Azam Nazir Tararr commemorates Labor Day, pays tribute to Backbone of nation
ISLAMABAD, May 01 (APP):Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazir Tararr, commemorated Labor Day with a message, acknowledging the sacrifices and contributions of workers to the prosperity of the nation. As a representative of the government, Minister Tarar reiterated the administration’s dedication to upholding the rights of all laborers across the nation. Throughout his address, Minister Tarar emphasized the indispensable role played by the labor force in driving the nation’s progress and prosperity. Labor Day, Minister Tarar emphasized, serves as a call to action for both individuals and collectives to prioritize the welfare of working classes. As the nation reflects on the significance of Labor Day, let us honor the tireless efforts and sacrifices of workers, recognizing them as the backbone of our nation’s progress and prosperity.
Source:The Nation
May 01, 2024 17:10 UTC
Bilawal asks govt to run PIA, PSM in PPP mode
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari speaking at an event on the occasion of Labour Day in Karachi. SCREENGRABPakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari advocated for a pragmatic approach towards managing key state-owned enterprises (SOEs), stressing the need for exploring alternative of the public-private partnership (PPP), instead of an outright privatisation of the loss-making units. According to a press release issued by the Media Cell Bilawal House, the PPP chairman, reaffirmed the PPP’s philosophy that the “workers receive” their rightful dues. The PPP chairman said that the last the PPP government from 2008-13, made substantial increases in the pays and pensions of the government employees. In his speech, the PPP chairman stressed the need for increased mobilisation of the People’s Labour Bureau, a subsidiary organisation of the PPP.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 01, 2024 15:30 UTC
Almost 100% increase in petroleum levy collection in 9 months of the financial year
Islamabad: The collection of petroleum levy has increased by almost 100% on annual basis from July to March. According to the report, the levy collection in the first 9 months of the current financial year was 719 billion 56 crore rupees, while last year, the levy collection from July to March last year was 362 billion 48 crore rupees. Prices of petroleum products were reducedThe target of collection of petroleum levy for the current fiscal year is set at 869 billion rupees and the IMF has estimated the collection from the levy at 918 billion rupees for the current fiscal year. In the last financial year, 580 billion rupees were collected in the form of petroleum levy, at this time, a levy of 60 rupees is being collected per liter of petrol, while a levy of 60 rupees per liter of high speed diesel is imposed.
Source:The Patriot
May 01, 2024 11:47 UTC
ICC Rankings: Babar moves up a notch in T20s, Rizwan third
Among T20 bowlers, England’s Adil Rashid is number one, Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi is at number 14 after three ranks. Among T20 bowlers, England’s Adil Rashid is number one, Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi is at number 14 after being promoted by three ranks. / File PhotoDubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the rankings of T20, ODI and Test players. Among the T20 bowlers, England’s Adil Rashid is number one, Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi is ranked 14th after three places. New Zealand’s Kane Williamson is first, England’s Jurort is second and Pakistan’s Babar Azam is third in the ranking of Test batsmen.
Source:The Patriot
May 01, 2024 11:17 UTC
Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas hold talks in Beijing: Chinese spokesperson
BEIJING: At the invitation of China, representatives of the Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah) and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) recently came here for in-depth and candid talks on promoting intra-Palestinian reconciliation, and achieved positive progress, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed, according to XINHUA. Spokesperson Lin Jian told a daily press briefing in response to a related query that the two sides fully expressed their political will to achieve reconciliation through dialogue and consultation, discussed many specific issues, and made positive progress. “They agreed to continue this dialogue process and strive for the early realization of Palestinian unity,” Lin said, noting that the two sides highly appreciate China’s firm support for the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights, and thanked China for its efforts to promote Palestine’s internal unity and reached an agreement on the next step of dialogue.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 01, 2024 04:13 UTC
Pakistan welcomes adoption of UNGA resolution on Islamophobia
Pakistan Saturday welcomed the adoption of the resolution titled “Measures to Combat Islamophobia,” by the UN General Assembly with an overwhelming majority. The resolution was presented by Pakistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as a follow-up of the General Assembly Resolution 76/254, which designated 15th of March as the International Day to combat Islamophobia. Pakistan welcomed the General Assembly’s call for the appointment of a “United Nations Special Envoy to combat Islamophobia”. This historic appointment will be the first of its kind, exclusively dedicated to combating the scourge of Islamophobia. The adoption of the resolution comes at a critical time, amidst rising Islamophobia, as manifested by an increasing number of incidents of discrimination, violence, and incitement against Muslims around the world.
Source:The Nation
March 17, 2024 00:10 UTC
LCT2024: Perera's 100 Secures Rajasthan Kings Victory
Later, a record partnership between Angelo Perera and Peter Trego propelled Rajasthan Kings to an emphatic 7 wicket win over Delhi Devils. For his outstanding performance, Shaun Marsh was named the player of the match, his innings adorned with six sixes and an equal number of boundaries. In the second match of the evening, Rajasthan Kings engaged in a high-scoring contest, successfully chasing down a challenging target of 165 runs with seven wickets in hand and 8 balls to spare. In their pursuit of 165 runs, Rajasthan Kings faced early setbacks with captain Robin Uthappa (12), Jatin Saxena (0), and Hamilton Masakadza (8) departing within the first 14 balls. Perera remained unbeaten on 100 runs, embellishing his innings with 16 fours and two sixes.
Source:The Nation
March 16, 2024 23:59 UTC
Development has advanced owing to human welfare
Development has advanced owing to human welfare. They are even trying to make the moon and Mars, the only natural satellites of the earth, suitable for human habitation. The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan in World War II killed approximately 140,000 people in Hiroshima alone. Modern science and technology have advanced a long way; however, their use for human welfare is good in all cases. Otherwise, development will never be the leader of world peace.
Source:The Patriot
March 16, 2024 20:17 UTC
Saudi Arabia gifts luxurious dates to Pakistan for Ramadan
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, through the religious attaché of the Saudi Embassy in Pakistan, launched the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Gift Program to distribute luxury dates in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The event took place at the Saudi Embassy in Islamabad in the presence of the Saudi Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki and the religious attaché in Pakistan, Yahya Sufiani, Saudi Press Agency reported. Ambassador Al-Maliki said that the blessed program comes as part of programs directed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to be held in the holy month of Ramadan in several countries, including Pakistan, and is implemented under the direct follow-up of the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh. “This program distributes 10 tons of luxury dates, amounting to 30,000 individual gifts,” Ambassador Al-Malki stated. “These gifts symbolize the bonds of brotherhood and goodwill between the people of Saudi Arabia, its government, and its wise leadership, and the people of Pakistan,” he added.
Source:Pakistan Today
March 16, 2024 14:44 UTC
Govt made diesel and kerosene cheaper, petrol price unchanged
The government announced the new prices of petroleum products. The Finance Ministry has announced a reduction in the price of diesel by Rs 1 77 paise per liter while deciding to maintain the price of petrol. According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, the price of kerosene oil has been reduced by Rs 1.35 paise per liter while the price of light diesel oil has been reduced by Rs 2.12 paise per liter. The Ministry of Finance says that the price of petrol will remain at 279 rupees 75 paise while the new price of diesel has been fixed at 285 rupees 56 paise per liter. According to the Ministry of Finance, the new prices will be applied from March 16 to March 31.
Source:The Patriot
March 16, 2024 13:53 UTC
Amazing video of the most powerful rocket in human history entering the Earth from space
The most powerful space rocket in human history has made its first successful flight around Earth’s orbit. Elon Musk’s company SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft is designed to take humans to the Moon and Mars. Earlier, 2 test flights of Starship had failed but the third Baria rocket was able to fly into space. This video from SpaceX shows parts of the starship spacecraft becoming extremely red from the superheated condensed plasma during re-entry to Earth. According to experts, this is the best video of a spacecraft re-entry to Earth.
Source:The Patriot
March 16, 2024 13:43 UTC
Religious rifts
Following the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on the premises of the demolished Babri mosque, a wave of fear was observed among Muslims for their religious sites. Since then, a large number of minorities have been facing religious persecution. Coming back to the Ram temple, the 210 million minority Muslims feel a sense of insecurity in protecting their religious sites. The secular state of India should take some pragmatic measures to protect the religious sites of minorities and halt its moves to demolish the archaic religious sites. It must engage with the religious elements of all faiths to sort out complicated issues through dialogue and must not use religion to gain political fame.
Source:The Nation
March 16, 2024 08:49 UTC
King, crown prince top donations as Saudi nation collects one billion riyals in Ramadan charity campaign
Plastic waste wash ashore in the beach next to the Panama Canal. “I believe the biggest challenge we are facing here is the intensive use of plastic by consumers, such as using plastic water bottles.”DID YOU KNOW? • Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam generate almost 50% of total plastic waste in Saudi Arabia. “Until now, regulations have not been enforced to eliminate plastic products from the local market,” said Al-Fadl. For example, large, medium and small sizes of plastic water bottles are unacceptable.
Source:The Nation
March 16, 2024 06:51 UTC
Kerfuffle in NA as govt bulldozes legislation
Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar pushed forward seven ordinances and two bills amidst vehement opposition protests. Ayub accused the government of making unjust alterations to laws, citing the proposed removal of the word "difficulties" from 'The Pakistan Postal Services Management Board (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023' as an example. Ayub further scrutinised the alterations proposed in 'The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023', questioning the level of scrutiny from standing committees. He expressed concern over potential repercussions, referencing 'The National Highway Authority (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023'. In response to the uproar, Minister Tarar condemned the opposition's actions, urging them to read the ordinances before making judgments.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 16, 2024 06:41 UTC
Welcome Unbound
Even though it’s too soon to be excited, this development has been a welcome surprise. Despite all of their disagreements, Pakistan’s prime minister and KP’s chief minister were able to have “good talks” on Wednesday about their future partnership. Therefore, it makes sense for the PTI government in KP and the PML-N government in Islamabad to maintain a steady working relationship. Since he presently has the upper hand, Mr. Sharif would want to think about other ways to defuse the situation, such advocating for the early release of political prisoners. Half of the crises will be resolved if politicians can come to an agreement to settle their differences between themselves.
Source:The Patriot
March 15, 2024 22:20 UTC