The Prime Minister directed to speed up the privatization process
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif directed to speed up the privatization process. A high-level meeting on privatization was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, in which the process of privatization of various institutions was considered. The Prime Minister directed that steps should be taken to increase the capacity of the institutions responsible for privatization, this will speed up the process of restoring the economy and providing relief to the people. The prime minister asked the officials to present the unresolved issues related to privatization along with the formation of the cabinet. In the meeting, a complete list and progress report of all the institutions involved in the process of privatization was also called for, while a review committee has also formed on the proposal of entrusting the power companies to the provinces.
Source:The Patriot
March 07, 2024 21:41 UTC
A fire broke out in the building of Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez
A fire broke out in the building of Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez. According to Indian media, Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez is living in Mumbai’s Bandra area, where a fire broke out in a building last night. According to officials, the building had 17 floors and the fire broke out on the 14th floor, while actress Jacqueline Fernandez lives on the 15th floor of the building. According to reports, fire brigade vehicles and firefighting personnel reached the spot on receiving the information about the fire, which brought the fire under control after an hour of effort.
Source:The Patriot
March 07, 2024 21:31 UTC
TTP operatives arrested from Karachi’s Kemari
KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers Sindh and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in a joint search operation on Thursday arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operatives from Karachi. As per CTD, the joint Intelligence-Based Operation was carried out in different areas of Kemari. The CTD spokesperson said the arrested were wanted in several heinous crimes. The Rangers spokesperson stated that the arrested individual was identified as Abdul Ghaffar alias Amjad and recovered the explosives from his possession. The law enforcers revealed that the arrested individual was a close associate of the commander of the banned militant organization, Muhammad Ali alias Mufti.
Source:Pakistan Today
March 07, 2024 21:06 UTC
Girl raped
RAWALPINDI - Police have arrested a travel agent accused of raping a 17-year-old Christian girl allegedly for luring her for British visa, informed sources on Wednesday. A case has also been registered against the alleged rapist identified as Saeed Javed, hails from Azizabad, under section 376 of PPC with Police Station Civil Lines on complaint of Nancy Babra, the aunt of victim girl, they said. The investigators of Civil Lines police station obtained physical remand of accused from a court of law for further investigation, sources said. She alleged that the man took Neha to a rented room located in Jhanda Cheechi where he raped her forcefully. The investigators of PS Civil Lines produced the accused before a court of law and obtained his physical remand for further interrogation.
Source:The Nation
March 07, 2024 11:09 UTC
SC admits Bhutto’s unfair trial after 44 years
A larger bench of the SC reads out its verdict in the Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto presidential reference. The announcement was also broadcast live on the YouTube channel of the Supreme Court. “The good thing is that the opinion on the presidential reference is unanimous,” Chief Justice Isa said before announcing the opinion. Later, Bhutto’s appeal against his conviction was rejected by the Supreme Court through a 4-3 split verdict. “We will point out the constitutional and legal flaws in the trial and legal procedure in the Zalfikar Ali Bhutto trial in a detailed opinion,” the chief justice observed.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 07, 2024 07:28 UTC
Pakistan asks UNSC to press Afghanistan for stopping TTP attacks
Pakistan on Wednesday demanded the world community to press the Afghan government to stop the attacks carried by the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Otunbayeva recalled the second meeting of national and regional special envoys for Afghanistan, held in Doha on 18 and 19 February. “They also stressed that consultations should be genuine and not merely a matter of the international community communicating its decisions to them,” she added. Otunbayeva, who also heads the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), further voiced concerns over “numerous negative trends” observed recently. Otunbayeva stated that Afghanistan remains a persistent challenge for the international community.
Source:The Nation
March 07, 2024 07:16 UTC
Alyssa Naeher stars in PK shootout as USWNT tops Canada to reach Gold Cup final
(AP Photo/Gregory Bull)Players for Canada look on during the penalty shootout in a CONCACAF Gold Cup women’s soccer tournament semifinal match, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, left, celebrates with teammates at the end of their penalty shootout victory over Canada in a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal on Wednesday night in San Diego. Only it wasn’t what anyone had in mind when the event was booked for the San Diego venue several months ago. The United States appeared headed to a semifinal victory until the 82nd minute, when Canada’s Jordyn Huitema tied it. Smith, Alyssa Naeher (a goalkeeper) and Lindsey Horan all connected on their shots for the United States.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 07, 2024 06:58 UTC
Politicians must understand mood of nation: Fazl
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUIF) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman can be seen in this screengrab. — Facebook/Maulana Fazl ur RehmanLAHORE: JUIF chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman has said the political leadership must understand the need of the state, mood of the country and the nation. Fazl said when the movement was launched against Field Marshal Ayub Khan, politics was divided into two parts. If there is no Constitution, no province will make a commitment with the country,” Fazl said. The JUIF chief said, “Unfortunately in the country, the Constitution has not been protected.”“If there was no rigging in 2018, then there is no rigging now.
Source:The Nation
March 07, 2024 03:39 UTC
Role of fashion industry in pollution: Today and tomorrow
The key points about the relationship between pollution and the fashion industry include:WATER POLLUTION: The fashion industry is one of the largest consumers of water globally and is responsible for a considerable amount of water pollution. CARBON EMISSIONS: The fashion industry is also a significant source of carbon emissions, contributing to climate change. MICROFIBER POLLUTION: Synthetic fibres like polyester and nylon, which are prevalent in the fashion industry, shed microfibers when washed. GLOBALIZATION: The late 20th and early 21st centuries have been characterized by the globalization of the fashion industry. Here are some of the key effects of the fashion industry on pollution:WATER POLLUTION: The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to water pollution globally.
Source:Pakistan Today
March 07, 2024 03:11 UTC
Marginalized Youth
We have heard that the “destiny of nations lies in the hands of youth,” and we know that youth is a valuable resource. Pakistani youth lack awareness, jobs, and access to healthy leisure and healthcare. One of the main issues facing our youth is poverty. Our youth are unable to make independent judgments about their futures due to constraints from society. The youth population is a resource, not a liability, that the government should embrace.
Source:The Nation
March 07, 2024 02:42 UTC
How much do artistes who perform at Ambani’s son’s wedding get paid?
At Anant Ambani’s wedding celebrations, Rihanna also performed her magic. Akon was also seen creating magic on stage at Ambani’s son’s wedding celebrations. Famous singer Arjit Singh also performed his art in this ceremony related to Anant Ambani’s marriage. According to the Times of India, Arjit Singh charges 50 million Indian rupees (about 16 million Pakistani rupees) to perform at a wedding or a private function. One of the viral videos of Anant Ambani’s wedding celebrations was a video of Shreya Ghoshal and Arjit Singh’s performance.
Source:The Patriot
March 06, 2024 22:21 UTC
I will criticise institutions if they ‘meddle’ in politics: Fazl
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman addressing the JUI-F’s lawyers wing in Lahore on March 6, 2024. The JUI-F chief claimed that it was in their genetic makeup that could not accept “rigged” elections. The JUI-F chief observed that moral values were declining in the country’s society and the culture of abuse was growing. The JUI-F chief claimed that the country’s economy, politics and defence were controlled through international organisations and agreements. The JUI-F chief bemoaned the inability to run the country on its own resources, citing its dependency on external ones.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 06, 2024 20:52 UTC
Reports: Texans re-sign PK Ka'imi Fairbairn to 3-year deal
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Source:The Express Tribune
March 06, 2024 17:57 UTC
Students are valuable asset of the nation
He urged students to focus all their attention on acquiring education, and not to waste a single moment of their time, to come up to expectations of their parents and the nation. The ceremony participants included snooker champion Asjad Iqbal, DPS&C board of governors members, Principal Colonel Ashfaq, and parents of students. He said the DPS&C was providing the best educational facility in the area at a very reasonable fee and delivering high-quality education. The commissioner hailed parents and teachers as the greatest benefactors of students, urging students not to forget their benefactors because parents and teachers play the most important role in shaping a person’s character. Students presented colorful tableaus in the ceremony, which were well appreciated by the audience.
Source:The Nation
March 06, 2024 17:42 UTC
Fish quality certification fee increased
Photo: Express/fileThe government has enhanced the fee on issuing certificates related to the quality and origin of fish and fishery products to regulate their exports from Pakistan. Accordingly, MFD was regulating exports through the Pakistan Fish Inspection and Quality Control Act, 1997 and Pakistan Fish Inspection & Quality Control Rules, 1998. Notably, the fee for the registration of fish processing plants and establishments has been substantially increased from Rs25,000 to Rs100,000. Moreover, the fee for conducting tests and analysis related to the quality and safety of fish and fishery products has been revised. Read: Ban imposed to safeguard fish speciesThe fee for the Certificate of Quality and Origin has been increased from Rs1,000 to Rs10,000 for both air and sea shipments.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 06, 2024 16:13 UTC