Police arrest 12 outlaws
ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad Capital Police apprehended 12 outlaws including four professional baggers from different areas of the city during the last 24 hours and recovered drugs and weapons from their possession, a public relations officer said on Saturday. He said that, following the special directions of Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, the Islamabad Capital Police have intensified crackdown against the criminal elements in order to eliminate the crime from the city. The Secretariat police team arrested an accused namely Shahzaib involved in illegally selling petrol. Likewise, the Lohi Bher police team arrested an accused namely Asif and recovered 1015 gram hashish from his possession. Similarly, the Abpara police team arrested an accused namely Shanial and recovered 320 gram heroin from his possession.
Source:The Nation
January 21, 2024 17:38 UTC
Hardwork key to success, HFP president tells students
Ms Sadia Rashid, President of Hamdard Foundation Pakistan (HFP) expressed these views during the ceremony for distributing checks and certificates for the Shaheed Hakeem Muhammad Saeed Memorial Scholarship-2024. The ceremony, organized by Hamdard Foundation Pakistan, took place at Arena Hall, Bahria Town Tower, presided over by Ms. Sadia Rashid. His wife, Shaheen Ansar Barney, and HFP Director Syed Muhammad Arsalan also attended the event. Ms. Sadia Rashid said the true guarantor and primary catalyst for individual and societal well-being, success, and prosperity is knowledge. Ensure to maintain a proper sleep routine, going to bed on time and rising early in the morning.
Source:The Nation
January 21, 2024 17:36 UTC
Discourse in Statecraft
A critical discourse analysis of Bush’s two speeches reveals Bush’s deep-rooted ideology that America is the most powerful and dominant country in the world. Parshan Vikar, an Indian carried out discourse analysis of Modi' speeches and other 35 documents of BJP leaders' speeches. Discourse is lead instrument for persuasion of masses for attainment of internal and external policy objectives. A political discourse is the totality of all speech acts used in political discussions, as well as rules of public policy, sanctified by tradition and proven by experience. The text and talk of politicians or political institutions and other members of government constitute a whole discourse.
Source:The Nation
January 21, 2024 17:36 UTC
Massive fire in Leeds destroys abandoned church
From Tribune staff reportsLEEDS — Firefughters from Leeds Fire and Rescue battled a massive blaze at an abandoned church on Ashville Road on Saturday evening, according to city officials. “Around 5 p.m. today, we were notified of a fire at the old church on Ashville Road,” Fire officials said. Officials said attention had to be placed on area houses due to high winds blowing embers across Ashville Road. Several citizens grew up or attended this church when it was First Baptist Church and while it was Pathway Baptist Church. “Leeds Street Dept for barricades and sanding the street and sidewalk in the area.
Source:The Express Tribune
January 21, 2024 17:31 UTC
No issue with ‘PTI coming to power’ via vote
“As we speak, the PTI remains a registered political party and if people bring its leaders in the federal and provincial assemblies, the caretaker government has no problem. Every political party was playing the role of a victim, he said. “If you ask the PTI, they will say we are not getting a level-playing field, especially in Punjab and K-P, and if you ask the Peoples Party, they will say we are not getting a level-playing field in Punjab. “Likewise, if you ask the PML-N, they will say we are not getting a level-playing field in Sindh. He said the caretaker government had no vested interest in any political party.
Source:The Express Tribune
January 21, 2024 17:15 UTC
Bilawal asks PTI supporters to vote for PPP
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters to rally behind his party in the upcoming general elections, pledging to put an end to the politics of revenge and division. Read more: Bilawal fires broadside at opponentsAccusing the PML-N of engaging in vengeful politics with full force and terrorising workers of the PTI, Bilawal highlighted the PPP's consistent opposition to retaliatory politics and advocacy for the release of political prisoners. He empathised with the struggles faced by PPP supporters under the rule of the PML-N and urged the nation to steer clear of the divisive politics of the 1990s. “Those who used to chant slogans of vote ko izzat do (give respect to vote) are nowhere to be found,” he said, referring to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. "If you make me the prime minister, your salaries will be doubled in five years.
Source:The Express Tribune
January 21, 2024 16:16 UTC
For the first time under Article 19A, the quarterly report of the Supreme Court is released
The Supreme Court issued its quarterly report for the first time under Article 19A. The quarterly report of the Supreme Court is from September to December 2023. The Supreme Court says that access to information is the right of every citizen under Article 19A. According to the Supreme Court report, 859 cases were disposed of in 3 months, on 17 September 2023, the number of pending cases in the Supreme Court was 56 thousand 503, on 16 December 2023, the number of pending cases decreased to 55 thousand 644. The Supreme Court’s quarterly report also includes details of internal performance, including constitutional cases disposed of.
Source:The Patriot
January 21, 2024 16:04 UTC
Rangers, police arrest TTP terrorist from Karachi
KARACHI - Karachi police and Rangers conducted a joint targeted intelligence-based operation (IBO) and arrested a most wanted terrorist of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant from Ittehad Town. 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. After the incident, Abdul Ghaffar managed to escape from the scene and went hiding in KP. Furthermore, it was revealed that Abdul Ghaffar had returned to Karachi with the intent to re-establish a network for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
Source:The Nation
January 21, 2024 15:38 UTC
Center Point man wanted on felony warrants charging domestic violence by strangulation
From Tribune staff reportsCENTER POINT — Birmingham police and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama are looking for a Center Point man who is charged in felony warrants. According to Crime Stoppers, Patrick Alexander May Jr. is wanted in Jefferson County on a felony warrant charging him with domestic violence by strangulation. His last known address is in the 400 block of Winchester Drive in Center Point. If you have information related to May’s whereabouts, you could be eligible foe a cash reward. You can call Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous at 205-254-7777.
Source:The Express Tribune
January 21, 2024 08:09 UTC
The statement of Sania Mirza’s father came out on the news of Shoaib and daughter’s divorce
Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza’s father has reacted to the marriage of Pakistan cricket team all-rounder Shoaib Malik with actress Sana Javed. Talking to the Indian media, Imran Mirza, father of Sania Mirza, briefly said that “it is divorce”. On the other hand, the sources say that Sania Mirza Shoaib was not happy with mixing with other women of the country. Sources say that Sania Mirza kept ignoring this issue for a long time, but when her patience ran out, Sania Mirza took extreme steps. According to sources, Shoaib Malik’s family is unhappy about his divorce from Sania and none of them attended the wedding.
Source:The Patriot
January 21, 2024 00:07 UTC
Mark Zuckerberg wants to develop an AI model similar to human intelligence
Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Meta, has been expressing his desire to create a digital world called Metaverse for several years. Mark Zuckerberg says that these two teams will be brought together to develop AI technology with human-like intelligence. Mark Zuckerberg now wants to take on companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google in AI technology. But Mark Zuckerberg wants to use Meta’s resources for this task. Mark Zuckerberg also wants to make AI technology a part of various devices such as smart glasses.
Source:The Patriot
January 20, 2024 20:16 UTC
Inflation hits 8-month high at 44.64%
Weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), reached an eight-month high at 44.64% in the week ended Thursday, driven by the increased prices of energy and food products compared to the same week last year. Wheat Flour (20kg bag) saw a 65.03% increase, reaching Rs2,811.833 for the week compared to the same period last year. Despite the persistently high interest rate implemented by the SBP to discourage non-essential purchases, administrative measures, such as government-approved increases in gas prices, have offset the impact, significantly contributing to the inflation surge in the country. The benchmark monthly inflation reading, measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reached a three-month high at 29.9% in December 2023. However, a subsequent deceleration is anticipated, potentially allowing the central bank to reduce the interest rate, fostering moderate economic activities in FY24.
Source:The Express Tribune
January 20, 2024 15:51 UTC
Diplomatic Urgency
In a recent development, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed profound concern over the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Iran, emphasising the urgency of the situation and urging both nations to de-escalate. This emphasis on peaceful resolution resonates not only with the United Nations but also with other nations and international organisations. Russia, as a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) alongside Iran and Pakistan, has called for maximum restraint and emphasises the importance of diplomatic solutions. The international community’s collective call for restraint and peace underscores the urgency of diplomatic solutions to prevent further escalation and foster stability in the region. As the world watches this unfold, a collective effort toward peace is paramount to prevent further escalation and ensure peace in the region.
Source:The Nation
January 20, 2024 14:54 UTC
Domestic air passengers will now also have to pay an airport fee of Rs 100
Karachi: Passengers of domestic flights will now be obliged to pay a Rs 100 airport fee. According to the details, the Civil Aviation Authority has imposed airport charges on domestic flight passengers, under which every passenger traveling on domestic flights will now have to pay a fee of Rs 100. The airlines will collect the charges from the passengers and give them to the Civil Aviation Authority and a notification has also been issued in this regard.
Source:The Patriot
January 20, 2024 11:53 UTC