Sindh Minister for Energy and Planning & Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah gestures during a meeting. — APP/FileSindh Minister for Energy and Planning & Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Monday inaugurated Pakistan’s first private charging station for electric vehicles in Karachi. He said the provincial government is promoting public-private partnerships, and providing all possible support and cooperation to investors in various sectors in the province. In view of the increasing rise in atmospheric temperature, he pointed out that the nation would have to move to green energy and solarisation. Shah said that labour-intensive miners are the backbone of the energy sector.
Source:The Nation
May 07, 2024 15:03 UTC
He urged for legislative action on this matter, emphasising that failure to act would destabilise the very fabric of society. During the press conference, the DG ISPR was asked by a journalist that the alleged masterminds of May 9 had not been punished despite the passage of a year. “The army is apolitical and its relationship with every government is in accordance with the Constitution and law,” he added. Regarding the allegations made by six Islamabad High Court judges against the intelligence agencies, the DG ISPR stated that the issue was currently under judicial review. He remarked that individuals who criticise the subsidiaries of the Pakistan Army would like to live in DHA, get treatment in CMH, and send their children to these universities and colleges.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 07, 2024 11:59 UTC
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Maj-Gen Ahmed Sharif is addressing a press conference. Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry Tuesday shared that Pakistan "irrefutable evidence" of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) using Afghanistan against the country. The DG ISPR said the law and order situation was deteriorating because of the Afghan citizens. Responding to a question regarding the judicial commission, the DG ISPR said the commission is formed to probe a matter when there is doubt. “Talks are for political parties, not institutions,” the army’s spokespersonResponding to another question, DG ISPR said the party only gained 31 per cent of votes in the February 8 elections.
Source:The Nation
May 07, 2024 10:07 UTC
The arrival of a high-level Saudi trade delegation led by Deputy Investment Minister Ibrahim Almubarak marks a significant stride towards strengthening trade and investment ties with foreign partners. Saudi Arabia’s ties with Pakistan are long-standing, and this visit should be the first of many regional relationship revivals. Despite a mixed history of bilateral investment, this collaboration provides a sense of renewed hope for the economic revival of Pakistan. Both countries plan on exploring trade and investment opportunities in various sectors of society which would bolster economic growth. While both countries can potentially benefit from enhanced cooperation, it is important to ensure that all investment opportunities are properly managed to prioritize sustainable development and inclusive growth.
Source:The Nation
May 07, 2024 00:16 UTC
The book titled “Europe Ki Diary” (Diary of Europe) is the work of renowned columnist and lawyer, Barrister Naseem Bajwa. It is based on his columns published in various newspapers and his life experiences in law and journalism. The book discussion was hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). He also highlighted the inclusion of tributes paid to Parveen Rehman and Asma Jehangir in the book. He termed the book as a guiding document for generation building and recommended the youth to read it.
Source:The Nation
May 06, 2024 20:30 UTC
The ongoing hot weather will continue in Karachi for the next three days with entry of a westerly weather system in the country, a weather official said on Monday. Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz has predicted that the present hot weather spell is likely to continue for the next three days in Sindh’s capital of Karachi. Sardar Sarfaraz ruled out chances of a heatwave in Karachi during the next 10 days. Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next twelve hours. However, partly cloudy weather conditions with rain-thunderstorms may occur at isolated places in upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Source:The Nation
May 06, 2024 17:10 UTC
Lahore: The captain of the national cricket team, Babar Azam, has said that he will go with the best combination in all matches, not only against India. While giving a press conference in Lahore, Babar Azam said that what is best for the team will be the decision. Babar Azam said that there will be an effort to field the World Cup squad in Ireland and England, there is less time for rotation, now they will play what we are planning for the World Cup. Hey, they need some time now, didn’t expect Haris Rauf to be fit so soon, his fitness is good, Aamir Jamal is a fine all-rounder, he selected what was best for the team, Mohammad Haris is top order. He said that the goal in the past was to bring the trophy, unfortunately, we could not, our focus is on the World Cup and all the players are focused on winning.
Source:The Patriot
May 06, 2024 16:23 UTC
Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faiz Isa expressed his anger on the report of the Faizabad Dharna Commission and said that if the Faizabad Dharna decision had been implemented, the events of May 9 would not have happened. Faizabad sit-in case is being heard by a 3-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan. Justice Qazi Faiz Isa said that if the Faizabad dharna decision had been implemented, the events of May 9 would not have happened. He said that how many times did he refer to General Faiz, it seems that all this was to be done only to exonerate General Faiz, we did not write about General Faiz, how many times did he call General Faiz? Justice Qazi Faiz Isa said that if you press a button on the mobile phone, it starts recording.
Source:The Patriot
May 06, 2024 16:09 UTC
Last month, Generation did something unexpected. A brand widely popular for its inclusive campaigns, with an intentional focus on representing real bodies and real people, was now experimenting with AI models. Online shoppers scrolling through the website were quick to realise that something was different. Before we knew it, X, formerly known as Twitter, was blowing up with users pointing out that Generation seems to be generating AI models of their own. The only problem was that AI is not yet sophisticated enough to produce results that would align with Generation’s ethos, which largely combines Pakistani culture and inclusivity.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 06, 2024 11:58 UTC
If the insiders are to be believed, Bilawal will join the cabinet of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with the portfolio of the foreign ministry. They claimed that Bilawal, who was initially reluctant to join the cabinet, agreed to become the foreign minister for the second time. The two sides are now working on the details and the timing of the PPP’s formal induction into the federal cabinet. The incumbent foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, was appointed as the deputy premier to allow Bilawal to take over as the top diplomat. They added that Bilawal had proven himself to be a competent foreign minister during his 16-month stint before the elections.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 06, 2024 06:07 UTC
NFL draft grades season is here following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft. As Roseman noted, former Eagles scout and current lead NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah had Hunt listed as a top remaining prospect (No. BLG GRADE: BBGN GRADE:JOHNNY WILSONCan Wilson be a legitimate NFL player? BLG GRADE: B-BGN GRADE:ADDITIONAL THOUGHTSWith the 2025 NFL Draft expected to be deeper than this year’s class, I really like the move to acquire three future picks. They have the third-highest consensus grade: I´ve compiled 20 evaluations of the 2024 NFL draft and totaled the team grades.
Source:The Nation
May 06, 2024 05:17 UTC
The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency is a brand-new cybercrime agency that the government has suddenly established. There are serious questions regarding the motivation behind this decision to replace the FIA’s cybercrime wing. It hasn’t explained why this change was necessary or provided evidence of the flaws in the current structure. The circumstances have raised concerns about the regulatory framework governing the internet in the years to come. The public deserves an explanation from the government regarding the purpose and necessity of the NCCIA.
Source:The Patriot
May 06, 2024 03:16 UTC
RAWALPINDI - Two terrorists from the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in a firefight with officials from the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Rawalpindi. According to the CTD spokesman, the exchange of fire resulted in the deaths of the two most wanted terrorists, who were allegedly eliminated by their own accomplices. The spokesman stated that both terrorists were implicated in the attack on the Dolphin Force in Rawalpindi, which resulted in the martyrdom of a young Dolphin Force officer. The deceased terrorists have been identified as Naseebullah and Ehsanullah. The CTD spokesman reported the recovery of an improvised explosive device (IED), a hand grenade, and a substantial quantity of arms and ammunition from the slain militants.
Source:The Nation
May 06, 2024 01:40 UTC
If the insiders are to be believed, Bilawal would join the cabinet of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as foreign minister. They claimed that Bilawal, who was initially reluctant to join the cabinet, agreed to become the foreign minister once again. The incumbent foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, was appointed as deputy prime minister to allow room for Bilawal to become the top diplomat. Dar, according to sources, was never comfortable as foreign minister as he always wanted to look after his favourite Finance Ministry. Sources in the Foreign Office said that Bilawal is a good choice as he proved himself to be an able foreign minister during his 16-month stint before the elections.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 06, 2024 00:53 UTC