Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) patron-in-chief Jahangir Tareen on Sunday said that the only “ladla” (darling) of the establishment was none other than Pakistan itself. In a brief exchange with a journalist before addressing a rally in Kamoke, Tareen was asked whether his party was favoured more by the establishment than the PML-N. Asserting the need for focused attention on the nation's welfare, Tareen emphasised that the transformation of Pakistan's destiny was contingent upon collective care. Promising a renaissance in healthcare and agriculture, he pledged: "We will establish government hospitals of unparalleled quality, making Pakistan an exemplary agriculture nation that attracts global admiration." ​جہانگیر ترین کے جلسے میں بڑے اعلانFollow our WhatsApp channel: https://t.co/HCATVJALUL#ExpressNews #JHANGIRTAREEN #jalsa #AleemKhan #PTI pic.twitter.com/zJOxRmygn3— Express News (@ExpressNewsPK) November 26, 2023​Addressing the pressing need for education equity, Tareen pledged: "Every child will receive equal, high-quality education.

Comparatively, China and In­dia have reduced their annual pop­ulation growth rates to 0.18% and 0.70%, while Pakistan’s hovers around 2% (1.91% precisely). Uneven population growth is ex­acerbated by distributing financial resources among provinces based on population through the Nation­al Finance Commission (NFC). Pakistan lacks a Malthusian fig­ure to portray the horrific impacts of high population growth, and there’s no leader initiating a dras­tic policy like China’s one-child policy (1979 to 2015). Poverty, unemployment, terror­ism, crime, deforestation, pollu­tion, political polarisation, and the energy crisis are directly linked to uneven population growth. Existing policies and structures are against curbing high popula­tion growth.

KARACHI: Pakistan on Sunday reminded wealthy countries of their “crucial” responsibility in supporting climate-vulnerable nations and the need for “equity and justice” in global climate policies. This year’s conference comes as Pakistan, while only contributing 0.9 percent to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, remains one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change. “The fight against climate change is a global one, requiring concerted efforts from all nations. The wealthiest, contributing significantly to global emissions, have a crucial role in supporting vulnerable countries like Pakistan. It also plans to enhance the resilience of the agricultural sector to climate change impacts, ensuring food security, and promoting climate-smart agricultural practices.

ISLAMABAD – Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has said that the nation will hear good news in the coming weeks with respect to economy of the country. He lauded the Special Investment Facilitation Council saying that it is ensuring consistency of the economic policy. He said the SIFC has also inked agreements with different countries for investment in Pakistan in multiple fields. He said government will ensure transparent elections and there is no restriction on any political party for organizing election-related activities. As regards missing person in Balochistan, the Prime Minister said no institution is involved in enforced disappearance in the country.

DAGGAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-Parliamentarians (PTIP) leader Pervez Khattak on Saturday said that former prime minister Imran Khan was an arrogant person, who wanted to pit the nation against the army. Addressing a gathering in Buner district, he said Imran Khan’s behaviour with the elected representatives was like a pharaoh. A large number of PTIP workers were present on this occasion. Several political workers including known political figures Hashtmand Khan, Zafar Khan, Salahuddin Khan and others announced joining the PTIP along with family members. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-Parliamentarians (PTIP) leader Pervez Khattak speaks with the workers in KP on November 25, 2023.

As Israel’s military operative in Gaza comes to a temporary halt, supporters of Palestine across the world are amplifying calls for a complete and immediate ceasefire. Nobel laureate and women’s education activist Malala Yousafzai is among many to express relief at the temporary truce. “Tonight, I feel relief for the women, children and young people reunited with their families, and for the pause in the bombardment of Gaza,” Malala said. Tonight, I feel relief for the women, children and young people reunited with their families, and for the pause in the bombardment of Gaza. https://t.co/JBAFfo9Y4F — Malala Yousafzai (@Malala) October 19, 2023In an earlier X post this month, Malala underscored child protection in conflict zones as per international law.

Shedding light on a critical prob­lem affecting our region, spe­cifically in Sindh—the widespread sale of artificial milk made from harmful chemicals. The unregu­lated distribution of this chemi­cal-laden milk poses severe health risks, and it’s disheartening to wit­ness the lack of oversight from the food control department. Rather than providing nourish­ment, artificial milk is linked to various diseases, including food poisoning, gastrointestinal com­plications, heart problems, cancer, and even death. It is distressing to observe that some dairy businesses use reli­giously significant names, such as “Makka Dairy,” “Madina Dairy,” “Mashallah Dairy,” or “Subhanullah Dairy,” while engaging in practices prohibited by Islamic principles. I implore the government and rel­evant authorities to take immediate and stringent action against those involved in the production and sale of artificial milk.

KARACHI: Ten persons lost their lives while 22 other sustained injuries in a blaze at RJ Mall on Karachi’s Rashid Minhas Road on Saturday, Karachi mayor said. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab said, “I can so far confirm 10 casualties and 22 persons have been injured”. Sharea Faisal Station House Officer (SHO) Raja Tariq Mehmood said the building was a commercial high-rise, housing shopping centres, call centres and software houses. 11 killed & 35 injured as fire caught a mall in Karachi. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori said he has sought a report on the incident from the city commissioner.

The dynamics of energy and food security in Pakistan are quite complex, and therefore warrant close scrutiny. While discussing the complex connection in Pakistan between energy and food production, we shall examine how the intensifying demand for food exacerbates the strain on the state’s energy system. The complexity of the interplay between energy and food security has far-reaching economic consequences. Enhancing Storage and Distribution: Enhanced investment in cold-storage facilities and improved food supply security can significantly curb food loss due to spoilage and inefficient transport systems. Research and Innovation: Such innovation may be realized through investment in research and development in agriculture and renewable energy technologies that seek to address food security and sustainable energy for all.

Nation to hear good news about economy soon: PM KakarCaretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that the nation will hear good news in the coming weeks with respect to economy of the country. In an interview with a private TV channel, he lauded the Special Investment Facilitation Council saying that it is ensuring consistency of the economic policy. He said that projects with ‘sizable figure’ of investment under Special Investment Facilitation Council would be signed before end of the current caretaker setup. He said government will ensure transparent elections and there is no restriction on any political party including PTI for organizing election-related activities. Replying to a question about provision of level playing field to the political parties, he said there is no favorite of the caretaker government and the political party which would be mandated by the people, would form the next government.

Renowned Indian actor and comedian Jaaved Jaaferi has emerged as a vocal advocate for the Palestinian cause, utilising his social media platforms to shed light on the issue. The post defined "Hamaslighting" as a “form of gaslighting used to distract or confuse when a country, specifically Israel, carries out genocide against innocent Palestinians. The post also cited the statement, "Israel has a right to defend itself," as an example of "Hamaslighting" as well. In one post on X, Jaaved shared two screenshots of news articles. ‘Palestinians Are Not Numbers, They're Human' | Piers ... https://t.co/AwPMQaIWaQ via @YouTube — Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) November 15, 2023On Instagram, where he has a following of 159,000, Jaaved has continued to amplify Palestinian voices.

Those who had dropped the axe on him had never thought about Pakistan, he added. Also read: Nawaz Sharif denies fourth power bidIn 1993, he pointed out that the country was experiencing significant economic growth. He playfully quizzed Ishaq Dar, present at the gathering, about his stint in prison, prompting laughter throughout the conference room. Continuing, Nawaz highlighted the disparity in export refinance rates during his tenure compared to the present, citing a rise from three per cent to 19 per cent. He said twice the Indian premier visited to Pakistan during his tenure.

BANGKOK: Iran facilitated Friday’s release of 10 Thai hostages from Gaza, providing a list of names to Palestinian group Hamas after a request to do so by Thailand’s Foreign Ministry and parliamentary speaker, Iran’s embassy in Thailand said on social media on Saturday. A Thai foreign ministry spokesperson told Reuters that: “we have provided lists since the beginning to everyone,” including Qatar, Egypt, Israel and Iran. A group of Thai Muslim politicians had travelled to Tehran and met senior Hamas officials in October. Thailand’s Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara also held talks with senior officials in Cairo and Doha over the release of Thai hostages. About 30,000 Thai nationals work in Israel, forming one of its largest groups of migrant workers, many in agriculture.

XIA’N: Pomegranate, introduced to China over 2,000 years ago from Central Asia, has become a symbol of free trade propelled by the Silk Road. Now a sought-after fruit in Xi’an, the capital of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, pomegranate-made products from Azerbaijan, one of the fruit’s main producers, drew attention at the 7th Silk Road International Exposition, which ended on Monday. The previous six editions of the Silk Road International Exposition had welcomed more than 10,000 overseas exhibitors from over 190 countries and regions, with the total value of contracts signed for foreign investment projects exceeding $45.3 billion. China has signed more than 200 documents with 152 countries and 32 international organizations on cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), covering 83 percent of the countries with which China has established diplomatic relations. The expo’s role as a platform for BRI partner countries to tap into the huge, ever-expanding Chinese market is becoming more prominent.

For the fourth consecutive season, Florida State Seminoles soccer is headed to the Women’s College Cup. The Seminoles earned their spot by taking down the Pitt Panthers on Friday, riding a second-half surge to dominate the scoreboard 3-0. Florida State outshot the Panthers 20-13 (9-5 shots on goal), with FSU goalkeeper Cristina Roque logging five saves on the night. Onyi Echegini capped things off with a goal just a minute later, solidifying the win for the Seminoles. Florida State is now 12-4-2 all-time in the NCAA quarterfinals (80-19-5 in the NCAA Tournament Overall).