Bilawal held a press conference in Islamabad, the foreign minister emphasised that Pakistan would not take a solo flight to recognise the interim government of Afghanistan. When asked if peace in Afghanistan meant countering the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), he said it was important to internally review the policy. Foreign policy objectivesBilawal said the coalition government had put in good efforts to restore the foreign policy objectives by holding ‘meaningful’ high-level diplomatic engagements. He stressed the country’s foreign policy was on positive trajectory. GSP-Plus statusThe foreign minister said that a persistent implementation of both action plans mainly countering money-laundering and terror-financing would remain high on the government’s agenda.

In the ninth round, Sindh drew their high scoring home tie against Northern at the National Bank Cricket Arena (National Stadium, Karachi). Sindh at present have Central Punjab breathing down their neck, the two have a mere five point gap – Sindh are at 118 and Central Punjab have a 113 points tally at the conclusion of the ninth round. Top performersOpeners Abdullah Shafique – Central Punjab and Mohammad Huraira – Northern, are the only two batters to have reached the 800-run mark so far. Central Punjab pacer Mohammad Ali is at number three with 24 wickets at 25.54 – two five-fers. In the ninth round matches Northern and Southern Punjab defeated Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa respectively.

The city is hardly calm and composed; not even in the middle of the night, or early in the morning. Recently, many people in society have noticed an increasing use of loudspeakers in residential neighbourhoods, which is a disturbing addition to the noise pollution in the city. The sleep deficit made the children grouchy and grumpy, and that made the life of mothers even more frustrating. Mental peace stood destroyed at personal, familial and social levels just because the donation-seekers out on the streets were trying to shout louder than the rest. The civic authorities should control such irresponsible use of loudspeakers and ensure that the peace of neighbourhoods remains intact.

However, he feared that if the matter of appointing the next army chief became political, it will harm the institution. The debate is also linked to the current political stalemate stemming from former prime minister Imran Khan’s long march. The PPP leader said that the matter of appointment should not be politicised as it will harm the institution, adding that the army chief will be appointed by the prime minister as per the law. The sources said that the coalition partners urged the prime minister to take decisions as per the Constitution regarding the appointment of the army chief and other important matters. However, the prime minister can ask for more names if he is not satisfied with the list.

PHOTO: REUTERSPakistan on Thursday had to concede to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) demand to exhibit the flood reconstruction cost in this year’s budget after the global lender found the projected relief operation estimates of Rs251 billion or $1.1 billion “unrealistic”. “The exact cost of the flood relief and reconstruction needs is critical to revising the IMF programme framework and determining the accurate requirements for additional revenue and expenses cut measures,” the official said. The statement marks a departure from the earlier position where the finance ministry was not willing to show the reconstruction cost in this fiscal year’s budget. The official said the IMF was asking for the details of the reconstruction cost that would be booked in the budget in this fiscal year. The sources said to convince the IMF, Pakistan had submitted the cost details being borne by the federal as well as the provincial governments to the global lender this week.

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COAS urges troops to keep serving nation with traditional passionChief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has directed Pakistan Army troops to keep serving the nation with traditional zeal and passion under all circumstances. He was interacting with officers and formation troops during his farewell visit to Bahawalpur and Okara. During the visit, the Army Chief laid wreath at Martyrs’ monument and witnessed Integrated Fire Power Manoeuvre Exercise at Khairpur Tamewali. The troops of Bahawalpur Corps along with PAF JF-17 Thunder aircrafts, Cobra Gunship helicopters and mechanized elements displayed coordinated fire power in battlefield conditions. The Army Chief appreciated the training standards, operational preparedness and high morale of officers and troops.

Nawaz has no care for Pakistan, only wants to get rid of me, PTI Chairman addresses long marchPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that Justice prevails with rule of law and the nation will no longer tolerate injustice. PTI Chief said that Nawaz Sharif has no care for Pakistan and he only wanted to get rid of Imran Khan. Addressing the participants of his long march via video-link Imran Khan said that nation has understood the meaning of real freedom. He said that the government did not want to go into elections because Nawaz Sharif knew that they will be defeated. He said that Nawaz Sharif has put the country at stake due to his personal benefits and he will not agree to elections until he believed in victory.

Share:Pakistan has reported no death in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of confirmed positive cases has surged to 1,574,826. The nationwide tally of fatalities stands at 30,630 on Friday. According to the latest figures by the National Institute of Health (NIH), at least 25 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 across the country in the past 24 hours. Pakistan has conducted 9,103 tests in the past 24 hours out of which 25 persons were tested positive for the disease. The COVID Positivity Ratio was recorded at 0.27 percent.

I have never been much into fashion, but I never realised what is happening till I came across a video of American comedian-turned-commentator Hasan Minhaj on ‘fast fashion’. I have been thinking about that a lot since the recent floods caused massive destruction in Pakistan. For sure, it is not the only or even a major factor, but I think the surge of fast fashion in Pakistan did play its part in exacerbating the climate change phenomenon, which actually caused excessive rains and the consequent flooding. Apart from the environmental harm, fast fashion is harming us psychologically, too. I think it is time we made sustainable fashion choices while caring for the earth and ourselves.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping after taking part in the closing session at the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia on November 16, 2022. AFPChinese President Xi Jinping scolded Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in an on-camera dressing down at the G20 summit, an unusual public spat that could further complicate the strained relations between the two countries. Footage recorded by reporters at the Bali conclave for world leaders on Wednesday showed Xi upbraiding Trudeau after details of a discussion between the two leaders were leaked to the media. In the one-minute video clip recorded on the sidelines of the Indonesian summit, Xi tells Trudeau through an interpreter: "Everything we discussed has been leaked to the papers. Speaking evenly and wearing a slight smile, Xi says: "And that's not the way (our discussion) was conducted, was it?

Share:The news conference of a tearful Senator Azam Swati brought tears to the eyes of all Pakistanis and the shameful act of sending an “obscene video clip” to the senator’s wife made the whole nation bow its head in shame. There are no words in any dictionary of the world’s languages to condemn this ghastly, gruesome and horrible act by the unknown characters and enemies of the country. Our political parties and the political characters forget the basic ethical values and even don’t mind crossing all the moral values when disagreeing or opposing their political rivals. Such politics are of the dirtiest form presently prevailing in any part of the world and needs to be condemned forcefully by all segments of the society. Our political leadership has gone so low in ethics and morality that they not only use abusive language but even don’t hesitate in threatening their opponents with making their dirty videos public.

The Canadian men’s national team won its final FIFA World Cup tuneup 2-1 over Japan on Thursday without standouts Alphonso Davies and Stephen Eustáquio. A Lucas Cavallini penalty kick in extra time that barely crossed the line provided Canada with the win at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Canadian coach John Herdman was hopeful both Eustáquio and Davies would be ready for Canada’s World Cup opener against Belgium in Qatar on Wednesday. The win against Japan pushed Canada’s record to 3-2-3 since its successful World Cup CONCACAF qualifying run concluded last March. Japan enters the World Cup ranked 24th, compared to Canada at 41.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairperson Imran Khan on Thursday warned that if Pakistan defaults, it will have to "compromise on its national security" the next time the government approaches foreign lenders for aid. Reiterating his call for free and fair elections, Imran maintained it was the only way forward for the country. The PTI chairperson also said this "was a defining moment" in the history of the country and "when the nation stands up, they are unstoppable". Read 'Long march a political problem': SC dismisses petition to stop PTI's marchShe tweeted that the rally will be led by various PTI leaders, including Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Fawad Chaudhry. شاہ محمود قریشی صاحب 4:15 بجے اجتماع سے خطاب کریں گے اور چئیرمین عمران خان 4:30 بجے خطاب کریں گے.

Breast cancer is curable if detected early, but there are several factors that hamper an early diagnosis. Majority of women themselves tend to ignore the need for timely screening, and then there are those with limited access to clinics and hospitals. Even when there are no issues related to affordability, access and willingness, the rather conservative social environment prevents them from sharing their concerns with family members. All these factors combine together to take away lives of more than 40,000 women every year in the country. We need to educate women about self-examination, and remove barriers to early detection in order to save precious lives.