Patricia Karvelas: This warning from AEMO says (gas supply) issues could appear as early as next year, which is pretty soon, how is the gas industry responding? The report that AEMO released yesterday is the latest in a series of warnings about gas supply shortfalls on the east coast of Australia. SM: Look, I think the consequences of having gas shortages need to be recognised, there are millions of Australian households that rely on gas for heating and for cooking. Victoria really needs to be developing its own gas resources to be able to supply that local demand. But I think the key thing is there are some opportunities to electrify, including in the household sector, but natural gas currently provides around 42 per cent of the energy needs for our manufacturing sector.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 12, 2024 21:46 UTC
Public transport has been suspended and educational institutions, shops, and business centres have been closed since Friday after the Joint Public Action Committee called for the strike. In a statement on Saturday, the committee announced that the strike would continue until the fulfilment of the charter of demands. Some protesters are guiding returning tourists through alternative routes while others are providing information about the situation. In this situation, both local residents and tourists are facing extreme difficulties in acquiring basic commodities. Clashes were reported between the police and protesters in various areas of Muzaffarabad, with protesters pelting stones at the police, who responded with tear gas shells.
Source:The Nation
May 12, 2024 19:34 UTC
ISLAMABAD: In the budget of the next financial year, there has been a proposal to phase out sales and income tax concessions and exemptions. Sources say that in the upcoming budget, it is proposed to impose tax on imported tractors and consideration is being given to imposing withholding tax on commercial importers, while withholding tax on purchases by commercial importers will be exempted. According to FBR sources, there is a proposal to impose additional tax duty in the budget to discourage the import of wheat. According to the sources, the tax exemption for tractors and pesticides is likely to be abolished in the budget. It is expected to generate revenue of Rs 30 billion in the next financial year.
Source:The Patriot
May 12, 2024 17:39 UTC
Luis Muriel scored two goals — his first in MLS — and Pedro Gallese stopped a penalty kick in the 88th minute to help Orlando City beat the Philadelphia Union 3-2 Saturday night. Muriel, a 33-year-old Colombian international striker who signed with Orlando City in February, ripped a rising left-footer from outside the area that slipped in the corner of the net to take a 2-1 lead in the 44th minute. Orlando City (3-5-3) snapped a three-game winless streak, including back-to-back losses. Phildelphia had 61.5% possession and outshot Orlando City 29-13, 7-4 on target. Philadelphia (3-3-5) is winless in five consecutive games following a three-game win streak.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 12, 2024 14:06 UTC
HYDERABAD - An attempt to blow up the railway track has failed as an explosion took place near the railway track in Makki Shah area of Hyderabad, reported on Saturday. According to police sources, traffic of trains has been stopped after the explosion near railway track. Moreover, BDS and CTD are currently conducting a search operation and collecting evidence from spot, police said. Police sources said that a cracker was detonated near the railway track causing no damage. However, train operation has been resumed after collecting evidence by Police, Rangers, BDS and CTD, said sources.
Source:The Nation
May 12, 2024 14:02 UTC
A local religious leader, Maulana Nasruddin expressed dismay over the situation, highlighting the historical significance of the Shahi Eidgah and the nearby historic Akhundji Mosque. The ban on Eid prayers at the Shahi Eidgah sparked a debate about religious freedom and preserving cultural heritage in Mehrauli. The APHC also expressed concerns over the outsourcing of contracts to exploit natural resources belonging to the people of IIOJK. The considered underdevelopment of IIOJK through the plundering of its natural resources serves as a tactic to uphold India’s illegal occupation of the territory. The APHC called on the international community to exert pressure on India to respect the rights of Kashmiris to their land and natural resources.
Source:The Patriot
May 11, 2024 22:17 UTC
Karachi: The prices of solar panels have been further reduced across the country. In 2022, the price of 80 rupees per watt plate has become 37 rupees per watt and the price of 5 kilowatt solar system is 2 lakh 15 thousand compared to 2022, while the price of 10 kilowatt system has fallen to 4 lakh 30 thousand rupees. According to solar panel dealers, the price per watt of solar panel has come down to Rs 40 or less. After the reduction in the prices of solar panels, the average rates of solar panels of different types and brands have come down to Rs.37. Regarding price reduction, solar panel dealers say that rates have crashed due to oversupply and solar panel prices have reduced by 30% in just 6 months, while the trend of price reduction is likely to continue.
Source:The Patriot
May 11, 2024 18:16 UTC
PTI Central Information Secretary Raoof Hasan on Saturday sounded the alarms that Pakistan was embroiled in a state of internal conflict, asserting that while the country faced no external aggression, it battled against “internal forces” jeopardising its stability. He alleged that attempts were being made to consolidate power under “one man’s rule”, eroding the constitutional and legal norms. he asked while responding to the demand from the DG ISPR for an apology for the May 9 riots. The PTI leader urged for introspection and demanded a national apology instead of pressuring PTI to apologise for actions it did not commit. He noted that the DG ISPR has shown a willingness to establish a commission to investigate the 2014 sit-in and the attack on PTV.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2024 18:12 UTC
Terrorists attacked the town of Surbandar, which is outside of Gwadar, killing seven innocent men while they slept. After militants pulled nine men off a bus in Noshki last month and checked their documents, the men were discovered dead beneath a bridge. These disgusting acts appear to be intended to incite ethnic unrest by singling out people who belong to a particular ethnic group or geographic area. The story of the separatists will be severely tarnished if prosperity descends upon Balochistan and foreign investment creates job opportunities for locals. All citizens of Balochistan must be protected by the state, and those responsible for these horrific crimes must be held accountable.
Source:The Patriot
May 11, 2024 01:50 UTC
Very little seems to have changed in the year after the events of May 9, 2023, at least in terms of politics. Indeed, the PTI and the security establishment seem to be at odds even more; neither group is willing to soften their aggressive postures against one another. The PTI ought to admit that by encouraging its supporters to take such an inappropriate stance, it behaved in a very reckless manner. For example, numerous civilian suspects’ homes were invaded, vandalized, and their residents were harassed by state forces in an attempt to bring “justice” for PTI supporters’ defacement of various sites. It may guarantee an open legal system by providing its finest resources to prosecute the May 9 cases in civil courts.
Source:The Patriot
May 10, 2024 21:43 UTC
The post-mortem report of five individuals, including four children, who died after consuming poisonous herb powder in Garh, has been revealed, confirming that all five were poisoned. All five individuals, including four children, lost their lives after ingesting the contaminated milk. It was disclosed in the post-mortem report that traces of poisoned milk were found in the stomachs of the deceased. Sources indicate that Mazhar and his mother appeared indifferent to the plight of the deceased following the incident. The police have intensified their investigation, focusing on Mazhar and his mother as primary suspects in the case.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 10, 2024 16:56 UTC
The Chief Justice of Lahore High Court (LHC), Shahzad Ahmad Khan, administered the oath to Sardar Saleem Haider. SCREENGRABSardar Saleem Haider Khan, a member of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), on Friday officially assumed the role of Governor of Punjab following a swearing-in ceremony in Lahore, Express News reported. The ceremony was attended by the PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, former Punjab Governor Baligh Ur Rehman and others. Read more: Swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed Punjab governor re-scheduled for May 7During the ceremony, Maryam was on stage while Bilawal was seated in front of the stage. On Sunday, the swearing-in ceremony was re-scheduled due to 'unavoidable' reasons.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 10, 2024 16:49 UTC
Climate change is discussed a lot, conferences are held, and decisions are made, but work is not like that. Every year, climate change gets worse. These deaths and ominous impacts of climate change repeat every year with droughts and floods. One reason for this is wrong politics the other is climate change. Industrialized countries are responsible for global warming, and climate change.
Source:The Patriot
May 10, 2024 10:29 UTC
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Source:The Express Tribune
May 10, 2024 10:11 UTC
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif Thursday termed May 9 a dark chapter of national history stressing the need for bringing the anti-Pakistan plotters to justice. “The nation will neither forget nor forgive May 9,” said chief minister in her message on the day. Madam chief minister said that the conspiracy and the perpetrators who weakened the national institution have been exposed. Meanwhile, talking to the media at Jinnah House, Maryam Nawaz said those who committed such heinous acts cannot be branded as political people in any way. We cannot talk with a terrorist party,” said Maryam.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2024 08:00 UTC