This budget is not good for business, it will destroy the country, SK Niazi
No government would want to present a difficult budget, Senator Tahir SindhuIf the people are prosperous, peace and stability will also come, economist Naeem SiddiquiPrices of electricity, gas and petroleum products are increasing further, Mirza Akhtiar BaigISLAMABAD:Chief Editor Sardar Khan Niazi’s conversation in Sachi Baat programmeThis budget is not good for business, it will destroy the countryThis budget cannot be acceptable to any sectionCorruption and unemployment are at an extreme, no construction work is being doneTrying to bring investment from outside, own investor is going outPresent government intends to build Kalabagh DamIf the current government succeeds in building the Kalabagh Dam, it will be a huge task,There is so much corruption in civil institutions that it has gone out of control,PML-N leader Senator Tahirsandhu’s conversation in the program “Sachi BaatNo government would want to present a difficult budget,My personal opinion was that the government should have imposed a tax emergency,People in foreign countries pay taxes to get their resident status up,Nawaz Sharif became the prime minister three times, he was not allowed to rule all three times,To get specific seats, the list has to be provided before the election,Sunni Unity Council did not submit the list, PTI did not have election symbolI think the court may send this decision back to the AssemblyEconomist Naeem Siddiqui’s talk in the program “Sachi Baat SK NiaziThe government should think of the common people beyond political affiliation,If the people are prosperous, peace and stability will also come, economistIn countries where people pay taxes, education and health are provided free,Tax is being collected and increasing but what is its use?,Tax should be levied on everyone who has income, says economistAs the budget unfolds looking doom and gloom, economists opineThe salaried class has been taxed so much that it is becoming more than its salaryPrices of electricity, gas and petroleum products are increasing further, Mirza Akhtiar BaigWhere is the justice that 15% salary has been increased to 22% tax,Mirza Akhtiar Baig said that the government did not consult the PPP for the budgetHas the president also approved the budget without reading it,We are aware of the difficulties, we do not want to create any chaos,The salary of a senator is one lakh 78 thousand rupees, Senator Khalil Tahir SindhuNew reforms are being introduced, we have to wait a bit, Tahir SindhuThe founder of PTI had made many claims that he will build so many houses and plant so many trees, Tahir Sindhu. Khalil Tahir Sindhu is bearing the brunt of the PTI era disasterAll the debris of the budget will fall on Muslim League-N, People’s Party is not in the government,Khalil Tahir Sindhu has given suggestions on the budget, the implementation of which has startedWe are a free country, no resolution can come against any free country,Many parties were formed, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi also formed another party, SK NiaziThe concept of filer and non-filer should end, says economist Naeem SiddiquiPunishment and reward should be promoted, here people know what will happen if no tax is paid,
Source:The Patriot
July 01, 2024 19:52 UTC
CSP WEEKLY UPDATES (June 22-28, 2024)
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & THE UNITED NATIONSØ US lawmakers call for probe into ‘irregularities’ in Pakistan’s Feb 8 polls https://www.geo.tv/latest/551130-us-lawmakers-call-for-probe-into-irregularities-in-pakistans-feb-8-polls Ø Pakistan responds to US Congress resolution on Feb 8 elections https://www.samaa.tv/2087316903-pakistan-responds-to-us-congress-resolution-on-feb-8-elections Ø Pakistan needs US investment in IT, energy, agriculture and mineral extraction: Masood Khan https://dailytimes.com.pk/1203873/pakistan-needs-us-investment-in-it-energy-agriculture-and-mineral-extraction-masood-khan/ Ø US backs Pakistan’s new anti-terror drive https://tribune.com.pk/story/2474409/us-backs-pakistans-new-anti-terror-drive Ø US becomes Pakistan’s top export destination https://tribune.com.pk/story/2474320/us-becomes-pakistans-top-export-destination Ø Operation Azm-e-Istehkam: Pakistan envoy to US stresses need for sophisticated small arms https://www.geo.tv/latest/551474-operation-azm-e-istehkam-pakistan-envoy-to-us-stresses-need-for-sophisticated-small-arms Ø Key Foreign-Policy Moments From the Trump-Biden Debate https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/06/28/biden-trump-debate-foreign-policy-border-russia-israel-gaza-china/ Ø Toward a Durable India-Pakistan Peace: A Roadmap through Trade https://www.usip.org/publications/2024/06/toward-durable-india-pakistan-peace-roadmap-through-trade Ø Disorderly Conduct – How U.S.-China Competition Upended the International Economic Order & What the U.S. Can Do to Fix It https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/disorderly-conduct Ø Gaza: Aid constraints and health issues persist amid ongoing conflict https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/06/1151591 Ø Security Council demands Houthis cease attacks in the Red Sea https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/06/1151586 Ø Global leaders address security and peacekeeping challenges at UN Police summit https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/06/1151576 Ø We’ll never abandon Gaza, pledges top UN aid official https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/06/1151501 Ø Security Council: Regional crisis deepens as Gaza war grinds on https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/06/1151441 Ø World Investment Report 2024 https://unctad.org/publication/world-investment-report-2024 Ø Record levels of displacement amid global conflict and environmental disasters https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/06/1151361
Source:The Express Tribune
July 01, 2024 17:05 UTC
Rural Minnesota woman makes tiny landscapes inspired by the country's national parks
Vanderbush creates clay necklaces depicting miniature scenes from each of the country's 63 national parks. With her husband, Jordan, Vanderbush has visited about half of the country's national parks, and they plan to cross more off their list each year. She layers clay in the exact colors of Badlands National Park's striated pinnacles at sunset and sculpts Arches National Park's famous "delicate arch" in miniature, giving it a ¼-inch span. Earth Clay donates 10% of all national park artwork profits to the National Park Foundation, and some park stores sell the necklaces. "We had always dreamed of visiting all the national parks," Vanderbush said.
Source:The Express Tribune
July 01, 2024 13:09 UTC
A hot Earth is with us
Earth is expected to surpass the 1.5 degrees Celsius mark set in the 2025 Climate Summit in Paris as the point when the globe would enter a period of catastrophic change. Desperate Fujimori wanted to move tens of thousands of llamas, a ship-like animal, from the low-lying areas to higher ground. Experts warned that such a move would kill more animals than they would drown in the expected floods. The Saudi Press Agency reported that the country’s medical centre had treated 225 pilgrims for heat exhaustion and stress. This is the case in particular with the northern areas of India and southern parts of Pakistan.
Source:The Express Tribune
July 01, 2024 13:06 UTC
Indian team stuck in Caribbean as nation awaits announcement of new coach
India will name their new coach after the World Cup-winning team returns from the Caribbean, but the timing is uncertain due to a hurricane. Shah spoke in Barbados, where he told Indian reporters the team was stranded because flights were delayed by Hurricane Beryl. Laxman will coach the team for their tour of Zimbabwe for five T20 internationals from July 6-14, Shah said. The new coach will take over for India’s tour of Sri Lanka, comprising three T20s and three ODIs, beginning on July 27. The T20 World Cup final was the last match in charge for former skipper Dravid, 51, who was lifted into the air by the team during the celebrations.
Source:The Nation
July 01, 2024 13:05 UTC
Hot, humid weather likely in most parts of country: PMD
ISLAMABAD - Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next 24 hours, as per Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)’s forecast on Sunday. However, rain windstorm/thundershower is expected at isolated places in northeast Punjab, Potohar region, Islamabad, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. According to the synoptic situation, weak moist currents from Arabian Sea were penetrating upper parts of the country and likely to strengthen from Monday (evening/night). A westerly wave was also likely to approach upper parts of the country on Monday (evening/night). Hot and humid weather prevailed over other parts of the country.
Source:The Nation
July 01, 2024 08:58 UTC
Two TTP facilitators arrested in Karachi
KARACHI - Two facilitators of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were arrested in Sohrab Goth area of Karachi. According to a spokesperson for the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), the arrested suspects, identified as Hasan Gul Mehsud and Bashir Ahmed, had been listed in the fourth schedule by the Sindh government for aiding terrorists. A significant amount of money intended for supporting terrorist activities was recovered from the suspects. The CTD spokesperson said that the suspects were operating an illegal truck stand in Gulzar Hijri area, adding that profits from this operation were used by the TTP to financially support its operatives within Pakistan. Cases related to terror funding and possession of illegal arms had been filed against the suspects at the CTD police station.
Source:The Nation
July 01, 2024 08:50 UTC
Entire nation united to eliminate scourge of terrorism: PM
Entire nation united to eliminate scourge of terrorism: PMPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the entire nation is united to eliminate the scourge of terrorism. He paid tributes to police personnel Ijaz and FC personnel Shehzad who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country while fighting terrorists. Praying for the elevated status of martyrs, the Prime Minister condoled with the bereaved families. He noted that the country's armed forces, police and law enforcement agencies have rendered countless sacrifices for peace in the country. He said the nation is proud of its martyrs and their families.
Source:The Nation
July 01, 2024 07:54 UTC
Looking for a healthier future
The leadership among the political parties should pay attention to the uplift of the deprived and browbeaten. These have been the central targets of political parties’ election manifestoes but remained largely unrealized. The Planning Commission, in consultation with all the political parties, prepares comprehensive and workable plans but it is primarily in the implementation phase and is weak. Political leaders worldwide who have made an impact were those who went through the rigors of political involvement while continuously educating themselves and learning from others. If Pakistan has to have a better future, there is no escape from concentrating and rectifying these weaknesses.
Source:The Patriot
July 01, 2024 04:27 UTC
Putting the people under burden
This is because the budget imposes a number of new taxes that will primarily affect households with low to moderate incomes. It is reasonable for many economists to think that the government will not be able to meet its tax collection goal. The budget has raised direct tax revenue by 48% without really broadening the current tax base. The policies enacted have been in direct opposition to the promises made by the finance minister and prime minister. The government is merely making sure that the gap between itself and the people never gets any smaller by putting the middle classes under the greatest amount of taxes and levies without making any cuts to its own spending.
Source:The Patriot
July 01, 2024 04:27 UTC
FIA arrests two suspects for human trafficking
LAHORE - Under the directions of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, a crackdown against human traffickers is ongoing. In this connection, FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Lahore on Saturday took action and arrested two suspects involved in human trafficking, said an FIA spokesperson. He said that among the suspects involved in human trafficking were Muhammad Arshad and Muhammad Sarfraz. The accused took Rs3 million to send people illegally to Canada and Holland. He further said that a case had been registered against the accused and an investigation was underway.
Source:The Nation
June 30, 2024 20:27 UTC
India clinch T20 World Cup trophy after 17 years
This victory marked a significant achievement for the Indian team, showcasing their resilience and strategic brilliance, lifting the World Cup trophy after 17 years. The match remained tightly contested, with South Africa needing 25 runs off the final two overs. Chasing the target of 177 runs, South Africa fell just short, finishing at 169-8 in their 20 overs. Earlier, India posted a challenging total of 176-7 in their 20 overs against South Africa. Batting first, India faced early challenges with captain Rohit Sharma dismissed for 9, and Rishabh Pant falling for a duck, both to Keshav Maharaj.
Source:The Nation
June 30, 2024 15:30 UTC
CPEC 2:0
The 5GW on the CPEC, in particular the dastardly terrorist attacks on it, are thus a direct function of this policy. The BRI and the CPEC are core national interests of both China and Pakistan. In recent weeks China has expressed its serious concerns over the multifarious challenges that the CPEC is facing and Pakistan’s efforts to meet them head-on. The CPEC is under threat from Afghanistan and Iran-based terrorists and must not be allowed to stagnate. The patchy writ of the government has thus made the CPEC, its Chinese projects, and workers vulnerable to unsparing, cross-border terrorist attacks!
Source:The Nation
June 30, 2024 12:13 UTC
New video of Kate Middleton and Prince William released
Kensington Palace, the office of Kate Middleton and Prince William, has released a new video of the royal couple to mark Armed Forces Day. The video extends thanks to all those serving in the military, both in the UK and around the world.
Source:Pakistan Today
June 30, 2024 11:20 UTC
Demystifying Japan’s royals
From the sun goddess to their recent Instagram debut, here are some key things to know about the imperial family. Their divine status was renounced after World War II following Japan’s militaristic sweep across Asia in the name of Emperor Hirohito. Male bloodlineMale-only succession rules mean the imperial family is facing extinction, with only one current heir: Naruhito’s 17-year-old nephew Prince Hisahito. Instagram debutThe royals face huge pressure to conform to tradition and meet exacting standards of behaviour, with each move intensely scrutinised. Pressure on womenAs in Britain, women who marry into the royal family do not have an easy ride.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 30, 2024 09:00 UTC