SUKKUR - The local Met Office on Thursday forecast hot and dry with partly cloudy weather in the Sukkur Division during the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature of 46 centigrade was recorded during the last 24 hours.

Pakistan’s political landscape has been marred by an intense power struggle between the military establishment and the opposition PTI party, led by the charismatic Imran Khan. This protracted conflict, often termed a “cold war,” has cast a dark shadow over the country’s stability and economic prospects. The military’s involvement in Pakistan’s political affairs is nothing new, but the current standoff with PTI has reached unprecedented levels. On the other hand, the military establishment, which has historically played a pivotal role in Pakistan’s politics, has denied any involvement in Khan’s ouster. They have portrayed his narrative as a threat to the country’s stability and have cracked down on his party’s activities.

Although the European Union has not yet released a formal comment on the matter, it appears that Pakistan has not been able to allay the concerns raised by the EU Air Safety Committee about airline safety protocols. Local carriers will therefore continue to be prohibited from operating flights to the area. It is the duty of the CAA to assuage worries expressed about workforce levels and compliance with safety procedures. To guarantee that Pakistan’s aviation industry is operating in accordance with European safety standards, the government must take action to equip it with the resources it needs. The Authority is manned by competent individuals who understand their responsibilities, thus they are more than capable.

FIRST TEAMBailey Abbott, Benet, senior, defender: Had three goals and led defense that had nine shutouts. Taylor Ahmadian, Waubonsie Valley, senior, midfielder: Had 14 goals and six assists. Bella Brozek, Naperville Central, junior, forward: Had 14 goals and 10 assists for sectional champion. Emily Buescher, Naperville North, junior, defender: Anchored back line that had eight shutouts. Lily Senese, Metea Valley, junior, forward: Led all area players with 19 goals and had five assists.

ISLAMABAD, Jun 6 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Masood Khan has extended his sincere congratulations to the International Cricket Council (ICC), host nations USA and West Indies, all participating teams, and devoted fans on the monumental event in the cricketing world. Team Pakistan will be starting its World Cup campaign against the talented hosts, the United States at Grand Prairie Stadium, in Dallas Texas where a large crowd is expected to cheer for both teams. The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is being played from June 1 to 29 in the U.S. and West Indies. The U.S. will host 16 of the 55 matches in the tournament while the rest of the tournament will be played in West Indies. A total of three venues in the United States and six in the Caribbean will be used for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

ISLAMABAD, Jun 6 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday extended his heartfelt congratulations to the nation on Pakistan’s election as a non-permanent Member of the UN Security Council for the term 2025-26 with overwhelming support of 182 votes. He said Pakistan looked forward to upholding its commitment to the UN Charter’s vision of preventing war & promoting peace; fostering global prosperity; and promoting universal respect for human rights. “We remain determined to contributing effectively towards the maintenance of international peace & security in line with UNSC’s mandate,” he said in a post on X. He also commended the excellent election campaign and teamwork by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan Mission to the UN, and all the missions abroad.

ISLAMABAD, Jun 06 (APP): Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Thursday highlighted the critical importance of food safety for the health and well-being of the nation. In his message on the occasion of World Food Safety Day 2024 that he said, this year’s theme, “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected,” is especially pertinent in light of the various challenges impacting global food safety. “Food safety is a critical issue for Pakistan. “In our rapidly changing world, unexpected challenges such as pandemics, natural disasters, and climate change can significantly impact our food supply. “On this World Food Safety Day, let us pledge to work together to create a safer and healthier Pakistan.

Pakistan and France joined New Zealand in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup in Gniezno, Poland after playing out a 11-goal thriller. Everyone believed the comeback was complete, but Pakistan switched off and Charlet, who started the scoring, finished it with another penalty corner. Against a huge hockey nation like Pakistan, you have to be good as they have many great players. Earlier last month Pakistan cruised to the final of the Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, enjoying an unbeaten run that drew accolades forn the fans and critics alike. The national team’s Dutch coach Roelant Oltmans deserve high praise indeed for instilling great spirit among the Pakistan players and for honing their skills and stamina in such a short period.

Cost-effective and energy-efficient Chinese home appliances have flooded the local markets, much to the relief of the inflation-hit consumers, but setting alarm bells for the local manufacturers. “Consumers are now inclined to use these appliances for their affordability and durability compared to costly high-end local appliances,” he said. However, now they are also following the same path and keep searching online for Chinese appliances,” she quipped. “Arrival of Chinese manufacturers will lead to job creation, which will ultimately improve the living standard of locals and strengthen the national economy.”Hassan Ali, another home appliances dealer, sharing his concerns with the WealthPK said the Chinese appliances were significantly hitting local manufacturers. “On the contrary, Chinese manufacturers invest huge amounts of money on research and development.”He said that Chinese manufacturers efficiently built strong brand recognition through unique features.

A humorous incident occurred during the ICC T20 World Cup photoshoot involving Pakistan's cricket team’s star fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi. During a photoshoot, Afridi was asked to pose with a poster that labelled him solely as a “bowler”. Read more: Weather outlook for Pakistan’s T20 World Cup clash against USAAfridi formally registered his grievance with the ICC media team, highlighting the importance of recognising his all-rounder status. Pakistan is gearing up to launch their T20 World Cup campaign against an eager USA team in Dallas today, despite encountering some preparatory setbacks. The team includes players such as Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Usman Khan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reiterated his resolve to make Pakistan a great nation and regain its position by following the Chinese development model through utmost hard work and a sharp focus on industrial and agricultural progress. He told the gathering of Pakistani and Chinese business leaders that Pakistan would follow Chinese President Xi Jinping’s vision to focus on progress and prosperity by avoiding conflicts and cited immense Chinese progress and projects like the Belt and Road Initiative, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Global Development Initiative (GDI) and the Global Security Initiative (GSI). Recalling the Chinese journey of swift development to become the second biggest economic and military power under President Xi’s vision, PM Shehbaz said it was achieved only through hard work and untiring efforts. Also read: Shehbaz set to boost Sino-Pak relations in forthcoming China visitPM Shehbaz said that China has excelled in information technology and artificial intelligence. I want to make a solemn commitment that the security of Chinese nationals will be more than that of my own and my children,” he assured.

The Royal Family is gearing up for one of the most anticipated weddings of the year as the Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, will marry his partner Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral this Friday. Chester’s Business Improvement District shared photos of the flowers on X, noting the Duke and Olivia Henson's sponsorship of the planting. As part of local celebrations for their wedding, the Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson are delighted to sponsor this year’s Chester BID Flower Planting, along with a planting morning with the BID team and Chester Businesses. (1/3)Read👉 https://t.co/xuaKGKoB87#chester pic.twitter.com/BO82S2njkl — Chester BID (@ChesterBID) May 30, 2024The couple, who have made Cheshire their home, will hold their wedding reception at the Grosvenor family estate, Eaton Hall. This is also where Hugh Grosvenor, 33, proposed to Olivia Henson in 2023.

Azad Jammu & Kashmir is protesting for Indian-Occupied Kashmir. To its credit, the Modi-led BJP abrogated the special status of IoK, closing the door for the plebiscite the Kashmiris have long awaited. The voters from IoK voted for candidates who based their campaigns on a parliamentary struggle to restore Jammu & Kashmir’s special status. For Jammu & Kashmir, autonomy is only a half-realized dream if it doesn’t come in the shape of self-determination. Having chosen the right representatives, Kashmiris have their hopes resting on the days to come when their representatives plead their case and regain their autonomy.

Amid speculation of the INDIA bloc sending feelers to the Nitish Kumar-led JD-U and the Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP, the ‘kingmakers’ of the 2024 polls, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday welcomed ‘all parties with similar values’ in its strategy meet. “The INDIA bloc welcomes all parties which share its fundamental commitment to the values enshrined in the Preamble to our Constitution and to its many provisions for economic, social, and political justice,” Kharge said at the INDIA bloc meeting on Wednesday. The INDIA bloc meeting was attended by top Congress leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, K.C. Stalin, Sitaram Yechury, Champai Soren, Akhilesh Yadav, and Tejashwi Yadav also attended the meeting. Balu, Ramgopal Yadav, Abhishek Banerjee, Arvind Sawant, Sanjay Yadav, Sanjay Raut, D. Raja, Kalpana Soren, Sanjay Singh, Raghav Chadha, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Omar Abdullah, Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, P.K.

They contend that SBP needs to start changing course because real interest rates are currently above 1,000 basis points in the future. Additionally, they argue that rate reductions would lessen the “stress” on corporate borrowers and contribute to a reduction in our rapidly increasing domestic debt obligations. First off, real rates continue to be negative annually despite a faster-than-expected decline in May’s inflation rates because of a high base effect and declining food and fuel prices. The average 11-month CPI inflation rate is still as high as 24.52 percent, down from 29.16 percent a year ago. There is a widespread concern that lowering interest rates will increase imports and deplete our limited foreign exchange reserves, placing pressure on the currency rate and raising inflation.