to haggle but still never content with the shopping,” said another shopper at a local departmental store. Midnight masses will be organised in all the city churches late on Saturday (December 24) evening marking the beginning of Christmas celebrations. The Christian neighbourhoods have been illuminated and decorative lights and buntings have been put on the houses and churches to celebrate the occasion.

Share:LAHORE - Spokesperson of Chief Minister and Punjab Government Musarrat Jamshed Cheema has said Sunday while holding media talk along with PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry at Zaman Park that the whole nation stands with Imran Khan. After the announcement of the dissolution of the assem­blies, the collective mourning of the imported government continues. Imran Khan’s decision regarding the dissolu­tion of assemblies has the support of both the chief ministers. Musarrat Jamshed said that people everywhere will hold the “Imported government” to account. To avoid eggs and tomatoes, she should wear helmets and armour when going out in public, she added.

Share:Pakistan has reported no death in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of confirmed positive cases has surged to 1,575,589. The nationwide tally of fatalities stands at 30,635 on Monday. According to the latest figures issued by the National Institute of Health (NIH), at least four people tested positive for Covid across the country in the past 24 hours. Pakistan has conducted 3,421 tests in the past 24 hours, out of which four people were tested positive. The Covid positivity ratio was recorded at 0.12 per cent.