Birmingham man shot and killed at apartment complex
BIRMINGHAM – A Birmingham man was shot in an assault on Thursday, May 18, 2023. At around 2:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to a person shot call at an apartment complex in the 2600 block of Tempest Drive Southwest. Officers arrived on the scene and entered an apartment when they discovered the victim, Antoine Deonta Ester, 26, of Birmingham, suffering from a gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 2:42 p.m. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim got into an argument with an unknown suspect.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 19, 2023 17:06 UTC
SC grants bail to HDT chief Hidayat
ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan Thursday granted bail to chief of the Haq Do Tehreek (HDT) Maulana Hidayatur Rehman, and ordered his release against two surety bonds of Rs0.3 million. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, and comprising Justice Aminuddin Khan and Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar conducted hearing of the bail petition of Maulana Hidayat. During the hearing, Advocate Kamran Murtaza, representing the HDT chief argued that his client was arrested from court premises. Balochistan Advocate General argued that Rehman should not be granted bail until the main accused, Majid Johar, is sent on judicial remand. The movement advocating for the rights of the people of Gwadar was launched in November 2021, with Maulana Rehman at the forefront.
Source:The Nation
May 19, 2023 16:31 UTC
PU College of Pharmacy organizes Int’l seminar
LAHORE - Punjab University College of Pharmacy organized international seminar on ‘Modern Techniques of Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, FTIR, NIR Spectrometer and Mercury Analyzer’. The seminar was attended by Regional Director Lomax Industries Services Arkady Kuznetsov, Principal PU College of Pharmacy Prof Dr Khalid Hussain, Prof Dr Syed Atif Raza, representatives of Bin Rashid Company, faculty members and a large number of students. Addressing the participants, the speakers highlighted all scientific instruments and the latest technology used in them, machines used in pharmacy and research. Dr Khalid Hussain said that the purpose of organizing the seminar was to create awareness about scientific instruments and their measurement technology used in universities and industries. Later, shields were distributed among the participants.
Source:The Nation
May 19, 2023 12:52 UTC
'Trying civilians in military courts violation of int'l law'
Amnesty International on Friday raised concerns over Pakistan’s decision to try May 9 rioters under the Army Act, saying “using military courts to try civilians is a clear violation of international law”. “The right to a fair trial, guaranteed by Pakistan’s Constitution, is severely undermined by this move and cannot be justified. Pakistan: Using military courts to try civilians is a clear violation of international law. “The meeting endorsed the decision to initiate trials against the perpetrators, conspirators, and facilitators under relevant laws including the Pakistan Army Act and the Official Secrets Act, to ensure justice,” the statement read. The participants condemned in the strongest terms the arson, encirclement and attacks on military installations for personal interests and political gains.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 19, 2023 07:22 UTC
Jemima Goldsmith clarifies her kids are not on social media
The fake accounts came amidst political chaos in the country – and the What’s Love Got To Do With It? On Thursday, Jemima took to Twitter and retweeted a post asking whether the two profiles claiming to be her children were real or not. FYI my children are not on social media & have no plans to be. https://t.co/60p8lTSwoU — Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) May 18, 2023She further clarified that her kids are not on social media. “For your information, my children are not on social media and have no plans to be,” she concluded.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 19, 2023 07:16 UTC
Imran promoting hate, intolerance, Maryam tells youth
She said that the minds of the youth were poised by a so called political party under a deliberated move. Maryam Nawaz said that the PTI chief used the youth to avoid the Rs 60 billion corruption case against him. She regretted that the hate and intolerance was promoted in the people particularly the youth for achieving personal agenda. She said that PTI chief who was himself accused in Toshakhana case, destroyed national economy, business and youth’s employment during his tenure. Maryam Nawaz vowed to restore economy, businesses and to ensure provision of employment to the youth.
Source:The Nation
May 19, 2023 02:58 UTC
PM, Iranian president jointly open Mand-Pishin border market
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President HE Ebrahim Raisi in delegation level meeting at Mand-Pishin joint border market on May 18, 2023. PHOTO: PMOPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iran’s President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday jointly inaugurated the Mand-Pishin border sustenance market aimed at boosting bilateral trade. This is one of the six border markets which will be constructed along the Pak-Iran common border. The two leaders also planted a sapling on the premises of the border market as a gesture to stride forward in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. Read Pakistan, Iran agree on power tariffForeign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Power Minister Khurram Dastagir, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb and senior officials of Pakistan and Iran were present at the event.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 19, 2023 02:11 UTC
Police surround Zaman Park as govt's deadline expires
According to Express News, there is a heavy police presence around the PTI chief’s residence and all roads leading to Zaman Park have been closed to traffic. Moreover, all camps of PTI workers outside Zaman Park have been vacated. All media is once again invited to Zaman Park to cover the search operation order given by illegal caretaker government. https://t.co/hc1oWlxRnS — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 18, 2023The Punjab Police is of the view that “terrorists” who attacked the military installations on May 9 are present in Zaman Park and have to be arrested. A day earlier, the Punjab government asked the PTI to hand suspects involved in the May 9 violence, who were allegedly hiding at Zaman Park, a provincial minister said.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 18, 2023 21:15 UTC
Trussville branch of Birmingham Orthodontics completes relocation
From the Tribune staff reportsTRUSSVILLE — Birmingham Orthodontics announced it has completed the relocation of their Trussville clinic on May 10. They are now located at 442 Main St. in Trussville near the new Trussville Board of Education building. Birmingham Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice based in Birmingham. The practice employs more than 60 employees and has five orthodontists on staff, Dr. Michael McCarthy, Dr. Erika Hartman, Dr. Alexis Pugh and Dr. Careybeth Rivers, who oversees the Trussville clinic. “It is a pleasure to serve the people of Trussville, and we look forward to continuing the same top-notch service as we welcome you all to our new location,” Dr. Rivers said.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 18, 2023 20:52 UTC
Hot, dry weather prevails
SUKKUR -The local Met Office on Thursday has forecast dry and hot weather for Sukkur during the next 24 hours. The highest maximum temperature of 39.5 centigrade and the lowest minimum of 27 centigrade were recorded during the last 24 hours. Dry and hot weather has also been forecast for the rest of the region.
Source:The Nation
May 18, 2023 20:38 UTC
Imran hails leaders defying pressure to quit PTI
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, gestures as he speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan March 17, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERSFormer prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday lauded the senior members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) who have exhibited resilience in the face of intense pressure to quit the party. And I commend and salute all the senior members who are resisting the extreme pressure to quit the party," Imran wrote on his official Twitter handle. And I commend and salute all the senior members who are resisting the extreme pressure to quit the party. — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 18, 2023Khan acknowledged their steadfast commitment to the principles of Haqeeqi Azaadi (real freedom), emphasising that their actions would be etched in the nation's memory.
Source:The Nation
May 18, 2023 18:07 UTC
Nation stands by the army which has always defended the country
Nation stands by the army which has always defended the countryLt Gen Retd Naeem Khalid Lodhi (Defence Analyst):9th May incidents should be investigated and culprits must be brought to justice. The civil and military leadership have taken a timely and wise decision to deal with the miscreants of these violent incidents with iron hands. Senator Lt Gen (Retd) Abdul Qayyum:Pak Army is symbol of unity and integrity of the country. Enemies of Pakistan always try to damage the solidarity of Pakistan. People of Pakistan love and respect their Army.
Source:The Nation
May 18, 2023 18:06 UTC
Soldier martyred in KP’s Bajaur district
RAWALPINDI: A soldier was martyred in a skirmish with terrorists in the Loesam area of Bajaur district, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday. The military’s media wing added that during the exchange of fire, one terrorist was also killed. The martyred sepoy was identified by the military as Shafiq ur Rehman, age 23 from DI Khan. “Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area,” added the ISPR. According to the military’s media wing, the exchange took place between troops and terrorists on Tuesday and resulted in the killing of two militants.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 18, 2023 17:49 UTC
Imran deprived nation of funds equal to 25pc of IMF package: Musadik
Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik Wednesday said Imran Khan as prime minister had deprived the nation of $250 million or one-fourth of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) package by diverting £190 million to Malik Riaz’s accounts instead of the national exchequer. Imran Khan claimed that the money was deposited into the Supreme Court’s account, but, in fact, the funds had gone to Malik Riaz’s coffers, he added. Referring to the historical contexts of Justice Munir, Bhutto, and Nawaz cases, Dr Musadik stressed that those decisions should no more be followed as the country could not afford any adverse consequences. He cautioned the “supporters of Imran Khan in the judiciary that they are being closely watched and they will be equally held responsible for the destruction”. Responding to a query, Dr Musadik clarified that no new gas connection schemes had been launched due to depleting gas reservoirs.
Source:The Nation
May 18, 2023 17:49 UTC