India court acquits 69 Hindus of murder of 11 Muslims
PHOTO: REUTERSAn Indian court on Thursday acquitted 69 Hindus, including a former minister from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), of the murder of 11 Muslims during communal riots in the western state of Gujarat in 2002. Also read: Indian court acquits 26 accused of rape, murder in 2002 Gujarat riotsBajrang Dal and VHP are Hindu nationalist groups and have close links to the BJP. Kodnani was also an accused in a case in which 97 people were killed in the 2002 riots. At least 1,000 people, mostly Muslims, were killed across Gujarat in the 2002 riots. Critics accused Modi, who was chief minister at the time, of failing to protect Muslims.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 21, 2023 05:18 UTC
Can we work on ourselves first?
The modus operandi, having spoken to a number of British parliamentarians they are sceptical how we run our administration. If you pass this simple test I can assure your presence in the corridors of power will yield a better harvest. We have stooped so low in these audio and video leaks, no effort is spared to degrade the other. We all know it, talk about it, yet no one has the bats, balls, wickets or even a place where to pitch. If you pass this simple test I can assure your presence in the corridors of power will yield a better harvest.
Source:Pakistan Today
April 21, 2023 05:12 UTC
Pakistan placed first order for discounted Russian crude oil: Musadik
Says first cargo to dock at Karachi Port in MayISLAMABAD: Pakistan has placed its first order for discounted Russian crude oil under a new deal struck between Islamabad and Moscow, Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik said, with one cargo to dock at Karachi Port in May. Discounted crude offers much needed respite to cash-strapped Pakistan in the face of a balance of payments crisis and critically low foreign exchange reserves. Pakistan imported 154,000 barrels per day of oil in 2022, relatively flat from the previous year, data from analytics firm Kpler showed. If Russian crude supplies were to reach 100,000 barrels per day, it would mean a potentially big drop for Middle East suppliers to Pakistan. He said Pakistan’s Refinery Limited (PRL) will initially refine the Russian crude in a trial run, followed by Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) and other refineries later.
Source:Pakistan Today
April 21, 2023 04:46 UTC
IMF struggles to find trustworthy partners
PHOTO: AFPThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) is facing a challenging question regarding whom to trust in Pakistan to revive its $7 billion loan programme for the nation. The incumbent government, led by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, has continued to fulfil commitments with the IMF and implement tough decisions. However, the IMF is assessing who holds power in Pakistan, not only to make future commitments but also to implement them. He said, “Whatever has been said (committed with IMF) has not been delivered,” highlighting the need for reliable partners to implement necessary economic reforms. Furthermore, he pointed out that women remain a missing link in Pakistan’s economic growth.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 21, 2023 04:20 UTC
Senator Mushahid terms Radio Pakistan as identity, pride of nation
Senator Mushahid terms Radio Pakistan as identity, pride of nationChairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed visited Radio Pakistan, Islamabad today for a video podcast interview in the newly established state of the art podcast studios. Director General Radio Pakistan Tahir Hassan apprised the Senator of the latest initiatives taken by Radio Pakistan to align the national broadcaster with modern day requirements. Speaking on the occasion, Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed said Radio Pakistan is the identity and pride of Pakistan. He also said that he had got approved hefty special grant from the then Prime Minister for Radio Pakistan. He also recalled some of the big names which remained associated with Radio Pakistan including his mother in law Begum Humaira Haroon Syed who was the first English News Reader of Radio Pakistan in 1947.
Source:The Nation
April 21, 2023 03:01 UTC
Motives behind launch of the PML(N)
Earlier in the 1960s, another brand of Muslim League was raised under Ch Zahoor Elahi of Gujrat (PML-Convention). Pakistan Muslim League (PML) has always claimed to be the successor of the All-India Muslim League (AIML) the founder party of Pakistan which it is not. Since then, the Muslim League has been a brand name that keeps coming back to hijack the democratic order. In the famous Asghar Khan case, IJI (Islami Juhamari Ittehad ) was held responsible for the launch of Nawaz Sharif at the federal level. In the famous Asghar Khan case, IJI (Islami Juhamari Ittehad) was held responsible for the launch of Nawaz Sharif at the federal level.
Source:Pakistan Today
April 20, 2023 00:15 UTC
PM reaffirms Pakistan’s desire to fortify fraternal ties with Kuwait, Oman
The prime minister telephoned Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf al-Sabah, to extend his best wishes and warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eidul Fitr, the PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. The Kuwaiti prime minister warmly reciprocated PM Shehbaz’s Eid greetings and conveyed best wishes for the people of Pakistan. ‘SIGNIFICANCE OF PAK-OMAN ECONOMIC LINKAGES’Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday referring to the historic fraternal ties between Pakistan and Oman, emphasized the need for enhancing institutional and economic linkages between the two maritime neighbours. The prime minister highlighted the immense potential with regard to further strengthening of the brotherly relations, especially in strategic, economic and trade spheres. The Sultan warmly reciprocated the prime minister’s Eid greetings and conveyed best wishes for the people of Pakistan.
Source:Pakistan Today
April 20, 2023 00:14 UTC
No 'exclusive suo motu powers' for CJP, says Justice Isa
Senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court (SC) Justice Qazi Faez Isa said on Wednesday that the Constitution empowers the apex court as a whole to take notice of cases of original jurisdiction (suo motu), and not just the top judge. Speaking at an event commemorating the golden jubilee of the Constitution, Justice Isa stressed that the book "is not to serve the interests of a select few people, politicians, parliament or the judiciary, but the people". Justice Isa held that suo motu notices should be dealt with "great care" when invoked because there is no constitutional space for appealing against it so that "one party may benefit but another may be harmed". "It also brings some shame to me that the Supreme Court kept on supporting these steps. It was challenged that the resolution is wrong but they (the SC) said ‘Let’s move on’,” said Justice Isa.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 19, 2023 15:33 UTC
PM lauds COAS help in securing financing
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday lauded Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir's efforts for securing financial commitments from friendly countries, one of the last conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for restoring its lending. Addressing a meeting of the coalition parties, Shehbaz said that the IMF agreement was in its final phase. “The army chief made immense efforts in this regard [securing financial commitments from friendly countries],” he said. “The final condition of the IMF was that the friendly countries deposit money as guarantors,” Shehbaz said expressing his hope that the deal with the IMF would be concluded soon. The prime minister acknowledged that there was difference of opinion among the coalition partners.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 19, 2023 15:02 UTC
Trussville’s Beautification Board announces 2023 contest dates, nomination categories
From The Tribune Staff reportsTRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Beautification Board has announced the dates for this year’s annual Beautification Board Awards Contest, which will be held Monday, June 5, with a rain-day of Monday, June 12, 2023. Nomination forms will be available from May 1-31, at Trussville City Hall, Trussville Public Library and the Trussville Chamber of Commerce. Beautification will be taking nominations for all kinds of awards,” Trussville Councilor and Beautification Board liaison Jaime Anderson said at the April 11 meeting of the Trussville City Council. The 2023 Trussville Beautification Board Contest categories are:Best use of colorBest home landscape designBest home overallBest business overallBest turf“We are celebrating 30 years of the Trussville Beautification Board Awards Contest,” Board member Melodie Trimm said. “The Beautification Board Contest honors inspirational residential and commercial landscapes in our community.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 19, 2023 10:17 UTC
New route of Peoples Bus Service announced
Share:KARACHI-Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, who also holds the portfolio of the transport ministry, on Tuesday announced a new route of the Peoples Bus Service in Karachi. The new route No 4 of the Peoples Bus Service will start from Power House Chorangi and end at Tower via Nagan chorangi, Shafiq Mor, Sohrab Goth, Shahra e Pakistan, Aisha Manzil, Laloo Khait, Teen Hati, Guru Mandir, Numaish, Civil Hospital, City court, Light House, Boltan Market and Tower. The Sindh government launched the second route of the electric bus service in Karachi under its Peoples Bus Service programme. The new route No 2 of the EV bus service starts from Baharia Town and ends at Malir Halt via M9 Toll Plaza, Baqai University, Jinnah Avenue, Malir Cantt, Tank Chowk, Model Colony. The public can use now new fleet of EV buses.” It is pertinent to mention here that, this year in January the government launched the first route of electric bus service.
Source:The Nation
April 19, 2023 07:33 UTC
Covid SOPs implementation made mandatory on Eid festivities
A arger Eid gatherings should ideally be avoided and hands should be regularly washed with soap. If you feel the onset of any symptoms related to flu, cough or experience difficulty in breathing you are advised to visit the nearest government hospital for due management and free of cost Coronavirus testing. People who received their last Covid vaccination dose 6 to 12 months ago are eligible and advised to get their follow up Covid vaccination dose at any of DoH established vaccination centers. This will enhance the immunity against the deadly disease. The Elderly and individuals with co-morbidities are especially advised to get inoculated at home by calling immunization teams.
Source:Pakistan Today
April 19, 2023 03:58 UTC
PM lauds COAS for helping secure key loan commitments
Saudi Arabia had already made assurances for a $2 billion loan, according to the finance ministry.. Also read: Pakistan gets another $2 billion from Saudi ArabiaThe prime minister also appreciated efforts by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for the success of the process. The premier said the country has met all IMF conditions following the $3b commitments from Saudi Arabia and the UAE. He reiterated the coalition government’s resolve to overcome the challenges it had taken up for sake of the country’s progress. Prime Minister Shehbaz said the coalition parties were striving wholeheartedly to take this struggle of overcoming the challenges to a logical end, despite all odds.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 19, 2023 01:05 UTC
Apple is expanding its footprint in India. What can Pakistan learn?
LAHORE: Apple opened its first retail store in India on Tuesday, inaugurated by the company’s CEO Tim Cook. Profit looked at the price of the various iPhone 14 Pro models in India, and Pakistan. Is India the next iPhone manufacturing hub? Apple’s decision to manufacture the iPhone 14 in India is expected to result in a 20% reduction in import duty. Therefore, it seems unlikely that the pricing of the iPhone 14 will change immediately after its manufacturing begins in India.
Source:Pakistan Today
April 18, 2023 20:51 UTC
Sara Tendulkar, Suhana Khan become victims of misogyny
Actor Shah Rukh Khan and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s daughters Suhana Khan and Sara Tendulkar became victims of Indian misogyny, sexism and colourism at a Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) IPL match held on Sunday in Mumbai. While Sara came out to support her younger brother, Arjun Tendulkar, who was making his debut with Mumbai Indians, Suhana was cheering for the KKR team. Many also expressed their disapproval of Indian society's fixation on fair skin, often equating it with beauty – even in 2023. I’m glad Suhana never went for skin whitening like other Bollywood people,” read the tweet. Just because one is fair & other one is dusky https://t.co/HDeHnzlQkw — anti everything (@chotahaathii) April 16, 2023Indians still think fair skin is epitome of beauty or whatever.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 18, 2023 13:49 UTC