Ali Nawaz Awan announced his decision to join IPP during a meeting with Jahangir Tareen and Aleem Khan in Lahore on Novemeber 19, 2023. The incident prompted several senior PTI leaders to relinquish their basic party memberships and align themselves with the IPP. Read More: IPP unveils populist manifestoAwan, who had a significant role within the PTI, reportedly met with IPP’s patron-in-chief Jahangir Tareen and President Aleem Dar to convey his decision to part ways with the PTI. Oath video of Ali Nawaz Awan. “The inaction of the ECP and caretaker government on the ‘enforced disappearance’ of [PTI] Central Additional Secretary General Ali Nawaz Awan is the worst example of lawlessness,” it continued.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer that aired on Nov. 19, 2023. MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to the Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer. The president said the Palestinians Authority needs to be revitalized to govern the West Bank and Gaza after Hamas. And so our view is the Palestinian Authority is the only official institutional representative of the Palestinian people in the West Bank. That it will have to be part of any way forward when it comes to governance, both in Gaza and the West Bank.

At least 31 Palestinians were killed in separate strikes at the Nuseirat refugee camp and another refugee camp, reported Al Jazeera. Over 12,300 Palestinians, including at least 5,000 children, have been killed in the Gaza Strip since October 7 by Israel's relentess air and ground military campaign while thousands have been injured and displaced. Read Over 80 dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza campThe UN says some 1.6 million people have been displaced inside the Gaza Strip by six weeks of fighting. AP news agency quoted Medhat Abbas, a spokesperson for the Palestinian health ministry as stating that 30 premature babies were evacuated from the hospital. Describing the horrific situation in Gaza, UNRWA Director of External Relations and Communications Tamara Alrifai said "we were truly outraged".

1100% hike in gas prices compared to the previ­ous year is news of tough winters ahead. This hike, being a major contributor to over 40% increase in short-term inflation, reflects poorly on the manage­ment and mitigation of the adverse effects on millions of households. Policies of increasing prices of essential commodi­ties, fuel, and gas must be deliberated extensively be­fore implementation. A 10% jump in the Sensitive Price In­dicator (SPI) compared to last week indicates a lack of such thoughtfulness. People should get maximum relief and frequent price hikes must be avoided at all costs.

The PPP leader also warned against attempts to force a prime minister onto the nation. Addressing a rally here, Bilawal denounced the imposition of leaders on the nation, affirming: "No one should assume that we will remain silent if a prime minister is forcefully installed." Read More: Bilawal asks rivals to give up 'selection' hopesPromising changes once elected to power, he said that the PPP would not waver in its core beliefs and recalled the resilient spirit of his late mother and former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. He highlighted the challenges of poverty and inflation, pledging proactive measures to tackle these issues upon assuming power. "Our battle is not against any political party; rather, it is against price hikes, unemployment, and poverty," he said.

The crisis-ridden steel industry in Pakistan has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to lower interest rates in the upcoming Monetary Policy meeting to help it overcome “existential crisis”. As it stands, the SBP's key interest rate is at a staggering 22%, a level not witnessed since early 2011. This interest rate surpasses those of many other countries, rendering Pakistan's domestic steel industry uncompetitive. While Pakistan's central bank maintains an interest rate of 22% for industries, the other regional countries enjoy significantly lower rates. The harsh reality of these interest rates makes it nearly impossible for the Pakistan’s steel industry to secure credit from financial institutions.

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Friday pointed fingers not only at former prime minister Imran Khan but also at military generals for Pakistan's current economic woes, accusing them of backing the "project." The JUI-F emir also expressed willingness to assist the establishment and bureaucracy in preserving Pakistan's ideological identity, securing economic stability, and fostering peace. Fazl emphasised that Pakistan's foundation rests on Islamic ideology and expressed regret that the nation deviated from its ideological principles. Remembering the sacrifices of millions of people for Pakistan, he urged a renewed commitment to stand against global conspiracies against the country. Amidst Pakistan's drive to evict illegal immigrants back to their home country, the JUI-F chief cautioned against emotional decisions, especially regarding the repatriation of illegal Afghans back to their country.

A significant number of people in Pakistan are choosing to mi­grate to other countries in search of better opportunities. This trend reflects the country’s shortcomings in providing for its citizens. The prevalent poverty and various challenges drive individuals to seek a more comfortable life abroad. Moreover, around 40 percent of the population in Pakistan grapples with poverty and confronts multiple hardships. The government must address the citizens’ needs adequately to discourage migration and encourage a prosperous life within the country.

Quoting the post, she shared on the site formerly known as Twitter, "Genocidal rapists. https://t.co/fn8os8R0uF pic.twitter.com/yGGBjZEIDp — Pepperstasia Beaverhausen (@AkaBranstner) November 17, 2023Yet another X user stated, "Fascist Zionists joke about sexually assaulting Mia Khalifa because of her outspoken support for Palestine! This Palestinian woman says Mia Khalifa has more dignity and humanity than all of Israeli society put together! Well they think Genocide is okay so every other form of violence is okay to these Fascists. This Palestinian woman says Mia Khalifa has more dignity & humanity than all… https://t.co/7tDL5Nkxld — Abla Abdelhadi (@AblaAbdelhadi76) November 17, 2023Despite the plethora of negative comments that flooded her replies, Mia stayed resolute in her stance.

ISLAMABAD - President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday telephoned the family members of the soldiers of the Pakistan Armed Forces who were martyred in different terrorist incidents. The president held telephonic interactions with the families of the soldiers martyred in the attacks that took place on November 6, and October 18 and 29 respectively in different parts of the country. President Alvi phoned the family of Lt Col Muhammad Hassan Haider, who was martyred in an attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 6. He also spoke to the family members of Sepoy Farman Ali, who sacrificed his live in an attack on October 18 in South Waziristan. President Alvi sympathised with the families and prayed for patience to them and the elevation of ranks of the martyrs in paradise.

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Many people have died and many more have been injured in tragic accidents on the highway linking Thatta and Hyderabad. There is only one rural health centre across the stretch of the highway, and even that is suffering from a lack of first aid and ambulance facilities. The victims have to be transported in police vans whenever they are available. The local administration should expand this road, install solar lights, and provide first aid and ambulance services at the local health centre. SHOAIR ALI QURESHITHATTA

That being said, in the 21st century the pace of life rarely gives us a chance to sit back and think about some of the big questions. These are the questions that go to the very heart of our existence. While we are all so caught up in day-to-day living and struggling with the economic crisis that we are facing, we still need to think about the big questions and the meaning of life. Think about it — what is it that you really, really want. Take time to think about these things — once you have worked out the big issues only then will your life have real meaning.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Friday attributed responsibility for Pakistan's current economic situation not only to former prime minister Imran Khan but also to former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa and ex-DG ISI Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed, accusing them of supporting this "project." Fazl emphasised that Pakistan's foundation rests on Islamic ideology and expressed regret that the nation deviated from its ideological principles. Read More: Aleem accuses Gen Faiz of orchestrating his imprisonmentHighlighting the prevailing economic crisis in Pakistan, JUI-F chief said that they were not accidental, asserting that there was a deliberate plan behind it. Amidst Pakistan's drive of evicting illegal immigrants back to their home country, the JUI-F chief cautioned against emotional decisions, especially regarding repatriation of illegal Afghans back to their country. He claimed that there was a mounting pressure on Pakistan from various quarters to recognise Israel.

A country’s economic develop­ment depends on a few ma­jor agendas. In Pakistan, 70 percent of graduates and PhD holders are unemployed because we are ac­quiring education without un­derstanding its practical applica­tion. However, there have been indi­viduals who sacrificed their lives for the nation and future genera­tions, such as Quaid-e-Azam, Lia­quat Ali Khan, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Akbar Bugti, and Imran Khan, who refused to be slaves, and we know the tragic endings of their stories. Pakistan remains an underdevel­oped country due to its corrupt political system, which is eroding the foundations of rights. While history marks August 14th as the day Pakistan gained freedom, some argue it was the day we entered a differ­ent kind of prison.