The defense had as many negative plays as they had points allowed against Texas Tech. How about another fun stat for how dominant the Texas defense was on Friday? You combine that with how Texas didn’t allow the Texas Tech passing game get out of neutral, then you get the result we saw on Friday. Fortunately, Texas has a kicker who is on an absolute heater right now and thankfully the Texas defense was absolutely suffocating. That was not the case on Friday against Texas Tech.

The question of increasing the upper age limit in Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) com­bined competitive exams warrants careful consideration. This analysis delves into the merits and demerits of extending the upper age limit in SPSC examinations. Inclusivity and Diversity: Ex­tending the age limit accommodates candidates with delayed entry into the job market, promoting diversity and enriching the talent pool. Competitive Disadvantages for Younger Candidates: A higher age limit may disadvantage younger candidates, potentially undermin­ing fair competition. In conclusion, the decision to in­crease the upper age limit in SPSC exams is complex, with both advan­tages and disadvantages.

The alarming revelation not only sheds light on India’s clandestine manoeuvres but also emphasises the urgency for transparent and responsible conduct in international relations. India’s espionage network extending to orchestrating plots abroad raises serious questions about state sovereignty and responsible behaviour in international affairs. Such intrusive activities beyond borders undermine the sovereignty of other nations, jeopardising global stability and mutual trust among states. India’s reckless conduct, violating international law and the UN principle of state sovereignty, demands a unified and concerted effort among nations to hold accountable those engaging in such activities. Upholding international law, respecting state sovereignty, and fostering transparent conduct in international relations must take precedence to prevent such detrimental activities from jeopardising global peace and stability.

Average inflation in Pakistan surpasses that of other South Asian countries, leaving our so­ciety vulnerable to the whims of a select few elites who prioritise power politics over the welfare of the people. Despite a reduction in petro­leum prices, there has been no cor­responding relief in electricity prices, with indications pointing towards further increases in the pipeline. Historically, those in power have focused on self-en­richment rather than addressing the fundamental problems faced by the public. The con­tinuous surge in electricity prices and the burden of taxes have dis­proportionately affected the com­mon man compared to capitalists, leading to a 40% increase in pro­duction costs. The closure of thou­sands of power looms has brought businesses to a standstill, resulting in widespread unemployment.

ISLAMABAD: In a resounding victory over India, Pakistan on Friday was elected as Vice Chair of UNESCO Executive Board from the Asia Pacific Group for the 2023-2025 term. The elections were held at the 218th Session of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Executive Board in Paris, a Foreign Office press release said. Of the 58-member Executive Board, Pakistan secured 38 votes as compared to India’s 18. She said that Pakistan would carry out its responsibilities with a deep sense of commitment, credibility, honest dialogue and mutual respect. Earlier during the UNESCO General Conference, Pakistan had been successfully re-elected to the Executive Board at the elections held on November 15.

Comedian and content creator Junaid Akram has drawn flak for sharing his compilation video on Karachi beaches, mocking common visitors on the site. Akram captioned the video with “Beaches be like”, questioning the crowd that Karachi’s seaside pulls in. Internet users flocked to Akram’s post, disproving his documentation of people partaking in harmless fun and compiling it into an allegedly disparaging edit. https://t.co/PIACoO8go8 — Zulfikar Ali Bhutto ذوالفقار علي ڀٽو (@BhuttoZulfikar) November 23, 2023The post further called out Akram for staring at people. let them do whatever makes them happy https://t.co/kXEf1YRcQj — Aima 🇵🇸 (@Aimaimrankhan) November 23, 2023Underscoring the classist implications of Akram’s comedy, another jibed, “How dare these people enjoy themselves?

On Saturday, I had the opportunity to attend an amazing TEDxLUMS event where I got to listen to Dr Faisal Sultan, former special assistant to the PM on health, who spoke about Pakistan’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Faisal said that data-driven decisions played a key role in ensuring we took sprinklers where there were fires instead of hosing down the entire building. He shared that one day, Mr. Asad Umar, the Chair of the NCOC at the time, gave them the seemingly impossible task of administering around 300,000 COVID-19 vaccines in a day. However, despite multifaceted challenges, from procurement to delivery, on peak day, the team managed to administer 2.3 million doses. I think this represents a great example of our resilience as a nation and shows that we can overcome any challenge if we set our minds to it and if our institutions work collectively towards a unified goal.

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday asserted that his political pursuits were not fuelled by personal ambitions to reclaim power for a fourth term. In a speech delivered at the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) workers' convention in Murree, Nawaz, a three-time former prime minister, conveyed his sincere desire to witness a positive transformation in the destiny of Pakistan. Describing Murree as his "second home", the former prime minister underscored the necessity of developing the region. The former prime minister also reminisced about diplomatic achievements during his tenure, recalling the visits of two former Indian prime ministers to Pakistan. He referred to the visits of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999 and incumbent Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surprise visit in Dec 2015.

President Biden told Americans that "we have to bring the nation together" when he called into the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on Thursday. "On this Thanksgiving Day, Al, we have to come together," Mr. Biden told Al Roker. Mr. Biden continued that "we should focus on dealing with our problems and being together." "'Dad, you've got to run,'" Mr. Biden wrote that Beau told him, and he wrote that Hunter said, "'We want you to run.'" Beau Biden died in May 2015, and Mr. Biden ultimately opted not to run for president in 2016 amid the family tragedy.

Targeted counter terrorism operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s tribal belt are frequently being employed to eliminate militants, based on intelligence information. The success of these operations is, in turn, the success of Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and is a guarantee of security. For now, these operations, like the one conducted in Balochistan’s Kech district killing four terrorists, serve as a viable counter terrorism strategy. In view of the spike in militant activities, a package of $4million has been announced by the United States (US) for counter terrorism training in Pakistan. Counter terrorism must be multi-pronged, with a flexibility to evolve as quickly as the tactics of militants evolve, even ahead of that.

The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the main decision making body of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Regrettably no credible and concrete steps have been taken by the global community to ward off the debilitating effects of phenomenon of climate change. Two international protocols have been signed according to which the industrial nations have made commitments to reduce the emissions of green houses gases and also help the poor nations who have been affected by climate change to deal with the impact of climate change. UN Secretary General during a special session dedicated to climate change also reiterated “Pakistan is a double victim of climate chaos and of our outdated and unjust global financial system. Transition to renewable energy besides dealing with climate change also has other enormous advantages.

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ...Nick Sirianni’s passionate defense of Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson - NBCSP“I think Brian has done a phenomenal job of calling the game,” Sirianni said. I just think he’s done a top-notch job.” The Eagles are 9-1, the best record in the NFL. Jalen Hurts on fan criticism of Brian Johnson's playcalling: "He's controlling the things that he can. Overall, I feel really good about the adjustments the Eagles made and also some of the run game stuff was really encouraging. Eagles vs. Chiefs takeaways - BGN RadioBrandon Lee Gowton and Jimmy Kempski discussed what we learned from Philadelphia’s Week 11 win over the Kansas City Chiefs!

In a speech delivered at the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) workers' convention in Murree, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif asserted on Thursday that his political pursuits were not fueled by personal ambitions to reclaim power for a fourth term, Express News reported. The PML-N supremo, a three-time former prime minister, conveyed his sincere desire to witness a positive transformation in the destiny of Pakistan. Read More: President quizzed on Nawaz oath possibilityWarning against deceiving the nation for political gains, Sharif stressed that divine accountability awaits those who mislead. The former prime minister also reminisced about diplomatic achievements during his tenure, recalling the visits of two former Indian prime ministers to Pakistan. He referred to the visits of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999 and incumbent Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surprise visit in December 2015.

Australia produced a stunning comeback to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a Davis Cuphttps://tribune.com.pk/story/2447617/finland-stun-champions-canada-in-davis-cup semi-final clash with Finland. The only time the Czech Republic have beaten Australia in 10 clashes was in 1975, but the three-time champions came extremely close in Malaga. De Minaur broke Lehecka to start the third set and consolidated it, but the Czech broke back for 2-2. The Australian took a 6-5 lead when he broke again and wrapped up the set to love to complete his superb comeback. "It's great to have such amazing support, this is an Australian Davis Cup team, we fight until the end and we're never dead," said De Minaur.

Pakistan has been facing wheat shortages every now and then, which is a pity in view of agricultural resources that the country has. Data suggests that nearly 72 per cent of staple food demand in the country is fulfilled through wheat production. It is high time Pakistan looked for alternative crops, such as barley, for future production. It makes sense to make the move towards converting barley into an alternative crop for the farmers. Therefore, provincial agriculture research departments must motivate the farmers to grow barley varieties as an alternative crop to wheat.