CPEC and its challenges
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a benchmark project of China’s “Belt and Road”initiative. From 2015 to 2030, CPEC will create a total of 2.3 million jobs, bringing more than 2.5% of annual growth to Pakistan’s GDP. In recent years, attacks on the CPEC have also increased, killing the lives of innocent Chinese citizens. On July 28, 2021, two Chinese citizens in Karachi, Sindh, were shot on a bus out near the Gulbai Bridge injuring one of them. At the same time, all measures will ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in Pakistan and never allow such incidents to happen again.
Source:The Nation
May 24, 2022 05:51 UTC
Bracing for PTI's wrath, govt fortifies capital
Supporters of PTI wave flags and chant in support of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan during a rally in Peshawar, Pakistan April 10, 2022. With police forces swelling in the federal capital, the government on Monday fired a warning shot at former prime minister Imran Khan saying, “law will take its course if law and order situation is created”. On Monday, the police encircled PTI leader Hammad Azhar’s house in Garden Town ahead of PTI’s Azaadi March on May 25. The sources added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will chair an important meeting of the coalition parties on Wednesday to decide a future course of action. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was held in Lahore.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 24, 2022 04:47 UTC
PML-N cancels Okara rally due to incessant rain
The Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday has cancelled the Okara rally due to incessant rain, Dunya News reported. Member National Assembly Riaz-ul-Haq Judge after the advice of party organization and local leadership has announced that the meeting organized by PML-N in Okara has been cancelled due to heavy storm. It is pertinent to mention that the public gathering was to be addressed by Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
Source:The Nation
May 24, 2022 00:15 UTC
China-Pakistan relations will remain unshakable irrespective of global changes: China
ISLAMABAD: China on Monday said that no matter how the international landscape may evolve, China-Pakistan relations will remain unshakable. “Third, both sides agreed that all-round cooperation between China and Pakistan enjoys fruitful results and broad prospects. “China highly appreciates the fact that Pakistan was among the first to lend support to the Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative. Chinese foreign ministry official said that State Councilor Wang stressed that China and Pakistan are true friends sharing weal and woe and good brothers having a heart-to-heart affinity. “The friendship between China and Pakistan is jointly nurtured by several generations of leaders of the two countries”.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 24, 2022 00:08 UTC
FBR directed to disclose details of amnesty scheme beneficiaries
The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue’s chairman to provide information about the individuals and companies who reaped benefits from the amnesty scheme given during the tenure of former premier Nawaz Sharif. The appellant stated that he had submitted information requests to the FBR chairman on March 5, 2018. He added that the introduction of any tax amnesty scheme for tax evaders was “nothing but the height of immorality fully sponsored by the state”. The government, instead of entertaining any such scheme, should seriously consider introducing an “asset-seizure scheme to confiscate undeclared and untaxed assets created from black money,” he contended and stressed the need for laws to bring back “looted money from tax cheaters”. However, the tax authority rejected the request of the applicant due to prohibition under section 216 of the Ordinance, 2021.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 23, 2022 22:35 UTC
Four million people hit by floods in Bangladesh: UN
At least four million people have been affected by the worst floods in Bangladesh s northeast for nearly two decades, the United Nations said Monday. Heavy rains and a rush of water from upstream in India s northeast swelled rivers in Bangladesh, with two main border rivers, the Surma and Kushiara, breaching a major embankment and inundating hundreds of villages. “It is one of the worst floods in the history of the country s northeast,” he said. In this disaster, as in most others, children are the most vulnerable,” said Sheldon Yett, UNICEF Representative to Bangladesh. Floods are a regular menace to millions of people in low-lying Bangladesh and neighbouring northeast India, but many experts say that climate change is increasing their frequency, ferocity and unpredictability.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2022 20:23 UTC
Rescue operation continues as Sherani fire gets out of control
Rescue operation continues as Sherani fire gets out of controlRescue operation in the Sherani sector of Sulaiman Range continues on Monday as the fire is getting out of control. As per details, Sulaiman Range Alpine Meadows fire could not be extinguished after 13 days. Rescue workers are also facing difficulty in extinguishing the fire due to strong winds, said the secretary of forests. Along with PDMA, Pakistan Army and FC forces are also contributing in the rescue mission. Helicopters of Pakistan Army are also busy in firefighting against the forest fire.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2022 15:13 UTC
International Migration and Replacement Theory
What has come to be known as the replacement theory first became popular in France and then traveled to the United States. The replacement theory went across the Atlantic to the United States and, as discussed below, motivated several deadly attacks on people of colour and non-Christians. On September 9, 2016, while campaigning for the presidency, he espoused a version of the replacement theory pertaining to elections. On March 15, 2019, a man killed 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand after writing a document invoking replacement theory by name and warning of an invasion by nonwhites. The replacement theory was fully endorsed by Tucker Carlson who has emerged as the most influential voice representing white nationalism on the American television.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 23, 2022 15:07 UTC
PCB announces 16-player squad for ODIs against West Indies
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Monday named the 16-player squad for the three International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League One-Day Internationals (ODI) against the West Indies. As the series will not be played in a Managed Event Environment, the selectors have decided to reduce the 21-player squad for the home Australia ODIs to 16 players. Babar Azam will continue to lead the side, while Shadab Khan, who missed the Australia ODIs due to an injury, has returned as vice-captain. Amongst the bowlers, Shaheen Shah Afridi is the highest-ranked player in the seventh position. Pakistan squad for West Indies ODIsBabar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper/batter), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper/batter), Mohammad Wasim Junior, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani and Zahid Mahmood.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2022 14:10 UTC
The Day After: Oilers masterclass, Kane hat trick gives Edmonton series lead
Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowOr should we talk about Evander Kane’s natural hat trick in the second, the seventh-fastest in playoff history? Or what about Connor McDavid, who has the Calgary Flames so dishevelled they think he’s the only one doing anything? The Oilers game out with jump early on in that first period putting the pressure on Calgary early and they stuck with it right to the final whistle. Now up to a staggering 23 points in 10 playoff games this year, he’s showing no signs of slowing down. Speaking of trust, the Oilers are going to need to continue to trust the process as laid out by Jay Woodcroft.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2022 13:46 UTC
Humna brings honour to Pakistan in Egyptian Ladies Golf Open – Latest News – The Nation
LAHORE – The Egyptian Ladies Amateur Golf Open, Nefratiti Cup 2022 concluded yesterday at El Gouna Golf Club Hurghada in which 10 countries participated including Canada, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia, Tunisia, UAE and Egypt. It merits special mention that Ladies Golf in Pakistan has had a meteoric rise ever since Gen Hillal’s assumption of the Presidentship of the Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) in 2017. This gave the Women a platform for developing Ladies Golf according to their own vision and requirements. This unprecedented increase in Ladies’ Golf Tournaments has improved the standard of women’s golf in Pakistan beyond all expectations. And its physical manifestation has been seen today in Humna’s achievement in the just concluded Egyptian Ladies Golf Open Nefratiti Cup 2022.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2022 05:57 UTC
Pakistan’s Armed Forces have Infinite Morale to Defend a Divided Nation
Yet Pakistan’s armed forces’ infinite morale to defend national sovereignty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year is notable. Khan, once a symbol of openness and modernity, has made a career out of vague, eye-popping speeches to malign armed forces. Meanwhile, the PTI’s moral collapse has uncaged the naked attempts not only to test armed forces patience but also the nation’s patience. Such attempts are manifested through direct, insinuated, or nuanced references to armed forces as a part of the organised propaganda campaign. Nevertheless, our armed forces deserve utmost respect and gratitude to keep the sovereignty of the motherland intact.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2022 04:21 UTC
Nation won’t forgive Imran if civil war breaks out: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said the nation will not forgive former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan if a civil war broke out in the wake of his party’s ‘Azadi March’ on Islamabad. “Imran Niazi wants civil war but let me tell you the nation will not forgive you… it will be your collar and people’s hand,” he said while addressing the media at Lahore’s Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI). “Imran Niazi was only focused on putting people in prison. He used to dictate NAB and directed Shahzad Akbar to make Shehbaz Sharif sleep on the floor in prison. “Three years of this hospital were wasted just because of the stubbornness of Imran Niazi… Imran Niazi, this nation will not forgive you.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2022 04:05 UTC
Jackson Heidesch had an emotional day, having to re-run the 800 and winning a state title
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Source:The Express Tribune
May 23, 2022 03:15 UTC
Can passion make a nation rise
Will Pakistan rise to lead itself and the Ummah towards a just global order? In this era, the road to glory is not too long and requires passion, unity and consistency of efforts. Today, Pakistan is at crossroads and passions in our country have been ignited like pent up steam. The time is exactly right today, so let me make an emotional appeal, as without passion Ummah cannot fulfill its own dream. “Rise my country as the world awaits you and let not the past drag you down”.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2022 03:04 UTC