UAE police arrest Afghan fans for violence after Pakistan game, impose fines
SHARJAH: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Police authorities arrested 97 Afghan nationals for damaging Sharjah stadium infrastructure and fighting around the stadium premises. Also, 117 people were arrested from other parts of UAE who were involved in the violence against Pakistani cricket fans. The situation worsened when Afghan bowler, Fareed Ahmad, got the wicket of Pakistan’s Asif Ali and both players exchanged harsh words, inciting the Afghanis to attack Pakistani fans with chairs. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Ramiz Raja, also expressed concerns over the incident and has decided to lodge a protest with the International Cricket Council (ICC) in the upcoming meeting. Emotions should be kept in check, we own our fans and we lodge a protest with the ICC,” he said.
Source:Pakistan Today
September 10, 2022 04:51 UTC
Misguided farmers
The government has increased the tax on tobacco purchasing from Rs. The tax has been instrumental in the documentation of the purchase of tobacco by manufacturers of cigarettes and other tobacco products. However, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Farmers Rights Protection Association (KPFRPA) has opposed the government’s decision and wrongly associated it with farmers. All manufacturers who purchase tobacco from farmers must process tobacco through GLT before it can be used for the manufacturing of cigarettes. Illegal cigarette manufacturers are pressurizing the FBR through farmers for the withdrawal of this major documentation measure.
Source:The Nation
September 10, 2022 04:51 UTC
Germany to provide another €1m of relief supplies
Germany announced on Friday that it would provide another €1 million as an aid to flood victims in Pakistan for urgently needed food, hygiene products and medical supplies. According to a tweet shared by the German Ambassador to Pakistan Alfred Grannas, Federal Foreign Office announced that it would provide additional aid to bring relief to the lives of flood victims. Germany is topping up its funding to the German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) for helping the flood victims in Pakistan. Germany had pledged its support of €17 million for Pakistan in this challenging time. After adding €1 million, the European country’s contribution to flood aid is more than €18 million.
Source:The Express Tribune
September 10, 2022 04:11 UTC
College Football Picks for Week 2: All eyes on Texas
The following week, I’ll tally up the wins and losses and give a salute to whoever dominates the weekend. Reminder that I pull all the lines from Tallysight.com because they make it easier for me to track my picks. App State, the original college football upset darling, gets another crack at putting a P5 win on the resume after nearly defeating UNC in Boone last week. ET, FS1)One of the best games (and possibly the best game) last week was Houston playing against UTSA in the Alamodome. Brian’s Pick: Texas Tech -3.5No.
Source:The Nation
September 10, 2022 03:21 UTC
Random Thoughts: McDavid and Draisaitl at New Levels?
Edmonton Oilers training camp doesn’t begin until Thursday, September 22nd, yet many veterans have been in Edmonton skating together since the start of September. Today, Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman joined the group that already consisted of Leon Draisaitl, Jack Campbell and others. The fact McDavid and Draisaitl are in town and on the ice for informal skates this early is a good thing, in my eyes. McDavid averaged 2.06 points per game in 16 games scoring 10-23-33, while Draisaitl averaged exactly two points/game scoring 7-23-32 in 16 games. Draisaitl scored 32 points despite suffering a high ankle sprain in game six of the opening round against LA.
Source:The Nation
September 10, 2022 03:05 UTC
President, PM visit UK HC to condole over Queen’s death
PM Shehbaz visited the British High Commission in Islamabad to offer his condolences and paid homage to the Queen's leadership and public service on September 9. They also met with British High Commissioner Christian Turner and expressed grief over the Queen’s death on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan. “Her Majesty's life was devoted to public service and she performed her duties with dignity. Separately, writing in the condolence book, Prime Minister Shehbaz said that besides her services for the public interest, the Queen remained a symbol of unity and brotherhood. Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb also accompanied the prime minister.
Source:The Express Tribune
September 10, 2022 00:45 UTC
Buccaneers at Cowboys: Predictions and staff picks for Week 1
As the Buccaneers are set to kick off their season in Dallas against the Cowboys, we here at Bucs Nation are also set to kick things off — predictions style. Our staff weighs in with their predictions and Week 1 picks below. Staff PicksGil Arcia: Rookie RB Rachaad White scores twiceWhite had a good camp and preseason and the staff is high on him. Chris Weingarten: Jamel Dean shows up, & shows outDean earned the starting cornerback position over Murphy-Bunting with a strong preseason camp. Week 1 Staff Picks
Source:The Nation
September 10, 2022 00:39 UTC
After 75 years, Sikh man figures out he’s Muslim, family is in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – After 75 long years, a Jalandhar-based Sikh man has come to know that his original family is residing in Pakistan and they were Muslims. According to Kashmir Media Service, Amarjit Singh, who is learnt to be from Nurmahal area near Jalandhar, Indian Punjab, had a tearful meeting with his sister Kulsoom Akhtar at Kartarpur Gurdwara. A local journalist shared on his Twitter account the video of a wheelchair-bound Amarjit Singh meeting his sister. She said she mentioned this to her father’s friend Dara Singh who was planning to come to Indian Punjab. Kulsoom was told that her elder sister had died.
Source:The Nation
September 09, 2022 14:52 UTC
Family business in Pakistan The ghost of Mahbub-ul-Haq
Family business in Pakistan The ghost of Mahbub-ul-HaqA Pakistani economist, international development theorist and politician, Dr Mahbub-ul-Haq (February 1934–16 July 1998) served as the Federal Minister of Finance of Pakistan from 10 April 1985 to 28 January 1986, and again from June to December 1988 in the Caretaker Cabinet. His list included the Dawood family Group, Saigols, Adamjees, Colony, Fancys, Valika, Jalils, Bawanys, Crescent Group, Wazir Ali Group, Gandhara Group, Ispahanis, House of Habibs, Khyber Group, Nishat Group, Beco Group, Gul Ahmed Group, Arag Group, Hafiz Group, Karim Group, Milwalas and Dadas. Today most of the original 22 families are either out of business or play a much-reduced role in current economic affairs of Pakistan. He is an example of how a family business cannot only succeed but thrive because of extraordinary leadership, not only in Pakistan and Asia but in the world. The First article is the first on the major family business in Pakistan.
Source:Pakistan Today
September 09, 2022 13:31 UTC
Education in rural areas
According to preliminary data from the 6th population and housing census of rural areas of Pakistan is almost 132.18. It means more than 63 percent population of Pakistan lives in rural areas. If we provide them with good education like in urban areas, it would be very beneficial for them. Every individual should be allowed to get a quality education. In rural areas, the government should pay undivided heed to these areas, to empower the masses.
Source:The Nation
September 09, 2022 10:01 UTC
UK’s Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96, Palace announces
LONDON – Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her eldest son, Charles, becomes King Charles III, and the head of state for 14 Commonwealth realms. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. Her grandson, Prince William, is also there, with his brother, Prince Harry, on his way. Also heading to Balmoral was Charles’s elder son Prince William along with his younger son Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, who have been on a rare visit to Britain after abandoning royal life to move to the United States.
Source:The Nation
September 09, 2022 06:20 UTC
Queen Elizabeth's death: Reaction from politicians and officials
Britain's Queen Elizabeth leads the lighting of the principal Jubilee beacon, as part of Platinum Jubilee celebrations, at Windsor Castle, Britain, June 2, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILEQueen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. Here are some of the key moments defining the reign of Queen Elizabeth II #AFP pic.twitter.com/8oAGgodgUB — AFP Photo (@AFPphoto) September 8, 2022"I would like to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II for her unwavering, lifelong dedication to serving her people. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi"Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as a stalwart of our times. Her death is not only a tragedy for the Royal family, but a terrible loss for us all."
Source:The Express Tribune
September 09, 2022 05:00 UTC
Chiq brand helps flood victims
LAHORE – A relief package was given by Chiq brand through Al Khidmat Foundation to help flood victims on behalf of Chiq brand at Governor House Lahore. He appreciated the efforts of Chiq brand and said that in this difficult time, Chiq brand’s assistance to the flood victims is commendable. On behalf of Chiq brand Manager Farrukh Bashir, Marketing Manager Muhammad Imran and Deputy Marketing Manager Muhammad Usman Khawaja were also present. Brand manager Farrukh Bashir said that we are with our brothers trapped in the flood in this hour of trouble. National Manager Al Khidmat Foundation Mian Babar Hameed expressed gratitude for the relief package given by Chiq brand.
Source:The Nation
September 09, 2022 04:23 UTC
Campbell, Qamar and others pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The UK's Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96 at her Balmoral residence in Scotland. “Queen Elizabeth has been a huge part of my life from childhood to this day, and I will miss her dearly,” the Rocketmen singer wrote. Rest in peace Queen Elizabeth ll 🙏#BritainsLongestReigningMonarch #GodSpeed #DuggaDugga pic.twitter.com/6IghsI7C0u — sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) September 8, 2022Actor Fakhr-e-Alam also paid his condolences to the Royal Family and the people of England. “Rest In Peace, Queen,” he wrote as he detailed the picture for context. Queen #Elizabeth ( RIP) back in 1971.
Source:The Express Tribune
September 09, 2022 03:39 UTC
The Leafs “powerkill” should be back with a vengeance this season
The first biggest takeaway when looking at how the Leafs’ penalty killers performed is how much more amazing the Carolina Hurricanes did on the penalty kill last year. When looking at Corsi Against/60 on the penalty kill, the Hurricanes had 8 of the top 11 players in the league (minimum of 50 minutes played.) Where the Leafs’ penalty kill really begins to show its full impact is when offense is brought into the equation. To some extent, there is something to be said for 10 out of 13 of the Leafs penalty killers who played over 25 minutes returning. When it comes to the Leafs blueline on the penalty kill the utilization has been interesting.
Source:The Nation
September 09, 2022 03:26 UTC