Nation paying price of corrupt rulers’ misdeeds, says JI leader
The Karachi Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) emir, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, has said that the Pakistani nation is paying the price of misdeeds by corrupt rulers. He said this while addressing a press conference at the Idara Noor-e-Haq, the Karachi JI headquarters, on Friday. Rehman made it clear that the people of Karachi would not accept any such fascist attack on their rights. He asked the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to clear the impression that it had become a tool of Pakistan Peoples Party Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari. He asked the ECP to prioritise the democratic rights of 30 million residents of Karachi.
Source:The Nation
February 19, 2023 05:21 UTC
‘Strength of state’ will be fully utilised to root out terrorism: PM
The prime minister also announced the Shuhada package for the martyred personnel. The prime minister also lauded the professionalism and response of the security forces which they displayed during the one-hour operation. The prime minister observed that the strength of state and collective mechanisms would be completely utilised to root out the scourge of terrorism. Meanwhile, the prime minister also contacted Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah and appreciated his presence and prompt response on the occasion. The chief minister apprised the prime minister of the details and facts of the incident.
Source:The Nation
February 19, 2023 05:14 UTC
Pakistan has 'already defaulted': Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif speaks during an interview with Reuters at his office in Islamabad March 6, 2014. PHOTO: REUTERSAs fears that Pakistan faced imminent default prompts policymakers to stave off the dreaded scenario, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday claimed that the country has all but defaulted, saying everyone -- including the establishment, bureaucracy, and politicians -- was responsible for it. "You must have heard that Pakistan is going bankrupt or that a default or meltdown is taking place. The defence minister said that standing on one's own feet was crucial for Pakistan to stabilise itself. Lashing out at the former government, Asif said that terrorists were brought to Pakistan two and a half years ago which eventually resulted in the current wave of terrorism.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 19, 2023 04:55 UTC
Importance of ‘power of vote’ stressed
Share:NAWABSHAH - District Election Commissioner’s office on Saturday organised a seminar at Government Boys Muslim Higher Secondary School, here, to raise awareness among the young generation regarding the importance of vote and its registration. Addressing the seminar, District Election Commissioner Pervez Ahmed Kalwar and School Principal Qadir Bux Zardari said that registration of vote was nation’s collective responsibility and for that reason every person in society should play their role. They said that citizens having no CNICs shall be helped to obtain National ID cards and the commission shall ensure that their names were registered with them. Speakers especially appealed to girl students to raise awareness among the public in their areas for registration of vote with the District Election Commission.
Source:The Nation
February 19, 2023 04:54 UTC
Two Harbors retro-styled Airbnb a hit
Janelle Jones stands between the kitchen and the living room of the Twist and Shout vacation rental in Two Harbors on Tuesday. Jed Carlson / Superior TelegramJones said she doesn’t have much experience with the 1950s era, but she grew up listening to Elvis Presley at home. Janelle Jones, owner of North on 61 Vacation Rentals, talks about remodeling of the Northern Lights vacation rental. Multi-colored lights glow in one of the bedrooms inside the Northern Lights vacation rental. Jed Carlson / Superior TelegramThere are also sound machines in each room — each spouting cricket sounds during the News Tribune's visit.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 19, 2023 00:53 UTC
Pakistan for early resolution of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari meets his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba on the sidelines of Munich Security Conference in Germany. Photo: Twitter/@BBhuttoZardariForeign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday once again emphasised for the early resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. I also conveyed our concern over 🇺🇦 🇷🇺 conflict & emph.its early resolution through dialogue & diplomacy. Also read: Pakistan rubbishes claims of arms supply to UkraineBesides, on the invitation of the Lithuanian counterpart, Bilawal will undertake a bilateral visit to Vilnius on February 20-21. In the last leg of his tour, the foreign minister will visit Hungary from February 21-22.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 18, 2023 23:44 UTC
PM meets quake victims in Turkiye’s Adiyaman
Share:ADIYAMAN - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Friday that Pakistan would continue to provide maximum assistance to the Turkiye in its post-earthquake rehabilitation and reconstruction phases. The prime minister interacted with the victims of earthquake who lost their families and conveyed to them sympathies on behalf of the Pakistani nation. Earlier on his arrival at Adiyaman airport, the prime minister was received by Turkish trade minister Mehmet Mus, Minister for Communication Adil Ismailoglu, Governor of Adiyaman Mahmut Cuhadar, President of Turk-Pakistan Friendship Group in the Turkish parliament Ali Shaheen, and senior officials. The prime minister arrived in Turkiye’s capital Ankara on Thursday on a two-day visit as a special gesture of solidarity with the Turkish nation. Prime Minister Shehbaz said he was there to convey condolences over the destruction caused by the earthquake as Pakistan and Turkiye were “two souls and one heart”.
Source:The Nation
February 18, 2023 09:04 UTC
Best NHL Prop Bets Today – February 17th
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Source:The Nation
February 18, 2023 06:28 UTC
Nation stands with forces against terrorism: President, PM
Nation stands with forces against terrorism: President, PMPresident Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the terrorist attack on police office in Karachi. He said the whole nation stood with the security forces in the fight against terrorism and efforts would continue till complete elimination of this menace. Prime Minister while taking strict notice of the attack sought a report on the incident. He appreciated the police and security forces for their effective action against the terrorists. The Prime Minister underlined the need for collective action and full force of the state to root out the menace of terrorism.
Source:The Nation
February 18, 2023 03:23 UTC
This isn’t my govt: Maryam
The ruling party leader reportedly made the remarks in a recent meeting with the representatives of PML-N’s youth wing, Express News reported on Thursday. Our government will be when Nawaz Sharif returns to Pakistan,” the party sources quoted her as saying during the meeting. According to the party sources, the coalition partners are playing blame game over poor performance of the federal government. According to party insiders, Maryam said that the PML-N could not be blamed for the performance of the coalition government led by PM Shehbaz. Also read: Maryam vows to rid politics of Imran“Our government will be formed when Nawaz Sharif is in Pakistan.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 17, 2023 23:46 UTC
Inflation in PML-N governments
The PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi replaced Nawaz Sharif as his successor and governed the Country from August 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018. Inflation in PML-N’s third term:Year CPI Inflation 2014 8.6% 2015 4.5% 2016 2.9% 2017 4.1% 2018 3.9%During PML-N’s five years (2014-2018), the headline inflation measured by Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained on average at 4.8 percent. In the Fiscal Year 2016, the recorded 2.9 percent CPI inflation was the lowest in decades while the monthly inflation of 1.3 percent in September 2015 was the lowest since July 1993. As earlier indicated above while mentioning the data of inflation in Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s first two eras, inflation in Pakistan is caused by both external and internal factors. Inflation in PDM’s government:Month CPI Inflation (YoY) Major Factors April 2022 13.4% · Pakistani rupee’s depreciation against US dollar (33.86%) from April 11, 2022 to February 03, 2023.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 16, 2023 18:56 UTC
Petrol dealers reject hike in POL prices
Share:The petroleum dealers association on Wednesday rejected the recent hike in petroleum products prices. The association categorically rejected the hike in prices of petroleum products. The dealers said that it would be difficult to run petroleum businesses in the current circumstances. The rate of petrol has been increased to Rs272.00 per litre from Rs249.80 per litre. The price of kerosene has been increased by Rs12.30, after which the new price of kerosene oil has become Rs202.73 per litre.
Source:The Nation
February 16, 2023 09:16 UTC
Blackhawks 2, Maple Leafs 5 — Three Stars, Key Takeaways
Before the game I noted the Leafs were the largest moneyline favorite in NHL history (-610) coming into this game. The effort was much better than it was in Montreal, but these Blackhawks just don’t have the firepower to keep up with a team like the Leafs. Against a Leafs group that’s a lot more talented and skilled than they are, the Blackhawks were perfect against three Toronto power plays. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/NZGKiQAkgm — Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) February 16, 2023TakeawaysCole Guttman thought he was going to be in Grand Rapids tonight. Which makes sense if you had the over on 6.5 and the Leafs were -2.5 entering the game.
Source:The Nation
February 16, 2023 08:33 UTC
A new dawn of hope and triumph
The powerful verse is a statement of hope and triumph which is conditional. We as a nation have gone through this journey from hope to despair since our inception. That change of mindset and action was the condition before the approaching triumph of a new country after a century of servitude. What changed in the mindset of a nation which generations ago was a beacon of hope and self-respect? We will have to go back to our religion to change our destiny from despair to triumph.
Source:The Nation
February 16, 2023 06:48 UTC