The top general also told the Senate panel that there were no signs the Afghan Taliban would change that policy. "The Taliban has shown little interest in applying counter-terrorism pressure against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), presenting a significant threat to stability in Pakistan’s border regions," General Kurilla said. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have remained tense for many months as the Taliban regime has refused to act against the TTP. There has been an upsurge in terrorist attacks sponsored by the TTP since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021. Pakistan has been repeatedly demanding decisive action against the TTP from the Taliban government.

Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 10, 2024 This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Sen. Bernie Sanders as President Biden has called for a six-week cease-fire — will it be enough for the progressives within his party? Plus, Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio of the Senate Intelligence Committee on the largest national security threats facing the U.S.

Nearly 130 years since the first three women were elected to state legislative offices in the US, women remain massively underrepresented in state legislatures. In 10 states, women make up less than 25 percent of their state legislatures, according to Rutgers’ Center for American Women in Politics. And those running in southern, conservative states — still mostly Democratic women, data show — aren’t winning as those states continue to overwhelmingly elect Republicans. In 2022, 39 women ran as their party’s nominee for state legislative seats in West Virginia, and 26 were Democrats. The Republican women received censures and promises of primary challenges in this year’s elections.

The following is a transcript of an interview with IBM vice chairman Gary Cohn that aired on March 10, 2024. So if we had 6% inflation last year, 7% inflation, and now we have 4% inflation, that's 10% inflation. And- and if you have to buy those goods, you're going to have an inflationary impact on the economy. MARGARET BRENNAN: You're saying it's still open- you would be open to voting for either Joe Biden or Donald Trump at this point? The current administration is an administration that is standing in the way of business and business growing and business trying to grow jobs.

ISLAMABAD: As a part of its efforts to provide authentic information about various pro-poor schemes, the internationally acclaimed Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is utilizing different social media platforms to facilitate existing and intending beneficiaries and counter fake information. The BISP has earlier launched its Whatsapp channel for disseminating public awareness about its initiatives which has now over 7,000 followers. According to an official source, the BISP had urged the existing and intending beneficiaries to follow the official Whatsapp channel of BISP to get all the valid information about the programmes. The citizens can follow the BISP Whatsapp channel through this web link: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaL06DJ9Bb602I388U2lEarlier, the BISP, under the supervision of Chairperson BISP, Dr. Amjad Saqib has launched a modern call center in collaboration with the National Telecommunication Corporation for providing authentic information related to the programme and promptly addressing grievances. The individuals can contact the call center at 080026477 to register complaints or seek information about the program.

It was a brief meeting with Hellen Keller that lasted a few minutes but it left a lifelong impression on Karan Singh. — IANSNew Delhi, March 10 (IANS) It was a brief meeting with Hellen Keller that lasted a few minutes but it left a lifelong impression on Karan Singh. From the depths of his remarkable memory, veteran politician and public figure, Karan Singh, has dug out these and many more fascinating nuggets relating to some of his most memorable encounters with women, and put them together in the form of his book ‘Meetings with Remarkable Women’. The English version, first published in 2014, as a compilation of his impressions of the remarkable women he had met in his life, has been updated with seven new additions including President Droupadi Murmu. Both English and Hindi versions are the first publications of the newly formed Karan Singh Foundation in collaboration with Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House.

And this week on Face the Nation: Both presumed nominees turn the page to the general election, and President Biden steps up the pressure on Israel to tone down the violence in Gaza. If you believe that women have a right to control their own bodies, you've got to vote for President Biden. MARGARET BRENNAN: President Biden wants to establish a port in Gaza to try to bring humanitarian aid in. And if you don't think that could be used as a – the most powerful propaganda tool ever, then I don't think you appreciate that. SENATOR MARK WARNER: Well, we have nation states, China, Iran, Russia, who know that interfering in our elections is both effective and cheap.

Both Shehbaz and Zardari have returned to their previous roles now and sit at the pinnacle of their political careers. Despite his tumultuous political career, Zardari made history by surrendering the powers of the president during his last stint. In the Punjab Assembly, Zardari garnered 246 votes while Achakzai trailed with 100. In the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Achakzai bagged 91 votes while Zardari received 17. Notably, in the Balochistan Assembly, Zardari received 47 votes while Achakzai failed to secure a single one from the province.

HYDERABAD - Scholars,writers, linguistics and curriculum experts have proposed to modify text books by replacing old subjects with new one in easy language enriched with social, cultural and gender values. They ex­pressed these views during the study workshop held here at Sindhi Language Authority to review text books of 6 to 10 classes. He said that the earlier Sindh text book was revisiting the curriculum with the assis­tance of experts, writers and teachers however such a process should be closed and the learning process should be started. He proposed that print alternate meanings of difficult words in the last part of text books enabling teachers to teach and students to read. Secretary Sindhi Language Authority Dr. Ehsan Danish, communicating objectives of the workshop said that Sindhi Language Authority was carrying out a process of study and training workshops on different topics and workshops on text books were conducting on priority basis.

His recent call echoes with the urgency of unity, making it clear that the nation’s progress centres upon the strength of its collective resolve. The insistence on a consensus economic roadmap highlights the vitality of strategic planning and bipartisan cooperation in navi­gating Pakistan’s economic challenges. The proposals for a truth and reconciliation commission and a consensus economic roadmap are concrete steps towards a brighter future. A truth and reconciliation com­mission offers a path towards healing the wounds of the past, and avoiding the grievances that have historically been a plague for us as a nation, fostering reconciliation and national unity. Meanwhile, a consensus economic roadmap provides a blue­print for sustainable development, charting a course towards prosperity for all Pakistanis.

The profiteers gave a big shock of inflation to the people before Ramadan. Even before the holy month, the prices of food items started talking to the sky. In Karachi, onion started selling at Rs.300, tomato at Rs.200 per kg, while the capsicum used in samosa rolls was out of reach of the public and the price went from Rs.200 per kg to Rs.700 per kg in a day. Garlic started selling at Rs 1000, ginger at Rs 600, and green chillies at Rs 500 per kg in the markets of Karachi. Apart from this, veal meat is being sold for 1400 rupees while chicken meat is being sold for 700 rupees.

He added that the PTI is gearing up for a legal battle and will also seek justice from the people. PTI General Secretary Omar Ayub Khan accused those rejected by the people of being given positions in an illegitimate manner. He mentioned that in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, all 90 members of Imran Khan's party voted for him. “In Punjab, too, all the party members voted for me. I received more votes in the National Assembly and Senate than the total number of SIC members.

From Tribune staff reportsTRUSSVILLE — A vehicle crashed into Yu’s Garden in Trussville on Saturday, according to Trussville Police Lt. Clint Riner. Officers were called to the restaurant located at 7268 Gadsden Highway at 5:56 p.m. on Saturday. Riner said there were no injuries in the incident and the crash remains under investigation.

Narendra Modi arrived in Kashmir to tell the people how “fortunate” they were to live under New Delhi’s administration, nearly five years after his government destroyed the region’s minimal autonomy. Srinagar was placed under lockdown to quell protests, and government personnel were allegedly told to show up while rent-a-crowds were bussed in to hear Modi speak at a stadium. It would be interesting to watch how committed the new Indian government is to finding a solution to the Kashmir issue once the election dust settles. Although proponents of the “closed Kashmir file” in New Delhi would argue otherwise, Pakistan, the UN, and the Kashmiris themselves disagree. Will India’s new administration exercise statesmanship in handling the Kashmir issue and make a daring decision?

The Pakistan Peoples Party Co-Chairman, Asif Ali Zardari, has been elected as the President of Pakistan for the second time, following polling at joint session of the parliament and four provincial assemblies held on Saturday. The development came a day after the ruling coalition, comprising the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) among other allies, endorsed Asif Ali Zardari's nomination for the presidency. FelicitationsIn a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed heartfelt congratulations to Asif Ali Zardari on securing the position of President for the second term. Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori joined in the congratulations, hailing Asif Ali Zardari's re-election as evidence of the successful progress of the democratic process in the country. The chief minister congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his re-election as president for the second term, emphasizing Zardari's consistent prioritisation of the country's stability.