Jags to sign Bills WR Gabe Davis, Packers S Darnell Savage and Denver PK Wil Lutz, AP source says
FILE - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (13) runs after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. The Jaguars and former Buffalo receiver Gabe Davis agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract during the NFL's legal tampering period Monday, March 11, 2024, according to a person familiar with negotiations.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 11, 2024 19:47 UTC
Governance in the new era: despair to hope
Amid these eclipsing factors Pakistan, how so ever is moving towards formation of new governments at the Centre and in provinces. Concept of SIFC enshrines whole of the nation approach for resolution of economic wows that our country is ceased with. Unless we do this the dream of Pakistan becoming a melting pot of regional trade and connectivity will stay unfulfilled. In present situation, CPEC is the only project that carries potential to help Pakistan industrialise, develop human resource and undertake technological advancements to become progressive and prosperous. Harnessing this potential, with technological and scientific yield multipliers could usher a green revolution in the country in next 5 years.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 11, 2024 19:32 UTC
Leaked paper
A test for the post of secondary school teachers in BPS-16 was scheduled for Feb 20, but the paper was leaked hours ago. The frustrated candidates held protests in different cities. Resultantly, the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) cancelled all papers and announced its plan to conduct them in April. Fair administration is required to restore meritocracy and save the future of all hardworking aspirants. AYAZ BAJKANIJACOBABAD
Source:Pakistan Today
March 11, 2024 17:08 UTC
President felicitates nation on advent of Ramadan
President felicitates nation on advent of RamadanPresident Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated the entire Pakistani nation and Muslims around the world on the advent of Ramadan. In his message, he said Ramadan provides us with a golden opportunity to become an ideal Muslim by devoting ourselves to the obedience and servitude of the Allah Almighty. Asif Ali Zardari also urged philanthropists to pay zakat and do more charity on this Ramadan to support the needy and destitute. Besides, the President appealed the international community and the Muslim Ummah to help the oppressed Palestinians as well. He called for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and taking practical steps to stop the genocide of innocent Palestinians.
Source:The Nation
March 11, 2024 15:38 UTC
Aamir wins Pakistan Day Cycling Race
LAHORE - Muhammad Aamir from Pakistan Army won the Lahore-Kasur-Lahore Pakistan Day Cycling Race, covering a distance of 70kilometres in 2 hours 22 minutes and 17 seconds. M Bilal of Army finished second, M Arsalan (Army) third, Adeel (Punjab) fourth, M Hasnain (Army) fifth while M Shakil (Punjab) grabbed the sixth position. As many as 60 cyclists from Pakistan Army, Wapda, Railways, HEC and all divisions from Punjab took part in this mega event organized by Punjab Cycling Association. The cycling race started from Punjab Stadium at 8:00am and terminated at Metro Bus Station opposite Gaddafi Stadium. The cyclists covered their distance from Punjab Stadium via Ferozepur Road route including Kalma Chowk, Model Town, Qainchi, Chungi Amer Saddhu, Gajjumatta, Kahna Kacha, Mustafabad (Laliani) and Kasur Bypass.
Source:The Nation
March 11, 2024 14:27 UTC
Saud Shakeel advised young players to give importance to four-day cricket
Saud Shakeel, the player of Quetta Gladiator has advised the young players and said that domestic cricket is very important. While giving a press conference after the match, he said that only the change of captain and coach did not improve, many changes have benefited. He said that things of the past are old but I am enjoying the opportunity that Quetta Gladiator has given me, anyone’s personal opinion can be anything. Saud Shakeel said that one should act with patience in bad times, if criticism is taken positively, it is also beneficial.
Source:The Patriot
March 11, 2024 14:25 UTC
Punjab government’s decision to take approval of the short-term budget from the assembly
Lahore: The Punjab government has decided to seek the approval of the short-term budget from the assembly. According to the sources, the meeting of the Punjab Assembly is likely to be convened next week in which the budget expenditure for the next 3 months will be approved. The Punjab government had approved the budget for one month till March 31 in the last assembly session. According to the sources, the finance department has started the preparation of short-term budget expenditure and after completing the preparation of the budget, a meeting of the Punjab Assembly will be called.
Source:The Patriot
March 11, 2024 12:26 UTC
Ramazan moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
The crescent moon of Ramazan has been sighted in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries on Sunday, marking the beginning of the holy month, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. In Pakistan, the meteorological department has already predicted the sighting of the Ramazan moon on March 11. If observed, this would mark the beginning of Ramazan on Tuesday, March 12, in the country. The sighting of the crescent moon, a significant event in the Islamic calendar, signals the start of Ramazan, a month-long period of heightened spirituality and devotion for Muslims. In Saudi Arabia and other regions observing the Islamic calendar, Ramazan is a time of community, family gatherings, and special nightly prayers known as Taraweeh.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 11, 2024 12:06 UTC
Resilience and Change
Reversing the needle of the clock leads to the tales via which we understand how the societies once crumbled to the dust, rose not only from the ashes but also managed to become the epitome of resilience and change. What made their change possible was the socioeconomic and political incentives and initiatives — broad-based and long-lasting — created by the state and individuals as well, for good. The lengthiest of all, the epoch presented an even grimmer picture of Pakistan with no positive change such as the subjugation of curtain political party leaders along with downsizing democratic values. One of the Herculean tasks Shahbaz has to go through is providing ministries to the individuals having background of that particular theme. Pakistan is never going to be a welfare state — or appear better at least socioeconomic and politically.
Source:The Nation
March 11, 2024 07:56 UTC
CENTCOM chief points to Taliban inaction against TTP
The top general also told the Senate panel that there were no signs the Afghan Taliban would change that policy. "The Taliban has shown little interest in applying counter-terrorism pressure against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), presenting a significant threat to stability in Pakistan’s border regions," General Kurilla said. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have remained tense for many months as the Taliban regime has refused to act against the TTP. There has been an upsurge in terrorist attacks sponsored by the TTP since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021. Pakistan has been repeatedly demanding decisive action against the TTP from the Taliban government.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 11, 2024 05:47 UTC
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 10, 2024
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 10, 2024 This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Sen. Bernie Sanders as President Biden has called for a six-week cease-fire — will it be enough for the progressives within his party? Plus, Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio of the Senate Intelligence Committee on the largest national security threats facing the U.S.
Source:The Nation
March 11, 2024 05:21 UTC
India signs trade accord with four European nations for $100 billion investment over 15 years
Nearly 130 years since the first three women were elected to state legislative offices in the US, women remain massively underrepresented in state legislatures. In 10 states, women make up less than 25 percent of their state legislatures, according to Rutgers’ Center for American Women in Politics. And those running in southern, conservative states — still mostly Democratic women, data show — aren’t winning as those states continue to overwhelmingly elect Republicans. In 2022, 39 women ran as their party’s nominee for state legislative seats in West Virginia, and 26 were Democrats. The Republican women received censures and promises of primary challenges in this year’s elections.
Source:The Nation
March 11, 2024 04:52 UTC
Transcript: IBM vice chairman Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation," March 10, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with IBM vice chairman Gary Cohn that aired on March 10, 2024. So if we had 6% inflation last year, 7% inflation, and now we have 4% inflation, that's 10% inflation. And- and if you have to buy those goods, you're going to have an inflationary impact on the economy. MARGARET BRENNAN: You're saying it's still open- you would be open to voting for either Joe Biden or Donald Trump at this point? The current administration is an administration that is standing in the way of business and business growing and business trying to grow jobs.
Source:The Nation
March 11, 2024 03:54 UTC
BISP utilizes social media platforms for public awareness about schemes
ISLAMABAD: As a part of its efforts to provide authentic information about various pro-poor schemes, the internationally acclaimed Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is utilizing different social media platforms to facilitate existing and intending beneficiaries and counter fake information. The BISP has earlier launched its Whatsapp channel for disseminating public awareness about its initiatives which has now over 7,000 followers. According to an official source, the BISP had urged the existing and intending beneficiaries to follow the official Whatsapp channel of BISP to get all the valid information about the programmes. The citizens can follow the BISP Whatsapp channel through this web link: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaL06DJ9Bb602I388U2lEarlier, the BISP, under the supervision of Chairperson BISP, Dr. Amjad Saqib has launched a modern call center in collaboration with the National Telecommunication Corporation for providing authentic information related to the programme and promptly addressing grievances. The individuals can contact the call center at 080026477 to register complaints or seek information about the program.
Source:Pakistan Today
March 11, 2024 03:19 UTC
Karan Singh chronicles his memorable encounters with remarkable women
It was a brief meeting with Hellen Keller that lasted a few minutes but it left a lifelong impression on Karan Singh. — IANSNew Delhi, March 10 (IANS) It was a brief meeting with Hellen Keller that lasted a few minutes but it left a lifelong impression on Karan Singh. From the depths of his remarkable memory, veteran politician and public figure, Karan Singh, has dug out these and many more fascinating nuggets relating to some of his most memorable encounters with women, and put them together in the form of his book ‘Meetings with Remarkable Women’. The English version, first published in 2014, as a compilation of his impressions of the remarkable women he had met in his life, has been updated with seven new additions including President Droupadi Murmu. Both English and Hindi versions are the first publications of the newly formed Karan Singh Foundation in collaboration with Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 11, 2024 01:55 UTC