ABU DHABI, May 23 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that he had broken the begging bowl as no nation had ever achieved prosperity through the begging bowl or aid rather through sacrifice and hard work. “Gone are the days when I will go to a brotherly country with a begging bowl. When was the last time that a country prospered through aid and bowls? The event was attended by representatives and heads of Information Technology (IT) companies based in UAE as well as Pakistani IT experts. The prime minister also held an interactive discussion with the participants and responded to various comments and suggestions.

Jeddah: Saudi authorities have banned all types of visit visas from entering Makkah. According to the Saudi Ministry of Interior, now all types of visit visas will be banned from entering Makkah and from today only people with Hajj visas will be able to enter Makkah. The Saudi Ministry of Interior has directed that the people with visit visas in Makkah should leave immediately.

Lahore: Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has asked how will the industry run when electricity is so expensive. People are going abroad because of these conditions. Pays but does not use, why not revise the contract of IPPs? Amir Jamaat-e-Islami said that people installed solar panels after being disappointed with these conditions, now there is talk of ending net metering and imposing more taxes on solar panels, how will the industry work when electricity is so expensive? People are going abroad because of these conditions.

Pakistan must prioritize transparency in public-private partnerships. Public-private partnerships can also be explored to develop specialized training programs aligned with industry needs. Both Japan and Korea recognized the importance of infrastructure for economic development. Pakistan can replicate this strategy while addressing regional disparities with infrastructure development and rural upliftment. Empower rural communities through programs that go beyond just infrastructure development.

The resultant ethnic fragmentation often leads to conflict caused by competition for resources amongst ethnic groups, which dooms former colonies to ethnic strife. The impact of this ethnic fragmentation on social and economic development can be explored through the lens of New Institutional Economics (NIE). As noted, natural nations have a built-in advantage in attaining national cohesion and social and economic development. Nations not characterized by ethnic homogeneity must overcome ethnic strife by adopting institutional innovations to attain national cohesion. In constructed nations rife with poverty, political entrepreneurs can exploit ethnic cleavages and exacerbate political instability, thereby undermining social and economic development.

Everytime an American president opens his mouth about Iran, for example, he issues a threat, which is a violation of article 2(4) of the UN charter. The World Trade Organization, to cite another example, was formed to allow for free trade. In those days and through many decades later, China was always accused of being the country that did not allow for free trade. Narender Modi was banned from entering the United States due to his role in killing Muslims in the state of Gujarat in 2002. All we can do is to escape the world of preconceived notions.

LEEDS - Fast bowler Hasan Ali has been released from the Pakistan squad ahead of the first T20I against England on Wednesday. Pakistan’s team management has decided to release Hasan Ali to continue his commitments in county cricket with Warwickshire County Cricket Club. He was selected in the Pakistan squad for the Ireland and England series as an injury cover for fast bowler Haris Rauf, who was nursing a shoulder injury. So, by the will of Almighty Allah, he will surely be seen in action in the series.” Rauf did not play any part during the Ireland series owing to his nursing injury, while Ali featured in one game. Pakistan defeated Ireland 2-1 in the three-match T20I series before reaching England to play the four-match series against the defending T20 World champions.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the chief of his own faction of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), has confirmed seeking guarantees from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) before joining the opposition alliance, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aain-e-Pakistan (TTAP). Fazl condemned the attack on PTI Central Spokesperson Raoof Hasan, criticising the police for raiding PTI's office and conducting searches instead of arresting the attackers. Also read: Imran threatens to take to streets after attack on PTI leader“Today, opposition leaders Omar Ayub and Asad Qaiser visited us for goodwill, and we welcomed them,” Fazl said. PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub expressed gratitude for the warm welcome from Fazl and his colleagues. “Imran Khan said, ‘No matter how long I am imprisoned, I will not deviate from my stance,’” Ayub concluded.

The federal government has sought Rs20 billion for the next fiscal year to enhance the nation’s cybersecurity and regulate social media. The proposal includes allowing operations only for social media platforms that are willing to set up offices in the country. Neither the Ministry of Finance nor the Ministry of Information Technology responded to The Express Tribune request for comments. The newly adopted technology would also be used to regulate the social media aimed at stopping ‘misuse’ of different social media platforms and curbing the unfounded malicious campaigns. The sources said that new regulations are being fine-tuned to regulate the social media and a legislation may also be passed to give it a legal cover.

India’s famous tennis star Sania Mirza has shared a picture of the name plate outside her house on Instagram, after which her post has gone viral. Sania Mirza is not only loved in Pakistan, but since Shoaib Malik’s second marriage, the famous tennis star has become the center of attention. Yesterday, the former tennis star shared new pictures on her Instagram account in which Sania can be seen putting up a plaque with her and her son’s name outside her house. In this post, along with some natural scenes, Sania has also shared pictures of herself, friends, sister and children. In one picture, Sania Mirza can be seen holding a coffee mug with words like ‘Choose to be happy’ written on it.

Rauf Hasan and Shoaib Shaheen have been made parties in the contempt petition filed by Mian Dawood Advocate in the Supreme Court Islamabad. Transcripts of insulting interviews of Rauf Hassan and Shoaib Shaheen are also attached to the petition. According to advocate Mian Dawood, Tehreek-e-Insaf is scandalizing the judiciary under a systematic campaign, while Rauf Hassan and Shoaib Shaheen are scandalizing the judges under a criminal scheme. Who isAccording to the petitioner, calling Chief Justice Islamabad High Court a tout is scandalizing the judiciary. Advocate Mian Dawood Advocate took the position in the application that the statements of both the leaders of Tehreek-e-Insaf are a violation of Article 204 of the Constitution, Tehreek-e-Insaf is destroying people’s trust in the judiciary under the criminal plan, the Supreme Court recognized against Imran Khan.

Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique speaks during a meeting on May 13, 2024. — Facebook/Khawaja Salman RafiqueLAHORE: Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has congratulated the nation on successful open heart surgery of two patients at New Cardiac Centre Sheikh Zayed Hospital Rahim Yar Khan. He congratulated Principal Prof Muhammad Saleem Laghari and MS Dr Rao Amjad Ali Khan for successful surgery. Khawaja Salman Rafique said that the New Cardiac Centre at Sheikh Zayed Hospital Rahim Yar Khan is a great blessing for the patients of Rahim Yar Khan, Sindh and Balochistan. We are trying to provide better health facilities to the people as per the vision of the Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the minister added.

Prominent TV anchor Iqrar ul Hassan’s car was allegedly attacked in Gujranwala yesterday (Tuesday) while he was en route to a university talk. Iqrar ul Hassan has shared a video of the attack along with his statement regarding the incident. Iqrar ul Hassan has recently been in a feud with Peer Haq Khateeb, a well-known figure sought after for spiritual reasons. Here is the video Iqrar shared on YouTube:Following the attack, Iqrar was able to make it inside the university where he had to give a talk. Here is a video after the attack where Iqrar is safely inside the university premises:Iqrar ul Hassan was previously attacked while pursuing an officer and had gotten injured.

MELBOURNE - Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday, confirmed the addition of Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matthew Short as the travelling reserves to their preliminary squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to commence on June 2. His purple patch was close to taking him to the T20 World Cup 2024 but the likes of David Warner, Travis Head and Mitch Marsh saw him missing out. “And so was Matthew Short. AUSTRALIA SQUAD: Mitchell Marsh (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa. TRAVELLING RESERVES: Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short.

Although our relations have seen ups and downs in recent years, we believe there is a possibility for a resurgence of these ties under the new government of Pakistan,” Khamenei was quoted as saying by IRNA. The prime minister was accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Recalling late President Raisi’s recent visit to Pakistan in April 2024, the prime minister highlighted his commendable role in advancing Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations. The prime minister termed President Raisi as a visionary leader who manifested steadfast dedication to serving his country and his people. He added that President Raisi’s contributions for the unity of Muslim Ummah as well as for the besieged people of Gaza will be etched in history.