1696922996-0/jemimaispales-(1)1696922996-0.png)
Internet lashes out at Jemima for 'both sides' take
I stand with the innocent human beings on both sides of this conflict, especially the children. pic.twitter.com/h2K8i1eGlM — Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) October 9, 2023I stand with the innocent human beings on both sides of this conflict. "Might as well have said nothing at all because that's what this is," said one X user. "We are proud of you," said one X user. One X user pointed out, "What the hell is this non-statement?
Source:The Express Tribune
October 10, 2023 10:29 UTC
World Bank advises tax reforms in Pakistan to ease debt burden
The World Bank (WB) has said Pakistan is collecting lesser tax than its actual capacity. Pakistan is falling short of Rs737 billion in tax collection, the World Bank said in its report and urged Islamabad to close all tax exemptions to release the burden of debts. The real estate sector is also paying Rs402 billion tax in Pakistan than its actual capacity, the report said. The bank also recommended that Pakistan should simplify its income tax structure, including aligning it for both salaried and non-salaried individuals, while ensuring progressivity. Earlier, the World Bank advised cutting various subsidies to save money adding that 167 billion rupees can be saved from the Tariff Differential Subsidy (TDS).
Source:The Nation
October 10, 2023 10:28 UTC
Penn ends another Chesterton boys soccer season
And then the season ended abruptly last Tuesday night at Jackson Field in South Bend with a 2-1 loss to Penn in a first-round sectional match. In 2022, Chesterton and Penn both were ranked and Penn won the game with a goal that came with 15 seconds left after Chesterton had tied it with a late goal. Two of Sabedra’s Chesterton teams coming into this season had three players who reached double figures in goals. One week after the Munster loss, Chesterton had turned it around and came close to upsetting Zionsville but lost 1-0. “We definitely had momentum coming into this game,” Kovalan said after the sectional loss.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 10, 2023 10:14 UTC
Trending Topics feature may be on its way on Threads app
Meta's Threads platform, standing as rival to X, may be getting a Trending Topics section. The news circulated when an app developer posted screenshots of the feature, shared originally by a Meta employee. 🤫”In the screenshot images posted, the feature appears to list trending topics according to the number of threads it received, similar to the feature on X, formerly Twitter. While the trending topics section has been a vital feature to every social media platform, it has become quite problematic in the past. Facebook was compelled to kill the feature in 2018 after controversy over the feature repeatedly resurfacing conspiracy theories and misinformation.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 10, 2023 10:03 UTC
Judicial Autonomy
This principle is not just a matter of judicial prerogative; it is the bedrock of a robust democratic system. This, in turn, could erode public trust in the legal system, threatening the very foundation of justice in Pakistan. While checks and balances are crucial to a functioning democracy, the government must exercise caution when attempting to curtail the judiciary’s authority. It is essential to remember that the judiciary’s autonomy is not an encroachment on parliamentary authority but rather a safeguard against potential abuses of power. We must not forget that the strength of our legal system lies in its ability to uphold justice impartially, transcending the shifting tides of political power.
Source:The Nation
October 10, 2023 05:04 UTC
Privatisation Challenges
Transparency and oversight should be the cornerstones of any privatisation process. Public offerings can act as checks and balances, ensuring that the privatisation process remains fair and equitable. However, past privatisation attempts have been hindered by various challenges, including economic volatility, judicial activism, litigation, and political resistance. Rebuilding this trust is imperative for successful privatisation efforts. The key to a successful privatisation process lies in procedural and process transparency.
Source:The Nation
October 10, 2023 04:45 UTC
Punjab govt approves recruitment of 691 teachers in 121 commerce colleges across province
SIALKOT - After nineteen years, the Punjab government has approved the recruitment of 691 teachers in 121 commerce colleges across the province, including six commerce colleges of Sialkot, in which 138 Assistant Professors of Grade 18 and 553 lecturers of Grade 17 are to be filled under the Punjab Public Service Commission. Principal Government Commerce College Qila Prof Khalil Toor and HOD English Department Prof Sher Ali said that currently there is a shortage of teachers of Islamiat, Commerce, Economics, English and Shorthand in the college and this initiative of the government has caused a shortage of staff. He further informed that in the recent BS Commerce, BBA, the college has 100% result while in AD Commerce, the result has been 98%. CRIMES TO BE ERADICATED WITH MODERN TECHNOLOGYCIA has been abolished and OCU has been established to eradicate crimes with modern technology. These views were expressed by DSP OCU Mehmood Al Hasan while talking to the journalists Monday in his office.
Source:The Nation
October 10, 2023 01:16 UTC
Pell City woman found dead in cell at Trussville City Jail
From The Tribune staff reportsTRUSSVILLE — A Pell City woman was found dead in her cell at the Trussville City Jail on Sunday, Oct. 8. The woman was a Leeds Police Department inmate being housed at the Trussville City Jail. Her identity has not yet been released pending notification of her family, but the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed she lives in Pell City. She was found unresponsive inside her cell at 11:15 p.m. by jail staff who were performing a routine cell check. The Trussville Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 10, 2023 00:10 UTC
Finalists announced for 2023 Tribune Readers Choice Awards, voting begins
From Tribune staff reportsTRUSSVILLE — The finalists for the 2023 Tribune Readers Choice Awards were announced Monday, Oct. 9 and a new city specific section was introduced for the first time. “The new overall readers choice by city section ensures that top businesses in each Tribune city can be recognized by their local customers,” Tribune publisher Scott Buttram said. After readers complete the new overall readers choice by city section, the ‘next’ button at the bottom of the section will take readers to the 2023 Tribune Readers Choice finalists in over 160 categories. Voting for the Tribune Readers Choice finalists will be open until Nov. 8, 2023. Readers can vote with the ballot below or access the ballot any time by clicking on the Readers Choice tab at the top of the TrussvilleTribune.com home page.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 09, 2023 23:38 UTC
Blackhawks Announce Leadership Group for 2023-24 Season
Blackhawks Announce Leadership Group for 2023-24 SeasonBlackhawks head coach Luke Richardson officially announced the team’s leadership group for the coming season. Defensemen Connor Murphy and Seth Jones and forwards Nick Foligno and Corey Perry will serve as assistant captains. Veteran forwards Tyler Johnson and Taylor Hall could also get an A at some point this season if injuries arise. Richardson indicated they would alternate who wears the letters at home and on the road, and might switch that rotation mid-way through the season. The Blackhawks previously announced they will not replace Jonathan Toews wearing the C this season out of respect for the longest-tenured captain in franchise history.
Source:The Nation
October 09, 2023 20:01 UTC
Terrorism and how to combat
After 9/11, the world has changed and started realizing the painful effects of terrorism and its disastrous consequences. As per report of Global Terrorism Index (GTI), South Asia remains the region with average GTI scorein 2022. The region recorded 1,354 deaths from terrorism in 2022, a decrease of 30% compared to 2021. Deaths in Pakistan rose significantly to 643 in 2022, a 120% increase from 292 deaths in 2021 and nine times higher than 2021 terrorism deaths. Over the last one decade, the pattern and trend of terrorism has changed but we have not equipped ourselves to combat the terrorism in the language of terrorists.
Source:The Nation
October 09, 2023 18:45 UTC
Addressing inflation
New government data says that despite the rupee recovering significantly against the dollar, inflation actually went up, rising past 30% again. Annual inflation rose to 31.4% in September against 27.4% in August, and was up by 2% month-on-month in September, compared to 1.7% in August. Given that petroleum products — which are almost entirely imported — have a massive impact on inflation, a successful crackdown could have very quick results. A large chunk of inflation earlier this year was also attributed to the tough IMF conditions. Currently at record highs to help check inflation, the high rate also discourages investment, which is critically needed to meet broader economic goals.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 09, 2023 15:47 UTC
Two nations, one World Cup dream for Van der Merwe
HYDERABAD, India: Having once played in the same South Africa team as Dale Steyn, AB de Villiers and Jacques Kallis, Roelof van der Merwe has finally made it to a World Cup -- with the Netherlands. Van der Merwe appeared in 13 ODIs for South Africa between 2009 and 2010 before switching allegiance to the Dutch in 2019. “I love competing, so I think that helps me stay fit, stay hungry for the game,” said Van der Merwe on Sunday. So, it doesn´t change whether I´m playing in a World Cup or in a local competition,” said Van der Merwe. Van der Merwe said his team will not be over-awed by facing Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra who both hit undefeated centuries in the win over England.
Source:The Nation
October 09, 2023 13:01 UTC
Fire claims 14 lives in Karnataka
NEW DELHI - At least 14 persons died and several others were injured when a fire broke out inside a firecracker store in India’s southern state of Karnataka overnight through Saturday and Sunday, local police said. The fire occurred in the Attibele area of the state capital Bengaluru. The injured were admitted to a local hospital. Most of the dead were employees of the store, police said, adding that efforts were being made to ascertain the identity of the deceased. The store owner and land owner were blamed for flouting fire-safety norms.
Source:The Nation
October 08, 2023 19:48 UTC
Pakistan Air Force launches 14-nation Indus Shield 2023 exercise with Middle Eastern participation
The Taliban government in Kabul called the decision “unacceptable” while maintaining that Afghans were not to blame for Pakistan’s security problems. “We have to make Pakistan an investment-friendly country,” Achakzai told a news conference at a local hotel in Karachi. “We have decided to expel the illegal immigrants once and for all,” he added. In response to a question, Achakzai said Pakistan would also keep the finger prints of all illegal immigrants while deporting them to prevent their return. “But now we have decided that sending back illegal immigrants is our state policy and we will not tolerate any pressure on us on the basis of this.”
Source:The Nation
October 08, 2023 19:39 UTC