Scotland beat Ukraine to boost Nations League push
GLASGOW: Scotland boosted their bid for Nations League promotion and gained a measure of revenge over Ukraine with a 3-0 win in Glasgow on Wednesday. Scotland were beaten 3-1 by Ukraine in an emotionally-charged World Cup play-off at Hampden Park in June. A shadow of the team that beat Scotland in the playoffs, Ukraine provided little resistance as Scotland made it three wins from their four Nations League matches. The Scots have moved above Ukraine to the top of the group as they chase promotion to League A. While the competition is derided by some, Scotland are well aware of the Nations League’s importance after securing a Euro 2020 play-off through winning their Nations League group.
Source:The Nation
September 23, 2022 04:19 UTC
‘Haqeqi Azadi’ movement is largest in Pakistan’s history: Imran
Former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan has said that his so-called “real freedom” movement against the elite capture and for independent foreign policy was the largest in the country’s history after Pakistan Movement. “This movement for Haqeqi Azadi [real freedom] is the largest movement in the country’s history after our forefathers crated this country through struggle,” he remarked. He asked the party members to go door to door and explain to the masses the objective of his “real freedom movement”. Also read: Movement to begin on 24th, says Imran“The value of rupee is declining and inflation is rising. A day earlier, Imran had announced that his party's movement for “Haqeeqi Azaadi” – ‘real freedom' - would begin from September 24 and he sought the participation of the country's legal fraternity in it.
Source:The Express Tribune
September 22, 2022 22:44 UTC
Trial begins in money laundering case against PK Halder, 13 others
A Dhaka court on Thursday began the trial of a case against former managing director of NRB Global Bank Proshanta Kumar Halder, better known as PK Halder, and 13 others in a case filed over laundering money abroad and amassing illegal wealth. On September 8, the same court framed charges against PK Halder, his mother Lilabati Halder, Purnima Rani Halder, Uttam Kumar Mistry, Amitabh Adhikari, Pritish Kumar Halder, Rajib Som, Subrata Das, Ananga Mohan Roy, Swapan Kumar Mistry, Avantika Baral, Shankha Bepari, Sukumar Mridha and Anindita Mridha. Among them Avantika Baral, Shankha Bepari, Sukumar Mridha and Anindita Mridha are in jail. On January 8, 2020, the ACC filed a case against PK Halder for acquiring and smuggling illegal assets worth Tk275 crore. On May 14 this year, PK Halder was arrested in Ashoknagar of India’s West Bengal.
Source:The Express Tribune
September 22, 2022 18:00 UTC
Pakistan to face England in second T20I of the series
Share:The second T20 International match of the seven-match series between Pakistan and England will be played today (Thursday) in National Stadium, Karachi. On the other hand the visiting team is willing to continue the winning streak as the visitors defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the first T20I match of the series. English batter Alex Hales, who made a comeback in the team for Pakistan series and the T20 World Cup in Australia, lead his side to the victory by scoring a 40-ball 53. Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan scored 46-ball 68 to help Pakistan to 158-7 in their 20 overs after England sent them in to bat at a capacity National stadium. The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the seven-match series.
Source:The Nation
September 22, 2022 10:18 UTC
SC dismisses Ishaq Dar’s petition against AC’s decision
Share:ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed former finance minister and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ishaq Dar’s petition against the decision of the Accountability Court declaring him proclaimed offender over his absence from the proceedings. A two-member bench of the apex court comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsen and Justice Ayesha A Malik resumed hearing in Dar’s appeal. In 217, the Accountability Court, while hearing a corruption reference against Senator Ishaq Dar, had declared him a proclaimed offender due to his continued absence from the proceedings.
Source:The Nation
September 22, 2022 08:23 UTC
Three US nationals handed back to America after completing a 10-year jail term
Share:RAWALPINDI - The government has handed over three U.S. nationals to American authorities after completion of their jail term in the country over terrorism charges, reliable sources disclosed to The Nation on Wednesday. The American nationals were arrested by Pakistani law enforcement agencies in December 2010 from Sargodha, Punjab, on charges of using the internet to contact militant groups, including Al-Qaeda, to carry out terrorist attacks inside the country. They were convicted and sentenced to 10 years by a special anti-terrorism court in Sargodha for conspiring to act against the state of Pakistan. The Pakistani authorities transported the three US nationals -- identified as Rami Zamzam, Ahmad Abdullah Mini, and Amman Hassan Yammer -- from Adiala Jail to Noor Khan Airbase amid very tight security on September 12 (Monday) 2022 midnight, official sources said. A senior official of the Punjab Prisons Department has also confirmed the deportation of three US nationals after due process by the Punjab Home Department, Ministry of Interior, and the Pakistani Foreign Office.
Source:The Nation
September 22, 2022 08:11 UTC
Biden urges world to help flood affected Pakistan
Share:UNITED NATIONS - US President Joe Biden has made a strong and passionate call for extending help to Pakistan where floods have caused huge devastation. “Pakistan is still under water and needs help,” the president told the 193-member UN General Assembly in its high-level debate, when he dealt with the adverse impacts of climate change here yesterday. The iconic hall of the General Assembly was packed to capacity with world leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, when Biden spoke. The floods have killed over 1,500 people and displaced 33 million as the Pakistan government, with the support of the UN and partners, is racing against time to help the distressed people. In his address, Biden announced over $2.9 billion in new assistance to address global food insecurity, building on the $6.9 billion in US government assistance to support global food security already committed this year.
Source:The Nation
September 22, 2022 05:43 UTC
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Provinces warned against backing PTI long march
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has warned all those provinces that will support the long march of former prime minister Imran Khan of dire consequences, saying it violates the Constitution. However, he warned of “strong action” in case of any attempt to come towards D-Chowk. To another question about the closure of roads in Islamabad, he said that D-Chowk had been closed due to the protest of farmers. He said that negotiations would be conducted with the leadership of farmers and their demands would be considered. The federal minister also expressed the government’s resolve that it was taking concrete steps to end human trafficking.
Source:The Nation
September 22, 2022 05:31 UTC
PM apprises world leaders of flood losses in Pakistan
He appreciated Mr. Kerry’s personal leadership in raising awareness and seeking solutions to the climate change crisis. Both the sides agreed to continue to closely focus on climate change and energy dialogue. Meanwhile, US secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the UN General Assembly. He underlined that Pakistan made little contribution to climate change, yet it faced the impacts disproportionately. https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Sep-2022/pm-urges-world-to-support-pakistan-in-provision-of-much-needed-relief-to-flood-victimsThe World Bank president stressed that Pakistan must be prioritized for resilient reconstruction through the international community’s collective support.
Source:The Nation
September 22, 2022 05:23 UTC
Nation eulogizes PAF role in mitigating flood affectees sufferings: Elahi
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Wednesday lauded the invaluable services being rendered by Pakistan Air Forces in flood-hit areas across the country. On the occasion, Ch Pervaiz Elahi expressed gratitude to Air Vice Marshal Zafar Aslam for the valuable services being rendered by PAF for helping and rehabilitation of the flood victims. He noted that people were timely rescued by the air force in the affected areas. He fappreciated the professionalism and capabilities of the PAF, saying the nation also values the contribution of the PAF to social development. CM message on International Day of PeacePunjab CM Ch Pervaiz Elahi said that Pakistan is a peaceful country and Pakistanis are a peace-loving nation.
Source:The Nation
September 22, 2022 04:26 UTC
'Over 55% online Islamophobic content originates from India'
Photo: ReutersTwitter users in India contribute to 55.12 per cent of anti-Muslim content on the microblogging site, a study tapping into Islamophobia online has revealed. Daily frequency of Islamophobic tweets between August 28, 2019, and August 27, 2020. The geography of hateNearly 86 per cent of Islamophobic content between 2019 and 2021 has been found to have originated from three countries, namely India, the US and the UK. The 10 countries with the largest number of geolocated Islamophobic tweets. Worryingly, TRT World reported, this appeal has fallen largely on deaf ears, particularly within the executive boardrooms of social media companies, which have done little or nothing to remove anti-Muslim content from their platforms.
Source:The Express Tribune
September 22, 2022 03:21 UTC
682 challan tickets issued to vehicles for creating hurdles in traffic flow
Share:RAWALPINDI-City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi have issued challan tickets to 682 vehicles for creating hindrance in smooth of traffic and lack of documentation here on Wednesday. Following the directives of Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Naveed Irshad, the City Traffic Police of Rawalpindi has taken action against vehicles creating hurdles in the smooth flow of traffic. During the operation, challan tickets were issued to 682 vehicles, while many were impounded in the police station due to incomplete documents. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Traffic Officer Rawalpindi Naveed Irshad said strict action would be taken against the violators, adding that the traffic rules would be ensured to protect human life and avoid fatal accidents. He further said that the Rawalpindi Traffic Police was making all-out efforts to regulate the traffic on city roads.
Source:The Nation
September 22, 2022 01:48 UTC
Govt announces to launch ‘Adopt a District’ programme in flood-hit areas
He said the government is working to establish mobile clinics and maternity hospitals in the affected areas keeping in view the health needs of women there. He said the relief goods sent by different countries include tents, tarpaulin, blankets, food packs, medicines and boats. Relief goods have also been provided to Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, he added. He said that a complete record of relief goods is being maintained to ensure transparency. He said provision of food to the flood affected areas is being ensured.
Source:The Nation
September 21, 2022 22:00 UTC
Changing the colonial mindset
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Father of the Nation, warned against the colonial mindset that persisted in most institutions that we inherited at the time of Partition in August 1947. - Advertisement -Together they started to encroach power in order to strengthen the colonial mindset. With non-functional state apparatus, choked legal system and disregard of the constitution combined with the colonial mindset, no country can survive or move forward. All attempts at reforms were thwarted by the colonial institutions ( army, bureaucracy, judiciary). With non-functional state apparatus, choked legal system and disregard of the constitution combined with the colonial mindset, no country can survive or move forward.
Source:Pakistan Today
September 21, 2022 19:57 UTC
UN chief urges rich nations to address climate injustice
Rich energy companies should be forced to fork over some windfall profits to aid victims of climate change and offset rising fuel and food costs, the United Nations Secretary-General told world leaders Tuesday. The idea has already gained traction in Europe, where energy companies are enjoying extraordinary profits as a result of supply shortages due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Guterres also called for developed nations to pay for the loss and damage happening in poorer nations, which do little to contribute to climate change but suffer the worst effects. Many smaller nations were left disappointed at the previous summit last year when richer countries, such as the United States and in Europe, rejected demands for loss and damage compensation. Earlier this year, COP27 President Sameh Shoukry hoped that discussions on loss and damage at the summit would be ” comprehensive, but it is non-adversarial.”
Source:The Nation
September 21, 2022 07:52 UTC