Break from smog as rains likely to lash parts of country
After a long dry spell, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain with snowfall over the hills in upper parts of the country that would subside foggy conditions and benefit the standing crops. The Met Office on Tuesday informed that a westerly wave has entered northwestern parts of Balochistan and is likely to grip upper and central parts of the country on December 28 (night) till December 29. About the possible impacts, the Met Office revealed that the rain will be beneficial for the standing crops, especially in Barani areas. Foggy conditions are likely to subside during the forecast period. Day temperatures are likely to fall by 05-07 degree celsius during the wet spell.
Source:The Express Tribune
December 28, 2022 08:06 UTC
Illegal Money Exchange
Share:The FIA has arrested 50 suspects for an illegal currency business in Lahore. Similarly, a few days ago, 4 illegal currency dealers were nabbed in Quetta for running an illegal money exchange business. These developments add weight to the fear around an illegal black market opening up for dollars, as insinuated by the finance minister, among others. Illegal money exchanges and practices outside the banking channel such as Hawala and Hundi hurt the stability of inter-bank market rates. We have also been recently removed from the FATF grey list so the country cannot afford a rise in currency smuggling operations.
Source:The Nation
December 28, 2022 06:21 UTC
ACE arrests PML-N MNA for ‘occupying’ state land
Share:LAHORE/ISLAMABAD - The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) of Punjab Tuesday arrested Pakistan muslim League-Nawaz (PmLN) member National Assembly Chaudhry mohammad Ashraf for allegedly occupying state land illegally. Ashraf faces accusations of encroaching on stateowned land by forging the land documents and records in connivance with the revenue officer (Patwari). Gardawari is a legal revenue department document used in country that specifies land and crop details. The Prime minister said at the behest of Imran Khan, anti-corruption Punjab is being used for political revenge. The Prime minister said on the pattern of NAb and FIA, using Anti-Corruption Punjab against political opponents is very sad and condemnable.
Source:The Nation
December 28, 2022 05:19 UTC
Governor Tessori directs administrators to be in contact with people to resolve problems
Share:KARACHI-The District Municipal Committees and city Administrators of Karachi and Hyderabad on Tuesday called on the Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori at Governor house. Those, who called on included Administrator Karachi Dr. Saifur Rehman Administrator Hyderabad Farooq Khan, Administrator East Syed Shakil Ahmed, and Administrator Korangi Mohammed Sharif. Governor Kamran Tessori directed the administrators to be in contact with the people to resolve their problems. Governor meets Bohra community’s spiritual leader Syedna Mufaddal SaifuddinSindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori on Tuesday met the spiritual leader of Dawoodi Bohra Jamaat Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin. Kamran Khan Tessori said that the Bohra community was playing an important role in the development of Pakistan.
Source:The Nation
December 28, 2022 01:31 UTC
Audio tapes aimed at blackmailing me: Imran Khan
Share:Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan said on Tuesday audio tapes were being released to blackmail him and malign his image. “What could be more treacherous than installing thieves on powerful positions and quashing cases against them”, he added. “FIA official Rizwan died of cardiac arrest and four witnesses against Mr Shehbaz are no more”, he added. He said the appointment of Najam Sethi as the chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would ruin cricket too as Mr Sethi had never played cricket. “Are even Mr Sethi and former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja comparable”, he questioned.
Source:The Nation
December 28, 2022 01:27 UTC
Blues Preview + Working Off The Food Coma: Leafs Morning Take
Leafs/Blues Preview + Working Off The Food Coma: Leafs Morning TakeAfter a four-day holiday break, the Leafs are in St. Louis tonight to tangle with the Blues for the first of three on the road to finish off 2022. Food coma et all, it was nice to get back in the saddle for the Tuesday edition of Leafs Morning Take . Advertisement Ad Advertisement AdAdditionally, we discussed the special teams battle. That said, they do have a chance to capitalize on St. Louis’ pitiful PK (29th – 70.7%) tonight. Advertisement Ad Advertisement AdWe’re off tomorrow.
Source:The Nation
December 27, 2022 20:37 UTC
Sharif remembers Bhutto’s vibrancy on killing anniversary — ‘crusader for rights’
ISLAMABAD: The prime minister on Tuesday paid tribute to slain Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairperson Benazir Bhutto on the 15th anniversary of her assassination, saying the former prime minister was a “crusader for human rights and democracy”. Shehbaz Sharif said Bhutto left an indelible mark on Pakistan’s politics and the void left by her tragic death has widened over the years. In his statement, the prime minister said the “black day [of her death] is unforgettable”. — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) December 27, 2022As the first woman prime minister of the Islamic world, hers was a fascinating story of the lifelong struggle, Sharif said. The prime minister extended condolences to her family, including her husband Asif Ali Zardari and son Bilawal Bhutto.
Source:Pakistan Today
December 27, 2022 20:29 UTC
Governor defends decision of de-notifying CM
Share:LAHORE - Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has defended his decision of de-notifying chief minister Punjab after the latter failed to attain vote of confidence from the house on the given time and date. Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said top priority of the coalition government is to make the country economically strong, adding that role of the business community in the development of the country’s economy as well as in welfare work is commendable. The Governor Punjab said continuity of policies is very important for the stability of the economy. Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said economic crisis arose due to record deficit and heavy debts borrowed by the previous government. He said PML-N had brought stability to the country in the worst load shedding and economic crisis in 2013, despite unfavorable conditions and the same experienced team is determined to end the economic crisis in the country and achieve economic stability.
Source:The Nation
December 27, 2022 09:49 UTC
Roosevelt Hotel to be given on lease
PHOTO: reutersThe government on Monday decided to hire a firm for giving Roosevelt Hotel in New York on lease, in a decision that may ensure the best use of the idle asset located at the most prized place. The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCOP) reaffirmed its earlier decision on Roosevelt Hotel, said the finance ministry. Roosevelt Hotel faces the threat of being declared as a heritage building by the local authorities in New York. PIA-IL, the parent company of Roosevelt Hotel and wholly owned subsidiary of PIAC, engaged services of Deloitte to conduct a feasibility study. The Privatisation Commission tabled a summary related to the privatisation of Services International Hotel.
Source:The Express Tribune
December 27, 2022 09:04 UTC
KSA to support Pakistan’s flood relief initiatives
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Davos on May 25, 2022. PHOTO: Twitter/BilawalBhuttoSaudi Arabia conveyed to Pakistan on Monday its strong support for all initiatives aimed at strengthening and reinforcing Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts, ahead of an international conference about the country in Geneva next month. The Saudi foreign minister conveyed the Kingdom’s “strong support for all initiatives” aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts, it said. The foreign minister thanked the leadership of Saudi Arabia for valuable flood relief assistance to Pakistan, Foreign Office said. Read More NGOs halt Afghan work after Taliban ban on women staffThe two foreign ministers reiterated their mutual commitment to further enhance and deepen bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest, the Foreign Office said.
Source:The Express Tribune
December 27, 2022 08:49 UTC
Customs seizes 65 smuggled cellphones at Karachi airport
Share:Pakistan Customs officials deputed at Jinnah International airport Karachi have foiled the smuggling of cellular phones worth millions of rupees on Monday. According to a spokesman for Customs, officials deployed at the International Departure were busy checking passengers coming from a foreign origin. During the process, the staff screened a suspicious passenger, who landed at the Karachi airport from Dubai. The spokesman added that when the officials checked his luggage they found more than 65 smartphones worth ab over Rs7 million approximately. According to a deputy collector of Customs, a passenger travelled from the United States via a private airline carrying smuggled goods worth Rs8 million.
Source:The Nation
December 26, 2022 22:53 UTC
Pakistan, KSA reaffirm commitment to Afghan women’s rights
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Davos on May 25, 2022. PHOTO: Twitter/BilawalBhuttoReaffirming the fraternal relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Monday reiterated their mutual commitment to further enhance and deepen bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest. FM Bilawal, during a telephonic conversation with the Saudi foreign minister, thanked the leadership of the Kingdom for its valuable flood relief assistance to Pakistan, the Foreign Office said in a press statement. They reaffirmed the importance of guaranteeing women’s rights and their full and equal participation in all aspects of life. The Saudi foreign minister conveyed the Kingdom’s strong support for all initiatives aimed at strengthening and reinforcing Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts.
Source:The Express Tribune
December 26, 2022 21:36 UTC
Christmas celebrated with zeal, enthusiasm
The Christian community across Pakistan, like other parts of the world, celebrated the grand festival of Christmas on Sunday with traditional zeal and enthusiasm. The main attractions of the Christmas festival included the traditions like decorating Christmas trees, the arrival of Santa Clause, offering prayers in churches, singing carols and distributing Christmas gifts which added charm to the festivity. The main ritual of the Christmas celebration is the decoration of the Christmas tree to welcome the arrival of Santa Claus also known as Father Christmas. The Islamabad police ensured comprehensive security arrangements on the eve of Christmas and special deployment at Churches and public places. It has been observed that a number of stalls were set up outside the Katchi Abadis where majority of the Christian community reside.
Source:The Express Tribune
December 26, 2022 16:21 UTC