Clashes erupt as far-right AfD states aim to govern Germany
The far-right AfD declared its ambition to rise to power in Germany as its party congress kicked off Saturday with clashes between hooded demonstrators and police, just weeks after it scored record EU election results. "We want to govern, first in the east (of Germany), then in the west, then at federal level," Tino Chrupalla, co-president of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), told around 600 delegates of the two-day meeting which start half an hour late due to street blockades. In early June the Alternative for Germany (AfD) notched up its best European Union election result since its creation in 2013, winning 16 percent of the vote to take second place. Chrupalla praised party progress at a local level and its strong European Union election result. The AfD congress comes ahead of three key elections in September in states that once formed part of communist East Germany, and where the AfD has been topping opinion polls.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 30, 2024 09:00 UTC
Taylor Swift pays tribute to Travis Kelce with archer pose at Dublin Eras Tour show
Taylor Swift pays tribute to Travis Kelce with archer pose at Dublin Eras Tour showTaylor Swift paid a heartfelt tribute to her NFL star boyfriend, Travis Kelce, by striking his signature archer pose while performing "Midnight Rain" from her Grammy-winning album, 'Midnights'.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 30, 2024 07:10 UTC
Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa Speaks on Women's Rights in Pakistan | Breaking
Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa Speaks on Women's Rights in Pakistan | BreakingChief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, strongly criticized the prevalent deprivation of women's property rights in Pakistan, labeling it a violation of Islamic teachings.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 30, 2024 07:10 UTC
Albert Rusnák scores twice on PKs after halftime to rally Sounders to 2-1 victory over Fire
Potential for severe thunderstorms. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%..TonightThunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 30, 2024 06:07 UTC
NFL expert explains why Brock Bowers, Javon Bullard are projected NFL All-Rookie performers
clock icon clock icon June 18, 2024ATHENS — Former Georgia football receiver Ladd McConkey has reportedly signed a 4-year contract that will pay him the most guaranteed money for the 34th overall pick of an …Mike Griffith
Source:The Nation
June 30, 2024 05:02 UTC
India post challenging total against South Africa in T20 World Cup finale
India posted a challenging total of 176-7 in their 20 overs against South Africa in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup grand finale at a packed stadium in Bridgetown. Batting first, India faced early challenges with captain Rohit Sharma dismissed for 9, and Rishabh Pant falling for a duck, both to Keshav Maharaj. Suryakumar Yadav managed only 3 runs, leaving India in a precarious position at 34-3. South Africa's bowling was led by Keshav Maharaj, who took 2 wickets for just 23 runs, including the key dismissal of Rohit Sharma. Anrich Nortje also impressed, claiming 2 wickets for 26 runs, while Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada chipped in with a wicket each.
Source:The Nation
June 29, 2024 21:27 UTC
India heatwave triggers a 'mad rush' for air conditioners, beer
Demand for beer in India is at a multi-year high and air conditioner sales are skyrocketing as the intense, unprecedented heat scorching parts of the country becomes a boon for some consumer businesses. Beer in this scorching heat, Giri said, makes Indians "feel better without getting too high on alcohol." The heat has also driven power demand to a record peak as more people seek ways to cool down. B Thiagarajan, managing director at ACs-to-air purifier maker Blue Star, said he has not witnessed such strong sales for air conditioners in the more than 30 years he has worked in the industry. It's been a "mad rush ... anything called air conditioner would have got sold," he said.
Source:The Nation
June 29, 2024 20:42 UTC
How can Pakistan improve its literacy rate?
The former and the present governments are least interested in improving the literacy rate, particularly in areas with lower ebb. We need to improve the literacy rate to cope with future challenges. Rapid population growth has caused the literacy rate to decrease because fewer schools are available to support a rapidly growing population. The biggest reason for the low literacy rate is political and government mismanagement of education in Pakistan. The only cause of the lower literacy rate in Pakistan is that female education is not encouraged by the village people.
Source:The Patriot
June 29, 2024 19:20 UTC
The Challenge of Funding Retirements
The federal government’s pension system has undergone modifications to lessen the fast increasing weight of pension payments on the budget, finally authorized by the ECC after years of bureaucratic resistance. The proposed changes to the federal pension system include modifying the formula for calculating gross pension, penalizing voluntary retirements, altering the process for future pension increases, adjusting family pension entitlements, doing away with multiple pensions, creating a pension fund, and launching additional initiatives to bring savings. The biggest change being implemented is probably the implementation of the contributing pension plan for new civilian hires and active military personnel. Although numerous modifications were previously declared in this year’s budget, they were not yet put into practice. This is especially true given that the ongoing economic crisis has made the need for fiscal consolidation even more urgent.
Source:The Patriot
June 29, 2024 19:20 UTC
KP failed to establish CTD despite receiving Rs590b funds: PM
ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday questioned the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for its failure to establish the Counterterrorism Department (CTD) despite receiving Rs590 billion during the last 14 years. The prime minister said that KP people had been the frontline soldiers against terrorism which would always be remembered. He told the House that from 2010 till now, the KP province had received Rs590 billion but could not yet establish the CTD for which the funds were mainly allocated. This also needs to be looked into as why the CTD is still incomplete there despite getting such huge funds, he remarked. The prime minister also directed to formulate a strategy for giving awards to meritorious officers of the FBR.
Source:The Nation
June 29, 2024 15:02 UTC
Experts call for palm oil cultivation
Agriculture researchers and experts have called for the cultivation of palm oil and spreading awareness among farmers to promote this valuable crop. They stressed the need for investment in the palm oil sector to reduce edible oil imports and address the economic challenges faced by the country. Experts highlighted the importance of developing a marketing mechanism for farmers and encouraging them to cultivate palm oil. Increasing domestic edible oil production through palm oil cultivation in coastal, saline, and humid areas could significantly reduce reliance on the IMF. He mentioned successful experiments in Tando Jam and other areas, claiming that palm oil can be a game changer for farmers and significantly reduce edible oil imports.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 29, 2024 14:42 UTC
World Bank approves additional $1.5 billion in financing to support India’s low-carbon transition
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $1.5 billion in financing for a second operation to help India accelerate the development of low-carbon energy. Decoupling economic growth from emissions growth will require scaling up renewable energy, especially in hard-to-abate industrial sectors. In addition, it will also significantly help to increase renewable energy capacity and support reductions in emissions by 50 million tons per year. “India has taken bold action to develop a domestic market for green hydrogen, underpinned by rapidly expanding renewable energy capacity. “The operation is helping in scaling up investments in green hydrogen and in renewable energy infrastructure.
Source:Pakistan Today
June 29, 2024 10:40 UTC
Paris Hilton recounts being "violently restrained" and "dragged down hallways" to Congress panel
Lupita Nyong’o personally reached out to Taylor Swift to have Shake it Off on Little MonstersDuring her appearance on the latest Hot Ones episode, the star of "A Quiet Place: Day One" talked about featuring Swift’s single at the conclusion of her 2019 film "Little Monsters" for a sing-along. Updated Jun 28, 2024
Source:The Express Tribune
June 29, 2024 09:35 UTC
War of words rages at UN over women, gender rights
Geneva - After warning of increasing attacks on women and gender rights around the world, the UN finds itself a key arena for a war of words over how those rights are defined. UN rights chief Volker Turk has long warned of “systematic” efforts to strip women of their hard-won rights. “No country is immune from regression in women’s rights,” he said, also decrying “ongoing discrimination and exclusion on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity”. Diplomats describe growing efforts to remove references to women’s rights or to sexual orientation and gender identity that had long gone uncontested in resolutions and texts across the UN system. “What we’re seeing is a concerted effort to push back on issues related to gender and sexual orientation and gender identity in ... the work of international organisations in Geneva broadly,” said a woman diplomat based in Geneva, who asked not to be named.
Source:The Nation
June 29, 2024 06:04 UTC