Saudi Arabia interested in hosting Women's Asian Cup
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, the biggest-ever edition in nearly two decades, was won by China after defeating South Korea on Feb. 6, 2022. PHOTO: AFPAustralia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan have expressed interest in hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said on Monday. The AFC "will now work with all bidding member associations on the delivery of the necessary bidding documentation in accordance with the bidding process". India hosted the 2022 Women's Asian Cup, which was won by China and was expanded from eight to 12 teams. The 2026 edition "is expected to build on the solid foundations of the tournament’s celebrated legacy," the AFC said.
Source:The Nation
August 01, 2022 23:59 UTC
Asian markets mixed as traders weigh rates outlook, China data
Asian markets were mixed Monday and oil fell as investors assessed data showing further weakness in China’s economy and comments from Federal Reserve officials showing it was wedded to its campaign of interest rate hikes to fight inflation. However, analysts warned that inflation would take time to come down from its four-decade highs and there were undoubtedly more rate hikes to come. And officials backed that up at the weekend, with Minneapolis Fed chief Neel Kashkari telling the New York Times that he was “surprised by markets’ interpretation” of the latest Fed meeting statement. The data out of China revived demand concerns on oil markets, sending both main contracts down Monday, following a bounce last week. “The US has expressed optimism about the potential for an OPEC+ supply response, said SPI Asset Management’s Stephen Innes.
Source:The Nation
August 01, 2022 09:15 UTC
Army Chief lauds PLA's role in China's defense, security and nation building
Army Chief lauds PLA's role in China's defense, security and nation buildingChief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said Pakistan-China relationship is unique and robust that has proven its resilience in the face of challenges. He was addressing a ceremony in connection with the 95th Anniversary of the founding of Chinese Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) at GHQ in Rawalpindi. The Army Chief said PLA and Pakistan Army are brothers in arms and our relationship will continue to contribute towards safeguarding the collective interests. General Qamar Javed Bajwa lauded PLA's role in China's defense, security and nation building. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong, in his remarks, thanked the Army Chief for hosting reception on the eve of PLA's anniversary.
Source:The Nation
August 01, 2022 07:27 UTC
Imran sees next polls in 6-8 weeks
He said this while talking to PTI members of parliament in Lahore on Sunday. Imran tasked former Punjab health minister Dr Yasmin Rashid to complete the PTI’s organisational structure in the province within two weeks. He lauded the efforts of party workers for the election of Punjab chief minister and Punjab Assembly speaker. The PTI chief also lauded the performance of members of parliament from the Lahore and the Gujranwala division. The PTI chief insisted that the country had the right economic indicators when he was in power and he had warned the “powerful quarters” about it.
Source:The Nation
August 01, 2022 03:55 UTC
FPCCI’s UBG group starts consultation meetings for upcoming annual elections
ISLAMABAD – Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (FPCCI) United Business Group (UBG), the largest alliance of chambers and trade associations in the country, has started consultation meetings finalising the best candidates for the annual election of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). Group Chairman Shahzad Ali Malik,(Sitara-I-Imtiaz) after chairing meeting told media on Sunday that a high level 20-member reconstituted core committee today held first preliminary marathon session to fully ensure the selection of the best candidates. He said that the UBG provincial-level scrutiny committees have been asked submit their recommendations to core committee for the award of tickets to the most suitable candidates contesting elections for the slots of President, SVP and VPs including against women seats. He said final names would be announced shortly after further deliberations and consultations with provincial and local leaders. He said under rotation policy, federation president would belong to federal territory.
Source:The Nation
August 01, 2022 02:37 UTC
Govt could call early polls in 'next six to eight weeks': Imran
He said this while talking to PTI members of parliament in Lahore on Sunday. Imran tasked former Punjab health minister Dr Yasmin Rashid to complete the PTI's organisational structure in the province within two weeks. Read more: Only early election can end economic, political crises: ImranLater, Imran met PTI leader Dr Yasmin, Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed, Mian Aslam Iqbal and Raja Basharat separately. He lauded the efforts of party workers for the election of Punjab chief minister and Punjab Assembly speaker. The PTI chief also lauded the performance of members of parliament from the Lahore and the Gujranwala division.
Source:The Express Tribune
July 31, 2022 22:40 UTC
Indian troops martyr one more Kashmiri youth in Baramulla
Indian troops martyr one more Kashmiri youth in BaramullaIn Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism martyred one more Kashmiri youth in Baramulla district. According to Kashmir Media Service, the troops martyred the youth during a cordon and search operation in Binner area of the district. The occupation forces also suspended mobile and internet service in the area.
Source:The Nation
July 31, 2022 14:15 UTC
PML-N trying to ‘create rift’ within PPP
A senior PPP leader said while responding to a question – why PPP MPA Ali Haider Gillani did not file his nomination papers for the post, giving the PTI candidate a walkover. The joint opposition parties’ candidate, Ali Gillani, did not file his nomination papers for the deputy speaker’s elections that were held on Saturday. The senior PPP leader, however, denied the media reports, saying that the PML-N was trying to play dirty by bypassing their party leadership and nominating a PPP MPA for the deputy speaker’s elections on their own. PPP MPA Usman Mehmood told The Express Tribune that it was out of protest that they did not file the nomination papers. He said that the speaker’s elections were held in an unfair manner, which they had challenged in the court.
Source:The Express Tribune
July 31, 2022 07:11 UTC
Terrorism Thrives
The Interior Ministry in the Senate unleashed figures according to which there have been 434 terrorist attacks in Pakistan within the last six months. This development comes in the backdrop of stagnant and uncertain peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has refused to budge from its hardline stance. Recently, the Ulema delegation was unable to convince the TTP to halt attacks and hold peace talks as both sides were skeptical of one another. We must remain within the confines of the constitution but also be sensitive to the grievances put forth by the organisation. There is a solution out there and the government must continue to strive for it, however peacefully possible.
Source:The Nation
July 31, 2022 04:54 UTC
Obituary for a Nation (But Not Quite)
Such people should have been given seats in the front row, not made to wait outside the celebration marquee. Those who have, unfortunately, monopolised state power in Pakistan, were the ones who hardly took part in the Independence Movement or, for that matter, in the War of Independence 1857. The army first tasted political power when late Field Marshal Ayub was made the Defence Minister as sitting Army Chief. We have now militias of religious political parties and sectarian brutes like JUI(F) and TLP strut around as political workers. This brief review of the state of the nation pushes one to the conclusion that the entire state system has to be remodelled to make the country viable or else the ship is already sinking in any case.
Source:The Nation
July 31, 2022 02:48 UTC
Enrollment Campaign
Admittedly, a poor enrollment rate is a major problem that many districts are trying to combat. Khyber, for instance, has launched an admissions campaign with the hopes that the number of school-going children will increase. The reason why Pakistan’s education system is in shambles goes beyond just low admission rates. Encouraging enrollment rates in isolation will not suffice and may in fact be counterproductive as parents are more likely to withdraw their children from poor functioning schools that promise no positive results. Holistic and all-encompassing solutions are needed so that high enrollment actually translates into schools being beneficial for children.
Source:The Nation
July 30, 2022 21:20 UTC
England's summer of love reaches Euro finale
England manager Sarina Wiegman has fulfilled her goal of using Euro 2022 to fuel the nation's passion for women's football and victory in Sunday's final against Germany would consummate the burgeoning love affair. Anticipation is reaching fever pitch in England as the Lionesses look to end their wait to win a first major tournament. Such support for the sport shows how far women's football in England has come since it was banned by the Football Association for nearly 50 years until 1970. "For English women's football this is a great moment. Fittingly it is Germany, the European nation that for so long led the drive in professionalism and standards for women's football that stand in the way of England's history bid.
Source:The Nation
July 30, 2022 19:26 UTC
Football Outsiders Expects Big Things From Elijah Moore and Garrett Wilson
There is no question that the duo of Elijah Moore and Garrett Wilson has the potential to be something special. What should expectations be for the Elijah Moore/Garrett Wilson duo in 2022? Elijah Moore really came on toward the end of his season (shortened by injury). Garrett Wilson has equally high expectations. If he can tighten up his route running, the tools Garrett Wilson already has will make him a headache for defenses to cover.
Source:The Nation
July 30, 2022 19:21 UTC
Missing and believed dead – Baloch youth is alive
The family had claimed that Zaheer Baloch, 26, went missing in October last year. Later it was claimed that he was killed by ‘‘security forces in Ziarat operation’’. He added that he was caught by Iranian forces after crossing the Taftan border point. Engineer Zaheer Baloch, who was claimed to have been killed during Ziarat operation by security forces, turned out to be alive, debunking the propaganda by self-interested elements in the name of 'missing persons'. For more: https://t.co/sriQvl5G6C#etribune #ZaheerBaloch pic.twitter.com/L3K36OUunX — The Express Tribune (@etribune) July 29, 2022Read more: Video footages, confessions expose Baloch 'missing persons' claim
Source:The Express Tribune
July 30, 2022 18:08 UTC
Random Thoughts: Evander Kane’s trolling, Adidas is out, and Mattias Janmark parties
On Tuesday, Jesse Puljujarvi inked a one-year, $3 million contract ahead of his arb hearing, and with that bit of business out of the way, the question becomes whether Kailer Yamamoto follows suit. My guess is that Yamamoto signs a three-year deal with an AAV of around $3.5 million. Not only did Mattias clarify that the party was bumpin’ in the caption, but the look on his face says everything I needed to see. He’s basically what we hoped Lucic would be without looking like the NHL’s equivalent of Bowser in Mario Kart. Subscribe to Better Lait Than Never for FREE on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts.
Source:The Nation
July 30, 2022 17:18 UTC