In his book “LIMITLESS,” JIM KWIK points out that while we’re always encouraged to learn, we’re rarely instructed on what to learn and how to learn. Many of us aspire to become doctors, engi­neers, or pursue other professions that require effective time manage­ment, concentration, and career counselling to attain our goals. Unfortunately, students attend schools and colleges where they receive little guidance regarding potential fields and their pros­pects. Firstly, it’s crucial to have qualified teachers in our educa­tional institutions who can men­tor students on the upcoming journey of their academic lives. Secondly, both federal and pro­vincial governments should take proactive steps to organise career counselling sessions for students of various categories.

The removal of Article 370 resulted in the forfeiture of the special autonomy that had defined the region for decades. The recent verdict by the Indian Supreme Court serves as a wakeup call for those who champion the cause of an Independent Kashmir. The Government of India, along with its Supreme Court, is being accused of openly disregarding human rights and steadfastly adhering to the principles of Hindutva ideology. Readers, it is essential to emphasise that the courts and judicial systems in civilised societies are expected to uphold human rights and factual accuracy. The Indian Supreme Court, in this context, seems to align itself with the Hindutva ideology, which aims to suppress the rights of minorities.

The Mere Ban Jao actor has shared his disdain after the photo-sharing app allegedly removed a post of his about the “real face of terrorism”. Will love to see you burn in hell on judgement day.”Zahid’s deleted post is still available on his public Facebook profile. Several have also shared their own experience of being shadow-banned, restricted or censored by the app. “People are on Instagram and cursing Instagram, it's better to leave this app,” added another. A user pointed out, “When I could no longer see the post, I thought about the same.

Recently, Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja wore a black armband in solidarity with Palestine during the Perth test match on Thursday. That's on you... pic.twitter.com/8eaPnBfUEb — Usman Khawaja (@Uz_Khawaja) December 13, 2023Fans underscored Usman’s position as part of the Australian team and the significance of his statement. Massive respect for Usman Khawaja,” wrote one user. what an incredible guy, massive respect for usman khawaja. Guarantee that the same people offended by his shoes were the same people screaming ‘All Lives Matter’ a few years ago.”Have something to add to the story?

The mission also recommended an increase in the existing reduced sales tax rates to the standard 18%, except for some essential goods, the sources added. At present, the salaried class income tax rates range from the low of 2.5% to the high of 35%, depending on the annual income. In case of deleting two to three tax slabs, the tax rates for the people earning from Rs200,000 to Rs300,000 would see a sharp increase, they added. A significant tax base comprising unsalaried individuals and sole proprietors including retailers are out of the income tax net. Sources said that the IMF also suggested that Pakistan should end the preferential sales tax rates being administered under the 8th Schedule of the Sales Tax Act.

A blame game is happening with citizens pointing fingers at political parties, institutions, and the judiciary. It is crucial to recognize that those in leadership roles, whether within political parties or institutions, are essentially fellow compatriots. Former Advisor to the PM on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan and PPP leader Qamar Zaman Kaira speaks during a gathering in Gakhra Kalan of Union Council Mangowal in this still on December 14, 2023. The onus is not solely on individual constituencies but on the entire electorate across Pakistan to choose the best-suited representatives. The nation’s spiritual leaders pray fervently for guidance for the rulers, but it is crucial to understand that rulers derive their authority from the people’s votes.

The Karachi Company police team arrested an accused namely Danish and recovered 155 gram heroin from his possession. Similarly, the Sangjani police team arrested two accused namely Kashif and Asghar and recovered 1,260 gram hashish from their possession. Furthermore, the Humak police team arrested an accused namely Sabir Hussain and recovered 18 liters of alcohol from his possession. The Lohi Bher police team arrested an accused namely Muhammad Javed and recovered 18 gram crystal Ice from his possession. The Nilore police team arrested two accused namely Naeem Khan and Anjum Khan and recovered two pistols from their possession.

RAWALPINDI - The most wanted dacoits were shot dead in an encounter with police in Fauji Colony, the jurisdiction of Police Station (PS) Pirwadhai, informed a police spokesman on Thursday. The dacoits, identified as Javed alias Jeeda, Fazal Rehman aka Parchona and Izat Ullah, were involved in a series of street crimes in areas of Fauji Colony, Hazara Colony, Taxila, Saddar Wah and other parts of city, he added. However, two others dacoits managed to flee from the scene while taking advantage of darkness. According to sources, police, on a tip off, carried out a raid in Fauji Colony to bust the notorious Jeeda Dacoit Gang. Seeing the police party, the dacoits opened indiscriminate firing on cops, he said adding that police reteliated and three dacoits were killed.

While responding, Fitzgerald said that officers were updated that a woman was shot at the Chevron gas station at 3019 12th Avenue North. The male victim killed in the shooting was identified as Keithan Jamon Parker, 25, of Pinson. The female victim was identified as Kayla De’nea Hall, 19, of Hanceville. The man and woman inside the vehicle were both pronounced dead by Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel. Fitzgerald said the investigation indicates all three victims were shot at a nearby location and the wounded female drove the vehicle to the gas station for help.

“I am hopeful that you [nation] will announce your judgments on February 8, [2024] and end the punishments meted out to you,” the former three-time prime minister said in a recorded message, aired on television channels Thursday. The three-time prime minister is eyeing a fourth stint in power after winning graft appeals that came as a boost for his bid to become the next prime minister of the country. The latest relief from the high court on Tuesday, removed one of the last major hurdles for Nawaz to qualify to contest national elections. You kept standing by me and my party through these testing times,” Nawaz told his supporters. The three-time prime minister reminded his workers that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had started a witch hunt against him on the directions of a former Supreme Court judge.

Exemplary na­tions like South Korea, Singapore, and Finland provide insights into societies that highly value teach­ers. In acknowledgment of teach­ers’ significance in forging a bright future, South Korea and Singapore heavily invest in professional de­velopment, competitive pay, and robust teacher training. Financial rec­ognition enables teachers to fo­cus on the welfare and education of their students, alleviating con­cerns about their livelihood. It is crucial to address global challenges faced by teachers, both in terms of recogni­tion and compensation. By cultivating a culture that appreciates and invests in teach­ers, we can collectively contribute to a more enlightened and pros­perous global future.

Third team: Christian Veilleux, Redshirt Sophomore, University of Pittsburgh (Ottawa, Ont.) Tight EndFirst team: Tanner McLachlan, Redshirt Senior, University of Arizona (Lethbridge, Alta.) Keelan White, Redshirt Senior, University of Montana [FCS] (North Vancouver, B.C.) Anim Dankwah, Redshirt Senior, Howard University [FCS] (Brampton, Ont.) That is despite the six-foot-five, 320-pound playing almost his entire senior season out of position at right tackle instead of his usual left guard spot.

In an apparent reference to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif on Thursday questioned why Pakistan was punished by imposing [establishment’s] ladla (darling) on them after his removal from power in 2017. “Your enmity was with Nawaz Sharif and you had put him in jail but why did you punish the people? قائد پاکستان مسلم لیگ ن محمد نواز شریف قوم سے خطاب کر رہے ہیں۔ https://t.co/rZdIIpX9Ip — PMLN (@pmln_org) December 14, 2023The PML-N leader asserted that the cases against him were baseless, attributing his exoneration to divine intervention. The former prime minister stated that the recent court decisions in his favour exposed the falsehoods behind the cases. The PML-N leader responded to critics accusing him of merely painting a rosy picture, asserting, "I substantiate it through Allah's grace and benevolence.

The Foreign Office (FO) urged the Afghan government on Thursday to take ‘decisive action’ against the culprits of the Dera Ismail (DI) Khan terrorist attack, and hand them over to Pakistan. In a weekly media talk, FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that her office acknowledges the Afghan government's stance to conduct an inquiry into the December 12 terrorist attack. Read US 'strongly condemns' terrorist attack in DI Khan“UNSC has called on states to collaborate with the Government of Pakistan and the concerned authorities,” Baloch informed. She added that the UNSC members have emphasised the necessity to hold the assailants, sponsors and facilitators of the DI Khan attack accountable. DI Khan attackOn December 12, at least 23 soldiers were killed when militants rammed an explosives-laden truck into a security forces post in Khyber-Paktunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan district.

LAHORE - In a compelling address at the Lahore Garrison University’s two-day conference on Frontiers in Applied Biological Sciences on Wednesday, Caretaker Punjab Health Minister Professor Dr. Javed Akram emphasized the pivotal role of research in societal impact. He underscored the importance of collaboration between academia and industry, particularly in the vast field of biological sciences. Dr. Akram highlighted the urgency for Pakistan to focus on biotechnology, expressing concern over the absence of a single biotechnology plant in the country compared to China’s 3,000 facilities. Propelled by the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, Dr. Akram revealed plans to establish biotechnology parks in Pakistan. Anticipating Pakistan becoming the world’s third-largest country in population within two decades, Dr. Akram emphasized the need for progress in gene editing and improving lab skills.