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SC orders Imran to be presented in court in an hour
PHOTO: AGENCIESThe Supreme Court ordered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan to be produced in court in an hour on Thursday, as it heard the PTI's plea challenging Imran's arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust case. Justice Minallah asked why anyone would trust the judiciary if those who surrendered in the court were arrested. Justice Minallah asked if the NAB had asked Imran to appear in a personal capacity. Justice Minallah stated that Justice Mazhar was talking about the implementation of the law and that the "real issue" was the right of access to justice. Justice Minallah asked how many notices were issued to Imran, to which the prosecutor said that only one notice was issued.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 11, 2023 09:40 UTC
More than 71mn people internally displaced worldwide in 2022
GENEVA: A “perfect storm” of overlapping crises forced tens of millions to flee within their own country last year, sending the number of internally displaced people to a record high, monitors said on Thursday. An unprecedented 71.1 million internally displaced people (IDPs) were registered in 2022 — up 20 percent from a year earlier — amid mass displacement from Russia’s war in Ukraine, as well as by the monsoon floods that drenched Pakistan. Beyond the 17 million displacements inside Ukraine last year, eight million were forced from their homes by Pakistan’s monster floods. More than 700,000 people have already become internally displaced by the fighting that erupted on April 15, while another 150,000 people have fled the country, according to UN numbers. “The war in Ukraine also fuelled a global food security crisis that hit the internally displaced hardest,” he said.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 11, 2023 06:42 UTC
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Source:The Nation
May 11, 2023 05:17 UTC
Miscreants who damaged properties have links with India, claims Atta Tarar
Says people did not come out in large numbers in favour of PTI Chairman Imran Khan after his arrest. Their mischievous acts were celebrated by the BJP and the RSS by distributing sweets,” Atta Tarar, who was flanked by Pakistan Muslime League-Nawaz leader Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha , told a news conference. Today, he has confessed to before the court that he has looted billions of the nation’s money through the Al Qadir Trust. The then-prime minister Imran Khan got approval of the settlement with the UK crime agency from his cabinet in December, 2019, without disclosing the details of the confidential agreement. He said the Islamabad District and Sessions Court had framed charges against Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case, in which the deposed premier was accused of taking gifts in an illegal manner.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2023 03:43 UTC
Corbeau Wine Bar now open in downtown Trussville
By Chase Holmes, News ReporterTRUSSVILLE – Corbeau Wine Bar opened its doors in the Trussville Entertainment District on May 3. Back inside, Corbeau offers a diverse range of drinking amenities for customers but the most intriguing are the 48 self-service wines on tap. In the back corner of Corbeau, there is also a selection of sparkling wines and even beer available for self-pour. The wine taps use argon gas, while the sparkling wine and beer taps use traditional C02 so they are separated. For those who want to come experience Corbeau but might not be looking for wine on that particular occasion, they also has a full bar where you can purchase a signature cocktail, canned beer, and several beers on tap.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 11, 2023 03:05 UTC
Kakani slams PK
Kakani Govardhan Reddy. (Representational Image Source:Twitter/kakanigovardhan)VIJAYAWADA: Agriculture minister Kakani Govardhana Reddy slammed the Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan for touring East Godavari district to interact with the rain-affected farmers by saying that it would yield no result as their government was committed to providing all help to the farmers. In a sharp reaction to the Jana Sena chief’s visit, the minister told media persons in Rajamahendravaram on Wednesday that by visiting the rain-hit farmers and inquiring about the damage or loss to the crops, they would not cast their votes for the Jana Sena. He described the tour of the three leaders to visit the rain-hit fields and console the farmers in order to absolve themselves from their sins, and he flayed them for trying to influence the farmers. However, the minister said that though the three leaders were trying to influence the farmers to get their support by touring the rain-hit areas like ‘Teertha Yatra’, they could not get the farmers’ support.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2023 19:18 UTC
When the judge sits with the accused
Only one sitting judge ventured to attend. Since Independence no sitting judge of the superior judiciary has ever sat with the legislators/accused. If Mr Justice Isa was invited as a guest he should have sat with the speaker which are the norms of the House. Justice Isa is next in line to take over as CJP in September on the retirement of Justice Umar Atta Bandial. Mr Justice Isa has to come clean before he takes on the mantle of CJP.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 10, 2023 18:53 UTC
Creating an industrial hub in Northeast India and Bangladesh
By: Samara AshratBangladesh, India and Japan held an event on connectivity initiatives in Tripura, India, last month, to harness the region’s commercial potential. That’s why Japan has proposed developing an industrial hub in Bangladesh with supply chains to the landlocked northeastern states of India. Along with the gateway, Tripura can become the key to creating an industrial hub in northeast India and its supply chain in Bangladesh. The Agartala-Akhaura international railway connectivity project is one of India and Bangladesh’s most prominent connectivity projects. And for creating supply chains, all those connectivity projects between Bangladesh and Tripura must get completed soon as Tripura is one of the main gateways to the northeastern region to India through Bangladesh.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 10, 2023 18:53 UTC
Tickets now on sale for Trussville film company’s newest premiere ‘Jublowski’
By Crystal McGough, EditorTRUSSVILLE – Tickets are now on sale for Trussville-based film company Chog Media LLC’s latest release, “Jublowski (or What it Feels Like to be the Main Character)”. “Jublowski” will premiere at the Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, located at The Pizitz in Downtown Birmingham, on May 26, 27 and 28, 2023. “It’s very much been a process,” said Director and Chog Media CEO Austin Scarborough. “Because (with ‘Jublowski’) we were making a movie that was about making movies, we knew how to do that. From there, the group grew into what is now Chog Media LLC.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 10, 2023 17:24 UTC
PM warns 'miscreants' to abide by law or face strict action
"Imran Khan and PTI caused severe damages to sensitive installations of the country. "I urge miscreants to abide by law otherwise they will face strict action. "Rule of law means you go to court and face the law. He pointed out that Imran Khan was the first beneficiary of the NAB amendments. Shehbaz said that three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif went to over 100 NAB proceedings along with his daughter, adding that after former prime minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination, the way PPP's leadership acted was commendable.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 10, 2023 16:35 UTC
How nations develop — or fail?
In the history of nations, the rise and fall has always been a mystery and historians have thought a lot on: why does a nation develop? Change is a necessary factor for any state or society to develop because no system has the capacity to solve all human problems for all times to come. Another important reason one was the Black Death, which wiped out half of European population. The entire history of mankind is witness to the fact that the nations that become stagnant lose their existence. The important reason why our country is failing today is that we are determined to run our country on centuries-old thinking and methods.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2023 12:30 UTC
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Memers unleash their best after social media services halt
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was arrested by paramilitary officers outside the High Court in Islamabad on Tuesday. Reports state that he was detained by forces in armoured personnel carriers after entering the court compound. With many social media applications impacted in the aftermath, die-hard internet users took to installing VPNs, or Virtual Private Networks, for communication purposes. While the situation remained tense, Pakistanis also did what they do best - make memes. Even though it's no joking matter, a little bit of humour during dark times can sometimes help.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 10, 2023 11:46 UTC
SAPM for introducing “BI, AA” courses for youth
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Public Communication and Digital Platforms Fahd Haroon has emphasized the need for introducing courses on Business Intelligence, Advanced Data Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Pakistani youth to learn and become part of the global workforce. Addressing the Digital Skills Gap and Empowering the Workforce Google Career Certificates 2.0 Official Launch in Pakistan, he said there is a need to adopt training and skills development of the youth on priority in the wake of the significant gap in digital skills within the Pakistani workforce. He also acknowledged Google's commitment to Pakistan's digital growth by launching three new courses - Business Intelligence, Advanced Data Analytics, and Cyber Security.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2023 11:34 UTC
One dead, dozens wounded as protests against Imran arrest rock nation
PTI leader Qasim Suri confirmed that a PTI worker was “martyred” in Quetta during protests in support of party chairman Imran Khan following his arrest earlier on Tuesday. Section 144 has been imposed in Peshawar for 30 days, following the arrest of PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Deputy Commissioner Shah Fahad said. The situation remained tense in the Cantt area where charged PTI workers and supporters of arrested PTI chairman have setup a sit-in. Meanwile, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders booked over vandalism in protests after the arrest of PTI chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan. However, he clarified that no torture has been made on Imran Khan during his arrest.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2023 05:24 UTC
Music is in the air and how!
The popularity of music concerts of famous singers, like, say, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Atif Aslam, may be judged by the fact that they are attended by thousands of people. A connoisseur of music myself, it gives me pleasure to know about the popularity of these concerts and other entertainment programmes. In the 1950s, male playback singing was dominated by Inayat Hussain Bhatti, Saleem Raza and Munir Hussain. Being disappointed with his fallen status in the industry, Saleem migrated to Canada in the early 1980s and died there after a few years. They will always owe their status to the legends who kept the music scene alive with their heart and soul even in tough times.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 10, 2023 05:10 UTC