favorites against the Oklahoma Sooners for the 120th Red River Showdown Rivalry. Texas has a better quarterback (and backup QB), better players at the skill positions, and a better offensive line. So none of this matters because it’s the Red River Rivalry. One of those turnovers came in the redzone, with Texas reaching the red zone three times and only scoring three points. Score Prediction for the Red River Rivalry: Texas (-14) or Oklahoma?
Source:The Nation
October 11, 2024 17:45 UTC
England won the firt Test against Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs after dismissing the home team for 220 on the fifth and final day of the first Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium here on Friday. Pakistan entered record books by becoming the first cricket team to lose a Test match after scoring more than 500 runs in the first innings. Pakistan have played 11 Test without a win. Pakistan resumed their second innings at 152 for six – needing 115 runs to avoid an innings defeat. Leach pulled off a stunning catch off his own bowling to remove Shaheen Afridi before having Naseem Shah stumped to seal the victory.
Source:The Patriot
October 11, 2024 17:20 UTC
A documentary team discovered human remains on Mount Everest apparently belonging to a man who went missing while trying to summit the peak 100 years ago, National Geographic magazine reported on Friday. Climate change is thinning snow and ice around the Himalayas, increasingly exposing the bodies of mountaineers who died chasing their dream of scaling the world’s highest mountain. Briton Andrew Irvine went missing in 1924 alongside climbing partner George Mallory as the pair attempted to be the first to reach Everest’s summit, 8,848 metres (29,029 feet) above sea level. Mallory’s body was found in 1999 but clues about Irvine’s fate were elusive until a National Geographic team discovered a boot, still clothing the remains of a foot, on the peak’s Central Rongbuk Glacier.
Source:The Patriot
October 11, 2024 17:03 UTC
Ø The U.S. needs Pakistan more than everhttps://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/The-U.S.-needs-Pakistan-more-than-everØ More States Are Vying to Mediate Conflict — What Does it Mean for Global Peace? https://www.usip.org/publications/2024/10/more-states-are-vying-mediate-conflict-what-does-it-mean-global-peaceØ The Middle East on Firehttps://www.usip.org/publications/2024/10/middle-east-fireØ America Needs Better Bombshttps://www.hudson.org/defense-strategy/america-needs-better-bombs-mike-gallagherØ The Israel-Iran War Enters a New Stage | Middle East and North Africa Defense Intelligence Digesthttps://www.hudson.org/defense-strategy/israel-iran-war-enters-new-stage-middle-east-north-africa-defense-intelligence-can-kasapogluØ Sharper: Allies and Partnershttps://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/sharper-allies-and-partnersØ The Myth That Foreign Policy Doesn’t Matter in Presidential Electionshttps://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/myth-foreign-policy-doesnt-matter-presidential-electionsØ AT UN, Pakistan demands probe into ‘theft and illicit sale’ of nuclear materials in Indiahttps://www.app.com.pk/global/at-un-pakistan-demands-probe-into-theft-and-illicit-sale-of-nuclear-materials-in-india/Ø Pakistan, India clash at UN over terrorhttps://tribune.com.pk/story/2500777/pakistan-india-clash-at-un-over-terrorØ Explainer: How UN peacekeepers meet the challenge of escalating conflict in Lebanonhttps://news.un.org/en/story/2024/10/1155466Ø Israel: New law blocking UNRWA ‘would be a catastrophe’, Guterres warnshttps://news.un.org/en/story/2024/10/1155471Ø Fears grow that Lebanon may become another Gazahttps://news.un.org/en/story/2024/10/1155451Ø State of Global Water Resources 2023https://wmo.int/publication-series/state-of-global-water-resources-2023
Source:The Express Tribune
October 11, 2024 14:33 UTC
“Pakistan’s stabilizing economy is on a path of recovery. “Pakistan’s recovery is expected to continue, with real GDP growth expected to reach 2.8 percent in FY25,” said Mukhtar ul Hasan, lead author of the report. Growth in imports is expected to exceed growth in exports, leading to a wider trade deficit. Downside risks remain high: the outlook depends on the new IMF-EFF program remaining on track, continued fiscal restraint, and obtaining additional external financing. The Special Focus section highlights the challenges in Pakistan’s power sector, including the escalating CD, operational inefficiencies, and a lack of investment.
Source:The Nation
October 11, 2024 08:11 UTC
Speaking at a seminar on World Mental Health Day at Ayub Medical College, Mr. Ali expressed concern over the rising mental health issues in Pakistan, with over 50 million people affected. He emphasized that the government is focusing on creating a healthy environment for youth and developing drug rehabilitation centers. Experts at the seminar discussed the causes of mental health problems and suggested solutions, while participants appreciated the government’s ongoing healthcare reforms. The event aimed to raise awareness about mental health and highlight government efforts. The seminar was attended by Ayub Medical College CEO Dr. Saqib Malik, Prof Aftab Alam, Founder PHP Sikandar Zaman, and other professionals.
Source:The Nation
October 11, 2024 08:11 UTC
Tank - At least two police personnel were martyred, and three others were injured when unknown gunmen ambushed a police mobile vehicle near an under-construction checkpoint in Pathan Kot on Thursday, according to district police. He also wished for the swift recovery of the injured officers and assured that financial assistance would be provided to the families of the martyred policemen under the Shuhada Package. Funeral prayers for the martyred policemen were held at the Police Lines Tank, attended by a large gathering, including civil society members and senior officials from the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), and police. The ceremony, conducted with full official honors, saw law enforcement officers placing floral wreaths on the coffins of the martyred personnel, and a contingent presenting a salute. Sector Commander South Sohail Bajwa and District Police Officer Aslam Nawaz Khan, along with other officers, met with the families of the martyred officers to express their deep grief, sympathy, and solidarity, assuring them of full cooperation.
Source:The Nation
October 11, 2024 05:03 UTC
The Pakistan national women’s football team is scheduled to depart for Nepal on to compete in the SAFF Women’s Championship 2024. The team has been participating in an intensive training camp in Islamabad, led by head coach Adeel Rizki. The camp will continue for the next few days to finalize preparations ahead of the tournament. Pakistan will begin its campaign against arch-rivals India on October 17, followed by a match against Bangladesh on October 20. Both matches will kick off at 4:45 pm Pakistan time.
Source:The Nation
October 11, 2024 05:03 UTC
World Mental Health Day, celebrated annually on October 10th, serves as a crucial reminder of the often-overlooked importance of mental well-being. This year’s theme, “Mental Health at Work,” underscores the urgent need to address mental health within professional environments. In Pakistan, the prevalence of mental health issues is alarmingly high, with an estimated 20 million people affected. For a developing country like Pakistan, where the workforce is already strained due to economic pressures, addressing mental health at work is critical. On this World Mental Health Day, the message is clear: mental health at work must become a priority.
Source:The Patriot
October 10, 2024 21:25 UTC
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that in the first phase, they are terminating power purchase agreements with five independent power producers (IPPs) promising relief to the inflation-hit people. The federal cabinet under the chair of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has started terminating the IPPs agreement. Speaking at the Federal Cabinet meeting, Shahbaz Sharif said that by the grace of Allah, the country’s economy is rapidly moving towards stability. He said that five IPPs owners preferred national interest to personal interest, they voluntarily agreed to terminate these contracts, and these IPPs played a key role in the initiation of public relief. The whole cabinet including me is grateful to these IPPs owners.
Source:The Patriot
October 10, 2024 21:25 UTC
Tehran has issued a stern warning to Gulf Arab states, declaring it "unacceptable" for any of them to allow the use of their airspace or military bases for attacks against Iran. Iran's message to Gulf states stresses the need for regional unity against Israel and highlights that any collaboration with Israel, including the use of airspace, would be seen as a hostile action. The Iranian official noted that discussions with Gulf states have not yet touched on the issue of oil production, despite concerns that Israel could target Iranian oil facilities in a retaliatory strike. However, the 2019 attack on Saudi oil facilities, which briefly disrupted 5% of global oil supply, remains a fresh reminder of the volatility in the region. A Western diplomat in the Gulf noted that during last week's meeting between Gulf states and Iran in Qatar, Tehran urged regional neutrality and emphasised that Gulf states’ neutrality was the "bare minimum" expected.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 10, 2024 21:24 UTC
- Advertisement -ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP):Deputy Chairman of the Senate, Syedaal Khan said on Thursday that the youth of any country are a valuable asset, and empowering them can transform the nation’s fate. He expressed these views during a meeting with Senator Haji Hidayatullah Khan, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Narcotics Control, Senator Abdul Shakoor Khan, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Government Assurances, and other officials. He said, that the government is taking measures to prevent drug abuse, particularly in educational institutions nationwide. The Senate Standing Committee on Narcotics Control, in collaboration with the Ministry of Narcotics Control, is developing an effective strategy to protect the youth from drugs and harness their potential as valuable assets for the country. He urged all political parties to support the government’s efforts for the country’s betterment and prosperity, enabling Pakistan to move toward progress.
Source:The Nation
October 10, 2024 19:50 UTC