Justin Timberlake arrested for DWI in New York
Justin Timberlake has been arrested in New York for driving while intoxicated, according to TMZ. A spokesperson from the Sag Harbor Police Department confirmed that the singer is currently in custody. Sources say he had dinner with friends at a hotel in Sag Harbor on Monday night. BREAKING: Justin Timberlake has been arrested for "driving while intoxicated" in Long Island, New York, according to the Associated Press. Timberlake is currently on tour, with upcoming shows scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Chicago.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 18, 2024 18:19 UTC
Celebrations continue across Pakistan on second day of Eidul Azha
Festivities continue on the second day of across Pakistan with the revered observance of the Sunnah of Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim [AS]. Since morning, major cities like Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi and Peshawar alongside various other towns have been witnessing animal sacrifices. Despite sweltering temperatures, public enthusiasm is evident as amusement parks, theme parks and picnic spots draw visitors' droves. falls in the 12th Islamic month, Zil Hajj, which marks the conclusion of the Islamic lunar calendar and includes the annual Hajj pilgrimage. A persistent heatwave continued across Punjab on Eid day, with the Met Office forecasting similar weather conditions during the remaining Eid holidays.
Source:The Nation
June 18, 2024 17:09 UTC
Germany’s Turks give ‘host nation’ welcome to Turkiye
Spain is the only nation to win three consecutive major titles: The European Championship in 2008 and 2012 around the 2010 World Cup. Eleven NFL stadiums are being used, including eight of the 11 US venues for the 2026 World Cup, plus three smaller MLS homes. The 2016 tournament drew just under 1.5 million, and the 2019 tournament in Brazil about 850,000. Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie are the core of a team that returns 18 players from the 2022 World Cup roster. “A World Cup on home soil is the biggest thing that you know we’ll probably do in our career,” Pulisic said.
Source:The Nation
June 18, 2024 15:45 UTC
Minister claims Imran Khan enjoys longstanding favour among judicial figures
Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain claimed on Tuesday that PTI founder Imran Khan enjoyed longstanding favour among several judicial figures. He expressed the belief that had there been proper accountability, figures like Mujeebur Rehman and Altaf Hussain would not have garnered judicial favour. Hussain emphasised the importance of taking firm action against those who undermined state institutions. The minister acknowledged the judiciary's integrity, but voiced concerns about perceived inclination towards former prime minister Imran Khan in recent court decisions. The minister hailed the PML-N government's 100-day performance as historic, expressing optimism for the country's development in the coming years.
Source:The Nation
June 18, 2024 15:07 UTC
COAS visits LoC, says any provocation to be met with swift response
Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Monday visited the Line of Control (LOC) in the Haji Pir sector to celebrate Eidul Azha with the troops. The COAS offered Eid prayers with the officers and soldiers at the frontline, praying for Pakistan’s peace and prosperity. Addressing the troops, the COAS commended their dedication, high morale, and commitment to defending the motherland. “Pakistan has always supported peace and stability in the region; however, any provocation or violation of Pakistan’s territorial sovereignty will be met with a swift and resolute response, with the full support of the nation, InshaAllah,” the COAS said. Earlier upon arrival at the LoC, the COAS was received by the Commander of Rawalpindi Corps.
Source:The Nation
June 18, 2024 14:24 UTC
Sharjeel said nation remembered Kashmiris, Palestinians as they celebrated Eidul Azha
HYDERABAD, Jun 18 (APP):The Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said as the nation celebrated Eidul Azha the oppressed people of Kashmir and Palestine were also remembered in the prayer and subsequent celebrations. He also advised the political parties to desist from criticism at least during the occasion of Eid. Memon said a crackdown was underway against the drug peddlers in Hyderabad, adding that the action would continue until that menace could be uprooted. The minister said action was also being taken against the robbers and street criminals in Sindh’s cities. When about the civic and development issues in Hyderabad the minister acknowledged that the challenges did exist.
Source:The Nation
June 18, 2024 13:46 UTC
CBT finalizes arrangements to keep city clean on Eid-ul-Azha
WAH CANTT - In order to ensure cleanliness during Eid-ul-Azha, a comprehensive contingency plan has been prepared by the Cantonment Board Taxila (CBT) here on Sunday. Briefing the newsmen about the Eid contingency plan, Cantonment Executive Officer Faheem Aslam said that the leaves of all sanitary workers and other officials of the relevant formations of the CBT had been cancelled on Eid-ul-Azha. He added that these workers would participate in the special cleanliness operation on Eid-ul-Azha, including the collection of waste and offal and sacrificial animals from the entire garrison city and their proper disposal. Responding to a question, he said that the garrison city had been divided into eight zones, with each zone supervisor assigned specific areas to ensure effective results. He also urged the dwellers not to throw waste in drains, forests, garbage trolleys or skips, as non-cooperation may lead to the spread of foul odours and diseases in the city.
Source:The Nation
June 18, 2024 10:54 UTC
Light drizzle turns weather pleasant in Karachi on first night of Eid ul Adha
Several parts of Karachi experienced light drizzle on Monday night, marking the first day of Eid ul Adha. A local weather forecast website attributed the drizzle to the influence of the Somalian Thrust. "Sea clouds will remain fairly active for the next 36 hours, mainly during night and morning hours," it forecasted. The Pakistan Meteorological Department's (PMD) Early Warning Center had predicted hot and humid weather in Karachi throughout the three days of Eid ul Adha. In other parts of the province, the weather is anticipated to be hot to extremely hot,” the PMD stated.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 18, 2024 07:53 UTC
Hillary Clinton's Tony Awards joke sparks criticism
Hillary Clinton made an unexpected appearance at the 2024 Tony Awards on Sunday night, where she made a humorous reference to her 2016 presidential election loss. The former Secretary of State and First Lady received a standing ovation from the A-list crowd at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater in New York City. Vulture writer E. Alex Jung noted, "Cheers to whoever was brave enough not to do the standing ovation for Hillary Clinton." cheers to whoever was brave enough not to do the standing ovation for hillary clinton — E. Alex Jung (probably) (@e_alexjung) June 17, 2024'Suffs' won awards for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, but lost in the Best Musical category. This was Clinton's first Tony nomination, adding to her previous Emmy and Grammy wins.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 18, 2024 02:51 UTC
Rahul to retain Raebareli, Priyanka to contest from Wayanad: Congress
Rahul to retain Raebareli, Priyanka to fight from Wayanad: Congress — IANSNew Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, June 17 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge announced on Monday that Rahul Gandhi, who was elected from both Kerala’s Wayanad and UP’s Raebareli in the recent Lok Sabha elections, will relinquish the former seat where Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi will be fielded as the party candidate for the ensuing bypoll. “We all in the Congress have decided that Rahul Gandhi will remain the MP from Raebareli. Thus we have decided that Priyanka Gandhi will fight the polls from Wayanad,” Kharge said. Rahul Gandhi said that he has “an emotional relationship with Raebareli and the people of Wayanad”. IUML supremo Panakkad Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal told the media that they had informed the Gandhi family that in case Rahul Gandhi vacates Wayanad, they want Priyanka Gandhi to replace him.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 18, 2024 01:27 UTC
Margalla Hills eateries closure wins conservationists, social activists’ support
ISLAMABAD - In a watershed moment for environmental conservation, the Supreme Court’s decision to close eateries in the vicinity of Margalla Hills National Park has been hailed by diverse segments of society. Hammad Naqi Khan, Director General of WWF-Pakistan, hailed the Supreme Court’s decision as a landmark step in conserving the fragile ecosystem of Margalla Hills National Park. WWF-Pakistan’s advocacy spotlighted the ecological fragility of Margalla Hills National Park. Expressing optimism about the Supreme Court’s decision to close all restaurants within Margalla Hills National Park, she cautioned against potential large infrastructure projects such as plazas or housing societies. In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court has ordered the closure of all eateries, including the renowned Monal Restaurant, nestled within Margalla Hills National Park in slamabad within the next three months.
Source:The Nation
June 17, 2024 19:55 UTC
Financial globalisation and wheat prices
Then they faced lower wheat prices in the domestic market, though the government fixed the price at Rs3,900 per 40 kg. Under financial globalisation, there is an association between the international commodity prices and the federal funds rate. The federal funds rate is also termed the international policy rate, which was at 0.25% in February 2022. The government had to jack up the wheat price to Rs3,900 per 40 kg in 2022 keeping in view the escalated cost associated with rupee devaluation along with high international wheat prices. When the international wheat price increases, domestic financial capitalists will try to get the benefit out of this price difference.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 17, 2024 19:18 UTC
Gangs involved in street crime busted
WAH CANTT - The Wah Cantonment Police on Sunday busted a gang involved in robberies and street crimes and arrested their three members by recovering looted booty from their possession. According to the police spokesman, acting on a tip, a police party raided the gang hideout and arrested their two members, who were identified as Atif and Hammad. The spokesman further revealed that looted items, including cash, motorcycles, snatched cell phones and weapons utilized in various crimes, were also recovered from their possession. During preliminary interrogation, the robbers confessed their involvement in various robberies and street crimes in the area, he added.
Source:The Nation
June 17, 2024 16:58 UTC
Soaring stocks, collapsing economy
PHOTO: FILEPakistan’s stock market is soaring and it just recently crossed a record high. The rule is: The better the economy the better the stock market performance. The phenomenon where a stock market reaches record highs while the broader economy suffers is not unique to Pakistan. Meanwhile, the broader population, facing unemployment and inflation, does not benefit from stock market gains, creating a disconnect between the stock market and the real economy. The soaring stock market amid a collapsing economy in Pakistan is a complex phenomenon with historical precedents and theoretical explanations.
Source:The Express Tribune
June 17, 2024 16:16 UTC