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Miss Universe fans celebrate 'end of wokeness' credit 'Trump Effect' as Miss Denmark wins 2024 crown
Miss Universe fans are divided following the crowning of Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, 21, from Denmark as the 73rd Miss Universe. This is the new Miss Universe. Social media buzzed with comments like, "Trump wins and a woman finally wins Miss Universe. This is Miss Denmark, who was just crowned Miss Universe. pic.twitter.com/oEPaKkL0hx — helen henning (@helenckh) November 17, 2024Theilvig, who was appointed Miss Universe Denmark in September, is the first Danish contestant to win the title.
Source:The Express Tribune
November 20, 2024 00:29 UTC
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Dhaka university lifts ban on Pakistani students
Listen to articleIn a bid to promote bilateral educational relations, the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh has lifted the ban on Pakistani students. According to Professor Saima Haque, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Admin), Pakistani students will now be allowed to enrol at Dhaka University. The decision to lift the ban on Pakistani students was made to promote educational cooperation between the two countries, Express News reported. Under the ban, DU had prohibited its students, teachers, and representatives from visiting Pakistani institutions and refused to accept any Pakistani delegations for academic purposes. Pakistani students in US increasing steadilyThe number of Pakistani students studying in the US has steadily increased in recent years, with graduates from American universities making impactful contributions to business, politics, and culture, US Ambassador to Islamabad Donald Blome said on Monday.
Source:The Express Tribune
November 19, 2024 23:08 UTC
Paul Mescal applauds Saoirse Ronan’s viral women’s safety comment
Paul Mescal has expressed admiration for Saoirse Ronan after her viral comment on women’s safety during The Graham Norton Show. Ronan highlighted how women routinely think about their safety, saying, “That’s what girls have to think about all the time. Reflecting on the moment during The Late Late Show, Mescal called Ronan’s comment “massively important” and praised her intellect and ability to raise awareness. She added that the viral moment underscores women’s readiness to openly share their experiences. Ronan’s remarks have sparked valuable conversations about everyday challenges women face, with Mescal and fans commending her for shedding light on this critical topic.
Source:The Express Tribune
November 19, 2024 22:17 UTC
Dozens of kilns, industrial units were demolished across Punjab, senior provincial minister
Senior Minister of Punjab Maryam Aurangzeb has said that despite the reduction in smog, the anti-smog grand operation is going on in full force in the entire Punjab including Lahore and dozens of kilns and industrial units causing pollution have been demolished. Maryam Aurangzeb said that during the last four days, dozens of polluting kilns and industrial units were demolished, dozens of factories and factories were sealed. He said that on November 15, 17 kilns, while on November 16 and 17, another 17 kilns without zigzag technology were brought down, zigzag technology in Khanewal, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Wahari, Sargodha, Jhang, Leh, Bahawalnagar and Pakpatan. Kilns running withoutHe said that the maximum number of 14 kilns were demolished in Multan and 8 in Leh, 20 industrial units were demolished in Lahore and Gujranwala on November 15 for spreading pollution, 16 industrial units were demolished on November 16 and 17, Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala. Maryam Aurangzeb said that 51 industrial units have been sealed for spreading pollution and the steel mill in Ferozwala has also been sealed.
Source:The Patriot
November 19, 2024 21:57 UTC
India’s stubbornness, refusal to send a team for the Blind Cricket World Cup
India has refused to send its team to the Blind T20 World Cup in Pakistan. According to Express News, India has withdrawn from the Blind T20 World Cup in Pakistan, this tournament is scheduled to start from November 23 in Pakistan. The Indian government refused to issue NOC to the blind cricket team to participate in the event, which was confirmed by the Blind Cricket Association. According to the Blind Cricket Association, they were waiting for the permission of the government for 25 days, but today the Ministry of External Affairs refused to give the NOC on the instructions of the government.
Source:The Patriot
November 19, 2024 19:56 UTC
Nation rejects opposition’s call of destabilizing Pakistan; Rana Mashhood
- Advertisement -ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP):Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan on Tuesday said that entire nation had rejected the November 24 protest call of the opposition as the people did not want any hurdle to derail the country’s prosperity and development. He said a mega event of the Prime Minister’s University Sports (PMUS)Olympiad would start from November 21 to 23 in which around 3,000 athletes would participate. He said that the participation of 50 players from 14 foreign countries in tennis competitions also highlighted the country’s positive image. Mashhood said that Pakistan has a talented youth and has a central role in progressing the country towards fast-paced development. He added the government under the dynamic leadership of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was taking various initiatives to highlight the potential and provide more employment opportunities to the youth.
Source:The Nation
November 19, 2024 17:31 UTC
Bangladesh to seek Hasina's extradition
Bangladesh will seek the extradition of ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina who fled to India, interim leader Muhammad Yunus said. Yunus said his administration was focused on ensuring those guilty of cracking down on the protests to oust Hasina faced justice. Several of her former government ministers, who were detained and held in custody, are expected in court to face similar charges. "We will seek the extradition of the ousted autocrat from India," Yunus said, referring to Hasina. Yunus said he could not give a timeframe for the elections, saying it was dependent on a raft of reforms.
Source:The Express Tribune
November 19, 2024 14:45 UTC
G20 summit kicks off in Brazil
As G20 leaders met at Rio de Janeiro's Modern Art Museum for two days of talks, their agenda highlighted a shifting global order as US president-elect Donald Trump returns to power. Russian President Vladimir Putin did not attend the summit, and Moscow was represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Security in Rio de Janeiro has been strengthened with troops reinforcing police for the duration of the summit. A Brazilian army patrol came under gunfire near a Rio de Janeiro slum in the hours before the summit began, police said. No one was injured in the incident by the hillside Cidade de Deus community some 20 km (12 miles) west of the G20 venue
Source:The Express Tribune
November 19, 2024 14:45 UTC
Governor Gavin Newsom Delays Clemency Decision for Menendez Brothers
California Governor Gavin Newsom has postponed a decision on clemency for Erik and Lyle Menéndez, deferring the matter to the incoming Los Angeles District Attorney, Nathan Hochman. Newsom’s office announced on Monday, November 18, that the governor respects the role of the newly elected D.A. The Menéndez brothers, currently serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents, Kitty and José Menéndez, had their resentencing recommended last month by outgoing L.A. District Attorney George Gascón. A habeas petition hearing on November 25 could determine whether the brothers’ first-degree murder convictions are vacated. If unresolved, the resentencing hearing is set for December 11, with Hochman planning to request more time to examine the case.
Source:Pakistan Today
November 19, 2024 13:56 UTC
Sri Lanka’s new cabinet sworn in
COLOMBO - Twenty-one cabinet ministers were sworn in before Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday morning at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. After Dissanayake won the Sept. 21 presidential election, he governed with a cabinet composed of Harini Amarasuriya and Vijitha Herath. The new cabinet ministers were chosen among the 159 members of parliament from the National People’s Power (NPP) elected in the Nov. 14 parliamentary election. Amarasuriya continued to serve as prime minister in the new cabinet, and Herath was re-appointed as minister of foreign affairs, foreign employment and tourism. Their party won just three seats.
Source:The Nation
November 19, 2024 12:36 UTC
Bangladesh Aims For Extradition Of Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh Aims For Extradition Of Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Interim leader Muhammad Yunus vows to prosecute Hasina for alleged crimes amid political turmoilBangladesh's political climate is currently swirling with tension after the interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus announced it would seek the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India. He categorized Hasina's regime as one characterized by autocracy, stating emphatically, "We will seek the return of the fallen autocrat Sheikh Hasina from India." The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh, which was initially set up during Hasina's own administration, is spearheading the legal processes against the ousted leader. According to Yunus, Hasina has been summoned to appear before the court but remains safely ensconced within India's borders. The interim administration is conscious of the potential diplomatic fallout if India were to refuse the extradition request.
Source:The Express Tribune
November 19, 2024 12:22 UTC
We are making Punjab a tourist hub, says CM
LAHORE - A Senate delegation from Spain called on Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz at the Chief Minister’s Office here on Monday. During the meeting, the CM discuss the promotion of bilateral relations, trade and tourism between Spain and Punjab. We are making Punjab a tourist hub, will welcome Spanish investment in the sector. Meanwhie, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emphasized the crucial role of parents, teachers, and all segments of society in safeguarding the well-being and protection of children. The CM emphasized that violence against children has lasting negative effects on their personalities and futures, and assured that concrete measures are being taken to address the issue.
Source:The Nation
November 19, 2024 10:57 UTC
World Leaders Gather At G20 Summit To Tackle Hunger And Climate Challenges
World Leaders Gather At G20 Summit To Tackle Hunger And Climate Challenges Brazil hosts pivotal talks on global cooperation amid looming political shifts and calls for sustainable growthThe countdown is over, and Rio de Janeiro is buzzing as leaders from the world’s most significant economies converge for the G20 summit, setting the stage for urgent discussions on global challenges. At this year’s gathering, the spotlight is on how to combat hunger and climate change amid heightened geopolitical tensions and the unexpected return of Donald Trump as U.S. president. This year's summit reflects the high stakes of international diplomacy as leaders straddle pressing domestic concerns with the needs of the global community. For today’s G20 leaders, articulations on our climate fate and support for vulnerable regions are more than negotiations; they are commitments seeking to change the narrative from words to action. Wherever global cooperation might lead, the G20 summit as convened by Brazil this year holds promise, albeit riding on the unpredictable waves of political tides.
Source:The Express Tribune
November 19, 2024 10:43 UTC
ISC Monitor (November 19, 2024)
Pakistan ‘may withdraw’ from Champions Trophy after India refuse to cross the border https://www.dawn.com/news/18715492. Don’t give hosting rights to Pakistan in future if India refuses to travel for the Champions Trophy https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-pakistan-icc-champions-trophy-9672681/3. US reacts to India’s refusal to play ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan https://arynews.tv/champions-trophy-2025-us-react-indias-refusal-to-play-in-pakistan/5. Pakistan could approach international court over Indian refusal to play Champions Trophy in country https://tribune.com.pk/story/2508708/pakistan-could-approach-international-court-over-indian-refusal-to-play-champions-trophy-in-country6. India’s Modi holds talks in Nigeria en route to G20https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3286923/indias-modi-holds-talks-nigeria-en-route-g2018.
Source:The Express Tribune
November 19, 2024 09:54 UTC
Questionable Criticism
Following the Pakistan People’s Party, Jamiat-e-Ulama-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has now declared the recently passed laws “condemnable,” asserting they negate the spirit of the 26th amendment and undermine basic human rights. On their own, such remarks might warrant attention, as one could objectively critique both the amendment and the legislation it birthed. However, coming from Maulana Fazlur Rehman, these comments ring hollow. Furthermore, Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s professed reverence for the 26th amendment, which he now uses as a benchmark for good governance, is ironic. He once vehemently opposed the very same amendment, labelling it a dangerous proposal that should never be passed—until, of course, negotiations, political manoeuvring, and deal-making changed his stance.
Source:The Nation
November 19, 2024 02:18 UTC