Pakistani, Turkish people are one nation, says envoy
Share:ISLAMABAD - Ambassador of Türkiye to Pakistan, Dr. Mehmet Paçac, has said that Pakistan and Türkiye have never been like two countries but rather have always behaved like one nation. On the occasion, Ambassador Paçac met with CEO of Centaurus Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan along with Country Head in Pakistan, Muhammad Sohail Sajid. The Turkish Ambassador said Pakistan and the Pakistani nation did not leave their Turkish brothers and sisters alone in these difficult times; they started relief process immediately after the earthquake, the Pakistani government, the Armed Forces, and the civilian efforts of Pakistan are commendable. He said that the entire Pakistani nation, including teams from PIA, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), universities and their students, media are all standing by the side of Türkiye. The Turkish ambassador said that the restoration and reconstruction work has started in Türkiye after the earthquake, the situation is getting worse due to the cold weather and the problems of the victims are increasing.
Source:The Nation
February 26, 2023 05:38 UTC
Regional repercussions
The US-led North then directed its wrath towards the Taliban-led Afghanistan because of Kabul’s support to Al Qaeda. Osama bin Laden had been hosted by the Taliban who refused to hand him over to the Americans despite Pakistan’s insistence. However, the top Taliban leaders including Mullah Omer could not be targeted immediately and some of them crossed into neighbouring countries including Pakistan. Since Pakistan had sided with the US-led NATO, which ended the Taliban state, the latter was otherised, too. In 2007, these elements organised themselves into what is now known as Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) under Baitullah Mehsud.
Source:The Nation
February 26, 2023 05:21 UTC
What does US-India tech coupling mean for Pakistan?
Perhaps the most significant facet to the US-India partnership is the growing technological coupling, parallel to US-China tech decoupling. This intensification and shift of tech policies from China to India is evident and exemplary of the geopolitical rivalries. Moreover, the US-India cooperation will result in a more strategic competition in South Asia due to the advancement of military technology, including cyber-weaponry. As Noor Ul Ain writes for South Asian Voices, “The India-Pakistan rivalry is not restricted or solely aggravated by the U.S.-China strategic rivalry. The semiconductor industry is part of the larger technology rivalry taking place between the US and China.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 25, 2023 20:57 UTC
Pakistan People's Party believes in serving nation: FM Bilawal
Pakistan People's Party believes in serving nation: FM BilawalForeign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says Pakistan Peoples party has always served the country and its people. Inaugurating the dynamic registry of deserving women through NADRA under BISP in Karachi on Saturday, he said it was the PPP that gave constitution to the country, made it nuclear power and launched Benazir Income support Programme for poor and needy. He said Benazir Income Support Programme is the most transparent programme of the country that the world recognizes and trusts. He said Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was martyred at a time when she was struggling for the democracy and democratic rights of the country.
Source:The Nation
February 25, 2023 19:51 UTC
CTD busts seven TTP-militants from Lahore, other cities
LAHORE: The Punjab Counter-Terrorism Department on Saturday claimed to have captured seven terrorists, said to be affiliated with outlawed TTP from Lahore and other cities of the province. A spokesperson for the CTD told media on Saturday that the CTD launched an operation following credible information about the presence of terrorists and managed to arrest seven terrorists from Lahore and other cities. He said that the captured terrorists belonged to the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. He informed the CTD has arrested 80 suspects during 423 combing operations conducted this week across Punjab. “The CTD Punjab is on the forefront in the fight against terrorism,” he concluded.
Source:Pakistan Today
February 25, 2023 19:26 UTC
Everton 0-2 Aston Villa: Final | Blues felled again
68’ - Everton continuing to keep the pressure on Villa, but are just missing that effective final ball into the box. If you felt the first half was very lopsided to the Everton left, you would be right. The Blues adjusted well to the threat of Ramsey and Watkins who had been making inroads on the Everton right early on. #EFC #AllTogetherNow pic.twitter.com/FOqLgZhwBa — Royal Blue Mersey #AllTogetherNow (@RBMersey) February 25, 2023LineupsEvertonAston VillaThis is your Aston Villa team to face Everton at Goodison Park. #EVEAVL pic.twitter.com/N6QoAceSWf — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February 25, 2023Match PreviewTwo home games for Sean Dyche, two wins for Everton.
Source:The Nation
February 25, 2023 14:05 UTC
TikTok suffers another blow with European Commission's ban
European Union's executive arm, the European Commission, has issued an order to ban the use of popular Chinese app TikTok on its staff's phones due to cybersecurity concerns. AfghanistanIs in talks to ban TikTok and video game PUBG, with the Taliban claiming those were leading Afghan youths "astray." Press Release: PTA has restored the services of TikTok on assurances of the Platform to control immoral / indecent content. — PTA (@PTAofficialpk) November 19, 2021TaiwanBanned TikTok and some other Chinese apps on state-owned devices and in December 2022 launched a probe into the social media app over suspected illegal operations on the islandUnited StatesUS Congress passed a bill in December 2022 to ban TikTok on federal devices. The bill is yet to be signed off on by President Joe BidenUS Educational InstitutionsBoise State University, University of Oklahoma, University of Texas-Austin, and West Texas A&M University are some of the schools to ban TikTok on university devices and Wi-Fi networksUS StatesTexas, Maryland, Alabama and Utah are among over 25 states that have issued orders to staff against using TikTok on government devices
Source:The Express Tribune
February 25, 2023 11:16 UTC
UK honours WWII veteran from Chakwal
The veteran revealed that his father, Aulia Khan Major, had fought in the First World War. For Hayat, war is a good thing as it gives one a chance to show bravery against his enemies. World War II was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. Hyde said that a 2.5 million British Indian Army in WWII was the largest volunteer army ever mobilised. War veterans receive a small allowance from the Commonwealth Ex-Services League.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 25, 2023 10:41 UTC
Pakistan reports 42 coronavirus cases, two deaths in 24 hours
Share:Pakistan has reported two deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of confirmed positive cases has surged to 1,576,880. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 30,643 on Saturday. According to the latest figures by the National Institute of Health (NIH), at least 42 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 across the country in the past 24 hours. Pakistan has conducted 5,019 tests in the past 24 hours out of which 42 persons were tested positive for the disease. The COVID Positivity Ratio was recorded at 0.
Source:The Nation
February 25, 2023 09:16 UTC
LCSC now accepting 2022-23 Crystal Berry nominations
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Source:The Express Tribune
February 25, 2023 08:27 UTC
Afghan Taliban want Pakistan to ‘bear cost’ of disarming TTP
The Afghan Taliban have expressed their willingness to disarm the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and relocate its members from the Pak-Afghan border but with a condition that Islamabad will bear the cost of the proposed plan. However, the Afghan government asked Pakistan to fund the proposal and bear the cost of rehabilitation of the TTP. Nevertheless, it was for the first time that the Afghan Taliban came up with the idea to disarm the TTP. Earlier, the interim Afghan government encouraged Pakistan to negotiate a peace deal with the TTP, something that backfired. "We have to accept unwillingly the strict conditions of the IMF deal," he said, adding that an accord was still a "week, 10 days" away.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 25, 2023 06:04 UTC
Foreign currency reserves rise to 4-week high
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves are expected to have bottomed out at a nine-year low below $3 billion a couple of weeks ago. Talking to The Express Tribune, Pak-Kuwait Investment Company Head of Research Samiullah Tariq said, “The foreign exchange reserves have bottomed out.”Recalling that Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said the country would receive $700 million from China this week, he said that “the reserves are expected to gradually rise from here onwards”. “Surplus supply of US dollars in the inter-bank market has prompted the central bank to intervene (buy the surplus),” a source said. Earlier, a better exchange rate in the black market encouraged some traders and non-resident Pakistanis to receive and send funds through the illegal Hawala-Hundi operators. Earlier, the black market was offering the exchange rate of Rs250-270/$, it was learnt.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 25, 2023 02:25 UTC
PM slams PTI for skipping apex committee meeting
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has slammed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for skipping an apex committee meeting held to discuss the recent upsurge in terrorist incidents across the country. Although the prime minister did not take name of any political party, he was referring to the PTI which kicked off a ‘court arrests’ movement earlier this week against the coalition government. “If we want to make Pakistan an economic tiger then we must rise above personal likes and dislikes,” he added. The prime minister said during an attack on the Karachi police office last week, the personnel of Sindh police, Rangers and Pakistan Army bravely fought the terrorists. The premier also hailed law enforcement agencies and Pakistan Army for rendering sacrifices to eliminate terrorism from the country.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 25, 2023 02:20 UTC
A lifesaver for Pakistan
Share:In the last three months since I joined UNFPA Pakistan, I have met several senior officials across the country, the latest being a very inspiring meeting with H. E, the President of the Islamic State of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi. Pakistan is the world’s 5th most populous country and is projected to be the fourth most populous nation in the world by 2030. The availability of family planning services saves lives and makes children and families healthier, and society at large benefits. Pakistan is producing too many children too fast, amongst unintended and by chance, not by choice. It is time to ignore the controversy over family planning and cut out-of-control unintended and unplanned pregnancies to save the nation.
Source:The Nation
February 25, 2023 01:29 UTC
Hot, dry weather forecast for Sindh
Share:KARACHI - Pakistan Meteorological Department on Friday predicted hot and dry weather in most parts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours. The minimum and maximum temperatures recorded in Karachi 16-18 degrees Centigrade, Hyderabad 16-18 degrees Centigrade, Sukkur 16-18 degrees Centigrade, Thatta 17-19 degrees Centigrade, Mohenjodaro 14-16 degrees Centigrade, Dadu 14-16 degrees Centigrade, Mitthi 15-17 degrees Centigrade, and in Nawabshah 15-18 degrees Centigrade. Mainly, hot and dry weather is likely to prevail in the province.
Source:The Nation
February 24, 2023 22:31 UTC