Islamophobia in India
The term Islamophobia refers to the meaning of fear or hatred against Islam or Muslims in general. However recent incidents and incumbent situations in India has really worried everyone about the future of Indian Muslims. Muslims of India, sarcastically have been asked for their true Indian nationality. In 2002, the western Indian state of Gujrat witnessed horrific incidents of anti-Muslim riots. Islamophobia in India is multidimensional, pervasive and deeply rooted, which affects the marginalised Muslim population in economically deprived or politically conflicted regions.
Source:Pakistan Today
March 30, 2022 04:52 UTC
Bilawal asks PM to bring letter before nation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Tuesday dared Prime Minister Imran Khan to bring the “letter” before the nation. "Why the letter waved by Imran Khan came at the time of no-confidence resolution,” the PMLN leader wondered. Abbasi demanded the prime minister to present the much-talked-about threatening letter at an in-camera session of the National Assembly. He said that the parliament would be with Prime Minister Imran Khan for the next six days if he was telling the truth. He said the ministers had levelled allegations against that prime minister who conducted nuclear tests despite tremendous pressure from around the world.
Source:The Nation
March 30, 2022 04:15 UTC
The Maple Leafs trade deadline move everyone is overlooking
Ninety minutes before this year’s NHL trade deadline, Kyle Dubas made a deal with David Poile and the Nashville Predators. The trade was Alex Biega going from the Leafs to the Predators in exchange for everyone’s favourite, future considerations. This deal could be the Maple Leafs giving Biega a better opportunity to play in the NHL. SummaryIf the Nashville Predators want to buy out Myers for a cap credit or trade him away, go ahead. But If this Maple Leafs’ way of trying to get a better look at Myers, then it could be a great buy-low opportunity.
Source:The Nation
March 30, 2022 04:08 UTC
Digitalization need of hour to improve work environment in Parliament: NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD – National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser on Tuesday said that digitalizing the work place would improve efficiency and productivity in the working environment of Parliament. This is an era of paper less and digital based official environment, he expressed these views while inaugurating the project of “re-imagining the National Assembly of Pakistan with Google Workspace’s Advanced Productivity and Collaboration Tools” in Parliament House. Asad Qaiser said that it was first Parliament in the region which had adopted Google Workspace to digitize work processes and enhance productivity and collaboration between its members. The solution provides a custom email for Pakistan’s National Assembly and includes applications like Email, Calendar, Meet, Chat, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Sites, and more. Later on National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri also inaugurated CCTV Control Room (Security and Surveillance) in Parliament.
Source:The Nation
March 30, 2022 03:42 UTC
Govt to bear brunt of Rs23b to maintain POL prices
PHOTO: FILEThe government is going to bear another brunt of Rs23 billion for the first fortnight of April in order to maintain the existing petroleum prices amid political turmoil in the country and swelling crude oil prices in the wake of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Earlier, the government had paid a heavy price of Rs28 billion for ongoing month of March due to higher global oil prices. Prime Minister Imran Khan had announced a reduction of Rs10 per litre in the petroleum prices and that the new rates would remain in place till the FY23 budget. The global crude oil prices had soared to around $112 per barrel from $94 a barrel before the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet had recently approved revision in premium on diesel and petrol imports amid higher global oil prices.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 30, 2022 02:07 UTC
Stroman’s Readiness, Holder as an Option, Frazier, Pujols, Canario, and Other Cubs Bullets
The kids are on Spring Break this week, and we’re not really going anywhere or doing anything. He says he’s still trying to get his mechanics just right (Cubs.com): “I’m just being very, very critical. I want to feel perfect going into the season, so I have a little bit of work to do. It’s just not there yet.” Stroman figures to have one more Spring Training start before the regular season. At that rate, he would need ~419 PA with the @Cardinals to reach 700 HR this season.
Source:The Nation
March 30, 2022 01:47 UTC
Railways police return lost precious luggage to Somalian dual national
LAHORE: Railways police Multan Division after slogging away found and returned the lost luggage of a The Somalian dual national. The Somalian dual national passenger namely M. Ismail was traveling from Karachi to Faisalabad in Shah Hussain train. The passenger stepped down from train at Bahawalpur railways station in order to quench his thirst and failed to catch the train whereby losing his luggage with 3.75 lac rupees, passport and other valuables in it. The passenger brought the mishap in to the knowledge of the railways police, who acting promptly on his report, found and returned the lost luggage to the passenger. The passenger thanked and paid his best regards to railways police Multan.
Source:Pakistan Today
March 29, 2022 20:32 UTC
Petition by accused in Sialkot lynching case dismissed by LHC
A member of the Human Rights Council of Pakistan places an oil lamp to pay tribute to Sri Lankan factory manager Priyantha Kumara. The prime accused, Taimoor Ahmad, had filed the writ petition in the provincial high court. Advocate Israr argued that the trial court injudiciously framed charges on the accused despite a lack of recorded evidence. The gut-wrenching incident took place on Sialkot’s Wazirabad Road, where workers of private factories brutally lynched the Sri Lankan national, Priyantha Kumara. ATC has indicted 89 suspects, while the suspects denied their involvement in the lynching of the Sri Lankan national.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 29, 2022 20:13 UTC
Govt ,collision parties will continue to serve nation: Hassan Khawar
ISLAMABAD: Spokesperson Punjab Government Hassan Khawar Tuesday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf with its coalition parties would remain steady on its mission to serve the nation. Talking to the PTV news channel, he said that Chief Minister Usman Buzdar had taken tangible measures for the socio-economic development of the province and made a record of development works during his tenure. He further said that the new Punjab cabinet will be formed in consultation with Prime Minister Imran Khan and with each passing day the political stability would be further revived. To another question, he said the opposition’s no-confidence move will fail as the majority of the parliamentarians have complete trust in the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan. The opposition’s no-trust motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan was only aimed at getting rid of their corruption cases, he mentioned.
Source:The Nation
March 29, 2022 17:46 UTC
Secretary health visits Civil Hospital Quetta
QUETTA – Day after the emergency was restored following the suspension by the Young Doctor Association, Secretary Health Balochistan Noor ul Haq Baloch visited Civil Sandeman Hospital Quetta to review the health care facilities in the government hospital. Commissioner Quetta division Sohail ur Rehman, Deputy Commissioner Quetta Irfan Nawaz and SSP Operations accompanied the Secretary Health. Last week, they forcefully closed down the Emergency services causing great inconvenience to the poor and needy patients hailing from across the province. Secretary visited OPD, Casualty, Trauma Center, Surgery, Cardiac wards and MSD. MS Civil Hospital Quetta Dr Amin Mandokhail on the occasion briefed them about the health care facilities.
Source:The Nation
March 29, 2022 02:19 UTC
ANF seizes drugs in Pishin
QUETTA – Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) on Monday seized a huge quantity of drugs from Pishin district of Balochsitan, ANF spokesman said. He said that on a tip off, the ANF team raided an area in Kili Ahmed Khail of Pishin district and recovered 199 kg of drugs dumped in a house. The seized drugs were smuggled from Afghanistan and were being transported to other countries through Gawadar, he further added. No arrest was made in this connection.
Source:The Nation
March 29, 2022 02:04 UTC
Conspirators to bite dust as entire nation stands by PM Imran: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Monday said that those who had hatched conspiracies against the democratically elected government would bite the dust as the entire nation stood by the Prime Minister. Talking to the media persons at the building of the Supreme Court, he said 220 million had decided to stand by the country’s sovereignty, thus supporting Prime Minister Imran Khan who would foil the conspiracy hatched against the democratically elected government. He said the participation of a large number of people in the ‘Amr bil Maroof’ public gathering manifested that the people reposed full confidence in the leadership of PM Imran Khan and stood by him to defeat the conspirators. Farrukh said after a long time, the country had a genuine leader who was striving to protect the interests of the nation and the country. He fired a broadside on the Opposition leaders, who he alleged, looted the national wealth ruthlessly and now got united against Prime Minister Imran Khan to save their skin in their corruption cases.
Source:The Nation
March 28, 2022 23:26 UTC
Exposing foreign conspiracy by PM, real surprise for nation: Hammad
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Monday said the Prime Minister exposed the foreign conspiracy against his government and it was definitely a surprise for the nation. “The prime minister, in Sunday’s public gathering (Amr.Bil.Maruf), took the party workers and people into confidence about the foreign conspiracy against his government and hinted at the evidence, in black and white, which may be shared, in line with national interests,” he said. “This is not only the surprise but also an eye-opener for all and sundry,” he added. The conspiracy was clearly rejected by the masses with a show of massive presence at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) public gathering, he said, adding the response to the PM’s call was unprecedented. Hammad said people enthusiastically participated in the gathering from across the country which showed that nation stood by the prime minister at this critical juncture.
Source:The Nation
March 28, 2022 22:47 UTC
Large nations don’t win small wars
Large and powerful nations have not found the way to fight small wars without taking a heavy toll on innocent civilians. In World War II, the then USSR and USA were on the same side of the conflict. However, while the white race was prominent in both places, they had significant number of people of colour who were their citizens. These beliefs in the superiority of the white race constrained space in which ordinary citizens were allowed to operate. Migrants from these places will press upon both Europe and the United States where they will not be easily accepted.
Source:The Nation
March 28, 2022 22:25 UTC
Wasim Akram graces KPL showcase at Expo 2020
The festivities of the Kashmir Premier League showcase at Expo 2020 concluded on Sunday with astounding events leaving a phenomenal impact on visitors from around the world. Chief Guest Wasim Akram, the vice president of KPL, accompanied by Guests of Honor UAE Ambassador Afzaal Mehmood and Finance Minister of AJK Abdul Majid Khan graced the closing day and highly treasured this three-day-long extravaganza for the people visiting the Kashmir Gallery at Pakistan Pavilion. Arif Malik, the president of KPL, in his inaugural remarks said that KPL Season 1 heralded great shifts in technological advancement, improved international exposure, increased trade, culture, and tourism of AJK with a positive impact on the Kashmir region. He said that KPL Season 2 with the increased number of franchises and with its finals in the United Kingdom will be a major catalyst for AJK. Wasim Akram declared KPL to be a game-changer league not only for the youth of Kashmir but exclusively for the future of AJK with a long-lasting impact on the economy, sports culture, social harmony, and tourism.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 28, 2022 19:41 UTC