Saudi Arabia, UAE to invest $46b in Pakistan
Minister of State for Petroleum Musadiq Malik has said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and UAE have indicated to invest $46 billion in the country’s mineral and mining sector worth 6.1 trillion dollars. Pakistan will establish a global standard regulator for the mineral and mining sector, Minister of State for Petroleum Musadiq Malik announced at the ‘Pakistan Minerals Summit’. The Minister said that Saudi Arabia and UAE have indicated an investment of $24 billion and $22 billion respectively in the country’s mine and mineral sector. “We believe that the United States is a major economic power and the force behind it is companies like Apple, Google and Amazon.”- nation.com.pk
Source:The Nation
August 05, 2023 19:59 UTC
Blackhawks Prospects Shine At USA Hockey’s Summer Showcase (and Other Bullets)
Over the past week, USA Hockey has hosted its World Junior Championship Summer Showcase — an opportunity for prospects to skate in game action to make their case for a spot in this winter’s World Juniors. The Blackhawks had four prospects in the tournament: Frank Nazar, Oliver Moore, Gavin Hayes and Sam Rinzel. Nazar scored the game-tying goal (in the second tweet below). He got the start as the only Blackhawks prospects on the White Team in the second game on Friday, rolling as the second-line center. He then scored the second American goal on a feed from former USNTDP Danny Nelson to put USA back in it.
Source:The Nation
August 05, 2023 15:39 UTC
India cannot suppress legitimate struggle of Kashmiris, says Kaira
ISLAMABAD - Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira Friday said India cannot suppress the legitimate struggle of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Flanked by Kashmiri leaders, he said Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari presented the Kashmir cause in a befitting manner at all international forums even during his visit to India. The Advisor to Prime Minister said the Kashmir dispute was not an issue between Hindus and Muslims, rather it was a just freedom cause of the people residing over there. Kaira regretted that India is giving the impression that Kashmir is an issue between Hindus and Muslims through propaganda. Rahmani said according to the United Nations Charter, Kashmir has a separate identity and India’s claims on Kashmir were false.
Source:The Nation
August 05, 2023 15:30 UTC
Sending out a green message through tree plantation
Miind DwivediRae Bareli: Under tree plantation program on at Modern Rail Coach Factory, Rae Bareli. The General Manager directed the people of the residential complex to provide trees as per their demand to connect them with the tree plantation drive. This tree plantation program was conducted under the direction of PCE Rajesh Agarwal. Officers and employees did the work of planting plants in pits prepared for plantation. On this occasion, Aredica’s PCME SS Kalsi CAO Sanjay Kumar Katiyar, PCPO Amar Nath Dubey, PCMO MK Shakarwal, PCSC Ramesh Chandra along with Head of Department and senior officials participated in tree plantation.
Source:The Express Tribune
August 05, 2023 15:08 UTC
Nation will never forget sacrifices of martyrs: PM Shehbaz Sharif
PM Shehbaz Sharif photographed on December 13, 2022. PIDISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday said the nation would never forget the sacrifices of its martyrs. In a message on the Police Martyrs’ Day, he said the whole nation paid tribute to their dutiful countrymen who rendered sacrifices to protect the lives and properties of citizens. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday inaugurated the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) established with collaboration among the government, international companies and private sector. The prime minister said Pakistan was a great place for promoting tourism and cultural heritage.
Source:The Nation
August 05, 2023 14:35 UTC
Monsoon rains forecast for Punjab till 7th
LAHORE - The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a forecast of monsoon rains in various districts of Punjab until August 7. According to Spokesperson PDMA, Currently, the Ravi River experiences a low-level flood at Sidhanai, with an inflow of 52040 cusecs and an outflow of 36840 cusecs. Additionally, the Sutlej River faces low-level flooding at Sulaimanki and Islam, with increasing water levels at both sites. The inflow at Sulaimanki stands at 76035 cusecs, while the outflow is 62877 cusecs. At Head Islam, the inflow is 66643 cusecs, and the outflow is 65743 cusecs.
Source:The Nation
August 05, 2023 13:37 UTC
JIT formed in maid torture case
A five-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) is formed in the much-highlighted domestic worker torture case in which an Islamabad DIG Operations is appointed as the head of the JIT. According to notification, the DIG Operations is appointed as JIT convener while four officers from ISI, IB and police including SSP CTD and SSP Investigations will be part of the JIT. The JIT will probe the violence case at Police Lines Headquarters. Senator Sherry Rehman on Friday demanded the government to take a notice of Rizwana torture case. The PPP senator said it was an illegal use of force in the house of a judge and Child Protection Act should held responsible in this case.
Source:The Nation
August 05, 2023 01:10 UTC
Police recover flood relief goods from Gandapur’s residence
Police in DI Khan on Friday carried out a raid at the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur for his arrest. Police claimed to have seized relief goods for floods and coronavirus victims, as well as bags containing sticks and clubs from the PTI leader’s residence. Several trucks were dispatched from the scene, laden with the confiscated relief supplies from Gandapur's residence. The PTI leader is accused of inciting the public and issuing threats against the provincial chief. Contrary to the family's claims, the police authorities have stated that the confiscated items included government-issued relief supplies intended for the aid of the local populace in need.
Source:The Express Tribune
August 04, 2023 22:22 UTC
Former CFL QB Chris Streveler struggles as New York Jets open NFL preseason
Former CFL quarterback Chris Streveler failed to replicate his preseason magic from a year ago as the New York Jets fell 21-6 to the Cleveland Browns during the NFL’s exhibition opener on Thursday night. Streveler took over the offence in the fourth quarter of the annual Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio, completing just one of seven pass attempts for nine yards and rushing once for seven yards. Streveler was a last-minute addition to the Jets’ training camp in 2022 but captured national attention during the preseason, leading the team to three consecutive victories. The Jets elevated Streveler again a week later, though he did not take any snaps under centre. Streveler was especially effective during Winnipeg’s championship run in 2019, rushing for 82 yards and a touchdown in the West Semi-Final before throwing a touchdown pass to Andrew Harris in the Grey Cup.
Source:The Nation
August 04, 2023 20:29 UTC
Caretaker Government
The word “caretaker” itself describes that this should be a transitional setup to facilitate the transfer of power from one elected government to the other by conducting free and fair elections with the help of an independent and powerful Election Commission. Unfortunately, we have a judiciary embroiled in political controversies, with a paid bureaucracy lacking credentials and not understanding the significance of the oath they take, which is loyalty to the constitution and not any individual. Circumstances demand that there be no more controversies or a repeat of incidents like May 9. However, rumours that a relative of a former PM, who is also the patron of a major political party and part of the current coalition PDM, is being considered for this position are shocking and hopefully not authentic news. A visibly neutral caretaker transitional setup must be put in place to hold free and fair elections, which are generally acceptable and, on the surface, not tainted to begin with.
Source:The Nation
August 04, 2023 20:16 UTC
COAS meets World Junior Squash Champion Hamza Khan at GHQ
In a heartwarming display of support and encouragement, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir met with World Junior Squash Champion, Mohammad Hamza Khan, at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Friday, the military said. During the meeting, General Munir congratulated the young prodigy for his remarkable achievement, which has brought great honour to the nation. COAS General Munir was quick to acknowledge the significance of nurturing and supporting such remarkable talents, emphasising that they serve as a source of inspiration for the entire nation. Also read: Hamza makes history, lifts World Junior Squash titleDuring the meeting, General Munir reaffirmed the commitment of the Pakistan Army to support and nurture the young talent in the country. Mohammad Hamza Khan's success story is a shining example of the talent and potential that Pakistan possesses in various fields.
Source:The Nation
August 04, 2023 15:11 UTC
India communal riots
Communal riots near New Delhi have raised more questions over India’s ability to ensure the safety of religious minorities, or even maintain public security in general. The militant Hindu groups successfully baited the Muslim community in Nuh into a fight, with mob violence breaking out and some cars also getting burnt. Arson and violence took place near the Indian headquarters of major international companies such as Samsung, Siemens, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and BMW. Yadav said the BJP indulges in conspiracies and arranges riots to rile up the Hindutva base. Like Opinion & Editorial on Facebook, follow @ETOpEd on Twitter to receive all updates on all our daily pieces.
Source:The Express Tribune
August 04, 2023 13:34 UTC
Nation to never forget sacrifices of its martyrs: PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the Pakistani nation would never forget the sacrifices of its martyrs. The prime minister, in a message on Police Martyrs’ Day, observed on Friday, said the whole nation paid tribute to their dutiful countrymen who sacrificed their lives to protect lives and properties of citizens. He said just like the armed forces, the police personnel also left no stone unturned to thwart the nefarious designs of the enemies. On this day, we salute all of our sons and daughters and their respective families for their services to the country, the prime minister remarked.
Source:The Nation
August 04, 2023 11:39 UTC
Brave search launches video and image search
Brave is introducing video and image searches to ensure privacy and security. Previously, Brave's search engine required users to jump to Bing or Google to find photos or videos. This increased the chances of being profiled through picture hunts that could be accessible from another search engine's index. Read more X social media looking to build a trading hub inside appWith the new feature launch, users will be able to search with privacy being ensured. However, users still have the option of continuing searches through other search engines for some time.
Source:The Express Tribune
August 04, 2023 09:41 UTC
ACAP scores place Trussville City Schools among top in state
From Tribune staff reportsTRUSSVILLE — The Alabama State Department of Education released the the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) district level testing results this week and Trussville City School (TCS) ranked among the best systems in Alabama for proficiency. In English language arts, TCS ranked 6th in Alabama with 75.4% proficiency. Mountain Brook (86.7%) led all systems followed by Vestavia Hills (83.4%), Saraland (87.2%), Homewood (77%), and Cullman City (75.6%). In math, TCS ranked 10th with 58.7% proficiency. In science, TCS ranked 4th with a proficiency of 67.9%.
Source:The Express Tribune
August 04, 2023 08:29 UTC