RAWALPINDI - The police on special directives of City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani launched a search operation in Dheri Hassanabad and adjoining areas in the jurisdiction of Civil Line police station, said a police spokesman. He informed that heavy police contingent, Elite Force, Special Branch personnel and ladies’ police along with officials of Civil Line police conducted search operations in and around Dheri Hassanabad. During the search operation, a total of 96 houses were searched, data of 29 tenants collected, 04 shops and a total of 246 suspects were questioned. The spokesman said search operations to net criminals and proclaimed offenders were regularly being conducted under National Action Plan in different areas of the district particularly to ensure law and order.

GENEVA: FIFA won the latest ruling Monday of an international, multi-case fight by soccer player agents to block rules that would regulate their industry and cap their fees. FIFA also wants to prohibit player agents from representing both the buying and selling clubs in a transfer. PROFAA said it was “extremely disappointed” by the CAS ruling and the effect it would have on thousands of agents’ livelihood. That FIFA group does not include some of the industry’s highest profile agencies which have said over several years they were not properly consulted about shaping the rules. The court also agreed the FIFA rules are not incompatible with laws in France and Italy and nor do they contravene the Major League Soccer collective bargaining agreement.

Gen Asim inaugurated the Khanewal Model Agricultural Farm aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector and promoting national prosperity. Addressing the opening ceremony, the army chief told the participants that the scope of ‘Green Initiative’ would be spread all over Pakistan. Highlighting the military's dedication to the welfare of the people and the country, the army chief stated that Pakistan Army took pride in serving the nation. "Pakistan will witness an agricultural revolution," he said. During the ceremony, army chief Gen Asim invoked the poetic wisdom of Allama Iqbal, underscoring the significance of his words in guiding the nation's trajectory.

At the inaugural ceremony of the Khanewal Model Agriculture Farm on Monday, Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, expressed his determination to guide Pakistan out of the present crisis. Addressing the gathering, General Munir, who was present at the occasion as the Chief Guest, stated that the Pakistan Army takes immense pride in serving its people, emphasizing the reciprocal bond between the army and the public. General Munir attributed Pakistan’s prosperity to the abundant blessings bestowed upon the nation by Allah, adding that no worldly power can hinder Pakistan’s progress. Emphasizing the significance of agriculture in Pakistan, General Munir asserted that the country is on the path of an agricultural revolution. This declaration underlines the commitment of the Pakistan Army to safeguard the nation’s security while striving for economic prosperity.

And Twitter's cash flow has been negative as a result of that and its heavy debt load. Mike Proulx, research director at Forrester, said on Sunday that the move would further alienate Twitter's original, and once fiercely loyal, user base. The billionaire Musk said in a Sunday post he wanted to change Twitter's logo and polled his millions of followers whether they would favor changing the site's color scheme from blue to black. Twitter logo and a photo of Elon Musk are displayed through magnifier in this illustration taken October 27, 2022. In April, Twitter's legacy blue bird logo was temporarily replaced by Dogecoin's Shiba Inu dog, helping drive a surge in the cryptocurrency's market value.

Sinkholes formed on the roads due to ongoing rains have disrupted traffic flow across the provincial capital. In Gawalmandi, an under-construction road gave way while a car was passing it following the rain on Saturday. District administration officials pulled out the vehicle with a crane and issued orders to fill the ditch after temporarily closing the road for traffic. Traffic in the Muslim Town area was also suspended because of a big sinkhole on the main road of the locality. A large number of potholes also disrupted traffic flow in Johar Town.

The north-eastern Indian state of Manipur shares borders with Myanmar to the east and south. The current strategic crisis in Indian North East, especially Manipur stems from the Meitei people’s long-standing quest for Scheduled Tribe designation under the Indian Constitution, which would grant them rights similar to those enjoyed other tribal communities. After 40 days of violence, Modi came out publically to acknowledge that India has been shamed. During an interview with Barkha Dutt on 22 July, the Subedar was in tears and stated that he could not have dreamed what has happened to Christian community in Manipur and his wife. While the real issue is the hidden agenda is carved out from the parts of NE India, Myanmar & Bangladesh.

Pakistan’s High Commissioner for Rwanda, Naeem Khan, recently emphasised the significance of strengthening economic ties with Africa. The continent, with its vast potential within the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, offers abundant opportunities for trade and investment. By aiming to raise exports to one billion dollars in the next five years, Pakistan can unlock the potential of this important region. By recognising and investing in the immense potential of the continent, Pakistan can open new horizons for trade and create a mutually beneficial partnership. It is time for Pakistan to seize this opportunity and unlock Africa’s vast potential for the prosperity of both nations.

Pakistan is facing a severe economic crisis that has been exacerbated by the global energy crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and rising inflation. The agreement involves the implementation of prior actions, notably on fiscal and institutional reforms, before final approval is given by the IMF’s executive board. It has also agreed to broaden the tax base by bringing more people into the tax net and enhancing compliance. The government has agreed to grant more independence to the SBP in setting monetary policy and managing foreign exchange reserves. These reforms are aimed at addressing some of the structural problems that have plagued Pakistan’s economy for decades.

ISLAMABAD - Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar would likely become caretaker prime minister as Pakistan Muslim league (N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) have jointly nominated him for the post. However, the government would get endorsement on Ishaq Dar from the leadership of other PDM member parties. Ishaq Dar is currently senator and there is no legal hitch in his way of becoming the caretaker prime minister. His name for caretaker PM post was initially floated by Nawaz Sharif to PPP which was accepted. PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman would likely call a meeting of the leadership of ruling allies this week where the name of caretaker PM would be finalized.

The alarming number of children denied access to education not only jeopardises their individual futures but also poses a significant threat to the nation’s overall development. Education is the bedrock of any nation’s progress. By failing to provide access to education for a large segment of its children, Pakistan risks squandering its potential for growth and innovation. Addressing the out-of-school children crisis requires a multi-faceted approach involving all stakeholders. Pakistan’s education crisis demands immediate attention.

He was a great personality, embodying good manners, eloquence and an all-encompassing character.”Philanthropist and Hamdard Shura senior member Naushaba Khaleel Sattar said this during her keynote address at the monthly meeting of the Hamdard Karachi Shura held recently at the Hamdard Pakistan Corporate Headquarters. The meeting was presided over by Hamdard Foundation Pakistan President Sadia Rashid, and centred around the theme of ‘Respect for Simplicity’. Naushaba said the Hamdard Shura is a congregation of intellectuals established by Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said. “To instil precious virtues like patience and gratitude in the nation, proactive steps are needed, both politically and socially.”Hamdard Shura Deputy Speaker Colonel (retd) Mukhtar Ahmed Butt emphasised that the topic holds significant importance for our society from various perspectives. “Over the span of 75 years, our nation has experienced a decline in moral and intellectual values - a distressing situation.

The federal government and the Pakistan army have developed the Land Information and Management System (LIMS) to modernize Pakistan’s agriculture sector by reclaiming uncultivated and barren land across the country. The overall objective is to revive the country’s economy by reclaiming uncultivated wasteland to boost socio-economic development in Pakistan. Similarly, since its independence, the Pakistan army has been actively contributing to the development of remote areas such as erstwhile FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, Balochistan, interior Sindh, and South Punjab. The Pakistan army possesses a disciplined and responsive reservoir of manpower with organizational ability. The Pakistan army will remain a major source of stability, security, defense, and national pride.

PM felicitates nation over Pakistan’s victory in ACC Men's Emerging Cup finalPrime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has congratulated Pakistan team on defeating India in the final of ACC Men's Emerging Cup in Colombo this evening. In a tweet on Sunday, he said this is second exciting news from sports arena today, after Hamza Khan's winning World Junior Squash championship. The Prime Minister said this shows that our youth is passionate and resolute and it makes me more determined to prioritize the promotion of sports through maximum facilitation.

The Sindh government should launch an annual tree-planting drive to help sensitise people about the importance of maintaining green spaces and combating illegal logging in urban and semi-urban areas. Green spaces play a crucial role in combating climate change and heatwaves and should be cherished as an integral part of life in cities and towns. Furthermore, municipal authorities must impose harsher penalties on those engaged in chopping down trees that are part of public parks and other protected green spaces. SAIM BIN SALEEM,Karachi.