Pakistan’s seasoned artist Fawad Khan has now another feather in his cap. He has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The United Nations Development Programme’s goodwill ambassadors are persuasive individuals who serve as spokespersons for the UN Charter and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Fawad Khan and Mr. Ostby signed a formal document, which was followed by the screening of ‘Don’t Choose Extinction,’ an environmental activity support film. “Honoured and excited to start my journey as UNDP Pakistan’s Goodwill Ambassador!

Another fire broke out on Sunday on the Margalla hills in Islamabad. SCREENGRABAnother fire broke out on Sunday on the Margalla hills in Islamabad with army assisting the civil administration in extinguishing the inferno, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. The military’s media wing said two Pakistan Army Aviation Helicopters were flown to the affected area. The recent bushfire reportedly erupted on Trail 5 of the Margalla Hills. The district administration, forest department and rescue 1122 are putting out fires in Patnai Mingora area of Babuzai Tehsil.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Sunday claimed that a troika of former prime minister Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi and her friend Farah Gogi made "billions" under the tenure of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. He said that Farah Gogi used Bushra Bibi's influence to do appointments and transfers in Punjab, adding that Ahsan Gujjar and Farah Gogi now own assets worth Rs10 billion. "Troika of Imran Khan, Bushra Maneka and Farah Gogi made billions by selling diamonds in Dubai which were purchased with bribe money," he added. Tarar said that mafias grew under the leadership of Imran Khan and he must respond to the allegations. "It is clear in the audio leak how Farah Gogi made assets worth billions.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that a “grand dialogue” was needed between the stakeholders from important sectors of the economy and that one needed to kill their ego for the country to progress. The prime minister stated that the country could move ahead through the IT sector and industrialisation. PM Shehbaz said that no one should have the permission to engage in politics over health and agriculture etc, adding that one needed to kill there ego for the nation’s prosperity. - Advertisement -The prime minister said that “magnificent buildings” did not make nations, but hard work, integrity and sacrifice did. The prime minister also spoke about the fuel price hike and said that the government had raised the prices with a “heavy heart”.

Thirty-one percent of young people in Pakistan are currently unemployed, and many of them have professional degrees. For example, more or fewer graduates have brilliant skills and competencies, but they face barriers in meeting some of the vacancies because of inconsistency. As high-level graduates in their field do work in other fields to survive and they waste their degrees in particular fields. Moreover, the lack of opportunities the country desires to be a talented nation, but due to the poor employment system, many talented graduates do not find a specific platform to show their skills that’s why many graduates remain jobless. In addition, lack of experience when graduates went to job interviews they frequently ask the question “how experienced you are?” although systems need to provide a chance to experience for skilled graduates everyone asks for high experience in their fields.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) President Women-Wing KP, Senator Robina Khalid Saturday said the disintegrative agenda of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan had hurt the feelings of the nation. Presiding over a meeting here in the Peoples’ Secretariat, she alleged Imran Khan was continuously issuing anti-state statements. However hue and cry was to get NRO, but he would not get any relief from the new government. She said the victory of the PPP in the next general election was written on the wall. In the meeting, Fateha was also offered for mother of the Vice President Deena Naz and mother-in-law of the general secretary Shazia Tehmas.

Real Salt Lake's Justin Meram, front, Pablo Ruiz, right, and Maikel Chang celebrate Meram's goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) APRyan Gauld scored on a penalty kick in stoppage time to give the Vancouver Whitecaps a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday. Vancouver was awarded the penalty kick after Aaron Herrera tripped Brian White as he ran into the box. Gauld sent a shot high into the top right corner. Justin Meram tied it for Real Salt Lake (7-4-4) in the 52nd.

Amid prolonged power outages in the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reprimanded the energy ministry officials and rejected their explanations on their failure to bring the situation under control. Also read: Power outages add to business community’s woes“Out of the question. The prime minister directed Finance Minister Miftah Ismail to utilise all the resources to end load-shedding from the country at all costs. Ever since the incumbent government came to power, it has struggled to resolve the nagging problem of power outages. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has attributed this worsening problem to climate change.

For the outgoing fiscal year, the National Assembly had last year approved a Rs1.373 trillion defence budget. With the raise in the spending ceiling, the next fiscal year’s defence budget may also now be higher than the earlier estimated figure of over Rs1.55 trillion. "There is no increase in defence budget at all. Those availing the FTA exemption paid zero customs duty while others paid 10% customs duty. However, where 10% customs duty was paid on import of MS, it would be exempted from levy of regulatory duty.

LAHORE – Two alleged terrorists belonging to a banned organisation, arrested in connection with the Anarkali blast, were killed in a terrorist attack in Badami Bagh area, here on Saturday. According to a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) spokesperson, the arrested terrorists told the police during interrogation that they hired a house in Khokhar Pind, Badami Bagh area, and hid the remaining explosive material there after using it in the Anarkali blast. However, they were attacked by four accomplices of the terrorists on the way. In crossfire, both alleged terrorists were killed and the attackers fled the scene. A case has been registered at the CTD Lahore police station.

ISLAMABAD: Owing to alleged ignorance of the federal government, not a single Pakistani concerned official has participated in a week-long important conference of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) held in Marseille, France. The sources said that the recommendations of ICLOD most often play key role in ensuring the foreign financing for the construction of large dams projects across the globe. They said that Pakistan National Committee on Large Dams made special arrangements for Pakistani delegations. They said acting Chairman WAPDA Naveed Asghar Chaudhary along with some WAPDA officials was expected to attend the conference. ICOLD is an organization dedicated to the sharing of professional information, knowledge & standards of the design, construction, maintenance, and impact of large dams.

Saturday marks the most difficult day on the Canadian Football League calendar, as all nine teams are required to trim their active roster down to just 45 players by 10 p.m. EST. That will mean parting ways with dozens of promising prospects who have given their all over the past three weeks. To keep you updated as rosters around the CFL take shape, 3DownNation is introducing the 2022 CFL training camp cut tracker. Check back regularly, as this article will be updated following announcements by every team. LionsReleased: To be announcedPractice roster: To be announcedEdmonton ElksReleased: To be announcedPractice roster: To be announcedCalgary StampedersReleased: Global DL Misiona Aiolupotea-Pei, American DL Yurik Bethune, American REC Juston Christian, National OL Carter Comeau, American DL Nik D’Avanzo, American REC Felton Davis III, American QB Chase Fourcade, American REC Nick Holley, American REC Reece Horn, American DL Eli Howard, American OL Baer Hunter, National DB Malcom Lee, American REC Khalil McClain, National OL Josh Mosley, American DL George Obinna (remaining in Calgary to rehab injury), American DB Antonio Phillips, National RB Rasheed Tucker, American DB Darius Williams, American LB Perry YoungPractice roster: National DB Daniel Amoako, National PK Keiran Burnham, American OL Joshua Coker, Global DB Bailey Devine-Scott, American REC Tre Odoms-Dukes, Global OL Keanu Ebanks, Global LB Ryan Gomes, American RB Peyton Logan, American DL Terrell McClain, American DL Romeo McKnight, American DB Brad Muhammad, American LB Shaq Smith, American DB Titus WallRetired: National DB Shaquille St-LotSaskatchewan RoughridersReleased: To be announcedPractice roster: To be announcedWinnipeg Blue BombersReleased: National DL Alfred Green, National LS Simon Chaves, National DB Chris Ciguineau, American DL Kenny Randall, National OL Ben Koczwara, American OL Jalen Burks, American OL Patrick Allen, American OL Dennis Bardwell, American REC TJ Simmons, American REC Blake Jackson, American REC Antonio Nunn, National FB Antonio Valvano, American DB Jermaine Ponder, National RB Kyle Borsa, American REC Lucky Jackson, National DL Rossini Sandjong, National LB Eric Mezzalira, National DL Cole Adamson (returning to school)Practice roster: American REC Tavaris Harrison, American PK Ali Mourtada, American OL Eric Lofton, National FB Konner Burtenshaw, American RB Greg McCrae, National DB Cedrick Lavigne, American OL Cameron Durley, National DB Patrice Rene, American DB Jamal Parker, American DB Evan Holm, Global OL Tomoya Machino, Global DB Souleymane KaramokoSuspended: Global P Tom Hackett, American REC Carlton AgudosiToronto ArgonautsReleased: To be announcedPractice roster: To be announcedHamilton Tiger-CatsReleased: To be announcedPractice roster: To be announcedOttawa RedblacksReleased: American DB Tenny Adewusi, American REC Brandon Arconado, National OL Ketel Asse, Global PK Gabriel Ballinas, National DB Jordan Beaulieu, American DL Bryce Carter, American DB Douglas Coleman, American REC BJ Cunningham, National OL Matthew Derks, American DB Marloshawn Franklin, National OL Jaylan Guthrie, American DL Deonte Holden, American REC Seantavious Jones, American DL Will Kiely, American DL Weston Kramer, National DL Clement Lebreux, American RB Byron Marshall, American OL Kyle McCrorey, American QB David Moore, National LB Subomi Oyesoro, National FB Luca Perrier, National RB Mitch Raper, American LB Terrance Smith, American DL Jhaustin Thomas, American DB Trumaine WashingtonPractice roster: American DB Hakeem Bailey, National REC Keaton Bruggeling, American DL Bryce Carter, Global DB Edris Jean-Alphonse, Global REC Anthony Mahoungou, Global PK Jose Maltos, American REC Siaosi Mariner, American OL Uzoma Osuji, National OL Eric Starczala, National OL Jakub Szott, American DB Ranthony Texada, National DB Daniel Valente, American DB Troy YoungSuspended: National OL Connor Berglof, National LS Connor RossMontreal AlouettesReleased: To be announcedPractice roster: To be announced

President Dr. Arif Alvi Saturday strongly condemned the killing of ten Kashmiri youth in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The president said that the Indian occupation forces had been targeting the innocent Kashmiri youth on the pretext of carrying out so-called search operations. He called upon the international community to take notice of the gross human rights violations in the IIOJK and demanded of the Indian government immediately stop its grave human rights violations of extra-judicial killing of the Kashmiri youth, a press release said. The president said a peaceful resolution of the IIOJK issue in accordance with the United Nations resolutions guaranteed regional peace. The president further said these inhuman acts of terror in the IIOJK had exposed the extremist face of Hindutva.

REUTERSThe Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has raised gas prices up to 45 percent in order to meet the revenue shortfall of gas utilities. The oil and gas regulator has allowed Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) to increase prices by up to 45 percent. The gas utility had demanded a 198 percent increase in gas prices. It also allowed Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) to increase gas prices by 44 percent in order to meet revenue shortfall for the year 2022-23. SSGC will recover also Rs285 billion from gas consumers through revised gas prices.

Both the myths were palpably shattered on May 25 and 26. But the fiasco of the much-touted Haqiqi Azadi March has certainly exhorted Imran Khan to re-evaluate the capabilities and commitment of his core team. With the exception of Dr. Yasmin Rashid, very few leaders of the core team of Imran Khan were seen physically leading the crowds. These PTI supporters have suddenly realized the bitter difference between the social media politics on the mobile phones and the tough realities of street politics. Realpolitik has its own perils and pitfalls, and every political party passes through evolutionary phases while facing intense adversities to become a mature political force.