Previous govt ‘scandalised’ CPEC: Ahsan
Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal addressing a press conference in Islamabad to mark a decade of the signing of the CPEC on July 5, 2023. SCREENGRABFederal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that the previous government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) “scandalised” China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. “China is also getting the message that Pakistan is now serious about CPEC. “After the elections, I am hoping the investors will once again turn to Pakistan for investment under CPEC,” he added. Nevertheless, he added that CPEC has provided the necessary energy and physical infrastructure upon which Pakistan can build a successful economy.
Source:The Express Tribune
July 05, 2023 18:07 UTC
Zayn Malik looks ‘too Pakistani’ in new teaser
Pakistani-British singer Zayn Malik released a teaser for his much-awaited album. Zayn took to the micro-blogging site, and, without a caption, released a small snippet of his upcoming song. hair theory is real cant believe zayn malik looks so chapri https://t.co/RtE5mPzOLY — real not manu (@baekyonglvr) July 5, 2023However, it wasn’t one user who felt the area looked similar to K-town. “I love him but this looks like it was filmed on an Oppo in Bandra East,” read a tweet. Hassan Raheem kinda looks different here idk https://t.co/2P4OYNI1wm — M (@sometinfunY) July 4, 2023A user said the short looks like its shot by YouTuber Irfan Junejo.
Source:The Express Tribune
July 05, 2023 18:05 UTC
Nation to observe Youm-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran on Friday
Nation to observe Youm-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran on FridayThe government will observe Youm-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran on Friday to hold countrywide protest demonstrations against the desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden. The decision was made in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad to discuss the issue of desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden. The prime minister appealed for participation in the protest to convey a united message to the mischievous minds. Besides, a joint session of the parliament will also be held tomorrow to formulate a national strategy on the issue which will also adopt a resolution to condemn desecration of the Holy Quran.
Source:The Nation
July 05, 2023 12:13 UTC
World hits new record for hottest day ever
The world on July 3 reached a dubious distinction, hitting a new record for the hottest day ever, according to data from the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction. The global average temperature on July 3 reached 17.01C (62.62 F), beating the previous record temperature of 16.9C set in August 2016, said the centers, a division of the National Weather Service. This summer, climate change is fueling extreme heat waves around the world, triggering weather warnings and claiming numerous lives. From North America to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, nations are grappling with scorching temperatures. Even China has been seeing its hottest days in six decades, with temperatures reaching up to 40C (104F).
Source:The Nation
July 05, 2023 10:41 UTC
Very hot, humid weather forecast for Sindh
KARACHI- Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday predicted very hot and humid weather for most parts of the Sindh during the next 24 hours. The minimum and maximum temperatures were recorded in Karachi 37-39 degrees Centigrade, Hyderabad 41-43 degrees Centigrade, Sukkur 41-43 degrees Centigrade, Thatta 37-38 degrees Centigrade, Mohenjodaro 41-43 degrees Centigrade, Dadu 43-45 degrees Centigrade, Mithi 39-41 degrees Centigrade, and in Nawabshah 41-43 degrees Centigrade. Mainly, very hot and humid weather is likely to prevail in the province.
Source:The Nation
July 05, 2023 07:14 UTC
Bilawal terms July 5 a black day
KARACHI - Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed July 5, 1977, as a black day in national history. Since then, Pakistanis around the world observe the 5th of July as Black Day. According to the statement issued by Media Cell Bilawal House, the Chairman of PPP further said in his message that dictator Zia is a culprit of the Constitution of Pakistan and the Pakistani nation. Now there is only democracy in the present and future of Pakistan,” he added. The PPP Chairman saluted the Jiyalas (party workers) who were flogged, endured the hardships of imprisonment and embraced martyrdom for the sake of democracy during the Zia regime.
Source:The Nation
July 05, 2023 02:09 UTC
Desecration in Sweden: Nation to observe Holy Quran Day on Friday
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced to observe Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran on July 7 (Friday) to hold countrywide protests demonstrations against the desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden and convene a joint parliamentary session a day earlier. The decision was made on in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here to discuss the issue of the desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden. The joint session would also adopt a resolution to condemn the desecration of the Holy Quran. He told the meeting that the sanctity of the Holy Quran was a part of the Muslims’ belief for which all of them were united. ‘Urgent UN meeting’Meanwhile, the UN Human Rights Council has called an urgent meeting on Quran desecration incident on Pakistan’s request.
Source:The Nation
July 04, 2023 22:48 UTC
Nation to hold protests on July 7 against Holy Quran’s desecration in Sweden
People take part in a demonstration in Karachi on July 2 as they protest against the burning of the Holy Quran outside a Stockholm Mosque. — AFP/FileIn order to uphold the sanctity of the Holy Quran, the federal government has announced holding countrywide protests on Friday (July 7) against the recent incident of desecration of the holy book in Sweden. The joint session will unanimously pass a resolution against the recent incident of desecration of the holy book in Sweden, the premier added. Earlier today, amid worldwide protests and outrage over the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden, the United Nations Human Rights Council announced to hold its urgent session to address Islamophobia and religious hatred after Pakistan’s request. 'Despicable act'Last week, Pakistan strongly condemned the "despicable act" of the public burning of a copy of the Holy Quran.
Source:The Nation
July 04, 2023 21:35 UTC
Bilawal terms July 5 as Black Day in national history
Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed July 5, 1977, as a black day in national history. Since then, Pakistanis around the world observe the 5th of July as Black Day. According to the statement issued by Media Cell Bilawal House, the Chairman of PPP further said in his message that dictator Zia is a culprit of the Constitution of Pakistan and the Pakistani nation. Now there is only democracy in the present and future of Pakistan,” he added. The PPP Chairman saluted the Jiyalas (party workers) who were flogged, endured the hardships of imprisonment and embraced martyrdom for the sake of democracy during the Zia regime.
Source:The Nation
July 04, 2023 19:01 UTC
SCO summit begins as Iran set to gain full membership
A summit of leaders of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states began in virtual mode on Tuesday, with Iran expected to become a full member of the bloc at the session. Also at this year's SCO Council of Heads of State, Kazakhstan will be taking over as chair of the eight-nation group from the 23rd summit's host, India. Addressing the summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was "happy Iran is becoming a member of SCO grouping," adding that the summit would also pave the way for Belarus to become a permanent member of the bloc. All SCO member states — China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan — were invited to the summit, while Iran, Belarus, and Mongolia were invited as observer states, the ministry said earlierRussian President Vladimir Putin, China President Xi Jinping, Pakistan Premier Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif are among those attending the summit. Last year, the SCO Heads of state summit was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Source:The Nation
July 04, 2023 16:06 UTC
‘Sanctity of Quran Day’ on Friday
The nation will observe Friday as ‘Day of the Sanctity of the Holy Quran’ and to protest against the act of desecration in the Swedish capital of Stockholm on the appeal of Prime Minister Shehbaz Shairf. It was decided in the meeting that Friday, July 7, 2023, would be observed as Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran (Day of the Sanctity of the Holy Quran) with nationwide protest rallies against the Sweden incident. Honouring the Holy Quran is part of our faith, [and] we are all united for it.”PM Shehbaz said, “Misguided minds are pursuing a nefarious agenda by spreading the negative trend of Islamophobia. “These unabated incidents demand immediate action by the Human Rights Council,” he said. Algeria, Malaysia, Qatar, Sudan, Somalia and the United Arab Emirates are among the 19 OIC countries on the 47-member Human Rights Council.
Source:The Nation
July 04, 2023 16:04 UTC
Nation to mark 24th dead anniversary of Captain Sher Khan tomorrow
LAHORE: The Pakistani nation on Wednesday will observe the 24th death anniversary of “Lion of Kargil” Capt Karnal Sher Khan who laid down rendered his life in the icy, inhospitable peaks in India-occupied Kashmir, but his legacy continues to breathe life into the nation’s soul. Even Indian talked of valour of Karnal Sher Khan when his body returned to Pakistan that how the young officer on a mission impossible did the honourable thing: fight to the very end. The 23rd martyrdom anniversary of Sher Khan will be observed today across the country. Captain Karnal Sher Khan was a crusader from the very beginning and a very fearless officer. He was named Karnal Sher Khan by his grandfather who as a volunteer went to Kashmir and fought against the Indian aggressors under a commander called Colonel Sher Khan.
Source:The Nation
July 04, 2023 14:48 UTC
Minorities should not be demonised for political agendas: PM
Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) virtual summit hosted by India on Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed on the importance of countering terrorism and emphasised that minorities should not be discriminated against for political gains. “Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including state terrorism, must be condemned in clear and unambiguous terms. There can be no justification for the killing of innocent people regardless of the cause or pretext.”He emphasised that religious minorities should not be demonised in the “pursuit of domestic political agendas”. "SCO countries must take concerted and immediate actions, both, in their national capacities as well as collectively...to combat the three evils of terrorism, extremism and separatism." Afghan soil, Modi told the virtual summit of SCO leaders, should not be allowed to be used to destabilise its neighbourhood.
Source:The Express Tribune
July 04, 2023 11:31 UTC
Constitutionally assigned domains?
Despite the passage of half a century the ‘Assigned Domains’ remain fuzzy. He came to the court premises, tendered his resignation, handed over his official vehicle and drove back in his personal car. The ‘Constitutional Assigned Domains’ have to be respected and obeyed. Constitutional domains are well defined. Hopefully sanity will prevail with strict enforcement of constitutional domains.
Source:The Nation
July 04, 2023 09:34 UTC
‘Don’t ignore dumped bodies of new born children’
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon on Monday directed the officers concerned to take legal action against culprits involved in secretly disposing of the bodies of new-born children. Bodies of neonates are found from garbage dumps and desolate places, he said directing officers to investigate and bring the culprits to justice. It was inhuman and a legal violation too to kill or abandon an unwanted child. He issued these directions in a letter to the Additional IGP - Karachi, Deputy IGPs of all zones and ranges and all district SSPs. The Sindh Police chief said it was a criminal act and punishable under Sections 328 and 329 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).
Source:The Express Tribune
July 04, 2023 06:07 UTC