Strong, qualified educationists build nations: CM
Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister, Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar, eloquently expressed the critical role of the education workforce in shaping a sustainable development of the nation. Speaking at the Government Elementary College of Education’s 2023 convention in Hussainabad, he underscored the transformative potential of teaching graduates in elevating society. Baqar acknowledged the milestone achievement of the first-ever batch of Hussainabad Teachers Training College, administered by Durbeen through a commendable public-private partnership. The CM termed government schools as symbol of educational empowerment, providing equal opportunities to students irrespective of their socioeconomic background. Notably, all graduates, having obtained their teaching licences, were highlighted by the CM as qualified to become government teachers, a testament to their competence as alumni of the training college.
Source:The Nation
January 07, 2024 05:24 UTC
Govt’s effective actions against power pilferage producing results
The government's effective actions against power pilferage are producing results. According to the statistics, 2.58 billion rupees have been collected from across the country and 107 people arrested. Zero point five zero billion rupees were collected from Peshawar and one person was arrested while 0.02 billion rupees were collected from the newly merged districts. A total of 41 people were arrested from Hyderabad and Sukkur and 0.5 billion rupees recovered. Zero point one two billion rupees were recovered from Quetta and 3 persons were arrested while 0.05 billion rupees were recovered from Gwadar.
Source:The Nation
January 07, 2024 02:37 UTC
Strength of teaching workforce leads to nation’s sustainable uplift: CM
KARACHI, Jan 06 (APP): The Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqar has said that a nation’s sustainable development relies on the strength of its teaching workforce and that teaching graduates have the potential to shape the future and elevate society. The Chief Minister referred to it as a notable achievement that the first-ever batch of Hussainabad Teachers Training College has graduated under the leadership of Durbeen. Baqar emphasized that the teaching profession, which gave rise to all other professions, is the backbone of any nation. He explained that a strong teaching workforce is crucial for a nation’s sustainable development. He added that the graduates of this profession have the potential to shape the future and uplift society.
Source:The Nation
January 06, 2024 16:22 UTC
Caretaker govt inks PPA for supply of 1000MW electricity to K-Electric
ISLAMABAD - After almost nine years of supplying electricity to K-Electric without any contract, the caretaker government Friday inked power purchase agreement (PPA) for the supply of 1000MW electricity to the company. Government of Pakistan, KE and various critical power sector stakeholders had been engaged in talks for a significant period of time. Under the PPA, the federal government would be bound to provide 1,000MW of electricity to KE for 10 years. The supply of electricity could go up depending upon the availability of excess electricity in the national grid. Caretaker Minister of Energy, Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali, said on the occasion , “We are tackling a Gordian knot in the power sector with a vision to bring efficiency and long-term stability.
Source:The Nation
January 06, 2024 16:20 UTC
Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire amid Gaza war spillover alarm
Shortly after rocket sirens sounded across northern Israel, the Israeli military said that "approximately 40 launches from Lebanon toward the area of Meron in northern Israel were identified". Israel and Hezbollah often trade fire across the Lebanese border, the West Bank is seething with emotion and the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen seem determined to continue attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes until Israel stops bombarding Gaza. 🚀 Additional footage of the israeli Meron intelligence base after it was targeted with 62 rockets by Hezbollah. Read also: Israel bombs Gaza as UN warns territory 'uninhabitable'After meeting the Lebanese foreign minister in Beirut, the EU's senior diplomat Borrell expressed alarm about the exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah and said it was important that Lebanon not be dragged into the Gaza conflict. Israel's onslaught began after Hamas fighters from Gaza attacked Israel on Oct. 7, with 1,200 people killed and 240 taken hostage, according to Israeli officials.
Source:The Express Tribune
January 06, 2024 16:10 UTC
PayPal enters Pakistan via strategic partnership
PayPal is set to establish its presence in Pakistan through a strategic partnership with an existing international payment gateway, catering to freelancers and IT professionals. The move comes after persistent efforts by previous governments to convince PayPal to operate in Pakistan, which faced resistance citing security concerns. The IT Ministry has undertaken various initiatives, including providing smartphones through instalment plans, standardised quality tests for IT graduates, and approval of the National Space Policy. Saif expressed confidence in launching 5G services in Pakistan by July 2024, with a spectrum auction offering 300 MHz. The National Space Policy has been approved to enable companies to use low-orbit satellites for communication services.
Source:The Express Tribune
January 06, 2024 15:34 UTC
Pakistan seeks plebiscite in held Kashmir
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan yesterday demanded plebiscite in held Kashmir under the United Nations resolutions. On the Right to Self-Determination Day, the foreign minister emphasized the significance of the Right to Self-Determination Day for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He underscored the UN’s commitment to a free and fair plebiscite in the region, a promise made in 1949 that still remains unfulfilled. He pointed to the recent developments, including a controversial Indian Supreme Court verdict, as further undermining the right to self-determination. FM Jilani urged the international community, especially the United Nations, to fulfil their promises and take necessary measures to enable the people of Jammu and Kashmir to exercise their right of self-determination.
Source:The Nation
January 06, 2024 15:28 UTC
Imran Khan Shah-Mehmood cleared for election
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan Shah Mehmood Qureshi were cleared to take part in the Feb 8 polls by various election tribunals (ET), on Friday. The nomination papers of Mr Qureshi and his son Zain Qureshi were rejected on the grounds that they had not filed certificates about agricultural income tax. Prominent among those declared eligible to contest the polls were Muhammad Atif Khan (NA-22, PK-59 Mardan), Shahram Tarakai, Mahmood Jan, Mujahid Khan, Iftikhar Mashwani and Ameer Farzand Khan. The election tribunal of LHC accepted the nomination papers of Rai Hammad Aslam Kharl (PP-192). Meanwhile, Omer Ayub Khan and Babar Nawaz Khan withdrew their appeals against each other.
Source:The Express Tribune
January 06, 2024 14:54 UTC
Eagles need to beat the Giants and hope Dallas stumbles at Washington to win the NFC East
North Andover, MA (01845)TodayCloudy this morning. A few snow showers developing during the afternoon. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30%..TonightPeriods of snow. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph.
Source:The Express Tribune
January 06, 2024 11:05 UTC
Problems faced by the nation’s saviours
Students faced lots of difficulty when they faced power struggles. Every document is now generated through computer, which means that power supply should be round the clock. The office barrier asked him to wait more because, since early morning, this office has faced power issues. Our government offices must have a power supply, which ensures that our common people will not face more hurdles in the documentation phase of documentation. Like the healthcare sector, this education sector must have an ongoing power supply or have a periodic supply in the office.
Source:The Nation
January 06, 2024 00:53 UTC
SC reserves decision on lifetime disqualification case
The Supreme Court (SC) reserved its decision on Friday in the matter related to the re-examining of the lifetime disqualification of lawmakers under Article 62 (1) (f) of the Constitution. A seven-member larger bench of the apex court resumed hearing a set of petitions to determine the disqualification period of lawmakers. The bench is presided over by CJP Qazi Faez Isa and comprises Justice Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Musarrat Hilali. This legislative move adds a layer of complexity to the matter that the Supreme Court is now set to unravel. He began his arguments by stating that the Samiullah Baloch case led to a disconnect between Article 62 and 63 and added that two different considerations prevail as the language of Article 63 is different from that of Article 62.
Source:The Express Tribune
January 05, 2024 23:41 UTC
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 schedule announced
The schedule for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 was announced by the official broadcaster Star Sports on Friday. The Semi-finals of the event will be played on June 26 and 27 in Guyana and Trinidad respectively while the climax of the World Cup will take place in Barbados on June 29. This will be the first time since 2010 that a T20 World Cup, which was won by England, will be hosted in the West Indies. On the other hand, this is the first time an event as big as the World Cup will be hosted by the US. England are the defending champions after clinching the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, beating Pakistan in the final.
Source:The Nation
January 05, 2024 22:02 UTC
India intercepts hijacked Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea, navy says
Indian Navy commandos have boarded a hijacked Liberian-flagged vessel in the Arabian Sea and are now carrying out "sanitisation" operations, the navy said on Friday, without elaborating. An Indian Navy warship intercepted the MV Lila Norfolk on Friday afternoon, less than a day after the navy received news that it had been hijacked off Somalia's coast in the North Arabian Sea. The Indian navy has increased its surveillance of the Arabian Sea after a recent spate of attacks in the region. The hijacking of commercial ships and attempted hijackings by suspected pirates near the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea regions resumed in December after a six-year lull. Earlier this week, the navy said it had investigated a large number of fishing vessels and boarded vessels of interest in the North and Central Arabian Sea.
Source:The Nation
January 05, 2024 21:41 UTC
Copper exports to China cross $1b
PHOTO: REUTERSPakistan’s exports of copper and articles made from the metal to China have increased in recent years and in the first 11 months of 2023 rose 9%, crossing the $1 billion mark, according to officials. Pakistan Embassy Commercial Counsellor in Beijing Ghulam Qadir told the China Economic Net (CEN) that Pakistan’s government was keen to boost copper and associated product exports to China. He pointed out that exports of copper had increased and anticipated that the value of shipments would rise further owing to the production and demand for refined copper products. Qadir said that the Metallurgical Corporation of China (MCC), one of the major players in the Chinese copper industry, was active in Pakistan and was crucial for the Saindak copper mining project, which was started in 1995. Pakistani copper exporter Awais Mir, who is the Chairman of DEA group, told CEN that it was due to increased investment by Chinese companies with local Pakistani firms and higher demand for copper products in China after Covid-19.
Source:The Express Tribune
January 05, 2024 15:58 UTC
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Humaima Malick opens up on moral policing
In a candid conversation on Mooroo Podcasts, Humaima Malick opened up about the pervasive issue of moral policing, shedding light on the criticism she and her family often endure from online detractors. The star shared, "They'll say, 'Tell your brother, look at what he's doing.' Stressing the importance of recognizing everyone as distinct individuals, Humaima pointed out, "We're individuals, okay? What a frustrated population" she stated, highlighting the frustration and toxicity behind online criticism. Now, after my treatment, this has become really, really better.
Source:The Express Tribune
January 05, 2024 15:30 UTC