The dark side of the city
Eric is set in a city grappling with familiar issues: a broken infrastructure, with residents regularly complaining to the local government of garbage heaps strewn by the roadsides; a city beset with rampant crime, with routine break-ins and gang violence; and a growing population of addicts and the homeless sleeping in its dark shadows. When his son Edgar goes missing one morning, the dangers lurking in every corner of the city are exposed. Michael Ledroit (McKinley Belcher) is the other protagonist of the show through whom the viewer is shown larger systemic issues of racism, homophobia, political corruption that wracked city life through much of the 1980s and 1990s. Pakistanis who visit New York City even now draw similarities with the metropolis of Karachi. “Karachi itself, a city notorious for lawlessness, political killings and gargantuan slums, has 600,000 heroin addicts, according to the nation's anti-narcotics officials.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 23, 2024 18:02 UTC
FIA personnel demand long overdue upgradation
ISLAMABAD - Scores of officers of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday have demanded the minister on interior to upgrade their scales/ grades pending for over 30 years. The FIA officers and officials included Assistant Sub Inspectors (ASIs) Head Constables and Constables posted across the country have urged the Federal Minister of Interior to upgrade their posts, pending for over 30 years. Talking to media men, the FIA officers and officials said that despite performing high-risk duties, they have been denied upgradation, while officials in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and provinces have been upgraded by the government. They added a meeting scheduled on June 25, 2022, was delayed by the minister due to funding issues. The employees request upgradation using the existing FIA budget or issuance of orders for future implementation to remove pay scale discrepancies with other law enforcement agencies, they said.
Source:The Nation
June 23, 2024 16:34 UTC
Pakistan demands decisive action against TTP safe havens in Afghanistan
Pakistan, he said, has repeatedly conveyed to the Taliban -- at very senior levels -- to act decisively to end TTP’s attacks, disarm its fighters, capture and hand over the terrorist group’s fighters to Pakistan. TTP safe havens remain close to Pakistan’s borders. At the outset, he said Pakistan has consistently advocated for sustained engagement with the Afghan interim authorities to normalize the situation in that country. “Pakistan has a national compulsion to promote peace, stability and development in Afghanistan. While the Taliban have maintained political stability, they continue to place severe restrictions on women, and there is little space for internal dissent.
Source:The Nation
June 23, 2024 05:52 UTC
TTP’s terror financier arrested from Jamshoro
HYDERABAD - The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has claimed to have arrested a suspect allegedly involved in arranging funding for Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a raid conducted in the Jamshoro district. An official informed here on Saturday that the suspect Muhammad Zaman alias Adil had also received training about the use of weapons in Afghanistan. According to the official, Adil was responsible for arranging for transmitting funds to the TTP.
Source:The Nation
June 23, 2024 05:41 UTC
4 drug peddlers netted, 3000 grams hashish recovered
RAWALPINDI - Rawalpindi police, in an action against suspected drug peddlers and other lawbreakers here on Friday, arrested four accused besides recovering over three kg hashish and other items from their possession. According to a police spokesman, Rawat police held Abid for having 1160 grams hashish, and Airport police rounded up an accused, namely Sarfraz, with 1500 grams hashish. Kahuta police netted Zeeshan for possessing 600 grams of hashish, while Kalar Syedan police arrested a drug peddler, Nasir, with 550 grams of hashish. Separate cases have been registered against all accused while further investigations are underway. City Police Officer(CPO), Rawalpindi, had directed the police officers to accelerate ongoing operations against drug peddlers, bootleggers, and other lawbreakers, he added.
Source:The Nation
June 22, 2024 22:05 UTC
Watch these 7 period romances next if you are suffering from a post- 'Bridgerton 3' slump
Set in the early 20th century, this beloved series follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their loyal servants. Much like Bridgerton, Downton Abbey offers a heady mix of romance, scandal, and high society drama. Gossip GirlWhile not a period piece in any shape or form, Gossip Girl captures the essence of high society drama with a modern twist. Gossip Girl offers a peek into a different kind of high society, where the stakes are just as high and the gossip just as juicy. Golda Rosheuvel reprises her role as the regal monarch, with India Amarteifio playing the young Charlotte.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 22, 2024 19:52 UTC
Oilers' penalty kill has made a major difference in the Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers
Oilers' penalty kill has made a major difference in the Stanley Cup Final against the PanthersThe Edmonton Oilers' penalty kill has been one of the major difference makers in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers
Source:The Express Tribune
June 22, 2024 16:15 UTC
Compulsions of Defence Spending
They also keep bandying around wrong notions about affiliate organizations of the defence forces. Deliberate attempts are made to distort figures based on assumptions and false information presenting the defence budget as a burden on Pakistan’s economy. The usual contention is that allocations for defence budget are increased every year. While the total national budget increased by 53.6 % the defence budget decreased by more than 3% as compared to the previous year. A colossal share of the defence budget and income from Fauji Foundation’s organizations is utilized for the welfare of troops and Shuhadas Families.
Source:The Nation
June 22, 2024 14:06 UTC
Pakistan calls for action against TTP’s cross-border attacks
Pakistan urged UN Security Council that, despite promises, the Taliban government has not acted “decisively” to halt the cross-border terrorist attacks by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) that have resulted in hundreds of civilian and military casualties. Pakistan, he said, has repeatedly conveyed to the Taliban — at very senior levels — to act decisively to end TTP’s attacks, disarm its fighters, capture and hand over the terrorist group’s fighters to Pakistan. Cross-border attacks have continued, including one by a TTP associate that killed several Chinese engineers working on the Dasu hydro power project,” the Pakistani envoy told the 15-member Council. At the outset, he said Pakistan has consistently advocated for sustained engagement with the Afghan interim authorities to normalize the situation in that country. “Pakistan has a national compulsion to promote peace, stability and development in Afghanistan.
Source:The Nation
June 22, 2024 14:04 UTC
Pakistan-China economic cooperation set to expand further
The recent Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed between Pakistani and Chinese companies has the potential to reshape Islamabad's economic landscape by driving investment, infrastructure development and technological advancement. These MoUs were signed during the Pakistan-China Business Conference, which was recently held in Shenzhen. About 500 Chinese and 100 Pakistani companies participated and signed 32 MoUs in sectors such as agriculture, fertiliser, IT, mobile, and pharmaceuticals. "Over the last few years, CPEC has yielded substantial outcomes, playing a crucial role in fostering Pakistan's economic and social progress." "We are also planning to bring Chinese experts to Pakistan to develop special economic zones.
Source:The Nation
June 22, 2024 10:14 UTC
“Nation Bids Farewell to Martyred Sepoy Haroon William, Hero of Counter-Terrorism Operations”
DNARAWALPINDI, June 22, 2024.The funeral service of Sepoy Haroon William, a 29-year-old resident of Islamabad, was held today at Saint Paul’s Church, Rawalpindi. Sepoy William, a devoted Christian soldier, made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the motherland and embraced martyrdom in Kurram District yesterday while on duty in counter terrorism operations. The ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Defence Minister, Interior Minister, Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Chief of Army Staff, senior civil and military officers, soldiers, citizens, and relatives of the martyr. Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) honored the sacrifice of Sepoy Haroon William, Sepoy Anosh Rufun, and their comrades, stating that their unity and bravery exemplify the strength of the nation. Sepoy Haroon William was laid to rest with full military honors in Rawalpindi.
Source:The Nation
June 22, 2024 10:00 UTC
SC lists SIC’s reserved seats appeal
The Supreme Court is set to hear appeals related to the SIC’s reserved seats on June 24 and 25, according to the cause list issued on Friday. A full court, led by CJP Qazi Faez Isa, will conduct the hearings starting on June 24. The bench will include Justices Mansoor Ali Shah, Muneeb Akhtar, Yahya Afridi, Aminuddin Khan, Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Ayesha Malik, Athar Minallah, Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Shahid Waheed, Irfan Saadat Khan, and Naeem Akhtar Afghan. The session will commence at 9:30 am in Courtroom No.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 22, 2024 09:36 UTC
$5.6 Million Capacity Charge Wastage
This payment is called a capacity charge and amounts to around 4 million Rs. However, according to NEPRA, Pakistan’s current power production capacity is 45,000 MW. For the additional 20,000 MW power plants that are not utilized and can never be utilized due to lack of demand, the Government of Pakistan is paying almost $285 million each month or $3.4 billion each year as capacity charges. This seems like collusion between the government and independent power plants to get money for doing nothing. Why is the Pakistan government contracting IPPs for power production that can never be used?
Source:The Nation
June 22, 2024 06:38 UTC
Can you help? Police searching for missing Dayton woman
Police are asking for help to find a missing Dayton woman. >>Man dies after reportedly jumping in water to help children at Eastwood MetroParkDestiney Harvey, 34, was reported missing Friday and last seen Sunday around noon in the 3500 block of Delphos Avenue, according to Dayton Police. Ms. Harvey has been diagnosed as bipolar and schizophrenic, suffers from other mental health impairments, and has asthma, Dayton Police said. If anyone has information, please call Dayton Police at (937) 333-2677 (COPS) or Crime Stoppers at (937) 222-STOP. Please call (937) 333-COPS (937-333-2677) or Crime Stoppers at (937) 222-STOP or on the web at https://t.co/olOoxdHjnx pic.twitter.com/RFU8DwjUzo — Dayton Police Dept.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 22, 2024 06:21 UTC
PPP celebrates 71st birth anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto
On the occasion, collective prayers were also held for the departed souls of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, and others. The divisional and district leaders and workers went to Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto Ali Bhutto and offered fateha on the graves of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the Founder Chairman of PPPP, and assassinated Chairperson of PPP Benazir Bhutto and others. Besides, hundreds of people belonging to various walks of life also visited the Mazar of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, placed wreaths, and offered fateha. PPP Larkana district arranged a big public gathering of the cake cutting ceremony at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Stadium Larkana on Tuesday evening on the eve of the 71st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and slain Chairperson of PPP Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. They said Shaheed Benazir Bhutto devoted her life for the people of Pakistan and sacrificed for the restoration of democracy and strengthening democratic institutions.
Source:The Nation
June 22, 2024 06:06 UTC