The dossier says that dozens of historical mosques in India are under threat and over 1,600 mosques are facing a media campaign. Speaking at the occasion, Kakar said that India was promoting instability in the region. The caretaker prime minister on November 11 strongly condemned Israeli aggression and inhumane blockade of Gaza at the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit, held in Riyadh, Suadi Arabia. Speaking to the audience, Kakar further said that Pakistan is looking to the east to boost trade. The prime minister further added that building infrastructure is the need of the hour for the country’s growth.

Raddysh’s Value, Allan and Del Mastro Developing Together, Calgary Selling? But Pope flipped the script and looked at the next wave on the blue line — specifically Nolan Allan and Ethan Del Mastro. They’re roommates off the ice and they’ve been skating together on it; Allan continues to play his off-side well. Del Mastro playing the left side might see him spend some time eventually with Wyatt Kaiser (who would be on his off-side as well). There, Nolan Allan and Ethan Del Mastro are developing simultaneously as D partners and roommates.

The students of Government Girls Degree College Turbat, hailing from remote areas, cur­rently face a petrol crisis affecting transportation availability to the college. With only four buses on campus, none can be utilised due to the petrol shortage. Despite multiple appeals to the principal urging funding for petrol purchase, the students’ pleas have fallen on deaf ears. Expressing their frustration, they state, “Now we are forced to convince the ad­ministration.” This ongoing issue hampers their academic journeys, impeding regular class attendance. It is imperative that the caretak­er government acknowledges the seriousness of this problem and takes prompt steps to address it.

Watch: 2024 New Hampshire presidential primary will still be first in the nationConcord, New Hampshire — New Hampshire's Secretary of State David Scanlan on Wednesday announced New Hampshire's 2024 primary will be Jan. 23, 2024, ending monthslong speculation and controversy involving President Biden, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and state officials. It stripped New Hampshire of its esteemed "first-in-the-nation" primary status, and elevated South Carolina to the first primary slot. DNC chair Jamie Harrison said in February that the new primary calendar "expands the number of voices that can be heard," pointing to the diversity of the new primary states and the number of women voters in those states. At a press conference shortly after filing for the New Hampshire primary ballot, Phillips pledged to return New Hampshire's "first-in-the-nation" status. In 1968, then-President Lyndon Johnson won the New Hampshire primary as a write-in candidate, though he dropped out of the race weeks later.

PHOTO: AFPA dedicated Pakistani educator from Gujranwala, recognised for her unwavering commitment to education, has received the prestigious Global Teacher Award at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Confronting challenges such as insufficient funding, lack of infrastructure, and teacher shortages, Sister Zeph's determination shone through. Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar also extended congratulations to the Pakistani teacher, stating, "A great moment of pride for Pakistan. Our very own Sister Zeph has won the Global Teacher Prize 2023." Our very own sister Zeph has won the Global Teacher Prize 2023.

Khan said that the country had promised to make an investment of $25 billion through its sovereign fund but it would take time before the investment could materialise. The $70 billion investment would mostly come from private investors and the foreign governments-led investment would be through sovereign wealth funds, he elaborated. Pakistan has hoped for receiving $6 billion to $7 billion in Saudi investment in the Reko Diq project but so far no tangible progress has been made. Reko Diq investmentKhan said that financial advisers had almost finalised the valuation of gold and copper mines. Read: Investment in Reko Diq soughtRight now, according to Khan, Saudi Arabia is reviewing the green field investment policy and once the Saudis clear it, it will be easy to bring investment in the oil refinery.

Death, taxes, and the San Francisco 49ers’ NFC West crown running through Seattle. 1 seed, the 49ers will need to run the table the rest of the way unless some disasters hit the rest of the NFC. Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was much better, going 31/47 (65.9 completion percentage) and two touchdowns. Commanders quarterback Sam Howell had a good day as well, going 29/44 (65.9 completion percentage) and 312 yards. The Seattle Seahawks head out to Los Angeles to take on the Rams.

Railway employees are on the brink of a wheel jam strike due to the non-payment of their salaries. Despite the looming cri­sis, the government has remained silent on the railway depart­ment’s request for a 35 billion bailout package. The government’s lack of response has exacerbated the situation, particularly concerning the employees’ salaries. To avert further disruptions and ensure the well-being of rail­way employees, it is imperative that the government promptly ad­dresses and approves the request­ed bailout package. Failure to do so will only exacerbate the challenges faced by both the railway depart­ment and its dedicated workforce.

The primary objective behind this decision is to wrest control over a fluctuating black market exchange rate and bolster the utilisation of the Iraqi dinar. Iraq’s de-dollarisation strategy is intrinsically tied to its pursuit of greater economic self-reliance and enhanced sovereignty. As it stands, the local currency, the Iraqi dinar, maintains an exchange rate of approximately 1,300 dinars per US dollar. China’s expanding economic influence in Iraq, closely linked to its BRI, plays a pivotal role in Iraq’s de-dollarisation journey. However, the question of whether the US dollar can maintain its status as the world’s primary reserve currency can no longer be disregarded.

Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) revealed a 0.34% decrease in the open market, dropping the currency to Rs289 against the dollar. Zafar Paracha, General Secretary of ECAP, attributed the pressure on the currency to importers securing dollars in preparation for potential outcomes from the ongoing IMF review of Pakistan’s economy. Read - IMF seeks further power tariff hikeThis surge in the central bank’s dollar purchases has amplified the demand for foreign currency, further straining the local currency. Despite positive indicators such as increased remittances in October and a slight rise in foreign exchange reserves, the currency market largely overlooked these developments. The prolonged currency strain continues amidst ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and economic negotiations.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari described his party's backing of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) as a "necessity of the time", underscoring that the decision was made in the "national interest". Speaking at a press conference in Mithi on Tuesday, he asserted that the choice to support the PDM would have been different if solely driven by political interests. Bilawal stated that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has been advised to seek support in provinces other than Punjab, where the party is encountering challenges. Also read: PPP pursuing ‘wait and watch’ policyDispelling allegations that the PPP is against businesses, Bilawal deemed such claims baseless. Read more: No more 'selected ones', Bilawal tells rivalsIn response to political attacks, Bilawal commented, "Malice, accusations, and the politics of revenge are not my upbringing.

“State of Qatar, has shown its interest in purchase of PIA,” said the official adding, Interim Minister Fawad Hasan Fawad has been meeting official( s) of Qatar, and background discussions, and meetings were much in progress to sell the state carrier in a smooth manner. The New York State government will house its migrants at the hotel intermittently during the coming three years. “The costliest routes for sale are direct flights to UAE, Jeddah, London, Toronto, Rome, and New York, which will boost PIAs sale value,” informed the official. “If the routes value in terms of cash is added PIA should go for a sell off more than $3.5 billion,” insisted the official. Despite repeated attempts Caretaker Privatisation Minister Fawad Hasan Fawad did not respond to a text message, and calls made for his version on the story by this scribe.

ISLAMABAD - Crucial policy-level talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) started on Monday as Islamabad is looking for the second tranche worth of $710 million under the $3 billion standby loan programme. The FBR has shared its plan with the IMF regarding tax collection in the ongoing financial year. The IMF had approved a nine-month stand-by arrangement (SBA) for Pakistan worth $3 billion in July this year. Pakistan had received one tranche $1.2 billion in July 2023. An official informed that Pakistan would receive the second tranche as it has already met the conditions.

NEW DELHI - Residents of India’s capital, Delhi, woke up to smoky skies as air quality dropped after the festival of Diwali. People in the city burst crackers late into Sunday night despite a ban on fireworks due to high pollution levels. Delhi has been battling toxic air for weeks, with the government announcing an early winter break for schools in an effort to protect children. The city has high pollution through the year due to factors including vehicular emissions and dust. On Monday afternoon, according to the federal government’s Safar app, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was 445, with some places recording readings above 520.

LAHORE - Caretaker Punjab Minister for Agriculture S.M Tanvir on Monday said the Punjab government was preparing a clear roadmap for increasing agricultural exports in consultation with all stakeholders. He said this while presiding over a meeting held to finalize the Punjab Agriculture Strategic Plan 2023-33 at Agriculture House. He said that government wanted to overcome challenges of the agricultural sector with the help of modern research and value addition. He further said that the Punjab Agriculture Strategic Plan would prove to be an important milestone in the agricultural development of the province. SM Tanvir said that purpose of gathering all stakeholders under one roof was to finalize the recommendations of the Punjab Agriculture Strategic Plan, which would be approved by the provincial cabinet.