Government, allies on board to tackle nation’s challenges: Danyal Ch
ISLAMABAD, Jun 25 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Danyal Chaudhry said on Tuesday that all the allies, including the Pakistan People Party (PPP) were on board and ready to solve the country’s challenges. Talking to private news channel, he said that allies had grievances and disagreements on the development funds of Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) but these issues must resolve through consultation and dialogue. “The funds will be distributed equally among all the MNAs and MPAs without any discrimination” he added. Danyal emphasized that PML-N supports the politics of deliverance. “The major projects in the country were being inaugurated by our party” he said.
Source:The Nation
June 25, 2024 18:50 UTC
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Source:The Express Tribune
June 25, 2024 14:34 UTC
TTP resettlement led to Operation Azm-i-Istehkam: Khawaja Asif
National Security and ConsensusNoting that the operation is a national security need and not a political move, said there should be not only a complete consensus but also a unified action on the part of national institutions. There shouldn’t be a scenario where the terrorists [and their facilitators] get relief from courts, he warned. He also dispelled the impression that the Operation Azm-i-Istehkam would be imposed unilaterally and answered the points mentioned by not only the PTI but also the likes of ANP and JUI-F. They were using their hideouts to carry out attacks in other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, added. Later, a top Chinese official during his stay in Islamabad again listed security as the biggest concern and threat to future of any investment by his country.
Source:The Nation
June 25, 2024 14:28 UTC
AIOU celebrates Golden Jubilee
The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has completed 50 years of its educational journey (1974 to 2024). The celebration arranged by the university is comprised of 24 different events which are to be held throughout the year 2024. This includes seminars and conferences organised by various departments, alumni ceremonies, education expo, as well as the convocations of the Islamabad, Punjab and KP chapters. Earlier this year, a two-day International Conference on Modern Trends in Chemistry was held from February 14 to 15, another two-day International Conference on Research and Practices in Education from February 28 to 29, and a three-day International Conference on Ijtihad Bil Maqasid was also held from May 22 to 24, 2024. Additionally, the 2nd International Conference on Cultural Dialogue will be held on 2nd and 3rd July 2024.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 25, 2024 08:57 UTC
Zardari advocates rehabilitation for surrendered Kacha dacoits
President Asif Ali Zardari chairing a meeting on the law and order situation in Sindh during his visit to Sukkur on June 24, 2024. The president expressed these views while chairing a meeting on the law and order situation in Sindh, held in Sukkur on Monday. He advised that a qaumi jirga, comprising tribal chiefs, should be convened to engage and negotiate with the local population to bring normalcy, prevent crimes, de-weaponise, and improve the security situation in the area. Zardari was briefed about the security situation in Sindh and the implementation status of the directions given during the previous meeting on May 1. He appreciated the performance of the Sindh government, police, and Rangers in controlling crime and improving the security situation in the province.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 25, 2024 08:56 UTC
Modi’s India: A Fractured Nation
Modi’s and his party Bharatiya Janata Party discourse has frequently been charged with inciting bigotry and intolerance. For example, Modi’s speech at an election rally in Rajasthan, when he called Muslims infiltrators, was widely criticised for its inflammatory content. The situation in states like Manipur and Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) highlights the broader discontent and unrest under Modi’s regime. A complete absence of any Muslim in his new cabinet speaks scores of Modi’s anti-Muslim agenda. India continues to face difficult obstacles during Modi’s leadership as it deals with the fallout from his divisive and frequently contentious tenure.
Source:The Nation
June 24, 2024 23:32 UTC
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Source:The Express Tribune
June 24, 2024 23:17 UTC
Senate unanimously condemns mob lynching incidents in Sargodha, Swat
In a session on Monday, the Senate unanimously approved a resolution unequivocally condemning the mob lynching incidents that occurred in Sargodha and Swat. The resolution demanded that both the federal and provincial governments ensure public safety for all, including vulnerable communities and minorities. I am shocked to see that PTI members in the National Assembly did not sign the resolution on the Swat mob lynching incident, which demanded an end to the weaponisation of religion and extremism. Read: National Assembly passes resolution condemning rising mob lynching incidentsWhile tabling the resolution, the senator read, “The House unequivocally condemns the recent mob lynching in Swat and Sargodha of persons accused of offences pertaining to religion. "The House, therefore, urges the Federal and Provincial Governments to ensure the safety and security of all persons living in Pakistan, including religious minorities and vulnerable communities.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 24, 2024 19:52 UTC
JI holds countrywide protests against high cost of electricity, prolonged load shedding
LAHORE: - Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) organised nationwide protest demonstrations on Sunday against the high cost of electricity, prolonged load shedding, and an anti-people budget. These protests, held at the call of JI Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, marked the commencement of the first phase of a peaceful national resistance movement. Large number of people participated in the rallies across major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi-Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Faisalabad and Multan, as well as numerous small cities. General Amirul Azim in Gujrat, JI Emir Punjab South Rao Zafar at the Multan Press Club, JI Emir Punjab Central Javed Kasuri in Kasur, JI Emir Balochistan Maulana Abdul Haq in Quetta, JI Emir KP Professor Ibrahim in Peshawar, JI Secretary General KP Abdul Waseh in Mardan, JI Emir Lahore Ziauddin Ansari Advocate in Lahore, JI Emir Karachi Munam Zafar at Kala Pull in Karachi, JI Emir Sargodha Awais Qasim in Sargodha, and JI Emir Sheikhupura Rana Tuhfa Dastgir in Sheikhupura. JI Emir Rehman expressed support for the doctors’ legitimate demands and urged them to avoid causing hardship for patients during their strike.
Source:The Nation
June 24, 2024 16:12 UTC
ITP launch campaign against underage motorcyclists
ISLAMABAD - The officials of Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) took prompt action against underage motorcyclists and drivers and imposed fines on them under the campaign of Special Traffic education and enforcement, informed a police spokesman on Sunday. Following the directions of Inspector General of Police Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the ITP launched a special traffic education and enforcement campaign in order to solve the traffic related problems faced by the citizens on roads, he added. He said that, campaign is underway against underage bikers, those involved in rash driving and violating traffic rules. Under the supervision of Chief Traffic Officer Islamabad Muhammad Sarfraz Virk, zonal DSP’s are ensuring strict action against those violating traffic rules. Following the efforts of these measures, several underage motorcyclists and traffic rules violators were fined, while unregistered bikes were also impounded at different police stations.
Source:The Nation
June 24, 2024 15:54 UTC
Can peace be achieved in Sudan?
Given the backdrop of the perceived unwinnable nature of war, can peace be achieved in Sudan? Therefore, the high-level panel has suggested the need for new negotiations in which all key players can come together to broker peace in Sudan. UAE’s recent $35 billion financial aid package to Egypt could indicate improving bilateral relations and a possible channel for peace in Sudan. On the other hand, if negotiations succeed, Sudan could mirror Libya’s predicament with rival factions vying for governance. The Sudanese conflict is, therefore, more complex than superficial observations suggest.
Source:The Nation
June 24, 2024 15:16 UTC
‘Azm-e-Istehkam’: Pakistan plans new diplomatic push against TTP sanctuaries in Afghanistan
Since the return of Taliban in Kabul in August 2021, the number of terrorist attacks has only gone up, much to the dismay of Islamabad. The first five months of this year saw 83 per cent increase in terrorist attacks, forcing authorities to launch a fresh campaign against militant groups. Sources added that Pakistan will also seek China's help in persuading the Afghan Taliban to review their strategy regarding the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Sources said China has stakes in the security of Pakistan as increased terrorist attacks have impeded its investment. Meanwhile, Pakistan believes that the main source of surge in terrorist attacks stems from the TTP hideouts across the border.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 24, 2024 14:49 UTC
JI organizes nation-wide protests against various issues
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) organized nationwide protest demonstrations on Sunday against the high cost of electricity, prolonged load shedding, and an anti-people budget. These protests, held at the call of JI Emir Engineer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, marked the commencement of the first phase of a peaceful national resistance movement. Large number of people participated in the rallies across major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi-Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Faisalabad, and Multan, as well as numerous small cities. According to reports, JI vice-Emir Liaqat Baloch led the protest in Rawalpindi, Secretary General Ameerul Azim in Gujrat, JI Emir Punjab South Rao Zafar at the Multan Press Club, JI Emir Punjab Central Javed Kasuri in Kasur, JI Emir Balochistan Maulana Abdul Haq in Quetta, JI Emir KP Professor Ibrahim in Peshawar, JI Secretary General KP Abdul Waseh in Mardan, JI Emir Lahore Ziauddin Ansari Advocate in Lahore, JI Emir Karachi Munam Zafar at Kala Pull in Karachi, JI Emir Sargodha Awais Qasim in Sargodha, and JI Emir Sheikhupura Rana Tuhfa Dastgir in Sheikhupura. Meanwhile, a delegation from the Young Doctors Association, led by its president Dr. Atif Chaudhry, met with JI Emir Engineer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman at Mansoorah.
Source:The Nation
June 23, 2024 23:15 UTC
Chicago Fire lose to Orlando City 4-2, falling to 4-9-6
ORLANDO, Fla. — Facundo Torres scored a goal in each half and Orlando City cruised to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night. Torres gave Orlando City (5-8-6) the lead early when he took a pass from Dagur Thorhallsson in the fourth minute and scored. Haile-Selassie took the PK after a hand ball foul on Orlando City defender Rodrigo Schlegel. Mason Stajduhar finished with a career-high 11 saves in his third start of the season for Orlando City. Orlando City took an 8-7-7 lead in the all-time series with its fifth straight win at home after the Fire went 2-0-2 in their first four visits.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 23, 2024 20:35 UTC
Nearby galaxy's dormant black hole shows signs of awakening
According to Paula Sánchez-Sáez of the European Southern Observatory, the galaxy SDSS1335+0728 hosts a massive dormant black hole at its center. The flare is theorized to be caused by the black hole awakening from dormancy and devouring surrounding gas, which heats up intensely before falling into the black hole. This phenomenon, if confirmed, would mark the first direct observation of a black hole transitioning from a dormant state to an active phase. The black hole in question is significantly larger than our Sun, and had been dormant for at least two decades before the flare event in 2019. The ongoing four-year flare suggests an unusual event, possibly involving the shredding of a star that ventured too close to the black hole.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 23, 2024 20:27 UTC