Plans for the Future
Those funds spread out over too long a period of time, have little to no effect. Talkshows mention nothing about plans for the economy. Party representatives speak of past indignities, nothing of the future. Other than the speech of PMLN boss Mian Nawaz, who gave an optimistic assesment of Pakistan’s path to prosperity in the future, no others have mentioned the economy at all. While political party representatives argue over level playing fields, voters look to them with ever less hope of having answers to questions that impact their daily lives.
Source:The Nation
November 01, 2023 07:47 UTC
Mushahid calls Hamas a legitimate political force in Gaza
Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed on Tuesday highlighted Pakistan’s historical commitment to the Palestinian cause, emphasising the importance of recognising the legitimate political organisation, Hamas, and its significant role in representing the Palestinian people. Referring to Israel’s recent bombardment of hospitals in Gaza, Senator Mushahid condemned these actions as “war crimes”, calling for an immediate cessation of such heinous acts. Mushahid highlighted Pakistan’s strong solidarity with Palestine, referencing the formal invitation extended to the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) at the 1974 OIC in Pakistan, where Yasir Arafat was in attendance. Emphasising the democratic process in Gaza, Mushahid underscored the legitimacy of the elected party, Hamas, and its subsequent rise to power following what were deemed as fair elections in the Middle East. She said that even Save the Children – an international organisation - reported that thousands of children in Gaza had lost their lives.
Source:The Nation
November 01, 2023 07:38 UTC
KU announces entry test-based online admissions for academic year 2024
KARACHI-University of Karachi has announced the entry test-based online admissions for the academic year 2024 for the morning session in BS, B.Ed (H), and B.E., programs as well as in Doctor of Pharmacy (morning and evening program), Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Department of Visual Studies in the morning shift. The in-charge KU Directorate of Admissions Dr Saima Akhtar advised students to visit the official web portal (www.uokadmission.edu.pk) to access information regarding admissions including eligibility requirements, online admission form, prospectus, and admission-related guidelines. She shared that for the first time, the University of Karachi has launched a four-year BS degree program in Sports Business Management. She informed that the KU would conduct the entry test through its own assessment and testing service, i.e. She shared that the admissions in the open merit BS programs will be offered from December 17, 2023.
Source:The Nation
November 01, 2023 06:56 UTC
Govt keeps petrol, HSD prices unchanged
ISLAMABAD - The caretaker government has decided to maintain the current prices of Petrol and High Speed Diesel during the next fortnightly. The Government of Pakistan has decided to maintain the current prices of Petrol and High Speed Diesel (HSD) during the next fortnight said a notification issued by the Finance Division. As per the decision, the price of Petrol and HSD will remain at their current price of Rs 283.38 per litre and Rs 303.18 per litre respectively. Meanwhile, a source said that the price of HSD has gone down in the international market during the previous fortnightly, while the price of petrol has gone up during the time. The government has again enhanced Petroleum Levy on HSD by Rs5/litre from Rs 55/litre to Rs 60/litre, while on Petrol it will remain unchanged at Rs60/litre, said the source.
Source:The Nation
November 01, 2023 03:36 UTC
Rs384b gas subsidy to be given to protect common man’s interests: Energy Minister
ISLAMABAD-Minister for Energy Muhammad Ali on Tuesday said that the government would provide around Rs 384 billion subsidy to gas consumers of different sectors including domestic, Tandoor, and Fertilizer aimed at lessening the inflationary impact on the common man. Addressing a news conference on the gas prices’ revision along with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza, he elaborated that Rs 139 billion gas subsidy would be given to domestic consumers, Rs 45 billion to the fertilizer sector, and Rs 200 billion to Roti tandoors. “The government has completely unchanged the sale price for gas supplies to Roti tandoors because “Roti” is a prime and foremost necessity,” he added. He said, that it is still ensured that the monthly bill of protected class does not exceed Rs.900 on consumption of 0.9 hm3 in a month. He said that Industry tariffs are set so as to rationalize the gas prices in the North and South regions and create a level playing field for everyone by offering gas at the same price to existing and new industries.
Source:The Nation
November 01, 2023 00:35 UTC
Dallas Cowboys sign Canadian OL Dakoda Shepley to practice roster
The Dallas Cowboys have signed Canadian offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley to their practice roster. The 28-year-old was in training camp with the Indianapolis Colts earlier this year but was waived by the team near the end of training camp. The six-foot-five, 317-pound blocker dressed for four games with the Cowboys in 2022, playing a total of 30 snaps. He joined the team after being waived following the completion of training camp with the Seattle Seahawks. Shepley spent the 2021 season with the Seahawks after he was claimed off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers.
Source:The Nation
October 31, 2023 22:21 UTC
Seattle Seahawks sign Canadian DB Jonathan Sutherland to practice roster
The Seattle Seahawks have signed Canadian defensive back Jonathan Sutherland to the practice roster. The five-foot-eleven, 202-pound defender signed with the team after going unselected in the 2023 NFL Draft. Sutherland played 58 collegiate games at Penn State where he recorded 137 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, and two blocked kicks. The Ottawa native ran a 4.58-second forty-yard dash at his pro day and leaped a 37.5-inch vertical jump and a ten-foot, three-inch broad jump. Sutherland was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 CFL Draft by the Montreal Alouettes, who own his exclusive rights north of the border.
Source:The Nation
October 31, 2023 22:19 UTC
SBP maintains tight monetary policy
“The MPC (monetary policy committee) noted that a successful and timely completion of the upcoming IMF-SBA (standby arrangement) review would help unlock other multilateral and bilateral financing,” the State Bank said while announcing the monetary policy. The bank said it would maintain the “tight monetary policy” for now, but signaled the policy rate had peaked out at the current level. The SBP left the policy rate unchanged for the third time in a row in the past four months. Risk factorsThe SBP said that the current policy rate was appropriate to bring inflation down to the medium-term target of 5-7% by the end of FY25. Read more Only monetary rate can 'fix economy'The central bank said it had noted four major developments since its last monetary policy in September 2023.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 31, 2023 13:59 UTC
65-year-old Fairfield man shot and killed during argument inside Birmingham residence
From The Tribune staff reportsBIRMINGHAM — A Fairfield man was shot and killed during an argument in Birmingham on Saturday, October 28, 2023. At around 1:40 a.m., Birmingham Police Department (BPD) West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call at a residence in the 600 block of 13 Street Ensley. Officers arrived on the scene and found the victim, Rodger Davis, 65, of Fairfield, lying unresponsive suffering from a gunshot wound inside the residence. The adult male then shot him and fled the scene. Hours after the incident, BPD officers detained the adult male in the 700 Block of 19th Street South.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 31, 2023 13:16 UTC
PM Kakar peppered with hard questions at LUMS
Interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday suffered an embarrassing barrage of hard-hitting questions from students as he grappled to tackle the unexpected situation. — Outlander (@AzaadOutlander) October 31, 2023One user credited former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan for the courage displayed by young students. LONG LIVE IMRAN KHAN!#LUMS pic.twitter.com/jp8LO1KA5R — Mahira Ahmed (@mahiraahmed__) October 30, 2023In a tongue-in-cheek take on the caretaker prime minister’s explanation for rigged elections, one ‘X’ user said: “The caretaker Prime Minister to LUMS students: elections are always manipulated, fixed or controlled. Sometimes one party gains advantages, and sometimes other, it's not a big deal, so don't make a fuss about it.”The caretaker Prime Minister to LUMS students, elections are always manipulated, fixed or controlled. The prime minister said that Pakistan had entertained on its soil for decades those Afghans who had been registered as refugees and compared the treatment meted out to immigrants’ boats in the Mediterranean Sea.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 31, 2023 09:59 UTC
Education
Education is an indispensable component of a successful life, as it opens doors to employment and economic stability. The government of Pakistan has established schools to offer education, particularly for those who cannot afford to pay fees. However, education in Pakistan comes with its own set of burdens, such as the pressure to achieve high grades and attend academies alongside regular schooling. Hazrat Ali once said, “If someone teaches you even a single word, they are your teacher.” Education is not limited to the classroom; it extends to learning from family members, siblings, and friends. Nonetheless, formal education is primarily imparted by teachers in educational institutions.
Source:The Nation
October 31, 2023 09:10 UTC
Railways’ Crisis
Pakistan Railways employees are planning a wheel-jam strike due to non-payment of their salaries. The Railways’ financial crisis seems to go beyond the salaries issue. Pakistan Railways has survived an almost bankruptcy just like Pakistan Airlines. Talks of privatisation pick root whenever any such financial crisis surfaces. In the long run, once this impending crisis is avoided, the government must consider issuing the bailout package that has been requested by the railways department.
Source:The Nation
October 31, 2023 03:09 UTC
Former IAF Vice Chief P.K. Barbora Passes Away
Guwahati/New Delhi: IAF’s former Vice Chief, Air Marshal P.K. He had served as IAF Vice Chief from June 2009 to December 2010. He twice served in the Directorate of Air Staff Inspection (DASI) at Air Headquarters. Air Marshal Barbora was a member of the IAF team that inducted the first Jaguar Squadron and also the IAF’s maiden Air Combat Simulator – the first of its kind in Asia. Air Marshal Barbora was a recipient of Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Vayu Sena Medal.
Source:The Nation
October 31, 2023 02:34 UTC
At least 13 dead after trains collide in southeast India
VISAKHAPATNAM-At least 13 people are dead and 50 others have been injured after two trains collided in southeast India Sunday, police officials said. The collision derailed two coaches carrying more than 90 people on the stationary train, the official told Reuters. A preliminary investigation suggests “human error” caused by “overshooting of signal” by the stationary train is what led to the collision, a statement from the country’s railway ministry read. “Out of the 13 people who died, 8 persons have been identified,” M Deepika, superintendent of police for Vizianagaram district, told CNN on Monday. Sunday’s collision comes just four months after a separate train accident in Odisha, where three trains collided, leaving 275 people dead and more than 1,000 injured.
Source:The Nation
October 30, 2023 22:54 UTC
The True Face of India
It has become evident that the hand of our neighbouring country, India, looms large behind these malevolent actions. These efforts employ both regular and paramilitary forces and engage mercenaries in the process, a blatant violation of international laws and the peace of the world. India should heed the warning that if someone ignites a fire to burn down another’s home, it may ultimately spread to their own. The international community now possesses sufficient evidence to see the true face of India, which is cruel, ruthless, and responsible for these killings. It is the collective responsibility of nations to take action to prevent India from potentially destabilizing world peace.
Source:The Nation
October 30, 2023 22:46 UTC