11 dead, 13 others sustained injuries in Astore avalanche
GILGIT: At least 11 persons were killed and 13 others injured when a snow avalanche occurred in Astore area of Gilgit-Baltistan on Saturday, according to officials. The GB DMA said the rescue operation was being conducted by Rescue 1122, the district administration and the local community for retrieving the remaining bodies. Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid Khan expressed grief and sorrows over the loss of precious lives and directed the local authorities to launch rescue operation. Muhammad Riaz, a police official from the area, told AFP that residents were taking the lead in the rescue operation in the difficult-to-reach area. Meanwhile, the GBDMA said, the 13 injured had been taken to District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Astore and 12 of them were in critical condition.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 28, 2023 05:39 UTC
Unity real message of Youm-e-Takbeer: PM
Congratulating the nation on eve of the 25th anniversary of the country’s nuclear blasts, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the people to forge unity to make the country an economic power. In his message on the eve of Youm-e-Takbeer Shehbaz paid rich tributes to all those involved in making the country’s defence impregnable by successfully conducting five nuclear tests in response to India's nuclear explosions. On May 28, 1998 the whole world was on one side, there was pressure, threats but the leadership of the country made the impossible possible,” the prime minister said. “The unity of the nation is the real power. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistani soldiers had rendered excellent services in the UN Peacekeeping, including the sacrifice of life in the most complex and dangerous conflict zones.
Source:The Nation
May 28, 2023 05:03 UTC
Nation sets redline against intolerable May 9 attitude: PM
The prime minister also thanked the people of Pakistan for their active participation in the solemn observance of Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan on May 25. The prime minister said that it was a collective outpouring of gratitude for their Shuhada and Ghazis by the whole nation. The prime minister was of the view that efforts were afoot to ensure public relief in the upcoming fiscal budget. PM briefed about development projects of LodhranPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was called on by Minister of State for Interior Abdul Rehman Kanju here on Saturday. The state minister briefed the prime minister about the ongoing development projects of district Lodhran, said press release issued by Media Wing of PM Office.
Source:The Nation
May 28, 2023 00:56 UTC
'CJP Bandial guilty, deserves punishment', says Maryam
Reacting to the stay order issued by the Supreme Court on the proceedings of the audio-leaks inquiry commission, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial is "is guilty and deserves punishment". In a statement released on the social networking site Twitter, the chief organiser of the PML-N claimed that preventing the commission from functioning is a proof and admission of his guilt. Or is it that the chief justice’s post exempts you from accountability," she questioned. The bench had held that consultation of the CJP is required for the nomination of high court judges in the inquiry. During the hearing, AGP Awan sought permission to make a preliminary submission, saying that CJP Bandial ought to consider recusing himself from the bench on account of a certain conflict of interest.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 27, 2023 20:34 UTC
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Class 3A girls soccer: Hannah Tokarski, LW East edge Andrew
Lincoln-Way East's Hannah Tokarski (22) turns in celebration after scoring the winning penalty kick in the shootout against Andrew during the Class 3A Shepard Sectional championship game in Palos Heights on Friday, May 26, 2023. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)Hannah Tokarski is not one of Lincoln-Way East’s typical penalty-kick takers. Andrew's Emily Crotty works the ball past Lincoln-Way East's Elizabeth Burfeind (9) during the Class 3A Shepard Sectional championship game in Palos Heights on Friday, May 26, 2023. Lincoln-Way East's Hannah Tokarski (22) tries to keep a ball in play against Andrew during the Class 3A Shepard Sectional championship game in Palos Heights on Friday, May 26, 2023. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)Meanwhile, Tokarski made sure Lincoln-Way East’s run would continue.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 27, 2023 14:59 UTC
Pakistani designers impress Chinese at TEXPO 2023 fashion show
KARACHI: The TEXPO 2023 fashion show in Karachi was a remarkable event, showcasing the best of Pakistani design and textiles to the international audience. A Chinese citizen Zhang from Guangzhou told China Economic Net that the fashion show highlighted the rich culture and heritage of Pakistan, while also showcasing its modern designs. It was a great opportunity for Pakistani designers to showcase their talent and skills to the Chinese audience and make an impression on them. He further said that the Texpo 2023 fashion show served as a platform for both countries to strengthen their economic ties through trade in textiles today show featured some of the most talented designers from Pakistan. On the sidle forums of TEXPO 2023 a fashion show was held in Karachi, and it was attended by Chinese, Pakistani, and other international entrepreneurs, textile manufacturers, designers, and fashion enthusiasts.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 27, 2023 14:19 UTC
Crackdown on protesters draws concern from US lawmakers
Senator Menendez expressed concerns regarding the treatment of leaders, workers, and supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party after their arrests following the protests. Dr. Mahmood informed Senator Menendez that Pakistan is currently facing a democratic and human rights crisis, urging US intervention in the situation. United States Senator Bob Menendez, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his concern about human rights and the rule of law in Pakistan. Sheila Jackson, the head of the Pakistan caucus in the US House of Representatives, expressed her concern over reports of human rights abuses and the lack of protection for peaceful protesters in Pakistan. The conference aims to address the concerns raised by US lawmakers and provide a platform for discussions on the human rights situation in Pakistan.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 27, 2023 13:34 UTC
Nation stands with Pak Army: Sheikh Aftab
Among others, the rally was also addressed by the General Secretary Pakistan Democratic Justice Party Sheikh Ehanuddin Ahmed Advocate Supreme Court, PML (N) leaders Haji Sai fur Rehman, Sheikh Nasir Mehmood, Saleem Shahzad, Sheikh Salman Sarwar. They said that the entire nation stands with Pakistan Army like an unbreakable mountain and would continue to guard the dignity and respect of our Martyrs till last breath. Sheikh Aftab Ahmed said the martyrs’ sacrifices served as a guiding light for the nation and emphasised that their mission of protecting and ensuring peace in the homeland would continue. In their speeches, officials have paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the nation, who sacrificed their lives while defending Pakistan. Martyrs of the Pakistan Army, Rangers, Frontier Corps, Frontier Constabulary and other law enforcement agencies will be remembered.
Source:The Nation
May 27, 2023 12:07 UTC
Nation celebrates 25th anniversary of nuclear tests
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is currently in the midst of fervent celebrations as the nation commemorates the 25th anniversary of its nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998. It commemorates Pakistan’s transformation into the seventh nuclear nation globally and the first Muslim state with a nuclear arsenal, which serves as a deterrent for peaceful purposes. The nuclear tests not only showcased the unwavering determination of the Pakistani nation to safeguard its territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty but also reflected its commitment to preserving strategic balance in South Asia. The visionary statement made by former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, expressing the nation’s willingness to endure hardships to become a nuclear power, played a pivotal role in achieving this significant milestone. On that momentous day, despite external pressures and India’s attempts to disrupt the power balance through its own nuclear tests, the Pakistani leadership fearlessly responded by conducting nuclear tests, effectively restoring equilibrium in South Asia.
Source:The Nation
May 27, 2023 09:35 UTC
Your game is over, Imran: Maryam
“Your game is over, Imran Khan,” Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz exclaimed while addressing a large number of vibrant party supporters in Vehari on Friday. As soon as Imran was arrested, his people proceeded with the already planned protest – attacking military installations throughout the country. She said that she had forewarned mothers that Imran was a rabble-rouser and requested them to save their kinds from this conspirator. “Imran’s game is over and the winner in this game is Pakistan,” Maryam said, adding that did Imran still believe that his ticket had any worth. Aiming her guns at the judiciary, Maryam said that how could CJP Bandial adjudicate cases, where he himself was in the dock.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 27, 2023 07:34 UTC
Punjab CTD arrests outlawed TTP terrorists in IBOs
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday claimed to have arrested 12 alleged terrorists associated with proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and ISIS in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in different cities of Punjab. The terrorists were arrested during Intelligence-Based Operation (IBOs) carried out in Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Multan and Gujranwala. The terrorists were identified as Mir Ahmed, Habibur Rehman, Imran Muddasir, Zia, Adeel and Farooq. Explosive materials and equipment for making suicide vests were also recovered from the terrorists, the CTD spokesperson said. Earlier, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police claimed to have killed two terrorists associated with proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a shootout.
Source:The Nation
May 27, 2023 07:16 UTC
Chelsea man sentenced for advertising child pornography online
According to the Department of Justice, U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco sentenced Shawn Michael Hughes, 38, of Chelsea, to 180 months in prison followed by lifetime of supervised release for advertising and possessing child pornography. On August 2, 2022, Hughes plead guilty to one count of advertising child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. According to court documents, Hughes admitted to being a member of a dark web chat board dedicated to discussing and exchanging images of child sexual abuse, where he posted links to images of child sexual abuse material. He also amassed a vast collection of images of child sexual abuse on his electronic devices seized from his residence. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 27, 2023 03:19 UTC
Five injured in transformer blast
HYDERABAD - Five persons were reportedly injured, including 3 with minor injuries, when a 200 KV Pole Mounted Transformer (PMT) exploded due to overloading in Hashmi Colony in SITE area here on Friday afternoon. The police informed that the 2 injured persons with burns wounds were shifted to Liaquat University Hospital (LUH). The spokesman of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) Sadiq Kubar informed the APP that the transformer exploded due to overloading. According to him, as per their information, one passerby was injured. The locality’s power supply went off with the explosion and it could not be restored till the filing of this report.
Source:The Nation
May 27, 2023 00:54 UTC
Book House
For every competitive exam, we need books. With the name of the book, we need a library. Some are located at long distances and contain only small treasures of books. Going to these libraries only wastes our precious time. This is the only way to make books accessible and easy for every citizen.
Source:The Nation
May 26, 2023 22:36 UTC
No one should object if Pakistan punishes May 9 arsonists as US did to Capitol rioters: PM
The prime minister said the person who always blamed others for plunders had resorted to arsons when arrested on charges of corruption. Prime Minister Shehbaz asked the relevant ministries to provide uninterrupted funding to ensure project’s completion without further delay. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the prime minister was keenly focusing the development of Sindh, particularly Karachi. In his address, WAPDA Chairman Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) said K-IV water project would supply 650 million gallons of water to Karachi. PM Shehbaz, FM Bilawal discuss political situationForeign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here and discussed the overall political situation in the country.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 26, 2023 21:02 UTC