OTTAWA - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday said India made “a horrific mistake” by thinking it could interfere as aggressively as it allegedly did in Canada’s sovereignty. Trudeau made the remark two days after Canada kicked out six Indian diplomats, linking them to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada and alleging a broader effort to target Indian dissidents in the country. “The Indian government made a horrific mistake in thinking that they could interfere as aggressively as they did in the safety and sovereignty of Canada,” he told an independent probe into foreign interference in Canadian politics. Trudeau said Ottawa could take further steps to ensure Canadians’ security but declined to give details. India denies the allegations of interference and has expelled six Canadian diplomats in a tit-for-tat move.
Source:The Nation
October 17, 2024 07:05 UTC
SUKKUR - Director Admissions, Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur on Wednesday announced that the online application deadline for general admission for academic year-2025 in all departments and institutes of SALU has been extended up to October 21. The last date of online application form for admissions was October 15 but a huge number of students have not paid the pre-entry test challans yet. In light of this, the online application deadline for general admission has been extended, announcement added.
Source:The Nation
October 17, 2024 03:30 UTC
SARGODHA - Secretary District Regional Transport Authority (DRTA), Muhammad Tahir on Wednesday launched a massive crackdown against traffic rules violators at Sargodha,Sahiwal Jhang roads and inspected several vehicles. Spokesman said that during checking process 21 vehicles were challaned while nine vehicles were seized and send to different police stations.Secretary DRTA also imposed fine of Rs.5000 to 10 smoking vehicles.
Source:The Nation
October 17, 2024 03:02 UTC
The hospital record of a student in Lahore, who was allegedly raped, has revealed critical details about her medical treatment. According to the record, the student was first taken to on October 2, where a CT scan showed no major injuries. The following day, she was examined by a neurosurgery specialist at a private clinic. On October 4, she was admitted to a private hospital in Model Town, complaining of neck pain. She remained hospitalized for eight days, during which an MRI scan diagnosed her with a nerve injury caused by a fall, as confirmed by the attending doctor.
Source:The Nation
October 17, 2024 01:55 UTC
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has dismissed claims of a rape case involving a student at a private college in Lahore, stating that the incident was fabricated. During a press conference in Lahore, Maryam Nawaz stated, "I chaired the final meeting of the investigative committee and am presenting the facts. The Punjab CM stated, "The students reported that such an incident had occurred, and false accusations were made on social media, creating an issue without any foundation. At this point,the Punjab chief minister presented the girl in video before the media. Maryam Nawaz stated that there was no witness to the rape incident because no such incident took place.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 16, 2024 21:37 UTC
“We are excited to move to our next stage of clinical development in subjects with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. G9A is a central hub on a gene network that was identified by the Athos AI2 platform through the integration of multi-omic and longitudinal clinical data from Athos’ IBD biorepository. The Athos drug development platform begins with over 25,000 high-quality patient samples sourced from premier global hospital systems. The AI2 platform includes the Athos data lake, singular well-established omics workflows, and an integrative deep machine learning engine. The company’s lead drug compound is ATH-063, an investigational, oral small molecule G9A inhibitor for inflammatory bowel disease.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 16, 2024 19:16 UTC
New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 54 runs in the 19th fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Chasing 111 to win, Pakistan got off to a poor start as half of the side were sent back to the pavilion inside the first powerplay with 28 runs on the board. This was Pakistan women’s team lowest score in ICC T20 World Cups. Following today’s loss, Pakistan’s journey in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has come to an end. The women’s team featured in four matches with their only win in the tournament coming against Sri Lanka (by 31 runs).
Source:The Patriot
October 16, 2024 17:21 UTC
The Blackhawks and Flames traded a few chances and the Blackhawks had a power play, but neither side was slowing down much and there were few stops of the play. The Blackhawks turned in another exceptional penalty kill in the middle of the second period, but neither side was doing much creating. The Blackhawks killed the second penalty at that point (the third in the period against Chicago). After serving three penalties in the second period, the Blackhawks finally got a power play early in the third. Credit to Wolf and the Flames’ shot blockers for keeping the score where they did.
Source:The Nation
October 16, 2024 16:16 UTC
It added that keeping in view their profits for tax year 2024, the additional income tax liability would be Rs197 billion for 2025. The additional income tax was introduced in 2022 to encourage banks to lend to industries instead of extending safe loans to the government. Their ADR ranged from 21.9% to 39.7% that made them liable to pay 15% additional income tax. In case of five largest banks, their additional tax liability ranges from Rs13.7 billion to Rs25 billion. The Economy Alert stated that the banking sector was rigorously pursuing exemption from the additional income tax for 2025 onwards.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 16, 2024 14:54 UTC
As foreign leaders and delegations from around the world gather in Islamabad, the Pakistani government’s emphasis on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit is evident. Afghanistan lies at the heart of the SCO geography, and the organization’s success depends on finding a lasting solution there. Economically, the SCO could be as influential as BRICS in steering the world towards a more balanced global order. The SCO offers Pakistan a significant opportunity, and the vibrant atmosphere in Islamabad shows that the government understands this fully. It is hoped that the objectives of this summit are met, leading to Pakistan’s deeper integration with the Central Asian Muslim nations and the broader region surrounding the Central Asian steppe.
Source:The Nation
October 16, 2024 13:01 UTC
Boeing will use the funds for general corporate purposes, according to paperwork filed with the US markets regulator on Tuesday. Strike costsThe strike is costing the company more than $1 billion per month, according to one estimate that was released before Boeing announced it will cut 17,000 jobs or 10% of its global workforce. US Acting Labour Secretary Julie Su met with Boeing and the union in Seattle on Monday in a bid to break the deadlock. US Acting Labour Secretary Julie Su met with Boeing and the union in Seattle on Monday in a bid to break the deadlock. Boeing has $11.5 billion of debt maturing through February 1, 2026, and has committed to issuing $4.7 billion of its shares to acquire Spirit AeroSystems and assume its debt.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 16, 2024 09:40 UTC
Chinese Premier Li Qiang attends a luncheon hosted by President Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Tuesday. PHOTO: PIDChinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed China’s unwavering support for Pakistan's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and prosperity during a meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Tuesday. He reassured that China would maintain its support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and prosperity. Reflecting on his previous visits to China, Zardari acknowledged the steadfast support Pakistan has received on matters of mutual importance. The president thanked China for its continued backing on the Kashmir dispute and reiterated Pakistan’s support for China on critical issues such as Tibet and the South China Sea.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 16, 2024 08:37 UTC
Today marks the 73rd death anniversary of Pakistan's first Prime Minister, Shaheed-e-Millat Khan Liaquat Ali Khan. Born in Karnal, East Punjab, Liaquat Ali Khan was an influential leader who played a pivotal role in the creation of Pakistan. A close ally of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Liaquat Ali Khan was instrumental in the struggle for a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Subcontinent. Liaquat Ali Khan was tragically assassinated on this day in 1951 during a public meeting at Company Bagh in Rawalpindi. The park was later renamed Liaquat Bagh in his honor.
Source:The Nation
October 16, 2024 05:53 UTC
Shehbaz Sharif holds meetings with leaders of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Belarus on the sidelines of SCO meeting n Shehbaz, Jaishankar shake hands, exchange greetings n PM presides over high-profile SCO meeting today. The foreign dignitaries, who have arrived in Islamabad, include Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Zhaparov Akylbek, Belarus Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, Prime Minister of Tajikistan Qohir Rasulzoda, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, Turkmenistan’s Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Rashid Meredov, Indian Minister for External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun- Erdene Luvsannamsarai. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted a dinner in the honor of visiting delegates and received every head of the delegation. Indian external affairs minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar was also warmly received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Also, PM Shehbaz Sharif met with SCO leaders one by one on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting.
Source:The Nation
October 16, 2024 05:49 UTC
Typhoon Krathon Shakes Taiwan With Forceful Winds And Floods Severe storm disrupts daily life, forces event cancellations, and raises questions about climate resilienceTyphoon Krathon has made quite the entrance, wreaking havoc across Taiwan, where its strong winds and heavy rains have resulted in serious disruptions for residents and businesses alike. One of the most visibly dramatic impacts of Typhoon Krathon was the footage captured of strong winds uprooting trees and even tearing off roofs. Looking beyond just the immediate crisis, the presence of Typhoon Krathon has sparked conversations about Taiwan’s geographical vulnerabilities. With all this said, it’s clear Typhoon Krathon has left its mark on Taiwan. Though Typhoon Krathon has passed, its legacy may provoke stricter policies and stronger frameworks to combat climate change.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 16, 2024 01:48 UTC