Political conditions can hamper Pakistan’s economic outlook, says finance ministry
The finance ministry maintained that domestic political conditions can not only further hamper the positive outlook of Pakistan’s economy but also aggravate the macroeconomic imbalances. The finance ministry stated in its monthly Economic Update and Outlook March 2022 that Pakistan’s economic performance remained strong and is still on a trajectory compatible with an economic growth target of around 5 per cent in the current fiscal year and if this trend continues in the next months, economic growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of manufacturing capacity. The ministry of finance said that remittances have increased to $20.1billion in the first eight months which was $18.7 billion from July to February 2022. In addition, exports have recorded $20.6 billion (28 per cent increase) whereas imports surged to $47.9 billion in eight months. On the other hand, the fiscal deficit also surged to Rs1862 billion comparable to Rs1309 billion from July 2021 to February 2022.
Source:Pakistan Today
March 28, 2022 16:28 UTC
Entire nation stands behind PM Imran: Farrukh
Entire nation stands behind PM Imran: FarrukhMinister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said the entire nation stands behind Prime Minister Imran Khan. Talking to the media outside Supreme Court in Islamabad on Monday, he said yesterday's public gathering of PTI was a manifestation of it. The Minister of State said the opposition parties have been requesting for NRO which will never be given to them.
Source:The Nation
March 28, 2022 16:21 UTC
2022 NFL Draft: How to watch, draft order, player rankings, and mock drafts
The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching so we figured we would get you set up with all of the information you need. 2022 NFL Draft InformationWhat: 2022 NFL DraftWhen: Thursday, April 28 – Saturday, April 30Where: Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, NevadaTV Options: NFL Network, ESPN, and ABCStreaming Options: YouTube TV, FuboTVNFL DRAFT DAY 1 (Round 1) – April 28, 8 p.m. ETNFL DRAFT DAY 3 (Rounds 4-7) – April 30, Noon ET2022 NFL Draft OrderPick No. Philadelphia Eagles (via Miami Dolphins) 9-8 16. Philadelphia Eagles 9-8 20.
Source:The Nation
March 28, 2022 16:01 UTC
PM Imran will soon say 'mujhey kyun nikala': Bilawal
As Prime Minister Imran Khan was addressing a charged rally in Islamabad ahead of the crucial no-trust motion, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Sunday that the premier would soon say why he was "ousted from power". Talking to media persons accompanied by Shahzain Bugti who today announced parting ways with the PTI government, Bilawal said that the former's decision was a brave one, Express News reported. Bilawal further said, "The prime minister deceived his allies and didn't ensure justice to the people of Balochistan." "We will take our revenge from a non-democratic man using democratic means and oust the PM through the parliament's vote," he added. The Bhutto family's scion went on to felicitate everyone for an end to Imran's government, adding his party won't allow anyone to rig the no-trust vote in the National Assembly.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 28, 2022 15:49 UTC
Shehbaz urges nation to join anti-inflation march
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday appealed to the populace to participate in the PML-N’s anti-inflation march on Monday to "save the future of Pakistan" by ending the incumbent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s (PTI) government. Shehbaz urged the nation to take a stand and come to the anti-inflation march so that the “corrupt and looting” government could be overthrown through “constitutional and political means” and the 220 million people of Pakistan could be “saved”. With voting on a no-confidence motion being delayed, the PML-N on Wednesday changed the date of its Islamabad-bound anti-inflation march, which was scheduled to start on the 24th of this month, to March 26. Read Shehbaz warns govt against further delaying no-trust voteThe marchers will reach Rawalpindi on March 28. According to a circular issued by the PML-N, the marchers would use GT Road to travel to Islamabad.
Source:The Nation
March 28, 2022 06:06 UTC
Bilawal felicitates nation on ‘end of PTI’s innings’
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Sunday said Prime Minister Imran Khan would soon say why he was “ousted from power”. Talking to the media persons accompanied by Shahzain Bugti who quit the government, Bilawal said the former’s decision was a brave one. After a meeting with the PPP chief, Bugti announced he would support the opposition in the wake of the no-confidence motion submitted against Premier Imran on March 8. He felicitated everyone over end of Imran’s government, adding his party won’t allow anyone to rig the no-trust vote in the National Assembly. Bilawal also said the opposition will ensure that the process of Imran’s removal remained peaceful.
Source:The Nation
March 28, 2022 05:21 UTC
Shehbaz urges nation to join anti-inflation march to ‘save Pakistan’
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday appealed to the populace to participate in the PML-N’s anti-inflation march on Monday to “save the future of Pakistan” by ending the incumbent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s (PTI) government. Shehbaz urged the nation to take a stand and come to the anti-inflation march so that the “corrupt and looting” government could be overthrown through “constitutional and political means” and the 220 million people of Pakistan could be “saved”. With voting on a no-confidence motion being delayed, the PML-N on Wednesday changed the date of its Islamabad-bound anti-inflation march, which was scheduled to start on the 24th of this month, to March 26. According to a circular issued by the PML-N, the marchers would use GT Road to travel to Islamabad. They would make stops in Gujranwala and Jhelum before reaching Pindi on March 28.
Source:The Nation
March 28, 2022 05:01 UTC
Topple this govt to save future, Shehbaz to nation
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) President Shehbaz Sharif has asked the people to “topple down this corrupt government to save the future of the nation.”In a video message, the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly urged the masses to join the “Mehngai Mukao March” to get rid of Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government. He maintained that he wanted to convey an important message of PMLN supremo Nawaz Sharif to the nation. It is a reality that inflation in Pakistan has reached the highest level in the regime of PM Imran Khan. He also criticised the PTI-led government over alleged worst corruption, poverty, unemployment and cruel behavior to the common man.
Source:The Nation
March 28, 2022 04:24 UTC
Hot weather to continue in Sindh
KARACHI – The scorching weather is expected to continue across Sindh, the Met Office said on Sunday. It said that the hot weather is likely to subside from Monday as temperature was in range between 38 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius in Karachi on Sunday. In other districts of Sindh, a very hot weather is expected with temperature between 31 degrees Celsius and 43 degrees Celsius during the period. Elsewhere in the country, mainly hot and dry weather is expected over the next 24 hours. However, intermittent dust raising gusty winds are likely in Islamabad, central and southern Punjab, north and central Balochistan and central and southern Sindh.
Source:The Nation
March 28, 2022 02:55 UTC
Woman dies during delivery, family alleges negligence
LARKANA – A mother of six children was admitted in Shaikh Zayed Women Hospital (SZWH) of Chandka Medical College Hospital (CMCH) here in the wee hours of Sunday to deliver twin babies but she died along with her newborn girl child. Husband of the deceased woman Rahat Khatoon, wife of Zainul Abdein Chandio and other relatives held a protest demonstration accusing the duty lady doctors of sheer negligence and not performing operation on time due to which his spouse and daughter died. On receipt of information, relevant police authorities of Sachal Police Station arrived, obtained details and they assured the protesters that action will be taken against the lady doctors after which they called off their protest and took the bodies for final rites. The number of postgraduate student lady doctors and House Officers is not included in this figure nor the number of postgraduate lady doctors is included who work under administrative control of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University. He said about 50 lady doctors are alone posted to work at OPD where only eight are needed.
Source:The Nation
March 28, 2022 02:51 UTC
Don’t Tune Out Just Yet, Blackhawks Have “Lots to Play For” Down the Stretch
Strome and DeBrincat feel that these Blackhawks have something to prove over these final 17 games, and I think they’re right. I also believe that there’s plenty of reason to continue to watch the Blackhawks down the stretch. Kevin Lankinen and Collin Delia are both RFAs after the season, but the Blackhawks will need goaltending help next season with only Arvid Söderblom under contract. A friendly goaltender battle down the stretch seems as good a reason as any to tune in, right? Don’t get me wrong; there will probably be some clunkers scattered throughout the final 16 games of the season.
Source:The Nation
March 27, 2022 22:19 UTC
ECC changes formula to determine HSD price
The ECC approved the replacement of the benchmark actual premium cost with the average premium of cargos purchased by the Pakistan State Oil (PSO). Presently, the KPC premium for PSO’s HD cargoes for Jan-June 2022 is 2.40/bbl. In case, KPC is unable to meet PSO’s HSD demand, the same is imported from the spot market. Accordingly, the premium on HSD import might be benchmarked on PSO’s average tendered premium for the previous fortnight. In case, there was no tender by the PSO in a particular fortnight, the premium from previous tender might be used for calculating the HSD ex-refinery price.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 26, 2022 22:51 UTC
How newly-acquired players Brett Kulak and Derick Brassard can impact the Oilers
I developed some play-style similarity charts recently for forward lines and defence pairs, and here’s how Kulak – Bouchard looks. Deploying pairs of Kulak/Bouchard and Keith/Barrie could succeed as long as the latter is extremely sheltered, while Kulak – Bouchard faces more strenuous competition. As for the other defence pair, Barrie is above-average at breakout passing and “OZ Support,” which are Kulak’s primary flaws. Barring exceptions, such as players like Leon Draisaitl and Patrick Kane, most players with a PDO higher than ~1.015 or 1.02 will considerably regress in terms of goal differential. In conclusion, although I personally would have preferred if Holland pursued superior-impact players, I certainly like the additions of Brett Kulak and Derick Brassard.
Source:The Nation
March 26, 2022 20:20 UTC
Bigotry towards minorities defames entire nation: SC
It was also alleged that the electricity bill of the Ahmadi place of worship described it as a mosque. On November 23, 2020, the trial court had framed the charge against the petitioners for offences punishable under Sections 298-B and 298-C of the PPC. He claimed that offences punishable under Sections 295-B and 295-C PPC were also attracted and should be added to the charges. Only that which resides in the mind of a non-Muslim while reading the Holy Quran is not sufficient to constitute the offence." The trial of the petitioners shall proceed on the basis of the charge framed on 23.11.2020 only for offences punishable under Section 298-B and 298-C of the PPC.”
Source:The Nation
March 26, 2022 19:31 UTC
GDB 66.0: Battle Boys Part 4 (8:00pm MT, HNIC)
There’s always something special about a Saturday night matchup with the Calgary Flames, isn’t there? As I post today’s GDB, I’m actually on a bus on my way to Calgary for tonight’s game, and the vibe in here is already excellent. Playing a loose, energetic Arizona team with no pressure on them, the Flames were decisively the better team. The Coyotes had no answer for the Flames, and that stretch of excellent play by the Flames’ skill players decided the game. TONIGHT…Game Day Prediction: The boys care about our BOA trip and come through with a big 4-2 win.
Source:The Nation
March 26, 2022 18:01 UTC