England has decided to recall its key players from IPL for the series against Pakistan before the World Cup and the players have started leaving their respective teams and leaving for home. Sunil Gavaskar, the former captain of the Indian team, got angry after the players returned home after leaving the IPL unfinished and demanded strict action against the players. England’s World Cup squad players Will Jack and Reece Topley have left after winning the match against Delhi Capitals in the IPL. England players Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow and Seaman Curran will also fly back from India this week, with all the players in England’s World Cup squad gathering in Leeds this week ahead of the first T20 match against Pakistan. On the departure of the players back home, former Indian captain Gavaskar demanded action against the English cricketers who left the IPL, saying that the Indian board should impose fines on the players and their boards who left the IPL incomplete.
Source:The Patriot
May 15, 2024 15:35 UTC
ISLAMABAD: Taxes on imported vehicles and luxury items are likely to increase in the new fiscal year budget. According to the sources, in the upcoming budget, there is a possibility of increasing the tax on imported vehicles of more than 1300 cc, while it is proposed to increase the withholding tax on all new vehicles of more than 850 cc. Sources said that in the upcoming budget, there is a proposal to impose more tax on cash withdrawals from banks by non-filers, it is also proposed to increase the advance tax from 0.6 to 0.9 per cent on withdrawals of more than 50,000 from banks by non-filers. It is estimated to collect more than 15 billion rupees from the increase in advance tax on cash withdrawals. Sources say that the budget also proposes to increase the tax on the import of non-essential and luxury items, in the upcoming budget, it is also being considered to eliminate or reduce the tax concessions in the sixth schedule.
Source:The Patriot
May 15, 2024 15:25 UTC
What will be clear, with hindsight, is that the global order of nation states is now unraveling and is no longer viable. I was born in the second half of the 1950s, when the ideal of a homogeneous nation state was at its highest. The ideas behind the nation state germinated in the 19th century and reached their peak in the 1870s following the unification of Germany under Bismarck and Italy under Garibaldi. What we are seeing is the end of the nation state, not the beginning. A sovereign state with secure borders and a homogeneous national population and culture is a thing of the past.
Source:The Nation
May 15, 2024 14:47 UTC
A strong heat wave was already expected and now the time has come. This will not be the only heat wave of this summer season. Predictions of high temperatures considered, it looks like the heat wave will persist and return throughout. So while Pakistan faces a heat wave so do Bangladesh and India. In addition, there are community-level mechanisms that help save people from the severity of the heat wave.
Source:The Nation
May 15, 2024 14:42 UTC
Consul General Kristin Hawkins recently inaugurated four US-funded restored cultural heritage sites on the southern side of the Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore. These sites include the 17th-century tomb of Imam Gammu, six hujras, a central pavilion, and the southeast minaret. "These structures, dating back to the 17th century, aConsul General Kristin Hawkins recently inaugurated four US-funded restored cultural heritage sites on the southern side of the Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore. These sites include the 17th-century tomb of Imam Gammu, six hujras, a central pavilion, and the southeast minaret. "These structures, dating back to the 17th century, are vital pieces of Lahore's Mughal heritage.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 15, 2024 12:43 UTC
In the midst of a heated debate sparked by his unique and fashion-forward appearance at a recent event, Hazim Bangwar has found himself at the centre of public attention yet again. "All awards on one side, Hazim Bangwar on one side," he said, adding an emoji that denoted his approval and fascination. Now, Hazim has taken to Instagram to respond to the criticism directed at him. In a statement addressing the controversy, Hazim highlighted the challenges he faces as a public figure, expressing his desire to lead a private life without constant scrutiny and criticism. Driving his point home, he said, "Professionally, I've carried my office with respect and dignity and always dressed appropriately.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 15, 2024 09:26 UTC
The IHC has decided to halt the FBR’s directive to block over 500,000 SIMs of individuals who did not file their tax returns in 2023. There is a delicate balance that we need to find between tax enforcement and safeguarding our fundamental rights as citizens. Widening the tax net through simply blocking SIMs should not be the first strategy we implement either. The focus should be on killing the big fish here – major tax evaders, property schemes, and large manufacturers – these need to be incorporated into the tax net. We must adopt a more nuanced and strategic approach to tax enforcement overall – one that balanced our revenue goals with citizens’ rights.
Source:The Nation
May 15, 2024 08:47 UTC
ISLAMABAD: The forecast for the next twelve hours suggests predominantly hot and dry conditions across most regions of the country, particularly in central and southern areas where temperatures are expected to soar. However, there’s a possibility of isolated rain accompanied by thunderstorms in select districts of central Balochistan during the evening and night. Here are the recorded temperatures for main cities this morning:Islamabad: 18°CLahore: 26°CKarachi: 29°CPeshawar: 22°CQuetta: 21°CGilgit: 14°CMurree: 15°CMuzafarabad: 19°CMeanwhile, in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir region, the weather forecast indicates partly cloudy and dry conditions in Srinagar, Leh, Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian, and Baramula, while Jammu is expected to experience hot and dry weather. Morning temperatures in the region were as follows:Srinagar: 12°CJammu: 23°CLeh: 3°CPulwama, Anantnag, and Shopian: 11°CBaramula: 13°CPMD, Forecasts, Hot, Arid, Conditions, Across, Nation
Source:The Nation
May 15, 2024 05:14 UTC
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the Women’s T20 Ranking. Bowling RankingEngland’s Sophie Eccleston remains in the first position in the T20 women’s bowling ranking, while India’s Deepti Sharma is second and Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal is third. In the ranking, Pakistan’s Naashra Sindhu has reached the 10th position after being downgraded by one rank. All Rounders RankingHayley Mathews of West Indies is in the first position in the T20 women’s all-rounders ranking, New Zealand’s Emilaker is second and Australia’s Ashley Gardner is third. Additionally, Pakistan Women’s team captain Nida Dar has moved down one rank to the sixth position
Source:The Patriot
May 14, 2024 23:19 UTC
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mainly hot and dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. According to PMD, the day temperatures are likely to rise gradually in southern areas. As per the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country. During the last 24 hours, hot and dry weather prevailed in most parts of the country. Turbat and Jacobabad remained the hottest places in the country on Monday with temperature surging up to 45 degrees Celsius.
Source:The Nation
May 14, 2024 19:39 UTC
Former Pakistani cricketer Saeed Anwar finds himself in the eye of a storm after making controversial remarks regarding women's empowerment and financial independence. The cricketer-turned-commentator sparked outrage on social media when a clip of him expressing his views on women joining the workforce surfaced online. The state of affairs is so bad that they have to make their women work for money,” the former cricketer stresses in the clip. You will not understand this game plan unless you find guidance,” Anwar emphasised the ‘risks’ of women embracing financial independence. The rise in divorce rates has prompted concern from many factions in Pakistan’s society in recent years.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 14, 2024 19:25 UTC
Chief Justice Islamabad High Court Amir Farooq and Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri heard the bail application of PTI founder Imran Khan in the £190 million reference. Justice Tariq Jahangiri said, “You don’t have any documents for this, all are oral statements. The Supreme Court has declared that the money was wrongly sent to the account of the Supreme Court. Justice Tariq Jahangiri asked what would be said to the prime minister about the money transferred before the note. After hearing the arguments of the parties, the Islamabad High Court reserved its decision on the bail application of Imran Khan.
Source:The Patriot
May 14, 2024 17:44 UTC
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who endured a tumultuous childhood under the care of her mother Dee Dee Blanchard, took to TikTok this Mother's Day to honour the "strong and wonderful" mother figures in her life. While acknowledging the complexities of her relationship with her late mother, Gypsy chose to focus on forgiveness and remembering the good times. "What I choose to feel on Mother's Day regarding my own mother is that I think the best of her," Gypsy shared in her video. She admitted that her mother wasn't perfect but emphasised that her feelings about Dee Dee are hers alone. Dee Dee Blanchard was found murdered in 2015, a crime Gypsy was involved in with her then-boyfriend.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 14, 2024 17:25 UTC
Dr. Zarfishan Tahir briefed the minister about current situation of dengue virus across the province and measures taken to control it. Khawaja Salman Rafique reprimanded CEO Lahore Dr. Faisal for poor performance and directed to improve dengue surveillance. He said that all departments should work with eyes open to prevent the spread of dengue virus. The minister emphasized that the global battle against dengue virus involves multiple countries, highlighting the shared responsibility among all stakeholders to control its spread. Misleading dengue surveillance practices are deemed harmful to the public and will be addressed accordingly, he added.
Source:The Nation
May 14, 2024 17:24 UTC
As Germany prepares to host Euro 2024, the 2006 World Cup - the last major international football tournament on German soil - still plays a formative role in the nation's collective consciousness. On the field, the German team coached by Jurgen Klinsmann overcame dire pre-tournament predictions to make it to the semi-finals. Despite losing in extra time to eventual champions Italy and eventually finishing third, Germany's performance kick-started a decade of dominance that peaked with the 2014 World Cup triumph in Brazil. Off the field, the tournament changed not only the way the world saw Germany, but the manner in which Germany saw itself. "From there, we saw German flags and singing the anthem at Germany games -- something which just didn't exist before."
Source:The Nation
May 14, 2024 17:16 UTC