From 1st to 16th Sipah-e-Salar
On November 29, the 17th Sipah-e-Salar assumed command of the Armed Forces. It was on 27 October 1958 that the first Desi Sipah-e-Salar decided to take control of the republic after abrogating the 1956 constitution. General Bajwa, the 16th Sipah-e-Salar, deserves the same disgraced exit as did the first who crossed the line. As Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appointed Qamar Javed Bajwa as the 16th Sipah-e-Salar. General Bajwa, the 16th Sipah-e-Salar, deserves the same disgraced exit as did the first who crossed the line.
Source:Pakistan Today
December 10, 2022 09:53 UTC
Who is responsible for the mess?
There have been several railway accidents over the years in which people lost their lives while trying to cross the tracks at unmanned gates. But neither the authorities have changed their lackadaisical attitude in this regard nor have the people in general learnt any lesson. Such unmanned crossings remain a common entity in the country, especially in smaller cities and towns. The railway crossing in Padidan is one such spot and deserves the attention of the authorities concerned rather urgently. Many an accident has taken lives at this very crossing, but that has not alerted anybody anywhere to do something about it.
Source:Pakistan Today
December 10, 2022 09:33 UTC
Blackhawks 1, Jets 3 — Three Stars, Key Takeaways
#Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/Qah0bF2fex — Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) December 10, 2022Tinordi came back out early in the second period… with a full cage. The Jets out-shot the Hawks 13-7 in the first period and 11-9 in the second period but were dominating the high dangers chances (7-2 after two periods). Toews won his next three faceoffs. He won 9 of 10 faceoffs in the second period and 12 of 14 after my first tweet. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/Xl00tmWG17 — Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) December 10, 2022In the second period, Reese Johnson lost his ever-loving mind and went after Dylan DeMelo.
Source:The Nation
December 10, 2022 04:18 UTC
Roundtable: Quick observations on the Alamo Bowl
On the other side of the fence, the Longhorns will reportedly be without their dynamic duo at running back in Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson, along with starting linebacker DeMarvion Overshown. Early reports are that Bijan Robinson, Roschon Johnson, and DeMarvion Overshown are all going to sit out of the game, which definitely is a blow. The Longhorn staff can afford to be patient, as they need guys who can step in from day one and make an impact. The Heisman trophy winner will be announced tomorrow with Bijan Robinson not getting an invite to New York. If you took Bijan Robinson off of Texas, they might have honestly lost two more games.
Source:The Nation
December 10, 2022 02:04 UTC
CTD, security forces eliminate four TTP terrorists in Nowshera
The terrorists were killed in retaliatory action. PHOTO: EXPRESSThe Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and security forces have eliminated four terrorists belonging to banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Nowshera district. According to a statement issued by the CTD late Friday, the terrorists were killed in retaliatory action after they opened indiscriminate firing on the raiding teams. The official statement said CTD Mardan Region’s raiding team received information that a group of terrorists was planning a major operation in Jaruba area of Nowshera district. Acting on a tip-off, the CTD teams started operation in the area and killed four terrorists in an exchange of fire with the militants.
Source:The Express Tribune
December 09, 2022 23:22 UTC
PTI Chief's real face exposed before nation: interior Minister
PTI Chief's real face exposed before nation: interior MinisterInterior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan says Imran Khan falsely blamed Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Addressing a press conference in Lahore on Friday, he asked the nation to realise Imran Khan's real face, as Daily Mail has tendered an apology to Sharif family. Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan said we are fully prepared for by-elections in Punjab, if provincial assembly is dissolved. He said Imran Khan as Prime Minister derailed the national economy and inflation witnessed an unprecedented rise due to his wrong policies. The Minister termed Imran Khan as a fraud that is exposed fully in front of people of the country.
Source:The Nation
December 09, 2022 20:58 UTC
SBP governor assures Pakistan will pay debts 'on time'
Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has provided assurances that Pakistan will pay all its debts “on time” and that foreign exchange reserves are expected to increase during the second half of the financial year. In the latest episode of the SBP podcast series, governor SBP clarified that during the next seven months only a debt of $4.7 billion is payable allaying concerns of the country defaulting on international financial obligations. However, on December 2, the foreign currency reserves held by the SBP were recorded at $6,714.9 million, down by $784 million compared with $7,498.7 million on November 25. He also revealed that Pakistan had returned loans worth $1.2 billion to commercial banks and therefore “these banks are expected to re-lend the same amount”. Also Read Default talk dismissed as ‘PTI propaganda’During the interview, the central bank governor made note of the global challenges that the economy is faced with but expressed confidence in the government’s measures to overcome them.
Source:The Express Tribune
December 09, 2022 16:43 UTC
Santos hits jackpot with bold calls
Portugal coach Fernando Santos had put off the decision for years, but eventually rolled the dice – and benched Cristiano Ronaldo. Newly liberated Portugal have installed themselves among the World Cup favourites and in an exhilarating 90 minutes blew away criticism of their "uninspiring" football. Santos later insisted the decision to bench Ronaldo against the Swiss was for strategic rather than disciplinary reasons. Portuguese newspaper Record reported that Ronaldo threatened to leave the World Cup squad, before changing his mind. By reaching the quarter-finals, Santos has enriched his legacy, guaranteeing at least Portugal's third best ever finish at a World Cup.
Source:The Express Tribune
December 09, 2022 16:05 UTC
TTP gained ground during peace talks, Nacta tells Senate panel
Share:ISLAMABAD - The National Counter Terrorism Authority (Nacta) on Thursday told the Senate Standing Committee on Interior that the proscribed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) gained considerable ground during the peace talks process. ”TTP, during peace talks process, gained considerable ground; increased its footprint and magnitude of activities”, the premier counterterrorism institute said in a document submitted before the Senate panel. It said that US withdrawal from Afghanistan gave impetus to TTP activities with its base intact in the neighbouring country. It added that an overall rise in terrorism activities was being witnessed. “Peace talks emboldened the militants and their presence in Swat can be attributed to their efforts to gain pulse of locals and response by the state”, the document underlined.
Source:The Nation
December 09, 2022 05:13 UTC
Mayor Stewart to host holiday ‘Spirit of Giving’ Blood Drive
From The Tribune staff reportsIRONDALE — Mayor James D. Stewart Jr. will host a Holiday “Spirit of Giving” Blood Drive in partnership with the Irondale Police Department and LifeSouth on Tuesday, Dec. 13. There will be two donation buses on-site at Irondale City Hall, and donors may register for a time slot in advance at https://tinyurl.com/IrondaleBloodDrive, or simply show up at their convenience between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.“We had a wonderful time celebrating at Irondale’s Christmas Night of Lights Parade and Tree Lighting, and now it’s time to give back,” Mayor James D. Stewart Jr. stated. “I am asking members of the community to join me in giving the gift of life this holiday season and help us reach our goal of 100 blood donations.”
Source:The Express Tribune
December 09, 2022 03:06 UTC
Civilized nations
Share:The ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar has become the center of attention in the world. Being the most expensive World Cup in history, millions of fans are there to support their teams. The opening ceremony won the hearts of millions by beginning with the recitation of the Holy Quran. Many videos went viral on social media in which fans were seen cleaning the stadiums after the matches which is a rare but great task. Even teams cleaned their dressing rooms after matches and these are signs of civilized nations.
Source:The Nation
December 08, 2022 23:11 UTC
Georgia safety Malaki Starks, punter Brett Thorson lead 4 Bulldogs on All-SEC Freshman team
The Bulldogs had three defensive players selected — Starks, Mykel Williams and Jalen Walker — along with punter Brett Thorson among the 29 freshman players recognized in a vote of the league’s 14 coaches. ATHENS — Safety Malaki Starks led the way of the four Georgia football players who made the SEC’s All-freshman team released on Wednesday. RELATED: Todd Monken didn’t win Broyles Award, but deservedly cashing in among highest paid assistants in countryAlabama, Arkansas, Kentucky and Texas A&M each placed three freshmen on the team, and Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins was selected as the SEC Freshman of the Year. Starks, a semifinalist for national Freshman of the Year honors, led Georgia defenders with 732 snaps players and was third in tackles (63), just one behind co-leaders Jamon Dumas-Johnson and Smael Mondon. RELATED: Social media reacts to Kirby Smart not winning AP SEC coach of year
Source:The Nation
December 08, 2022 22:56 UTC
Wisconsin AP All-State Football Team announced
SportsSammi Mikonowicz made a layup with 13.6 seconds left and then added two free throws at 3.1 seconds as Toledo beat No. 14 Michigan 71-68 on Thursday night for its first win over a ranked team in 12 years and first on the road since March of 1996.
Source:The Express Tribune
December 08, 2022 20:37 UTC
Imran directs PTI lawmakers to step up preparations for polls
Imran Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), gestures while addressing his supporters during a campaign meeting ahead of general elections in Karachi, Pakistan, July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File PhotoFormer prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday instructed the party’s lawmakers and ticketholders to speed up their preparations for the next general elections. Last week PTI chief gave the federal government an ultimatum to either “sit and talk and give a date for the general elections” or “we will dissolve the assemblies”. “Imran Khan intends to dissolve K-P and Punjab assemblies in the next few days so that the entire process can move forward. The PTI leadership has given Imran Khan the right to dissolve assemblies,” he said while addressing the media following a meeting between the senior leadership of PTI with the former prime minister.
Source:The Express Tribune
December 08, 2022 20:14 UTC
Pakistan seeks emergency $3b Saudi cash injection
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar made the request during a meeting with Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, the Saudi ambassador, according to his ministry’s officials. The $13 billion package is equal to 38% of the estimated gross external financing requirements of the country for the fiscal year 2022-23. During the meeting, both sides discussed the possibility to augment the current $1.2 billion Saudi oil facility on deferred payments. There were also discussions on the $1 billion Saudi investment in Pakistan, according to the officials. The estimates included budgetary loans of $23 billion and grants of $1.5 billion, according to government sources.
Source:The Express Tribune
December 08, 2022 12:22 UTC