SCBA president disowns social media accounts attributed to him
He had secured 1,347 votes against his rival Khalid Javed of Asma Jahangir's Independent Group who obtained 1,148 votes. Soon after his election as the SCBA president, Zuberi’s impersonators created fake handles and started tweeting in favour of a political party and tried to create a wrong impression that he was affiliated with that party. Also read: Abid Zuberi elected SCBA president“I am not affiliated with any political party and any such propaganda against me is strongly condemned,” the SCBA president said in a statement. Zuberi said he believed in respecting the institutions, an independent bar, welfare of the lawyers and an independent judiciary. He requested social media users to report fake accounts impersonating him, saying @AbidSZuberiASC is his only official Twitter account.
Source:The Express Tribune
November 01, 2022 00:15 UTC
Defeat to India, Zimbabwe upsetting for us as well as entire nation
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is aware of the disappointment caused after they lost to India and Zimbabwe at the T20 World Cup. The Men in Green opened their account with a six-wicket win against the Netherlands in Perth. ALSO READ: Does Pakistan still have chance to qualify for semi-final after India's defeat? Earlier, the right-arm pacer bagged four wickets against Zimbabwe on Thursday. Pakistan will take on South Africa in their fourth Group 2 fixture on November 3 at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Source:The Nation
November 01, 2022 00:02 UTC
Monday Mailbag – What’s going on with the penalty kill?
Advertisement Ad Advertisement AdTyler Yaremchuk:Absolutely. Advertisement Ad Advertisement AdTyler Yaremchuk:This team defended fine last year under Woodcroft so I’ll put systems third. Advertisement Ad Advertisement AdJason Gregor:Stop taking penalties will help. Advertisement Ad Advertisement AdRobin Brownlee:Start by not calling the goal good and then trying to tell people the original call was no goal. Advertisement Ad Advertisement Ad
Source:The Nation
October 31, 2022 20:31 UTC
Imran urges establishment to stand with nation
KAMOKE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan Monday asked ‘those in power’ to stand with the nation against corrupt coterie as he resumed PTI’s long march to Islamabad from Kamoke. ‘Institutions strong when people support them’Addressing the courts, Imran said that the entire nation was looking to them for justice. “We will struggle with Imran Khan till the end for the Jihad of Haqeeqi Azadi, and be prepared for any sacrifice,” Faisal read ahead while PTI supporters followed suit. The march began its fourth day after Imran Khan arrived atop the container. PTI member Fawad Chaudhry stated that the march would reach Gujranwala today under the leadership of Imran Khan.
Source:The Nation
October 31, 2022 20:16 UTC
‘Freedom is not served on a plate,’ says Imran Khan as long march reaches Gujranwala on day 4
GUJRANWALA – The fourth day of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) came to an end at Gujranwala where Imran Khan told participants that “freedom is not served on a plate”. Taking to Twitter, PTI announced that it will resume the long march towards Islamabad on fifth day from Gujranwala with new determination and zeal. Earlier in the day, the PTI chairman Imran Khan told the country’s establishment that it should not side with the thieves but listen to the wish of the nation. Referring to his Long march day 4: ‘Establishment never stands up against nation,’ says Imran Khan in Eminabadrecent victory in by-elections, the PTI chief said that people with power should see to whom the nation is supporting. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad has been put on high alert in wake of PTI's long march.
Source:The Nation
October 31, 2022 15:40 UTC
China after the Party’s October 2022 Congress
China concluded its 20th Party Congress that placed most power in the hands of Xi Jinping, the Secretary General, who also heads the country’s military commission and is the president. The 20th Chinese Party Congress was called into session on Oct 16, with 2,295 delegates in attendance. In the Communist Party, the leader’s words are chosen carefully and shape the country’s policies, legislation and diplomacy. The government and the Communist Party took extraordinary steps to ensure that no disturbance occurred during the party conclave. However, the way President Vladimir Putin has conducted himself in Ukraine was not to the liking of President Xi.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 31, 2022 15:35 UTC
3-month gas holiday for commercial consumers
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced that the government has issued instructions to suspend supply of natural gas to commercial consumers for three months in winter due to its shortage. “Consumers should sign a new agreement with the company for switching over to liquefied natural gas (LNG), which is a better option, though it will cost three times more,” said Khurram Ayub Khan, General Manager Distribution SNGPL North. “Natural gas deposits have been discovered in North Waziristan, but their supply to consumers will take time,” he said. The government was providing subsidy on LNG supply to the domestic consumers, but no subsidy was being provided to the commercial consumers, he said and assured the ICCI members that he would convey their concerns to the relevant authorities for consideration. Speaking at the meeting, ICCI President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari revealed that SNGPL had issued notices to commercial consumers in Islamabad for suspension of natural gas connections from November 1, 2022 creating great concern among the business community
Source:The Express Tribune
October 31, 2022 05:37 UTC
IMF asks Pakistan to set up anti-corruption task force
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) while asking Pakistan to raise taxes, electricity tariff, and cut expenditures has also reiterated that Islamabad should set up an anti-corruption task force. Among other things, he said that IMF has also urged Pakistan to notify the anti-corruption task force, which the government had agreed to in June this year. He recalled that the task force would recommend appropriate structural reform measures that strengthen the independence of anti-graft institutions, prevent political influence and persecution, and provide for transparency and accountability controls against abuse. He added that former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s name was proposed to head the task force but no decision has so far been taken. Meanwhile, the hosts discussed PM Shehbaz’s maiden visit to China starting from November 1, saying Pakistan has requested China to rollover its $6.3 billion debt that is maturing in the next eight months.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 31, 2022 01:39 UTC
The Day After Highlights 9.0: Two goal from Zach Hyman pace Oilers in 3-2 win over Flames
The Day After Highlights 9.0: Two goal from Zach Hyman pace Oilers in 3-2 win over FlamesPhoto credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY SportsThe Day After is brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway! It was the Zach Hyman show Saturday night. His first goal, a powerplay tally, came when he took a cross-ice feed from Connor McDavid firing a shot on net. Advertisement Ad Advertisement AdMcDavid, meanwhile, scored one of his own four minutes prior. THE DAY AFTER IS PRESENTED BY BETWAYAdvertisement Ad Advertisement AdAdvertisement Ad Advertisement Ad
Source:The Nation
October 31, 2022 00:02 UTC
How to watch 49ers vs. Rams in NFL Week 8
San Francisco 49ers games are now available to stream on Sling TV! Sling TV lets you stream live TV and on-demand content over the Internet on any device; access free DVR storage; and choose from a selection of packages including Sports Extra or NFL RedZone. Visit Sling TV for prices, streaming options and available channels. Can the Niners complete a season sweep of the Rams for the fourth straight season? San Francisco 49ers (3-4) @ Los Angeles Rams (3-3)Date: Sunday, October 30, 2022Kickoff: 1:25 PM PTLocation: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CANetwork: FOXPlay-by-Play: Kevin BurkhardtColor Analyst: Greg OlsonLive streaming: FuboTV (Try for free here!)
Source:The Nation
October 30, 2022 21:22 UTC
GDB 9.0 Wrap Up: Stuart Skinner’s excellent performance leads the Oilers to a 3-2 win over the Flames in Calgary
GDB 9.0 Wrap Up: Stuart Skinner’s excellent performance leads the Oilers to a 3-2 win over the Flames in CalgaryPhoto credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY SportsThe Flames are going to have to wait before raising their 2022-23 Battle of Alberta Regular Season Champions banner. Two weeks ago, the Flames rolled into Edmonton and outplayed the Oilers in a 4-3 victory. This time around, the Oilers put together a much more solid and complete effort and edged out a gritty win. A few minutes later, the Oilers grabbed a 3-2 when Hyman scored his second of the game. If not for that flub from Markstrom and Skinner’s brilliance, they easily could have won this game as they outshot the Oilers 42-to-26.
Source:The Nation
October 30, 2022 16:48 UTC
Christian Dvorak has 1st hat trick, Canadiens beat Blues 7-4
ST. LOUIS — Christian Dvorak had his first NHL hat trick and the Montreal Canadiens scored three times in a 4:50 span in the second period to rally for a 7-4 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Former Blues netminder Jake Allen made 26 saves for his first win in St. Louis since being traded to Montreal in 2020. Jordan Binnington allowed six goals on 24 shots as St. Louis dropped its fourth straight after starting 3-0-0. Caufield scored from the slot with 9:06 remaining in the second period, and Slafkovsky tied it 2:09 later on a power play. Blues: Host Los Angeles on Monday night in the second game of a three-game homestand.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 30, 2022 13:57 UTC
TTP rejects KP govt’s threat alert, declares not attacking anyone
Share:PESHAWAR - Following a threat alert issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government about possible attack of the Taliban on certain political leaders, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Saturday declared that they had not planned to attack any political leader and that the threat alert was wrong. “Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has neither issued threat to anyone, nor has planned to kill political leaders. It may be mentioned here that a threat alert titled ‘Special Information Report’ was issued by the KP DIG of police (Operations) a few days ago. The alert mentioned that TTP planned to target several political leaders including Senator Mushtaq Ahmed, Manzoor Chishti, Ahmad Wali and Amir Muqam. The threat alert directed the authorities concerned to also tighten security at foreign projects, minority worship places, educational institutions, imambargahs, major bus terminals and other sensitive locations.
Source:The Nation
October 30, 2022 07:34 UTC
Photocopy nation
In many circumstances, the relevant entities already have an entrepreneur providing photocopy services only a few places away. A visit to a bank to either deposit or withdraw funds is often never complete until a photocopy of the CNIC is provided. Almost every bank branch already has a photocopy machine, and a dedicated resource just to manage the same. The regulator has mandated that over-the-counter transactions are accompanied by a photocopy of CNIC, without any regard to the materiality of the amount. We can either be a photocopy nation, or we can be a nation that values productivity and efficiency over everything else.
Source:The Nation
October 30, 2022 02:31 UTC
Oldest Guantanamo Bay inmate returns to Pakistan
Pakistani citizen and oldest prisoner at US’s notorious Guantanamo Bay jail, Saifullah Paracha, reached Pakistan on Saturday after being released, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated. According to a press release, the ministry completed an extensive inter-agency process to facilitate Paracha's repatriation. “We are glad that a Pakistani citizen detained abroad is finally reunited with his family,” the press release stated. Mr. Paracha, who was detained in Guantanamo Bay 🇺🇸 , has been released & reached 🇵🇰 on Saturday. We are glad that a citizen detained abroad is reunited with his family.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 29, 2022 18:42 UTC