Govt to hold investment conference in Scotland
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that an investment conference would be convened to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and Scotland in diverse fields, including trade, investment, education, water management, wind, and solar technology. “We have agreed to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and Scotland,” he said. “[Former prime minister] Imran Khan used all tactics and wasted state money as well as precious time to defame me,” he said. The prime minister suggested the holding of an investment conference in Scotland and separately arranging a road show to showcase Pakistan’s renewable energy potential in Scotland. The prime minister thanked the Scottish government for its generous contribution to floods relief last year.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 09, 2023 01:32 UTC
Afghan acting FM urges Pakistan, TTP to hold talks for peace
— Says Pakistan and Afghanistan have to jointly invest in infrastructure, especially railways, corridor projectsISLAMABAD: Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Muttaqi on Monday urged Pakistan government and the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) sit together for dialogue. Speaking at the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad, Muttaqi said that the Afghan Taliban had helped initiate negotiations between Islamabad and the TTP. He stated that the Afghan Taliban have said that educational activities will remain suspended until further orders. The acting FM also stressed that economic connectivity with Pakistan and Central Asian countries is important. Attacks in Peshawar Police Lines and Karachi Police Office had compelled Pakistani authorities to reach out to the Afghan Taliban.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 08, 2023 21:28 UTC
PPP emerges as single largest party in LG by-election in Sindh
Pakistan People’s Party has emerged as single largest party in local bodies by -election in the province. According to unofficial results Pakistan people’s party emerged victorious on seven out of eleven union committees in Karachi, while four UCs were won by Jamat-e-Islami . Similarly it won two out of four union councils in Hyderabad and bagged a majority in all the districts where elections were held.
Source:The Nation
May 08, 2023 21:08 UTC
PR’s officials enjoying costly luxurious foreign trips without any check
According to the available documents to PR’s officers had enjoyed number of foreign trips by allegedly utilizing the funds of Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) of Pakistan Railway. It revealed in documents that railway officers had baldy ruined the austerity drive initiated by the federal government. The high officials of Pakistan Railways have been enjoying foreign trips on the name of revamping Pakistan Railways with modern technology from abroad. While some officers visited China twice and spent 10 to 22 days there on the expenses of Pakistan Railway from PSDP fun. To get the official version of Pakistan Railway, the spokesman of Pakistan Railway was contacted several times but he refused to comment on it.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 08, 2023 20:26 UTC
Quality education inevitable for nation's progress, development: Ahsan Iqbal
Quality education inevitable for nation's progress, development: Ahsan IqbalPlanning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says quality education is inevitable for progress and development of any society. Addressing a ceremony in Narowal on Monday, the Minister said he established three universities in Narowal which are providing standard education to the poor and middle class segments of society. He said with quality education, the bright future of the next generation can be secured. The Minister said PTI halted the journey of progress and pushed the country back into darkness.
Source:The Nation
May 08, 2023 13:30 UTC
Shah Rukh addresses prices of Aryan's 'expensive' clothing brand
Shah Rukh Khan is known for his second-to-none acting prowess, but he is also quite famous for his wit and charm. Speaking about Khan's son, Aryan's latest venture, a streetwear brand, a fan jibed at the steep prices of the collection. Yeh D’Yavol X wale log mujhe bhi sasti nahi bech rahe….kuch karta hoon..!! #Jawan https://t.co/PLW9WUd6mg — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) May 6, 2023Replying to the same, Khan quipped, "Yeh D'Yavol X wale log mujhe bhi sasti nahi bech rahea. D’YAVOL X is a new luxury streetwear brand and is Aryan's baby.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 08, 2023 11:40 UTC
Year’s first Congo virus patient succumbs to infection
The patient, who emerged as this year's first case of the life-threatening Congo virus, died during treatment at a private hospital in Karachi, officials confirmed on Sunday. The Health Department said that the deceased was a meat slaughterer, processor, and seller (butcher) by profession. Despite intensive care, the patient passed away on May 5, the health department spokesperson said. This was the first case of Congo virus in the country this year, and medical experts have warned that the virus is very dangerous, as it can cause bleeding at very early stages. While the symptoms of the Congo virus are similar to those of dengue fever, they can quickly become life-threatening.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 08, 2023 04:37 UTC
23,000 flee violence in northeast India, says army
MANIPUR - Some 23,000 people have fled ethnic violence in northeast India that has reportedly killed at least 54 people, the army said on Sunday, although there was no new “major violence” overnight. The unrest in Manipur state erupted after a protest march by a tribal group last week sparked clashes, with vehicles and houses set on fire and authorities firing tear gas. The military has deployed thousands of troops to the state bordering Myanmar, issued “shoot-at-sight” orders in “extreme cases”, imposed curfews and cut the internet. The army said on Sunday no major flare-ups were reported overnight and that a curfew was lifted between 7-10 am in Churachandpur district, one of the main flashpoint areas.
Source:The Nation
May 08, 2023 04:16 UTC
CrossFit Trussville fire under control, no injuries reported
From Tribune staff reportsTRUSSVILLE — A Sunday afternoon fire at CrossFit Trussville brought out all three Trussville Fire and Rescue stations and briefly closed traffic on Railroad Avenue and Railroad Street. Fortunate timing and an overwhelming response by firefighters quickly brought the structure fire under control. According to Shotts, the timing of the 911 call allowed personnel to move quickly. “We had units returning from an earlier run when the CrossFit call came,” Shotts said. The Fire Marshal was in route to the scene to investigate the cause of the blaze, which is standard procedure.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 08, 2023 01:36 UTC
Pak-Afghan FMs agree to enhanced counter-terrorism cooperation
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari hosted Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Office spokesperson said in a press release. Pictures shared by the foreign minister’s account also showed State Minister for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar present during the meetings. The acting Afghan foreign minister and the acting Afghan minister for commerce and industry are on visit to Pakistan from 05-08 May accompanied with high-level delegations. It was an honor to host FMs of China & Afg & Chair the 5th China-Pak-Afghan Trilateral FMs Dialogue. The trilateral dialogue was followed by the 4th round of Sino-Pak strategic dialogue.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 08, 2023 01:10 UTC
Karachi to remain hot and humid for 24 hours
KARACHI-Weather in Karachi will likely remain hot and humid during the next 24 hours, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said on Sunday. Mercury will leave Karachi scorching today with temperatures likely to remain high for the next three days. The temperatures, according to the Met department, could rise up to a maximum of 36 to 38 degrees centigrade, while the minimum temperature might not fall below 26.6 degrees centigrade. Meanwhile, humidity in the air would remain at 67%; however, the speed of winds blowing from the southwest towards the port city is 18 kilometres per hour, the PMD said. In most parts of Sindh, however, the weather will likely remain hot and dry for the next few days.
Source:The Nation
May 07, 2023 21:23 UTC
Lynchistan
The menace of mob violence and the weaponization of blasphemy continues unabated as another tragic incident took place in Mardan on Saturday. The incident took place during a PTI rally in Mardan where a man was lynched by a crazed mob over blasphemy accusations. It is important to remember that this is not the first time a man has been lynched over blasphemy accusations in Mardan. What seemed to be an incident that shook the nation’s conscience turned out to be another footnote in the long history of blasphemy related mob violence. The misuse of blasphemy laws is often described by courts as an unlawful act and the Islamabad High Court had previously suggested to the legislature to amend the existing laws to give equal punishment to those who level false blasphemy accusations.
Source:The Nation
May 07, 2023 21:15 UTC
Climate action is like a paradise
Climate action is no different. Everyone wants to tackle climate change but nobody is willing to sacrifice whatever is dear to them toward that end. I care about the planet and I worry about climate change. Not a single person I asked about their electric car has told me that they are contributing toward the fight against climate change. Market driven norms made it attractive to create more energy, which led to climate change.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 07, 2023 19:16 UTC
Govt endangered entire nation for power: Sheikh Rashid
LAHORE: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed claimed on Sunday that in a tweet that the political climate of the nation has suddenly turned dismal and complicated as the government had endangered the entire nation to maintain power. He predicted that the nation’s political issues will be amplified by its current troubles. Rashid expressed great optimism about the prospect of elections. Additionally, Rashid slammed Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his recent trip to India. A wave of anger is growing against Bilawal Bhutto in Occupied Kashmir after the visit, he added.
Source:The Nation
May 07, 2023 18:33 UTC
‘Nation standing with judges’: We’ll be on roads again after 14th, says Imran
PTI Chairman Imran Khan addresses his supporters during a rally in Lahore, on May 6, 2022, in this still taken from a video. — Twitter/@PTIOfficialLAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said on Saturday the entire nation was standing with the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) and other judges of the apex court against the mafia putting pressure on the Supreme Court to run away from elections. On Saturday, the PTI held rallies in four cities, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Peshawar. She said Imran stole watches, grabbed land, received illegal foreign funding, and raised the price of flour, sugar and electricity. She said Imran played with the Constitution for the sake of power and violated it for the sake of power.
Source:The Nation
May 07, 2023 14:57 UTC