Pakistan ready to play role for stability in region: FM
He said we resolve to move forward in fostering cooperation and friendship between the people of Pakistan and Ukraine. Talking about the situation in Ukraine, the Pakistan Foreign Minister expressed a deep concern and offered Islamabad’s condolences on loss of precious lives and immense human sufferings. Speaking on the occasion, Ukrainian Foreign Minister we are thinking of boosting trade and solving existing problems of Pakistani students studying in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister also thanked Pakistan’s humanitarian assistance for the people of Pakistan. We will continue to build on our conversation to add more substance to our relations,” the Pakistani Foreign Minister said in a joint press conference.
Source:Pakistan Today
July 20, 2023 19:33 UTC
Gal Gadot on playing Queen Cleopatra in new film
Gal Gadot's Cleopatra film is set to make waves as the actor believes it will "change the narrative" about the historical figure. You know, if Wonder Woman is the imaginary strong female leader, Cleopatra’s actually the real one. All I ever saw in regards to Cleopatra from film was that she was this seductive woman who had an affair with Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony. But the truth is, there’s so much more to her.”Initially, Gadot's Cleopatra movie, first announced in 2020, was supposed to be directed by Patty Jenkins, who helmed the Wonder Woman films. The Wonder Woman star is an Israeli actor playing a mixed-race historical figure.
Source:The Express Tribune
July 20, 2023 17:27 UTC
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Source:The Express Tribune
July 20, 2023 17:14 UTC
More from Show Me Squad’s win, plus football news and notes
Making their TBT debut, the Mizzou Hoops’ alumni team is one step closer to winning $1 million with an Elam Ending target score 96-90 win over UNLV’s alumni team Vegas Rebellion. Our own Jaden Lewis provided the full recap of Show Me’s opening round win. That means we officially get Mizzou Alumni vs kU Alumni — Saturday at 3:00 on ESPN2. Saturday, July 22⏰ 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.Mizzou ArenaDetails --> https://t.co/uNeTYNknZp pic.twitter.com/DGTqT7arcM — Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) July 19, 2023There will also be a Kobe Brown sendoff on Saturday from 4-7 at Bud’s Classic BBQ. #MIZ pic.twitter.com/sHq6pdxJHz — Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) July 19, 2023Recruiting info here on Mizzou target Bishop Boswell:
Source:The Nation
July 20, 2023 14:43 UTC
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Bilal Maqsood asks fans to report fake accounts of Anwar Maqsood
Renowned Pakistani singer Bilal Maqsood recently took to Twitter to address the issue of a fake account impersonating his father, the legendary writer and satirist, Anwar Maqsood. In his tweet, Bilal expressed concern about the safety of his father's life due to such fraudulent activities and urged his followers to report the fake account. "These kinds of fake tweets only put my father's life in danger," highlighted Bilal. However, the video was later reposted on all the fake accounts, causing confusion and making it challenging to identify the genuine profile. pic.twitter.com/2qTXtCZJ6n — Anwar Maqsood (@AnwarMaqsood01) June 7, 2020I’m posting this new video with the actual username so there’s no room for confusion.
Source:The Express Tribune
July 20, 2023 11:33 UTC
Ukrainian FM arrives in Pakistan, delegation-level talks underway
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Thursday that Pakistan is not supplying weapons and ammunition to Ukraine. The FM made the remarks during a joint press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Islamabad. #Live: Foreign Minister @BBhuttoZardari along with Ukrainian Foreign Minister @DmytroKuleba addressing a news conference in Islamabad https://t.co/K8frbWIVrs — Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) July 20, 2023Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba arrived in Pakistan on Thursday on a two-day official visit. Delegation-level talks between Pakistan and Ukraine were held at the office in Islamabad with the Pakistani side being led by FM Bilawal. Read Ukrainian foreign minister to arrive in Pakistan tomorrowThe two sides discussed cooperation in diverse fields.
Source:The Express Tribune
July 20, 2023 11:20 UTC
President, PM urge nation to follow teachings of Holy Prophet in practical lives
President, PM urge nation to follow teachings of Holy Prophet in practical livesExtending greetings to the nation on advent of new Islamic year 1445 Hijrah, President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have urged the countrymen to make a pledge to follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) in their practical lives. The President in his message said the new Islamic year has a great significance for Muslims all over the world and reminds of the immense sacrifices rendered by their forefathers. He called for a united approach to overcome any challenge and make the future of our coming generations bright. The Prime Minister in his message stressed the need to promote tolerance, understanding and respect for each other in the society. He prayed that the New Year may bring ease in lives of Muslims suffering across the world, especially the people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine.
Source:The Nation
July 20, 2023 10:53 UTC
Palm trees
About six years ago, I wrote a letter ‘Planting palm trees’ (Feb 6, 2017) about the folly of planting such trees in Islamabad. In fact, these full-grown palm trees are now nothing but an ugly and hideous sight. I have no idea what is the compulsion of replanting full-grown palm trees instead of patronising and sticking to our own indigenous trees, like the evergreen pine. They will not be able to do this by planting palm trees. Even if there is some reason to insist on having palm trees, why not plant young saplings instead of replanting full-grown trees?
Source:Pakistan Today
July 20, 2023 05:23 UTC
First patient dosed in study of Telix’s TLX250 with Merck’s peposertib
Telix has announced that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1 study of its investigational targeted radiation therapy, TLX250, combined with Merck’s DNA-dependent protein kinase (DNA-PK) inhibitor candidate, peposertib (M3814). The study is in patients with solid tumours expressing the potential pan-cancer target, carbonic-anhydrase IX (CAIX). The STARSTRUCK trial is an open-label, single-arm, multicentre dose escalation and dose expansion study to evaluate the safety profile, dosing and activity of TLX250 in combination with peposertib. Telix said the clinical hypothesis is that the combination of TLX250 and a DNA-PK inhibitor enhances potency through their synergistic action on cancer cells. Targeted radiation effectively induces DNA damage in targeted cancer cells and the DNA-PK inhibitor may act to prevent the cell from repairing this damage, resulting in higher potency at lower doses.
Source:The Express Tribune
July 20, 2023 04:36 UTC
TTP men used US weapons, uniforms in Zhob attack
ISLAMABAD - In a latest development banned terror outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists used American weapons and uniform in the Zhob Garrison terrorist attack in Balochistan. Highly credible sources close to the Zhob attack said, use of American weapons and uniform by terrorists emerged during the clearance operation. “These weapons and military uniform were left over by US soldiers in Afghanistan and used by TTP”, the sources said. The sources revealed that the TTP terrorists used uniforms of US soldiers, helmets, and hand gloves and were equipped with the latest US weapons including M16 Assault Rifles in the attack. The sources said use of US weapons by the TTP terrorists has certainly raised serious questions and concerns by Pakistan that how the latest weapons, uniforms and other stuff reached the TTP terrorists.
Source:The Nation
July 20, 2023 04:22 UTC
PTI Chief staged drama of Cipher to mislead the nation: Fazl
PTI Chief staged drama of Cipher to mislead the nation: FazlChief of Pakistan Democratic Movement and Ameer of JUI-F, Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that former Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, Azam Khan, has exposed the Cipher conspiracy which was hatched by Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf Chairman. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Wednesday , he said PTI Chief staged a drama of Cipher to mislead the nation. He alleged that PTI was supported by Indian and Israeli intelligence agencies RAW and Mossad, which also funded the party in 2018 general elections. The JUI Chief said statement of Israel in favour of PTI Chairman is a proof that he is working on a foreign agenda.
Source:The Nation
July 20, 2023 04:09 UTC
PCB officially unveils Asia Cup 2023 schedule
LAHORE-The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Wednesday announced the schedule of the Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023. ACC President Jay Shah, who revealed the Asia Cup schedule on Twitter, minutes before the schedule and trophy unveiling ceremony called by the PCB, said: “We are thrilled to announce the Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023, a celebration of cricketing excellence that unites the nations of Asia in the spirit of competition and camaraderie. “The Asia Cup holds a special place in the hearts of cricket enthusiasts across the continent. “For Pakistan, it will be the homecoming of the ACC Asia Cup after 15 long years. “I want to congratulate Nepal on qualifying for the Asia Cup and look forward to welcoming them along with Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Source:The Nation
July 20, 2023 01:13 UTC
Azam Khan's statment dubs cypher narrative as conspiracy
The PTI chief “termed the language as US Blunder while saying that the cypher can now be manipulated for creating a narrative against establishment and opposition,” according to the statement. Khan said that the foreign secretary told him that then foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had already discussed the cypher with the PTI chief. This was confirmed the next day when Khan presented the cypher to the PTI chief, according to the alleged statement. The PTI chief allegedly told Khan that the “cypher can be used to divert [the] general public’s attention towards foreign involvement in NCM [no confidence motion] by [the] opposition”. Read more Non-bailable warrants out for Imran, FawadThe PTI chief allegedly confided in Khan that he would play the “victim card”.
Source:The Express Tribune
July 19, 2023 15:31 UTC
17 people killed as heavy rains lash parts of country
ISLAMABAD: At least seventeen people were killed in rain-related incidents in across country as heavy monsoon rains lashed parts of country. Out of the 17 deceased, thirteen labourers were crushed to death early Wednesday after a wall collapsed due to heavy rains in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the rescue service reported. Rain-related incidents claim 17 lives in across country. The rescue teams reached the site of the incident as soon as they received the report, Rescue 1122 officials stated. It poured up to 110 millimetres in Chaklala, 138 millimetres in Bokra, 102 millimetres in Golra, 98 millimetres at zero-point, 79 millimetres in Kachehri, 64 millimetres at Islamabad airport, and 44 millimetres in Saidpur.
Source:Pakistan Today
July 19, 2023 15:15 UTC
IMF spells out stringent conditions for $3b breather
The report revealed how the government distorted the exchange rate market and the central bank lacked clarity when the pressures were increasing. According to a major condition, the average premium between the interbank and open market exchange rates would not be more than 1.25% during any consecutive five business days. “These interventions have undermined public trust in the exchange rate system and, going forward, it will be necessary to ensure that the exchange rate will be market-determined, allowed to act as a shock absorber, and free from formal or informal guidance or restrictions,” it added. The IMF “staff emphasised that a functioning and flexible exchange rate market should be the means to address BOP pressures, rather than administrative and exchange measures”. “Gross financing needs are very large, mostly due to large debt service payments, while external market financing has dried up.
Source:The Express Tribune
July 19, 2023 15:14 UTC