SAU organises policy dialogue on agriculture development
They shared these things while addressing the “Policy Dialogue on Reduction of Pesticides in Pakistan under Plant Wise Plus Programme” organized under auspices of Sindh Agriculture University in collaboration with Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI). Speaking on the occasion, the Vice Chancellor Sindh Agriculture University Dr. Fateh Marri said the mineral reserves of the country are many times more valuable than the world’s major high-tech companies. He said the international organizations are willing to invest in Pakistani agriculture, which will explore opportunities for urban, arid and precision Agriculture. Among experts and scientists from Sindh Agriculture University, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Mehran University Jamshoro, Pakistan Agriculture Research Council, Agriculture Research Sindh, Agriculture, Irrigation, Agricultural Extension, the event was also attended by Dean Dr. Aijaz Ali Khoharo, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ismail Kumbhar, Dr. Abdul Mubeen Lodhi, Dr. Saleem Ashraf, Dr. Naeem Aslam, Dr. Zeeshan Ali, Dr. Liaquat Bhutto, Dr. Tauqeer Shaikh, Dr. Asmatullah, Muhammad Idrees Rind, Ali Nawaz Chana, Muhammad Ayaz. Dr. Imran Khatri, Dr. Ghulam Qadir and Dr. Rizwan Ali.
Source:The Nation
August 07, 2023 07:20 UTC
‘Collective efforts needed to save nation from feudalism’
MQM-P Senior Deputy Convener, Dr Farooq Sattar, has emphasised the significance of cherishing and safeguarding the hardearned freedom. Karachi’s population ratio surpasses other provinces, a feat attributed to MQM’s achievements. He said that the city boasts a 27 per cent population ratio, while the remaining stands at 11.5 percent. Dr Sattar envisaged a brighter future, wherein Pakistani youth contributed significantly to the nation’s advancement, outshining the influence of feudal elites. Former President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce, Saeed Shafiq, expressed his thoughts during the ceremony, stressing the vital role of voting in securing a promising future for the nation’s youth.
Source:The Nation
August 07, 2023 07:18 UTC
Nawaz Sharif to be next PM, would change destiny of country: PM
Says PML-N supremo had removed darkness, made Pakistan a nuclear powerLays foundation of Rs263b Lahore-Bahawalnagar motorway, Taray Garh and Rai Mansab Ali Khan interchangesKASUR/LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said Nawaz Sharif would be the next prime minister of Pakistan and would change destiny of the country by initiating projects in the sectors of agriculture, industry and infrastructure. “Nawaz Sharif will serve the people of Pakistan as prime minister for another term if voted to power. He reminded that Nawaz Sharif rejected the offer of $ five billion by the then US President Bill Clinton and went on with the nuclear explosions while ignoring pressure. Nawaz Sharif also started Zarb-e-Azab led by Pakistan army to eradicate terrorism and the jawans of armed forces and people from all sections of society rendered sacrifices against terrorism. Nawaz Sharif is not just a personality but is a symbol of progress of Pakistan,” he added.
Source:Pakistan Today
August 07, 2023 06:55 UTC
Pakistan decides to send cricket team to India for ICC World Cup 2023: FO
It has, therefore, decided to send its cricket team to India to participate in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023,” said a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO) on Sunday. We expect that full safety and security of Pakistan cricket team will be ensured during its visit to India.”🔊: PR NO. 1️⃣6️⃣7️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ Pakistan’s Participation in the Cricket World Cup. In turn, Pakistan had made its cricket team’s visit to India for World Cup conditional on the Indian team’s visit to the neighbouring country for the Asia Cup. Then in June this year, after the schedule for the World Cup was announced, the Pakistan Cricket Board said that it would still need government clearance for any tour to India, including World Cup match venues.
Source:Pakistan Today
August 07, 2023 05:21 UTC
Europeans sound alarm as India pursues settler designs in IIOJK
Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK also launched a digital campaign across London to sensitise people of the situation in IIOJK. The vans with digital billboards ran across the city, showing images from the occupied Kashmir, depicting a grave situation which demands attention from the international community. Putting up a united front against the illegal occupation of Kashmir by India, Fahim Kayani, president Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK, attended a rally in Brescia as a keynote speaker. In Norway, Shah Hussain, president Tehreek-e-Kashmir Norway, said that it was a fact that the situation in IIOJK has dramatically changed, particularly since August 5, 2019. "Kashmiris and the international community reject any process conducted by India in occupied Kashmir, in any form whatsoever," he said.
Source:The Express Tribune
August 06, 2023 23:56 UTC
Pakistan can become developed nation through digitalisation: Governor
KARACHI-Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori on Sunday said that in order to rank Pakistan among the developed nations of the world, we should have to adapt to the digital age. The governor said that in the future, most of the marketing activities will be converted into digital marketing. Governor said there is no greater weapon than knowledge and we can join the developed nations only through it. Sindh Governor, Ethiopian Ambassador discuss bilateral tiesEthiopian Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula called on Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori in Karachi on Sunday and discussed bilateral relations and promotion of trade and investment between two countries. Speaking on the occasion, Sindh Governor said Pak-Ethiopian relations span over decades which have further increased with launch of Ethiopian Airlines.
Source:The Nation
August 06, 2023 21:08 UTC
TTP seeking merger with Al-Qaeda and other terror outfits
A report submitted to the UN Security Council on July 25 this year has warned that the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is seeking a merger with the global Sunni pan-Islamist terrorism group Al-Qaeda to formulate an umbrella organization to provide safe refuge to all the terror groups operating in South Asia. The report elaborated: “TTP shares ‘close and symbiotic’ ties with the Afghan Taliban and is seeking a merger with the regional affiliates to expand its terror operations... These terror groups claimed responsibility for many terrorism-related assaults. It is mentionable that TTP is an umbrella terror outfit of various militant groups, belonging to different nationalities, ethnicities, and tribes, operating along the Afghan-Pakistani border. Both the TTP and Afghan Taliban share a similar hardline ideology.
Source:The Nation
August 06, 2023 20:55 UTC
2023 Detroit Lions 53-man Roster Prediction: Preseason Week 1
We are less than one week away from the Detroit Lions Preseason Week 1 matchup against the New York Giants, and it is now time to make my latest prediction on what I believe the 2023 Lions‘ 53-man roster will look when training camp concludes. 2023 Detroit Lions 53-man roster predictionQuarterbacks (2)Jared GoffTeddy BridgewaterI am being stubborn and I continue to stand by my prediction from February that the Lions will sign Teddy Bridgewater to back up Jared Goff in 2023. If the Detroit Lions opt not to sign Ioannidis, I would recommend considering Julian Okwara as a viable alternative. Cornerbacks (5)Cameron SuttonJerry JacobsWill HarrisChase LucasStarling ThomasDan Campbell, and everybody else, were very impressed with Thomas during OTAs and rookie minicamp, so I am putting him on the initial 2023 Detroit 53-man roster. Gardner-JohnsonKerby JosephTracy WalkerBrian BranchIfeatu MelifonwuI am fairly confident that these will be the Detroit Lions safeties in 2023.
Source:The Nation
August 06, 2023 19:59 UTC
Bill for media regulation deferred as lawmakers share concerns raised by journalists
Extensive discussions took place concerning the “Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023.”Eminent senior journalists representing key electronic media organizations in Pakistan were also in attendance. Senior journalists raised pertinent questions about the bill, including the appointment of the Chairman of PEMRA, asserting that it should be the prerogative of Parliament, following recommendations from the Media Commission. Also present were senior officials from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, senior journalists, and the Chairman of PEMRA. Journalists say the bill was deferred by Senate Committee after concerns raisedAs The bill was later tabled in a meeting of the Senate Committee on Information and Broadcasting, lawmakers and senior journalists said they had raised concerns over some clauses of the bill by journalists and TV anchors which were also supported by Senators. TV anchor Hamid Mir said that there were concerns shared over the bill by journalists and Senators also raised concerns after which the bill was postponed to evolve consensus.
Source:Pakistan Today
August 06, 2023 15:39 UTC
GCWUF observes Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir
FAISALABAD - Government College Women University Faisalabad (GCWUF) observed Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir on Saturday by arranging a seminar here to express solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiri people. Vice Chancellor GCWUF Prof Dr. Zill-e-Huma Nazli presided over the event and said that India had committed unprecedented barbarism and tyranny against innocent Kashmiris because they were raising voice for their fundamental right to self-determination. She said that innocent Kashmiris laid down their lives for their freedom and their blood would surely bring a revolution and Indian would have to pay for its atrocities very soon. She also condemned siege of Kashmir and demanded the international leaders to intervene in Kashmir issue and get it resolved as early as possible. The entire administrative and teaching staff of the university including head of Urdu Department Dr Sadaf Naqvi, Prof Dr Saima Akram, Dr Syed Samina Tahira were present at the seminar.
Source:The Nation
August 06, 2023 09:42 UTC
Pakistan rejects all illegal Indian actions in IIOJK
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Saturday reiterated that it rejected all the unilateral and illegal actions taken by India in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and vowed to continue extending its unwavering diplomatic, moral and political support to Kashmiris in their just struggle. “We call upon India to reverse its post-August 5 actions,” said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his Twitter handle as Pakistan marked completion of four years since India deprived Kashmiris of their statehood by unilaterally annexing the IIOJK. “Pakistan Armed Forces pay rich tribute to the martyrs of IIOJK for their supreme sacrifices and affirm full support of Pakistan for provision of political, moral and humanitarian support to Kashmiris in their just struggle against tyranny and illegal subjugation,” the ISPR concluded. One-minute silence was observed at 9:00 am in support of Kashmiris who were martyred in the freedom struggle. In Islamabad, a walk was held at Constitution Avenue, which started from Foreign Office and culminated at D-Chowk.
Source:The Nation
August 06, 2023 07:38 UTC
Former Riders linebacker Sam Eguavoen signs with New York Jets
Former CFL linebacker Sam Eguavoen has signed with the New York Jets, according to an announcement made by his agent David Canter. He worked out for the Jets on Saturday after the team had two linebackers go down with injuries in training camp. He became a household name over three seasons in Regina, recording 173 total tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception in 38 CFL games. He appeared in 66 games, including seven starts, and registered 71 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, four sacks, two fumble recoveries, and one defensive touchdown. The Jets will kick off their 2023 season on Monday, September 11 against the Buffalo Bills.
Source:The Nation
August 06, 2023 03:19 UTC
Pakistan, Palestine players set to compete in Lincoln Cup Baseball Match in Chicago
LAHORE - The stage is set for the Lincoln Cup baseball match between Pakistan and Palestine, taking place in Chicago. This exciting event will feature Pakistan and Palestine players, who are currently studying and living in the United States and honing their baseball skills. Leading the Pakistan team is President of Pakistan Federation Baseball, Syed Fakhar Ali Shah, who is also serving as the team manager. The PFB, under its President Syed Fakhar Ali Shah’s leadership, is dedicated to the growth of baseball in the region, particularly in Pakistan. The match has garnered significant attention from both the media and officials of Baseball United, who are keen on witnessing the talent and skills of the players representing Pakistan and Palestine.
Source:The Nation
August 05, 2023 21:30 UTC
Three people killed in fresh violence in India's Manipur state
Women from the Meira Paibis group of the Meitei community in India's Manipur state protest against men accused of abusing two Kuki women after a video of the incident emerged. PHOTO: AFPThree people were killed and houses set ablaze in fresh violence in India's Manipur, police officials said late on Friday, as sporadic violence and killings continue in the remote northeastern state. The three people killed on Thursday night belonged to the majority Metei community in the state's Bishnupur district, a police spokesperson said. A spokesperson for a Kuki civil society group said it did not have an immediate comment on the latest killings. Over 180 people have been killed and thousands have fled their homes, since the violence started in Manipur, a state of 3.2 million that borders Myanmar.
Source:The Express Tribune
August 05, 2023 20:41 UTC
Marriyum strongly denies political motive behind Imran’s arrest
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday vehemently denied any political motivation behind the arrest of former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan. Marriyum clarified that the investigation into Imran Khan's alleged crimes had been ongoing for over a year, with more than 40 hearings conducted in the Toshakhana case. Aurangzeb further pointed out that comparing Imran Khan's arrest with that of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was unwarranted. Nawaz Sharif had voluntarily presented himself for accountability based on allegations, whereas Imran Khan had been evading it and resorting to dishonesty in his responses, she maintained. The information minister stressed that the government's aim was not to arrest Imran Khan politically but to revive the economy, which had suffered during the "incompetent and inefficient" four-year regime of the PTI chairman.
Source:The Express Tribune
August 05, 2023 20:30 UTC