Vote to throw out ‘those imposed on nation’
PTI Imran KhanIncarcerated former premier Imran Khan denounced his back-to-back convictions as ‘frivolous’ on Friday and urged his party supporters to ‘wield their votes as their weapons’ on February 8. He pointed out the serious nature of the cypher case, warning about foreign interference in Pakistan’s internal matters. Despite being convicted in the Toshakhana case, Imran claimed financial integrity and asserted that the case was fabricated due to a lack of evidence of financial corruption against him. Imran said that the case accusing him of marrying Bushra Bibi, his third wife, in an un-Islamic manner was now being expedited. Therefore, they are concluding it in haste without an iota of fairness in the trial just to announce me guilty.”
Source:The Nation
February 02, 2024 22:43 UTC
Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce plans golf tournament
TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the date for its annual golf tournament. Teams and individuals can sign up online at the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce website. Last year the chamber awarded $10,000 in scholarships. For more information about this event or the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce, visit www.trussvillechamber.com or call the chamber office at (205) 655-7535This year’s tournament will be held on Monday, March 18, at Pine Tree Country Club. Supporting sponsors are UAB Callahan Eye-Trussville; APCO Employees Credit Union; Courtesy Buick GMC.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 02, 2024 17:39 UTC
PIA debt burden shifted to taxpayers
photo: AFPThe government and commercial banks have agreed on a Rs268 billion debt restructuring plan for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The Ministry of Finance, abandoning its previous stance of not incorporating PIA debt into public debt, now commits to making principal and interest payments from the budget. Privatisation Minister Fawad Hasan Fawad remained persistent in his demand to make PIA debt part of public debt, Finance Secretary, Imdad Ullah Bosal, and Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar finally agreed to the proposal with some caveats. Despite the agreement on the most contentious issue affecting its privatisation, PIA is nowhere close to privatisation. The finance minister said two weeks ago that PIA’s Rs825 billion debt would be transferred into a holding company.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 02, 2024 15:00 UTC
US, Japan conduct joint naval drills
WASHINGTON - The US and Japanese navies held joint exercises in the Philippine Sea this week, in a show of force as tensions with China and North Korea rise. Washington and Beijing are at loggerheads over a raft of issues, from chips to tariffs, but both have been alarmed by the growing assertiveness of China’s military in the Pacific. China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own and has vowed to seize the island, by force if necessary, ramping up pressure including with major military drills in the Taiwan Strait. US Rear Admiral Carlos Sardiello called the joint exercises -- involving around a dozen US ships, including two aircraft carriers -- “a great rehearsal opportunity for us.” “Our operations here reflect an assertion of the maritime rights of all nations in accordance with international law to freedom of navigation and air operations, anywhere that is allowed,” Sardiello told reporters on the bridge of the USS Carl Vinson. “Our highly trained sailors can operate in these complex, contested domains and be lethal and survivable and execute the mission, regardless of what the threat is,” he said.
Source:The Nation
February 02, 2024 14:36 UTC
EU leaders unlock €50 billion support package for Ukraine
BRUSSELS - All 27 EU leaders have agreed a €50bn aid package for Ukraine after Hungary had previously blocked the deal. It comes as US military aid for Ukraine - the largest provider of military support for Kyiv - is being held up by Congress. Many European countries also provide military aid to Ukraine. UKRAINE ‘HITS RUSSIAN MISSILE BOAT IVANOVETS IN BLACK SEA’Ukrainian forces say they have destroyed a Russian missile boat from the Black Sea Fleet in a special operation off Russian-occupied Crimea. However, Russian military blogger “Voenkor Kotenok” wrote on Telegram that the boat had sunk after being hit three times by naval drones.
Source:The Nation
February 02, 2024 14:36 UTC
Nation suffering due to hollow slogan of ‘change’: Khattak
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-Parliamentarians (PTIP) chairman Pervez Khattak speaks during a gathering of supporters on January 29, 2024. — Facebook/Pervez KhattakNOWSHERA: Assailing ex-prime minister Imran Khan for catchy slogans of ‘Naya Pakistan’ and ‘change’, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-Parliamentarians (PTIP) chairman Pervez Khattak on Thursday alleged that the country and nation were suffering due to these hollow slogans. The PTIP candidate for NA-34 and PK-89, Dr Imran Khattak, PK-85 aspirant Ibrahim Khattak, PK-86 candidate Ismail Khattak and others also addressed the gatherings. He said that their manifesto for the general elections was a guideline for peace, development and reforms in education, health and all other sectors. Pervez Khattak said his party believed that the future was in modern agriculture techniques, so its government would provide a framework for land utilisation to irrigate the un-irrigated land through flood dams.
Source:The Nation
February 02, 2024 12:12 UTC
What viewers love and hate about SLB's 'Heeramandi'
An opulent spectacle of Lahore's Red-Light District, the first teaser of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly-anticipated OTT debut, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, dropped on February 1. It had viewers both excited and riled up, with several hung up on the fact that a film about Heeramandi should’ve been Pakistan’s to make. The project is about love, betrayal, succession, and politics in the kothas with multi-faceted characters and soulful compositions. In a statement last year, Bhansali told ANI, "Heeramandi is an important milestone in my journey as a filmmaker. I am looking forward to my partnership with Netflix and bringing Heeramandi to audiences all over the world."
Source:The Express Tribune
February 02, 2024 09:41 UTC
K-P residents deceived by 'change' rhetoric, says Nawaz
Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supreme leader, Nawaz Sharif, took a swipe at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan without directly naming him during a rally in Swat on Thursday. Sharif questioned the fulfilment of promises made by Khan during his tenure in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), accusing him of deceiving the people. Addressing a spirited crowd, Sharif questioned the efficacy of Khan's pledge to generate 10 million jobs and provide five million houses. He questioned the wisdom of the people in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for supporting Khan despite the achievements of his government. I want to ask you why you gave him [Imran Khan] a chance.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 02, 2024 09:35 UTC
William Glass (December 26, 1938 — January 31, 2024)
William “Bill” Read Glass, 85, of Trussville, AL passed away on January 31st, 2024 at home with family by his side. Bill was born on December 26th, 1938 to Marvin and Kossie Glass of Anniston. Lt. Col. Darryl Glass; son Gary Glass (Mandy). Grandchildren Dr. Matthew Smith (Virginia), Adam Smith (Brittany), Daniel Smith (Kaylyn), Gordon Eads (Kristen), Zachary Eads, Amber Thackerson (Reid), Bradley Glass (Taylor), and Garrett Glass. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Hal Buckelew of Oneonta, AL and multiple nieces and nephews.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 02, 2024 04:39 UTC
Home is where Ram is – people queue up to buy property in Ayodhya
— IANSAyodhya, Feb 1 (IANS) Home is where Ram is — that is what people now believe. According to official sources, people — both Indians and NRIs — are now queuing up to buy property in the holy city that has come to be known as ‘Hindu Vatican’ after the opening of the Ram temple last month. Superstar Amitabh Bachchan made headlines last month when he bought a plot of land in Ayodhya. “Three NRIs from Thailand have approached the Ayodhya Development Authority to buy five acre plots. Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) secretary Satyendra Singh said: “A group of three individuals from Thailand came to me seeking a land parcel measuring at least 5-acre.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 01, 2024 23:32 UTC
Forecasting the 2024 depth chart for Texas
Classes and winter conditioning have been underway for the Texas Longhorns after early enrollees arrived on the Forty Acres in mid-January. Projected 2024 Texas depth chart 11 Name No. If the coaches aren’t satisfied with the development of Bryant and Mitchell during the spring and the right player is available in the transfer portal, the Longhorns could and should make another addition. He’ll start next to Williams, a rising star who will combine with Mukuba to make the position less vulnerable in coverage in 2024. Expect McDonald to move to safety because of the depth at nickel back, a change alluded to by players before the Sugar Bowl.
Source:The Nation
February 01, 2024 16:16 UTC
What did Salman say on the question of cutting off his hand on Aishwarya’s marriage?
At the same time, a video came out on Indian media including social media, which is old, the video is from the Indian program ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ in which Salman Khan participated as a guest. In response, Salman Khan said, ‘ so many years have passed and she is living a good life, she is someone’s wife and I am delighted that she is tying the knot with Abhishek’. The actor said, ‘Abhishek is a very good person, Aishwarya is married into a big family and everyone is living very happily, which is the best thing any ex-boyfriend could wish for’. Salman Khan said that ‘any ex-boyfriend would not want that person to be unable to live without you when your friendship ends, rather he would want the ex-girlfriend or friend to be very happy’. It should be noted that in the past Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai had a close relationship and it even reached the point of marriage
Source:The Patriot
February 01, 2024 15:59 UTC
'Imran, Qureshi compromised secret cypher comms system'
The court emphasised the adverse effects of disclosing cypher information, supported by statements from witnesses and technical experts. The judgment notes the accused's "deliberate actions", including unauthorised retention of cypher, negligent handling of telegrams, and the benefit to foreign powers. Imran, Qureshi sentencedA special court established under the Official Secrets Act awarded the former prime minister and former foreign minister 10 years imprisonment in the high-profile cypher case. Before sentencing Imran, the judge asked the former premier one last time where the cypher was. After Imran and Qureshi recorded their statements under Section 342, the court announced its verdict.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 01, 2024 15:25 UTC
Education can help change country’s fate: President
ISLAMABAD - President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said through the combination of education, intellect and morality, the youth could change the fate of the country. He said Pakistan needed leadership and proper use of intellect more than the solutions, which he believed the youth of the country was fully capable of playing this role. The President said that resources alone do not develop the countries, but human resources and right decisions changed the fate of nations. While comparing with the region, he said all the regional countries had 98% ratio of school going children. He pointed out that around 300,000 mosques in the country could be utilized to educate the out of school children
Source:The Nation
February 01, 2024 14:21 UTC