NA resonates with unanimous fervour against assassination of Hamas chief
The National Assembly on Friday expressed unanimous solidarity with Palestinian resistance against Israeli occupation and the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. In the second meeting of the eighth session, the lower house passed a resolution extending condolences to Haniyeh's family and the people of Palestine. Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, condemned Haniyeh's killing. Also read: National Assembly offers Fateha for slain Hamas leader Ismail HaniyehFederal Minister for States and Frontier Regions, Amir Muqam, echoed these sentiments, calling the resolution a significant step. The National Assembly session was adjourned and will reconvene on Monday, August 5, at 11:30am.
Source:The Express Tribune
August 03, 2024 08:32 UTC
Nation pays tribute to slain Hamas leader
The country on Friday observed a day of mourning as Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was buried in Qatar after his assassination in Tehran, an attack blamed on Israel that has heightened regional tensions as the Gaza war dragged on. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, members of the federal cabinet and the parliamentarians on Friday offered the funeral prayer in absentia of Ismail Haniyeh. "It will risk the annihilation of world's peace and development," the prime minister warned. The prime minister, who earlier also highlighted the issue in the cabinet meeting, said the whole Muslim world including the Pakistani nation was grieved over Ismail Haniyeh's killing. Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) also condemned the high-profile murder of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
Source:The Nation
August 03, 2024 03:01 UTC
John Mayer pushes through finger injury to perform with Dead & Company
John Mayer will be playing guitar at the Las Vegas Sphere with Dead & Company for their “Dead Forever – Live at Sphere” residency, despite facing a recent challenge. The "Your Body Is a Wonderland" singer shared on Instagram that he injured his left index finger in a truck door last week. Mayer posted a photo of his bandaged finger and wrote, “The first thing that went through my mind was ‘I really need that finger in a week.' I need all my fingers, but the left index is the team captain of my fretting hand. The residency is described as an immersive experience celebrating the legacy of the Rock Hall-inducted Grateful Dead, blending their music with the Sphere’s advanced technical features.
Source:The Express Tribune
August 02, 2024 19:12 UTC
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PM Shehbaz promises the nation to reduce electricity prices in Pakistan
Listen to articlePrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday that reducing electricity prices was a top priority for the PML-N government and its allies. In his remarks at a Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted the need to lower electricity prices to boost Pakistan’s exports. Recalling the PML-N's past achievements, PM Shehbaz noted that his government had resolved the issue of 20-hour daily load-shedding. He praised China for investing in Pakistan's electricity production when few others were willing to do so. PM Shehbaz defended these agreements as sincere efforts to tackle Pakistan's energy crisis.
Source:The Nation
August 02, 2024 16:18 UTC
The Buddhist ‘Dead Sea Scrolls’
One such find has been dubbed the Buddhist equivalent of the Jewish “Dead Sea Scrolls” of Gandhara. The aforementioned manuscripts that Dr. Allon et al are working on are birch bark scrolls containing texts in Gandhari language and Kharoshthi script. Now, we have proof that Gandhara indeed gave birth to the oldest Buddhist writings and manuscripts. More importantly, these scrolls appear to be of local compositions rather than texts translated into Gandhari from works composed elsewhere. Beyond conservation and translation of the manuscripts, Dr. Allon’s initiative is also creating curatorial facilities for the conserved manuscripts at the Islamabad Museum.
Source:The Nation
August 02, 2024 15:09 UTC
Nation observes mourning day in solidarity with Palestine
Nation observes mourning day in solidarity with PalestineThe nation is observing mourning day across the country today in solidarity with the Palestinian brothers and sisters and to condemn the ongoing Israeli brutalities. The meeting, also decided to present a resolution in the Parliament to express full solidarity with the people of Palestine. The participants of the meeting strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli brutalities in Palestine for last nine months, and expressed full solidarity with the Palestinian brothers and sisters. The Prime Minister said assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is condemnable. He, however, appreciated the countries, which have condemned the ongoing Israeli oppression in Gaza.
Source:The Nation
August 02, 2024 14:59 UTC
PBC challenges LHC CJ’s appointment over violation of seniority principle
They further maintained that after its constitution, the commission must reconvene and consider the appointment of the senior most judge of the Lahore High Court as the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court. They further objected to whether judicial appointments, made in violation of the seniority principle, are a threat to the faith and confidence that the public places in the judiciary. Thereafter, the JCP convened a meeting to consider the nominations of three judges for the position of Chief Justice of LHC, including acting Chief Justice Shujaat Ali Khan, Justice Ali Baqar Najafi, and the now Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Justice Aalia Neelum. At this juncture, it is pertinent to highlight that Justice Neelum was the most junior amongst the three candidates for the post of Chief Justice of LHC. The seniority principle, as laid out in the seminal judgment of Al-Jehad trust, is also a constitutional convention.
Source:The Express Tribune
August 02, 2024 10:58 UTC
Ismail Haniyeh assassination
Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, was shockingly assassinated early on Wednesday in Tehran, leaving the Middle East in the dark and raising the possibility of a regional conflict. There is little doubt as to who is behind this heinous provocation, even though Israel has not taken ownership of it. In the center of the so-called “axis of resistance,” Israel has struck one of Iran’s closest supporters. Regarding the Haniyeh murder, the supreme leader of Iran, who has the last word on all significant policy matters, declared that it is “our duty to avenge his blood”. Naturally, the chances of a truce seem to have been permanently destroyed by the Haniyeh assassination.
Source:The Patriot
August 02, 2024 07:57 UTC
Israeli threat to regional, global peace and security
It is another symbol of Israeli aggression to the loss of regional and global peace. Although there is no state posing a significant threat to Israel, it has been pursuing aggressive policies toward all regional states, including the defenseless people of Palestine. Israel has been a threat to the international system and global peace and security since its establishment in the wake of World War II. Knowing this reality, many Jews, especially those living in the United States, refuse the aggressive and expansionist Israeli policies against the Palestinians. The numbers prove that Israel poses a threat to the global system.
Source:The Patriot
August 02, 2024 07:57 UTC
Four Florida State players earn spots on All-ACC preseason team
Florida State saw four players selected to the All-ACC preseason team on Thursday, with offensive tackle Darius Washington, center Maurice Smith, defensive tackle Joshua Farmer and punter Alex Mastromanno all earning spots by way of media vote. Florida State, who was voted to repeat as conference champion, had four selections last season as well. The full release from Florida State:TALLAHASSEE – Four Florida State football players were named to the preseason All-ACC team Thursday after a vote of attending media at last week’s ACC Kickoff. Behind Mastromanno, Florida State ranked third nationally in net punting average, with 26 punts inside the 20-yard line and just three touchdbacks. Florida State, the defending ACC Champions, will open the season August 24 at 12:00 p.m.
Source:The Nation
August 02, 2024 04:16 UTC
Pakistan to repay $24.8b in FY2024-25
Pakistan’s central bank announced on Wednesday that the country will repay a total of $24.8 billion in foreign debt and interest payments for the fiscal year 2024-25. On Monday, the central bank had estimated repayments at $26.2 billion, including $4 billion in interest. The detailed breakdown reveals that Pakistan was scheduled to repay nearly $5 billion in July alone, including $437 million in interest. Despite these notable payments, the country’s foreign exchange reserves decreased by only $400 million in the week ending July 19, marking a rare drop in the past month. Additionally, the anticipated approval of the IMF loan programme would unlock further multilateral and bilateral inflows, helping the country meet its foreign debt obligations on time.
Source:The Express Tribune
August 01, 2024 20:40 UTC
Israel and Pakistan are fake, artificial countries By Justice Katju (8th Part)
Israel and Pakistan are fake, artificial countriesBy Justice KatjuSince some people called me ‘controversial’ because many of my ideas were strange and novel, and many offensive to a large number of people ( e.g. As mentioned in the title, I regard Israel and Pakistan as having this in common : both are fake, artificial countries, and will not last forever. Also, it will infuriate many Pakistanis as I have lumped together these two countries, when most Pakistanis are totally hostile to Israel. Before creation of Israel in 1948, 90% people living in the present territory of Israel were Arabs. Without military help from USA and other Western countries, Israel cannot survive for more than a few days.
Source:The Nation
August 01, 2024 20:13 UTC
Nation to observe day of mourning on Friday to show solidarity with Palestinians
- Advertisement -ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP): The government allied parties on Thursday decided that the nation would observe a day of mourning across the country on August 2 (Friday) in solidarity with the Palestinian brothers and sisters and to condemn the Israeli state-sponsored terrorism in Palestine. The participants of the meeting strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli brutalities in Palestine for last nine months, and expressed full solidarity with the Palestinian brothers and sisters. They were of the view that the Hamas leader’s assassination incident was a conspiracy to sabotage the efforts to get stopped the ongoing Israeli atrocities on the Palestinians and establish peace in the region. The prime minister termed the ongoing Israeli state-sponsored terrorism in Palestine a tragedy for the Muslim Ummah. Leaders and senior representatives of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Pakistan Muslim League-Q, Pakistan Muslim League Zia and National Party attended the meeting.
Source:The Nation
August 01, 2024 18:47 UTC
PTI should shun politics of vandalism, apologize to nation if wants to join mainstream: Ahsan Iqbal
In an interview with Voice of America (VOA), he said no democracy in the world could support a party that engaged in destructive politics and undermined national interests for political gain. When asked about the possibility of banning PTI, the minister mentioned that recent information suggested PTI’s social media had connections with anti-state elements abroad. Ahsan Iqbal said the PTI was banned or not, but it was evident that the party’s politics were a ‘direct attack’ on national interests. He added that some political parties were also trying to exploit the current situation while the country was recovering economically. In response to another question, the minister said Pakistan wanted to strengthen trade relations with all friendly countries, as the country’s economic future depended significantly on increasing exports.
Source:The Nation
August 01, 2024 17:46 UTC
New Interpretations
The ruling Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) is determined not to go down without a fight. Despite the decision of the apex court on the reserved seats verdict, the PML-N is adamant about having its say. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presented the Election Act (Amendment) Bill 2024 in the National Assembly, proposing amendments to the election law. The bill suggests that a political party should not be allocated seats reserved for women and non-Muslim candidates if it fails to submit its list for the reserved seats within the prescribed time. However, with the PML-N determined to see this through, we should not expect them to give these considerations much weight.
Source:The Nation
August 01, 2024 15:47 UTC