ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday extended his heartfelt congratulations to the nation on the successful launching of Pakistan Multi Mission Communication Satellite (PakSat-MM1). This historic achievement marks a milestone in our National Space Program, made possible with the invaluable support of our great friend and partner, China. This project exemplifies our strong technological collaboration and enduring friendship with China, the deputy prime minister said in a message. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Pakistan and commend the entire team at Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) for their tireless efforts, ” he said. May our journey into the stars be ever prosperous and peaceful,” the deputy prime minister added.

The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has demanded two ministries from Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) in Punjab. According to sources, IPP wants ministries for MPAs Shoaib Siddiqui and Ghazanfar Abbas Chhena but the PML-N is reluctant to accommodate both the lawmakers in the provincial cabinet. The final decision to give ministries to IPP will be made soon, said the sources. IPP President Abdul Aleem Khan is on an official visit to a foreign country and final decision will be made upon his arrival. It merits mention here that the IPP has currently six MPAs in Punjab Assembly.

Player gradesPietro Terracciano—8: Made 3 fantastic saves (2 on Daniel Podence and 1 on Stevan Jovetić) to keep Fiorentina in the game. Cristiano Biraghi—5: Really whiffed a couple crosses and didn’t impact the game as much in the final third as we might’ve hoped. Wasted a couple good opportunities with truly woeful attempts to shoot, failing to test Tzolakis a single time, and contrived to complete 5 of his 11 passes. Going long made perfect sense, especially since Olympiacos’ best attacking method was winning the ball in midfield and breaking. That reliance on the initial tactic eventually doomed his side, as Fiorentina launched ball after ball forward, ceding control against an opponent that had already proven its competence defending that style.

The federal government has formed a new cabinet committee in the Faizabad sit-in case. Sources say the committee will recommend whether the case should be reinvestigated or not. In case the committee recommends the case should be reinvestigated, it will first prepare terms of reference (TORs). The PM will chair the committee while Attorney General and secretary will be the members of the law committee. It is pertinent to mention here that in the Faizabad sit-in review case the Supreme Court had objected to the commission report.

ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP): Acting President Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani on Thursday congratulated the nation on the successful launch of second Pak MM1 communication satellite. The satellite, launched earlier today, will provide improved communication links and services to the country, the acting president said in a statement. He also applauded the efforts of scientists and engineers involved in the project, saying that this achievement marked a significant milestone in Pakistan’s space program. The acting president said Pakistan would benefit from the better communication and connectivity with the launch of this satellite. “This is our second space achievement that will continue in future as well,” the president remarked.

The massacre started on October 7 and the otherwise fast-moving world paced too slow in preventing a genocide. It was only recently that Turkey announced halting all trade with Israel but better late than never. How much will Erdogan’s call influence countries like Egypt, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and others in the Gulf region to abandon Israel? Seeing the comfort these countries have acquired over the years, it seems less likely that they break out of trade relations with Israel. Qatar plays a mediator between Israel and Hamas and has displayed no signs that we can term close to condemnation.

Before the start of every Cricket World Cup, former cricketers from all over the world predict the semi-final and finalist teams and select the favourites based on team, facts and performances. T20 World Cup: Before the India-Pakistan match in New York, the news of the terrorist attack began to emergeAccording to Indian media reports, Sunil Gavaskar did not name Pakistan in the four semi-finalist teams of the T20 World Cup. Earlier, the news came out that the issue of security for the India-Pakistan match in New York in the ICCT Twenty20 World Cup has started to arise. During the T20 World Cup, India will play 4 matches and Pakistan will play 2 matches in New York, while New York will host 8 matches from June 3 to 12. The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and India will take place on June 9 in New York.

Lahore: The Punjab government has decided to reduce the prices of food and drinks in hotels. According to the sources, the prices of kadhi, dal, burger and other food will be reduced in the hotels. According to the sources, the district administration will negotiate with the restaurant association to reduce the prices. It should be remembered that the Punjab government had earlier also decided to reduce the prices of bakery products and the owners were also given a deadline for this.

According to the Guardian, Hind’s Hall is named after the Columbia University building renamed from Hamilton Hall by student protesters to reference Hind Rajab, a five-year-old child killed in Gaza. Making waves across a number of Billboard charts, Forbes reported that in its first week of availability, Hind’s Hall sold 6,773 copies. In addition, Hind’s Hall also launched the highest on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart. The Rap Digital Song sales list is specific to bestselling rap-only tracks in the country. Meanwhile, Hind’s Hall also performed well on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales tally.

He noted that while other political parties like PML-N and PPP have faced similar treatment, PTI's actions have crossed acceptable boundaries. Hussain called for PTI to undergo internal purification, suggesting that any members contradicting party policy should be swiftly removed. He also referred to Nawaz Sharif's speech in Gujranwala during Imran Khan's tenure, noting that following this speech, then prime minister Imran Khan labelled Nawaz Sharif a traitor. He mentioned rumours that the handle is managed from outside Pakistan, although Imran Khan owns it. Regarding PTI's founder, Ilyas noted that while the party's workers and leaders were in conflict, Imran Khan initially refrained from interference but eventually made decisions autonomously.

PM felicitates nation as Pakistan launches 2nd satellite for fastest internet connectivityPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the entire nation on the momentous occasion of the launch of Pakistan's second communication satellite, Paksat MM1. The launch of Paksat MM1 from China's Xichang Satellite Launch Centre is a testament to the strong collaboration and partnership between our two countries. The Prime Minister said he is particularly excited about the potential impact of Paksat MM1 on internet connectivity across Pakistan. The positioning of Paksat MM1 in a geostationary orbit 36,000 kilometers above Earth is an impressive feat that showcases our nation's scientific and technological prowess. He said the launch of Paksat MM1 is a testament to our nation's potential and the bright future that lies ahead.

Pakistan’s ongoing economic crisis has laid bare the colonial relationship the Punjabi center has with the peripheral regions – Baluchistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Gilgit-Baltistan. This inequitable relationship is increasingly coming under stress, as Pakistan’s economic crisis means whatever little benefits these regions received from the centre, are now being cut back. The same is true for the neighbouring province of KPK, home to Pakistan’s largest dam, the 3,478 MW Tarbela dam along with a number of smaller projects. China-funded hydropower projects in POK and KPK. Baluchistan is home to Pakistan’s largest gas field, Sui, which has been in production since the fifties.

People gather along the seashore amid rainfall in Kuakata ahead of Cyclone Remal's landfall in Bangladesh PHOTO:[Munir Uz Zaman/AFP]A powerful cyclone that smashed into low-lying Bangladesh and India killed at least 65 people, including in torrential rain storms in its wake, state government officials and media said Wednesday. Cyclone Remal, which made landfall on Sunday evening with fierce gales and crashing waves, moved slowly inland causing floods and triggering landslides. In Bangladesh, which bore the brunt of the cyclone, at least 17 people died, according to the disaster management office and police. In India, 47 people died, government and media reports said, updating an earlier toll of 21 from the country. Cyclones hit Bangladesh and India each year, but the number of superstorms hitting the densely populated coast has increased sharply, with scientists saying climate change is fuelling more storms.

International Creative Exchange (ICE) Chairman Attaul Karim on Tuesday said that tourism and education were important sectors for promoting the “creative economy” and connecting Pakistan with the trillion-dollar Indonesian economy. “ICE’s vision includes promoting the concept of creative economy, connecting Pakistan with modern and innovative economies including Indonesia, bringing investment in the tourism sector and developing it on modern lines,” he said. Speaking at a press conference along with Indonesian Charge d’Affaires Rahmat Hindiarta at the National Press Club, the ICE chairman said that the only solution to the severe economic challenges that Pakistan was currently facing was the creative economy. Indonesia too has largely expanded its economy by adopting this concept. He pointed out that Indonesia was the first trillion-dollar economy among Muslim countries, which was moving step by step with the rest of the world.

District End Sessions Court Islamabad Shahrukh Arjamand left without delivering a reserved verdict on the appeals against the conviction in the Iddat Nikah case of PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. The hearing on the appeals filed against the sentence in the marriage case was held in the court of Sessions Judge Shahrukh Arjumand. Earlier, when the hearing of the case started, Judge Shahrukh Arjamand questioned whether the public prosecutor Rizwan Abbasi had come or not. On which the assistant lawyer said that Rizwan Abbasi is in the Supreme Court, give some time. And then the judge directed them to appear by 10:30, Rizwan Abbasi did not reach the court even on the appointed time, then Sessions Judge Shahrukh Arjumand said consult with Rizwan Abbasi and tell him what you want.