Pakistani students win top award at US science fair
Talia Kulsoom and Umm-e-Kulsoom, 12th-grade students at the Gulshan-e-Iqbal Girls’ Campus in Karachi. PHOTO: The Maarif FoundationTwo students of the Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools and Colleges have won a top award at an international science event in the US. Talia Kulsoom and Umm-e-Kulsoom, 12th-grade students at the Gulshan-e-Iqbal Girls’ Campus in Karachi, took the first position in the Physical Science category at the 2022 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in Atlanta, the US, the school announced in a statement. The ISEF is an annual event organised by the Society for Science and Engineering, a non-profit group headquartered in the US. The organisation describes the event as “the world’s largest international science competition,” bringing together approximately 1,800 high school students from more than 63 countries each year.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 15, 2022 00:24 UTC
Notorious scammer PK Halder remanded in India
Two others arrested during the raids were identified as Pritish Kumar Halder and Pranesh Kumar Halder. "PK Halder has been posing as an Indian citizen by the name of Shibshankar Halder," the Directorate said in a statement. PK Halder managed to float companies in India on the basis of fraudulent documents. According to media reports PK Halder possessed two passports -- one Bangladeshi and the other Canadian -- but used his Bangladeshi passport to go to India. The sums were later transferred to another account created by PK Halder, the ACC said in its report.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 14, 2022 15:42 UTC
PK Halder’s arrest: Govt yet to receive official confirmation
Following the news of PK Halder’s arrest in India, the minister told Bangla Tribune on Saturday: "We have not been officially informed." He said the government also learned about PK Halder’s arrest through media reports. The other two arrested was identified as Pritish Kumar Halder and Pranesh Kumar Halder. "PK Halder has been posing as an Indian citizen by the name of Shibshankar Halder," the Directorate said in a statement. According to media reports PK Halder possessed two passports -- one Bangladeshi and the other Canadian -- but used his Bangladeshi passport to go to India.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 14, 2022 13:52 UTC
PM to address nation on return from UAE, will reveal strategy devised in London meetings: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will reveal his strategic plan, formulated in the PML-N’s meetings with party supremo Nawaz Sharif in London, upon his return to the country from the United Arab Emirates, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Saturday. The prime minister, along with a host of senior PML-N leaders, visited London recently to meet and consult with his elder brother Nawaz. “He will very soon tell the nation about the entire strategy and announcements,” the information minister said. Aurangzeb said the prime minister would consult his allied political parties on the strategy and all decisions before making his address. She downplayed the nature of the London visit, insisting that it was a “private PML-N visit” that had been due since before PM Shehbaz came into power.
Source:The Nation
May 14, 2022 13:44 UTC
PML-N leaders blame PTI for economic mess as US dollar nears Rs193
Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah on Friday told reporters in London said that former Prime Minister Imran Khan could be arrested over several corruption cases against him. “The Boss and his peon are worried due to this reason,’ he said while referring to Imran Khan and Sh Rashid. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb Friday said that former prime minister Imran Khan is responsible for the current dire economic situation and the historic appreciation of the dollar. Marriyum Aurangzeb said Imran Khan is resorting to the politics of container to hide his anti-people economic crimes. He added that it is not an easy task to stabilise the economy that Imran Khan has left behind in shambles.
Source:The Nation
May 14, 2022 09:17 UTC
The night of destiny and the nation under rolling blackouts
It was a pleasant, breezy night as we stood for our late night tarawihs in the open, majestic courtyard of Badshahi Masjid. The noisy hustle and bustle of the city seemed far away from the serenity of the night. It was the season of rolling blackouts as we quickly made our salaams and waited for the generators. Yet, the quiet, dark night seemed to enhance the features of the majesty around us. Why were incompetent ministers empowered during PTI rule?
Source:The Nation
May 14, 2022 04:20 UTC
Chairman TJP addresses Youth Convention
RAWALPINDI – Chairman Tehreek-e-Jawanan Pakistan (TJP) Mohammad Abdullah Gul while addressing a youth convention on Friday reiterated the historic statement of General Hamid Gul that Pakistan defeated the United States with the help of the United States. He said that a certain political group is dividing and ruling the nation through a specific agenda.
Source:The Nation
May 14, 2022 02:51 UTC
Multiple Pakistani passport holders get amnesty
The federal government approved the amnesty scheme for those Pakistani nationals, who held more than one Pakistani passport, keeping in view the common interest of local citizens and overseas Pakistanis, the Interior Ministry said on Friday. According to the ministry spokesperson, the cabinet had approved the summary for the amnesty scheme in its last meeting on May 10. Section 6 of the Passport Act 1974 says that holders of more than one passport can be sentenced to a maximum of 3 years. Read More: Holding multiple foreign passports bannedEarlier, from 2006 to 2016, the federal government had issued six amnesty schemes under which more than 12,000 Pakistani passports with more than one identity were cancelled. “It is a crime to have two Pakistani passports.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 13, 2022 22:54 UTC
'Announce polls or sea of people will wash away everything'
Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has warned the unity government to give him the date for fresh elections or “the ocean of people that is coming to Islamabad will wash away everything”. Imran Khan had said he will announce the date for his long march to Islamabad anytime after May 20. 'Neutrals'The PTI chief said he went to those who could've stopped the "conspiracy" from materialising but they did nothing. The PTI chief said that the US will ask Pakistan to give statements against Russia and in favour of Ukraine. The PTI supporters will reach Islamabad against the ‘imported government’,” the former prime minister said.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2022 18:19 UTC
Imran trying to cover up his sins by telling lies every day: Marriyum
Imran trying to cover up his sins by telling lies every day: MarriyumMinister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb Thursday called out Imran Khan Niazi for compulsively lying in the public saying he might not be tired of repeating his lies, but are people now annoyed with his lies. She castigated Imran for hurling accusations on others while being an “established money launderer in the foreign funding case.” “The person, who stole sugar, flour, ghee and Liquefied Natural Gas in the last four years, now trying to cover up his sins by telling lies every day,” she maintained. On the other hand, when Imran was ousted from the power by the masses, the country was importing those commodities. It was the state in which Imran left the agriculture sector, she added. She, referring to Imran Khan, said the people of Pakistan had rejected “compulsive liar” and “incompetent thief”.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2022 15:35 UTC
Imran fires warning shot to govt over polls
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has fired a warning shot across the coalition government’s bows by threatening to “sweep everyone away through a sea of people” if a date for fresh elections was not announced. Imran also berated JUI-F Amir Maulana Fazlur Rehman for “snatching” the ministry which will fetch him the most money. The PTI chief said that the US will ask Pakistan to give statements against Russia and in favour of Ukraine. Imran was warmly greeted by a massive crowd at the Railway Station Ground located on Mardan-Nowshera road upon his arrival earlier. The PTI supporters will reach Islamabad against the ‘imported government’,” the former prime minister said.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2022 15:19 UTC
Saqib Butt – The Inspirational Story of Founder of PK Meat & Food company private limited
An inspirational founder story of the one and only Saqib Mehmood Butt, CEO of PK Meat &Food Company Private Limited. As human beings, we, ourselves are always looking for fantasy in real life to trigger our thoughtprocesses and seek inspiration. Therefore, today we will talk about the founder story of Saqib Mehmood Butt. The story of aman who has worked extremely hard to turn his family business of exporting meat into a high-selling frozen food brand in Pakistan. Additionally, he has impacted the entire industry ofPakistan by creating the ONLY frozen food brand that sells products in beef, chicken, andmutton.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 13, 2022 13:11 UTC
ITP intensify campaign against smoke emitting vehicles
ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Thursday intensified its campaign against smoke emitting vehicles for purpose of environmental protection. According to SSP (Traffic) Rai Mazhar Iqbal, special squads of ITP have been constituted as per directions of IGP Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas to conduct regular checking and fining vehicles involved in creating noise pollution or other environmental pollution in the city. ITP would also engage students of various schools and colleges to create awareness among the citizens to avoid noise or other environmental pollution. Mobile squads of ITP would patrol in various areas and fine those vehicles involved in noise pollution and emitting smoke.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2022 10:45 UTC
Covid should be dealt under scientific evidence: Bilawal
ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari yesterday said that any approach to deal with Covid pandemic must be grounded firmly in scientific evidence and logic, responses, monitoring and evaluation should be guided by established methods of epidemiology and community medicine. The FM participated in the 2nd Global Covid-19 Summit co-hosted, virtually, by the United States, Belize, Germany, Indonesia, and Senegal. The Foreign Minister appreciated that the U.S. was generous in providing 62 million vaccines to Pakistan, and China, from the outset, supported us tremendously. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari underlined the importance of developing synergies with specialized agencies such as WHO, UNICEF, GAVI and COVAX to battle the scourge. The Foreign Minister emphasized that the fight against COVID must promote international cooperation and solidarity.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2022 07:34 UTC
Pervaiz praises Pak Army services for nation
LAHORE:Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said the services Pakistan Army has rendered under Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa for elimination of terrorism and enhancing the prestige of the country and the nation at the international level are unforgettable. Those who are running poisonous and baseless campaign against the army and the army chief are in fact want to destabilise the defence of the country and the nation, the PA speaker said. “The army and the army chief are not separate from each other. When army chief is targeted, it has negative impact on the entire army. N-League is twisting the statements of Imran Khan and using these against the army and the army chief.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2022 01:02 UTC