Watch the steps…
But what is desired are efforts to normalise the situation and that too within the framework of law and the Constitution. The statement from the military spokesman that there is no possibility of imposing martial law in the wake of violent protests was quite reassuring. This is soothing to hear and is a great relief, as a strong and impregnable military is sine qua non for Pakistan’s stability and security. With the military sticking to its job of ensuring security and the courts dilating their piece of mind, it’s time for an agitating opposition on the streets and the sitting government to watch their steps. Like Opinion & Editorial on Facebook, follow @ETOpEd on Twitter to receive all updates on all our daily pieces.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 14, 2023 05:09 UTC
Visiting minister for tapping Pak-Ethiopia bilateral trade potential
She said that there are vast opportunities of cooperation between both countries in various fields including economy, IT, science and technology. She said this while addressing a luncheon reception hosted by Engineer Azharul Islam Zafar, Vice President, ICCI in honor of the visiting Ethiopian delegation. He said that both countries should make joint efforts for economic integration and participation in regional and global economic and trade activities. Engr Azharul Islam Zafar, Vice President ICCI said that both countries can cooperate in textiles, agriculture, construction and many other fields. Khalid Iqbal Malik, former President and Group Leader highlighted the investment potential for Ethiopia in Pakistan tourism sector and stressed that they should take full advantage of it.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 14, 2023 02:48 UTC
Springville man arrested with meth, charged with intent to distribute in Leeds
From Tribune staff reportsLEEDS — A Springville man faces multiple drug related charges after being arrested in Leeds, police announced this week. conducted a buy bust in the 1700 Block of Dorrough St.,” according to a statement from the Leeds Police Department. “During the arrest, Thomas Ethan Morgan 41, from Springville, Alabama was found to be in possession of a large amount of methamphetamine and marijuana.”Police said Morgan was charged with unlawful possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana 1st degree, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. “Further charges are pending,” Leeds police said. “Thomas Ethan Morgan has a $41,000 bond on these charges.”Anyone with any information about this or other criminal activity are encouraged to please contact the Leeds Police Department at 205-699-2581.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 14, 2023 02:46 UTC
PM calls for measures to control wheat, flour prices in KP
Directs authorities to increase supply from Punjab provinceOrders strict action against hoarders to ensure hassle-free flour supply to publicLAHORE: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the authorities concerned to take immediate measures to control the prices of wheat and flour in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), besides increasing supply from Punjab province. The prime minister issued the directives while chairing a meeting to review procurement and supply and demand of wheat in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provinces. The meeting was apprised that KP was being provided with 300,000 flour bags of 10 kg on daily basis. He directed for increasing the supply bulk and directed the chief secretaries of KP and Punjab provinces to jointly devise a mechanism in this regard. The chief secretary KP informed that the province was receiving a supply of 80,000 ton of wheat from PASCO.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 14, 2023 02:14 UTC
Citizens beating heat with sugarcane juice ahead of summer
ISLAMABAD-As the summer season approaches across the country, roadside vendors and shopkeepers selling ‘fresh sugarcane juice’ have been making brisk business where motorists, as well as pedestrians, throng stalls in large numbers throughout the day. “Sugarcane juice is undoubtedly one of the best ways to quench your thirst and beat the summer heat,” said a report aired by a private news channel. “Sugarcane juuce is regarded effective in beating the heat,” said a pedestrian, Imran while having a glass of juice at a vendor in G-9 Markaz. “Several families take parcels as this is the drink which kills the thirst,” said a vendor selling juice at F-10 Markaz. “No doubt this traditional drink of fresh sugarcane juice is cheaper than most other fresh fruit juices,” said Iqra, a student buying juice at the cart.
Source:The Nation
May 14, 2023 01:10 UTC
Is IUML ‘ladder’ leaning towards CPI(M)-led Left?
Known for its political bargaining skills, the party symbol of the IUML is a ladder. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the party contested two seats which they won with ease. And this act of succumbing to the IUML by the Congress, came under attack from several quarters. For long, the IUML has been contesting two Lok Sabha seats and this time those in the know of things say that they will seek two more seats and settle for one. So the coming days will reveal if the IUML will lean its ‘ladder’ towards the Left,” said the political analyst.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 13, 2023 23:10 UTC
Tug of war
Democracy plays a vital role in the development of the system, but the current politics in our country lacks motivation. There is a tug of war between the government and opposition parties, and the public is living below the poverty line. High inflation has made the lives of people miserable, leading some to commit suicide. Due to high inflation, the crime rate is increasing rapidly, along with poverty, hunger, malpractice, and corruption. Economically, our country is weak as the price of the dollar is increasing rapidly.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2023 21:07 UTC
OKB digs out old, tweets by Islamabad Police
However, actor Osman Khalid Butt loves an expose. Thanks to an anonymous Twitter user, the Ehd-e-wafa actor discovered Islamabad Police's old tweets. "Don’t know who first discovered the Islamabad Police's old (and now swiftly being deleted) tweets but thank you for your service!" — Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) May 12, 2023Poets in disguiseThe old tweets made Butt nostalgic for the time when Eid greetings were "full of cheese" and not "half the Oxford dictionary." ‘Mazay mazay mazay mazay!’ - Naked Tyrant pic.twitter.com/QDFfD8mhWm — Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) May 12, 2023Acha to pool party yahan ho rahi thi -https://t.co/zZW72GEbPs pic.twitter.com/qy5Jdu4Lug — Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) May 12, 2023There's TV recommendations too!
Source:The Express Tribune
May 13, 2023 18:35 UTC
Imran Khan to address public at 6.15 pm today
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan will address the nation at 6:15 pm on Saturday (today). The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday barred the law-enforcement agencies from arresting PTI chief Imran Khan in any case lodged against him across the country until Monday (May 15). One of the cases lodged in Lahore pertained to Ali Bilal alias Zille Shah's murder. Zille Shah was purportedly killed amid PTI's protests in Lahore with the Punjab police nominating Mr Khan and other PTI leaders in his murder case. Mr Khan had moved court for protective bail in four cases including Zille Shah’s murder case.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2023 15:29 UTC
China will fight for rights as developing nation: Wang Wenbin
In the WTO, China’s actual special and differential treatment is much lower than the average level of developing countries. China’s status as a developing nation, meanwhile, is well-founded and widely recognized, the spokesperson said. In 2021, China’s per capita national income ranked 68th in the world, while its human development index ranked 79th, on par with that of other major developing countries. China is a developing country with a solid basis in international law and has been accepted by the international community at large, and cannot be deprived of its developing country status, Wang stressed. For a long time, China has fought side by side with developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America for national liberation movements and supported each other in promoting national development, vividly demonstrating the meaning of “true friendship is shown in times of adversity.” China will always work with developing countries to strive for common rights and interests and safeguard shared benefits, Wang said.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2023 15:20 UTC
Imran Khan is fomenting instability in nation, says Interior Minister
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has been fomenting instability in the nation. Imran Khan was questioned about the nature of politics by the PML-N leader. He claimed that Imran Khan has been instructing the anarchy to these individuals for the past 12 months. On May 9, protests were staged at 221 different locations, according to Rana Sanaullah, although they subsided the next day. The interior minister enquired as to whether the residences of those responsible for such horrible acts were outside the country.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2023 12:39 UTC
Cabinet wants no leniency for those involved in May 9 violence
The federal cabinet on Friday, while endorsing the statement of the Pakistan Army spokesperson, called for no leniency against those involved in the organised violence against the state, Constitution, and law, besides hurting the nation's dignity, following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in a corruption case on May 9. The cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, also called for making such elements an example by taking strict action against them under the Constitution and the law. The meeting expressed concerns over the situation in the country, observing that through such violence the leader of a "miscreant and foreign-funded" party had inflicted damage to Pakistan which the arch-enemy even could not do during the last 75 years. The meeting expressed solidarity with the law enforcement agencies and made it clear that they stood by them for action against those creating lawlessness. The cabinet expressed concern over the "interference" by the chief justice in an "open and shut" case of corruption and corrupt practices which led to the arrest of Imran as per the law.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 13, 2023 11:39 UTC
'Pani Da Bulbula' famed singer Yaqoob Atif passes away
Famous Pakistani singer Yaqoob Atif Bulbula died after a protracted illness in Lahore. Yaqoob Atif rose to fame for his song 'Zindagi paani da bulbula'. Yaqoob Atif alias Bulbula Saheb performed across Pakistan as well as abroad. He had released his first song ‘Zindagi paani da bulbula’in October 1979. Singer Abrarul Haq also sang the same song for the film Zinda Bhaag,which was released in 2013.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2023 10:54 UTC
Punjab makes announcement regarding reopening of schools
Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday announced that all educational institutions in the province will reopen on May 15. He made the announcement in a meeting he chaired to review the law and order situation in the country. He has ordered respective authorities to keep up utmost coordination and retain a peaceful environment. Meanwhile, the educational institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) would also reopen from May 15, while matric exams would resume per schedule from Monday. It is pertinent to mention here that the caretaker Punjab government closed colleges and universities across the province on Tuesday due to deteriorated law and order situation following the arrest of PTI chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2023 10:54 UTC
HTMS Mountain Bike Team are state champions
After an undefeated 5-race sweep of wins, the middle school team won the Alabama Middle School State Championship. The two individual state champions in their division are Evelyn Lolley for 7th grade girls and Isabelle Garver for 6th grade girls. In the 6th grade division, Lenwood Jones finished the season 2nd overall and Jude Lolley 5th overall. Lelan started the race in the very last line up position, 109th place, and finished the race with a first-place win. The high school team finished third in state for the 2023 season in the state championship at Fort McClellan.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 13, 2023 09:51 UTC