All-out efforts to eradicate narcotics from society: CM
Share:LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi met with Provincial Minister Excise & Taxation & Narcotics Sardar Muhammad Asif Nakai and Member National Assembly Talib Nakai here on Saturday. Provincial Minister Asif Nakai apprised him about performance of the department and progress on the Narcotics Substances Act 2022. Talking on the occasion, the CM said he had resolved to purge the society from the scourge of narcotics, adding that there was a dire need to undertake measures in order to prevent the educational institutions from the addiction of narcotics. The chief minister said the government had decided to do strict legislation in order to purge the educational institutions from narcotics. The CM apprised that an autonomous institution would be established to eradicate narcotics from the society and special courts would be set up besides establishing anti-narcotics police stations.
Source:The Nation
November 27, 2022 07:53 UTC
GDB 21.0 Wrap Up: Oilers score four in the third period, complete 4-3 comeback over Rangers
What a comeback wow. Final Score: 4-3 OilersI know I talked about how important today’s game was in the GDB, but I think it’s worth repeating that the Oilers are running out of time and they need to start stringing some wins together. At the very least, the Oilers needed to show themselves that they’re better than they’ve performed over the last couple of weeks. Of course, it’s easy for me to say such things from my seat at the bar with a delicious caesar in my hand. So if something looks weird with the formatting or my spelling is even worse than normal, I will apologize in advance but hope that you understand.
Source:The Nation
November 27, 2022 02:57 UTC
SBP’s rate hike
Instead, the rate was hiked, making it likely that the State Bank was merely reacting to the global inflationary wave, and the hike was merely precautionary, to insulate the economy from the effects of global inflation. With the election year about to start, it is to be expected the government will do its fair share of. - Advertisement -One of the more interesting dimensions that needs exploring is how far the raising of interest rates does control inflation. The classical theory, that raising interest rates leads to lowering of inflation needs to be revisited. The assumption that Pakistan is suffering from cost-push inflation does not seem justified, as the factor of the floods does not seem to have been included in this approach.
Source:Pakistan Today
November 27, 2022 02:28 UTC
Regime Change In Pakistan: The Conspiracy And Its Aftermath – Analysis
three weeks before the Regime Change conspiracy in Pakistan was actualized by the conspirators and abettors. The Astoundingly Defiant Reaction of the MassesHowever, the conspirators and abettors of that Regime Change conspiracy got their first shock when Pakistani masses in the country and abroad put up an immediate defiant reaction to that Regime Change. (25)And now, people of Pakistan, elite and masses alike, are facing further worst of the ‘Regime Change’ disaster . Journalist Arshad Sharif who was credibly lifting the veil of the “Regime Change conspiracy in Pakistan ” , indicating who could possibly be the conspirators and abettors abroad and in Pakistan, was targeted by the “ Regime Change ” PDM government by registering multiple serous cases against him in different parts of Pakistan – some even carrying death sentence. (32)This heinous Regime Change conspiracy has two distinctly marked aspects i.e.
Source:Pakistan Today
November 26, 2022 23:50 UTC
Rice import from Pakistan outcome of meetings with PM Shehbaz: Azerbaijan President
ISLAMABAD: Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has said that the decision to import rice from Pakistan with tax exemption for five years was the outcome of his meetings with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held in the past couple of months. Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev was speaking at an international conference titled: “Along the Middle Corridor: Geopolitics, Security and Economy” held at ADA University, Baku, the other day. The President of Azerbaijan said, during these meetings, they discussed the agenda of their bilateral relations. He had discussed with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif what kind of goods they could provide to each other, he added. President Aliyev further said, “We are very grateful to Pakistan for continuous support which the country demonstrates with respect to Azerbaijan-Armenia war.
Source:Pakistan Today
November 26, 2022 20:44 UTC
Transformation through women’s education
The independence movement also focused on women’s modern education. On the other hand, Islam has also clearly stated regarding women’s education. The women’s corner was set aside not only for education but also for women in important fields of medicine, engineering, and science. Quaid-i-Azam emphasised women’s education in every one of his speeches during and after the creation of Pakistan and also said that Pakistani women should take part in national development alongside men. Henceforth, it is a matter of high time for our society to understand that; women’s education is a very vital channel through which to create a universal and cohesive social order.
Source:The Nation
November 26, 2022 15:40 UTC
Imran springs 'surprise' on govt
Imran further said that his party did not come to Rawalpindi for elections or politics but emphasised that it was the need of the country to have fresh elections. Earlier during the beginning of his address, the PTI chief urged his supporters to free themselves from the fear of death if they wanted to live freely. On Saturday, Imran arrived on stage using a walking frame and addressed the crowd from behind bulletproof glass. Because they were bringing Imran Khan’s narrative to the media,” he said. Earlier, convoys of PTI leaders, workers and supporters made their way to Rawalpindi for the 'climax' of the Haqeeqi Azadi march.
Source:The Express Tribune
November 26, 2022 14:54 UTC
PTI to not head towards Islamabad ‘anymore’ as Imran announces party’s exit from all assemblies
RAWALPINDI, NOV 26: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday announced to exit from all the assemblies, saying that the leadership has decided to not head towards Islamabad. At the outset of his speech, the PTI chief said that he offers an apology to his supporters of making them to wait for the power show. ‘No stone left unturned to dishonour me’Berating the – rulers and allies – of the incumbent government, Imran Khan said that there was no stone left to dishonour me. He added, “I am here today to tell you [PTI’s supporters] that the country is standing on the historic moments. He claimed that first the rulers of the incumbent government were called ‘thieves’ and then they were given NRO behind closed doors.
Source:The Nation
November 26, 2022 14:51 UTC
TTP forces lawmaker to pay ransom totalling Rs1.2m
A lawmaker in Pakistan's rugged northwest was sipping tea with voters when his phone chirped to life -- Tehreek–e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were calling with a demand for "donations". After the Taliban takeover in neighbouring Afghanistan, TTP racketeering has infested Pakistan's borderlands, locals say, with the group emboldened by its sister movement's success. Since July, the provincial lawmaker -- who asked to remain anonymous -- has been cowed into sending the TTP sums totalling 1.2 million rupees (over $5,000). But the first telltale sign of a TTP blackmail attempt is the phone number -- starting with the +93 international code indicating an Afghan SIM card. Pakistan's military claimed reports of strong TTP in the area were "grossly exaggerated and misleading".
Source:The Express Tribune
November 26, 2022 12:09 UTC
Friday's Scores
Hastings, NE (68901)TodayPartly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. High near 60F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph..TonightWindy. Mostly cloudy skies will become partly cloudy after midnight. Winds N at 20 to 30 mph.
Source:The Express Tribune
November 26, 2022 09:03 UTC
Pakistan to repay $1bn bond early: SBP chief
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will repay a $1 billion international bond on December 2, three days before its due date, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad told a briefing on Friday. The bond repayment, which matures on December 5, totals $1.08 billion, Ahmad told a briefing, according to two analysts who were present. An immediate inflow of $500 million was expected next week on Tuesday from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, he said. Pakistan’s reserves with the central bank stood at $7.8 billion as of November 18, barely enough to cover a month’s imports. He told the briefing he expects external financing requirements would be met on time because of inflows from international lenders.
Source:Pakistan Today
November 26, 2022 07:40 UTC
No. 20 UCLA women turn back Jackson State 72-60
Charisma Osborne scored 20 points and freshman Londynn Jones added a season high 16 as No. 20 UCLA held off Jackson State 72-60 on Friday. Lina Sontag had the first five points and Jones capped it with a three-point play to make it 59-42. But Liz Martino scored the last four points of the third quarter for Jackson State and contributed a three-point play as the Tigers scored the first nine points of the fourth to pull within 59-55. Ti'lan Boler led Jackson State with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Source:The Express Tribune
November 26, 2022 06:52 UTC
Matchups and Memories: Series history between FSU and Gators
I pointed out that Miami made seven games and I asked why Florida State could not fill one of the three remaining dates. Renovations to Doak Campbell Stadium were made (partially motivated by keeping the series as a home-and-home), and in 1964, Florida State hosted Florida in Tallahassee for the first time. Three years later, Florida State won for the first time in Gainesville. The series amped up to its highest level of intensity in 1990, which saw the first of 11 straight top-ten matchups between the schools. The remaining friends decided to stay, because leaving a FSU game early is not an option.
Source:The Nation
November 26, 2022 06:23 UTC
Two dead as Saudi storm disrupts life, cuts main road to Mecca
RIYADH: At least two people died on Thursday as heavy rains hit western Saudi Arabia, including the coastal city of Jeddah, delaying flights and forcing schools to close, officials said. The Mecca region includes Jeddah, the kingdom’s second-largest city of roughly four million people, and Mecca city, the holiest city in Islam where millions perform the hajj and umrah pilgrimages each year. The road connecting the two, which many pilgrims use to reach Mecca, was closed on Thursday once the rains began, state media reported, although it was later reopened, authorities said. Shocking footage from Jeddah, the 2nd largest city in Saudi Arabia. The official Saudi Press Agency reported before dawn that schools in the city would temporarily be closed as rains were forecast to continue throughout the day.
Source:Pakistan Today
November 26, 2022 06:03 UTC
Imran urged to postpone PTI’s long march
The federal government on Friday asked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to postpone the party’s political gathering in Rawalpindi due to security threats and reports received from intelligence agencies. "I advise Imran Khan to postpone the useless gathering as intelligence agencies have informed the government about a red alert as any terrorist or terror organisation can exploit the situation and target the gathering," he added. The minister said that he had instructed the police to ensure strict security at all entry and exit points of the PTI's long march venue in Rawalpindi because of red alert. You can even meet Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif, they won't refuse," he added. He said Imran was involved in the worst form of corruption and he would have to be answerable for all his deeds.
Source:The Express Tribune
November 26, 2022 04:37 UTC