Paine Elementary student to compete for National American Junior Pre-Teen Miss
“This young lady is competing for the title and honors of National American Junior Pre-Teen Miss title. The newly crowned Miss Alabama Junior Preteen will receive prizes and awards, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, and will compete in the national pageant in Orlando, Florida. National American Miss also offers optional contests, such as the Top Model Search, Talent, Actress, and more. National American Miss is dedicated to celebrating America’s greatness and encouraging its future leaders. The National American Miss Pageant System is the largest in the nation.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 12, 2023 15:23 UTC
Birmingham man shot and killed inside a vehicle Thursday night
From the Tribune staff reportsBIRMINGHAM – A Birmingham man was shot and killed while sitting inside a vehicle on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Around 9:50 PM, officers were dispatched to a call of shots fired in the 1400 Block of 33rd Street North. The victim, Erskin Irvin Jr., 37, of Birmingham was observed inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers arrived on the scene and Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. They went outside and discovered the victim inside his vehicle.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 12, 2023 15:23 UTC
Imran, Syra, others thank God and nation for freeing Imran Khan
Actor Imran Abbas, who was at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, described how joyous the atmosphere was as soon as Supreme Court’s verdict was announced on TV. The immense love for Imran Khan has crossed every level this time.” Actor Armeena Khan has no worries for the future knowing that the PTI Chief will be out soon. “I want to thank my nation for being so strong during this time, this decision is the result of your sacrifice. “Praying that Allah protects Imran Khan and helps him succeed in his efforts for Pakistan. Model Fouzia Aman thanked the nation for freeing Imran but then asked people to “spare a thought” for all the damage done in the past 48 hours.
Source:The Nation
May 12, 2023 15:06 UTC
Hot, dry weather expected in most parts of country
Weather remained dry in most parts of the country while, hot in southern parts during the last twelve hours. Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next twelve hours. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning:Islamabad and Muzaffarabad sixteen degree centigrade, Lahore twenty-three, Karachi twenty-eight, Peshawar twenty-two, Quetta eighteen, Gilgit and Murree twelve degree centigrade. According to Met Office weather forecast for Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, dry weather is expected in Srinagar, Jammu, Pulwama, Anantnag and Baramulla while partly cloudy in Leh. Temperature recorded this morning:Srinagar, Pulwama and Anantnag nine degree centigrade, Jammu twenty, Leh one and Shopian and Baramulla ten degree centigrade.
Source:The Nation
May 12, 2023 14:52 UTC
Imran’s ‘unlawful’ arrest overturned
PTI chief Imran Khan is appearing before Supreme Court in Islamabad on May 11, 2023. Addressing the advocate general Islamabad, Justice Athar Minallah said it was difficult to defend the arrest. Defending the NAB action, the AG said it was not possible to arrest Imran Khan from any other place. Imran Khan calls thousands of people to thwart the possibility of arrests, he said. When Imran Khan entered the courtroom amid heightened security after a lapse of more than one hour, the CJP welcomed him.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 12, 2023 11:30 UTC
FM says PPP against banning of any political party
Bilwal, also the chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), made it clear that his party was neither jubilant over the arrest of any politician, nor did it support the banning of any political party. Live: Chairman PPP and FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressing a press conference at MCBH Karachi. Bilawal was referring to the violent protests by the PTI supporters since the arrest of party Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday. He also said that in principle, he was opposed to the ban on any political party. The PPP chairman emphasised that now when the establishment wanted to remain neutral, an opportunity had presented itself to all political parties to work within the political sphere.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 12, 2023 11:06 UTC
PK slams agriculture dept, AP govt for failing to help farmers
Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan. (Image By Arrangement)Vijayawada: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan on Thursday slammed the Andhra Pradesh government’s agriculture department and its allied ones for failing to aid rain-hit farmers who are staring at severe crop loss. He blamed the officials of the agriculture department, ministers and the legislators as they were unprepared to come to the rescue of the farmers by initiating necessary measures even when it was apparent that untimely rains would damage crops. The Jana Sena chief then turned critical of the state government for its apparent failure in initiating works under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA), even as farmers were in desperate need of labour to harvest crops. Pawan Kalyan said that it was disheartening to see that the ruling party was not taking much care even as the harvested paddy was germinating due to being drenched in untimely rains.
Source:The Nation
May 12, 2023 09:59 UTC
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Source:The Nation
May 12, 2023 05:58 UTC
Mall Road Saddar closed for vehicular traffic
RAWALPINDI - Mall Road Saddar is closed for all kind of vehicular traffic while other city roads including Murree Road are open. A City Traffic Police (CTP) spokesman said on Thursday that traffic was normal on city roads and Murree Road except Mall Road Saddar and some other roads in its surrounding area which were closed for all kind of vehicular traffic. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi Taimoor Khan said that traffic police officers and wardens were in the field and regulating traffic on city roads. CTP had finalized arrangements to control traffic load on alternate routes on different city roads in case of traffic diversion, he said. Information about the traffic situation was being provided to the citizens through FM 88.6 and official social media pages, the CTO added.
Source:The Nation
May 12, 2023 04:32 UTC
Trussville Rotary Club member receives prestigious award from Rotary International
From the Tribune staff reportsTRUSSVILLE – A member of the Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club has received a prestigious award from Rotary International. Mary Sanspree won Rotary International’s (RI) “Service Above Self” award. The award recognizes Rotarians who demonstrate their motto of “service above self” by volunteering to help others. The award is internationally competitive and is granted to no more than 150 Rotarians worldwide annually. She chaired the Rotary Interact committee from 2009 to 2018 and oversaw the significant growth and vitality of the Interact program.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 12, 2023 04:29 UTC
Atta Tarar terms relief to Imarn a match fixing
ISLAMABAD - Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Interior Attaullah Tarar here on Thursday termed the relief given by the apex court to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan “a match fixing”. Talking to the media, he said the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz and Pakistan People’s Party leadership were denied relief by the courts in false cases for years. He claimed that the lawyers of the PTI chairman were aware of the decision of the superior court in the Al-Qadir Trust case. Atta Tarar alleged,” Imran Khan has been given out-of-way relief in the case.”He claimed that Imran Khan had committed corruption of Rs. He said action would be taken against Khawaja Harris Raheem and an application would be moved in the courts against him.
Source:The Nation
May 12, 2023 03:34 UTC
SC declares Imran’s arrest illegal, orders his immediate release
The chief justice stated that the incident was a matter of respect for the judiciary. Justice Minallah questioned what the PTI wanted from the apex court, to which Khan stated that the court should order Imran's release. Imran's lawyer argued that the PTI chief had only received one notice from the anti-graft watchdog. Justice Minallah stated that Justice Mazhar was talking about the implementation of the law and that the "real issue" was the right of access to justice. Justice Minallah said that the bureau had not "learned any lessons" and was accused of many activities including political engineering.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 11, 2023 23:35 UTC
Pakistan’s honorary diplomat, Turkish professor receive honours for services
ISLAMABAD: A Turkish professor and the honorary consul of Pakistan in Izmir were presented with Pakistan Civil Awards by Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkey during a ceremony. The awards were conferred upon the Turkish dignitaries in recognition of their distinguished services to Pakistan and the strengthening of Pakistan-Turkey relations. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Junaid extended the heartiest felicitations to the recipients of the Pakistan Civil Awards on this well-deserved honour. He commended their invaluable services to Pakistan and their contributions towards the further strengthening of Pakistan-Turkey ties. Now the responsibility lies with us to further strengthen it and pass this sacred trust to our future generations.”The ceremony was attended by Ankara Governor Vasip Sahin, Turkish dignitaries and prominent businessmen.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 11, 2023 23:32 UTC
PK for poll alliance to dethrone YSRC
Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan. "We will present the facts and figures before the political parties to convince them to form an alliance with our party. We want all the people of the state to get power into their hands," the Jana Sena leader said. Meanwhile, state BJP general secretary Vishnuvardhan Reddy said, "The BJP parliamentary board will take a decision on our party’s political alliance with other parties in AP. As of now, BJP is in alliance with Jana Sena and we will contest the polls in an alliance."
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2023 19:08 UTC
United Nations urges all parties to refrain from violence after Imran Khan's Arrest
AFP/FileThe recent arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has sparked nationwide protests across the country, leading to violent clashes between party supporters and security forces. Reacting to the volatile situation, the United Nations has taken notice of protests and called for all parties to refrain from violence. The UN chief also urged law-enforcers to follow the law while enforcing it against Imran Khan. The party supporters in several cities took to the streets and clashed with security forces, who fired tear gas and tried to beat them back. The situation remains currently tense as the government has deployed additional security forces to maintain law and order.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2023 17:40 UTC