And then the season ended abruptly last Tuesday night at Jackson Field in South Bend with a 2-1 loss to Penn in a first-round sectional match. In 2022, Chesterton and Penn both were ranked and Penn won the game with a goal that came with 15 seconds left after Chesterton had tied it with a late goal. Two of Sabedra’s Chesterton teams coming into this season had three players who reached double figures in goals. One week after the Munster loss, Chesterton had turned it around and came close to upsetting Zionsville but lost 1-0. “We definitely had momentum coming into this game,” Kovalan said after the sectional loss.

Meta's Threads platform, standing as rival to X, may be getting a Trending Topics section. The news circulated when an app developer posted screenshots of the feature, shared originally by a Meta employee. 🤫”In the screenshot images posted, the feature appears to list trending topics according to the number of threads it received, similar to the feature on X, formerly Twitter. While the trending topics section has been a vital feature to every social media platform, it has become quite problematic in the past. Facebook was compelled to kill the feature in 2018 after controversy over the feature repeatedly resurfacing conspiracy theories and misinformation.

This principle is not just a matter of judicial prerogative; it is the bedrock of a robust democratic system. This, in turn, could erode public trust in the legal system, threatening the very foundation of justice in Pakistan. While checks and balances are crucial to a functioning democracy, the government must exercise caution when attempting to curtail the judiciary’s authority. It is essential to remember that the judiciary’s autonomy is not an encroachment on parliamentary authority but rather a safeguard against potential abuses of power. We must not forget that the strength of our legal system lies in its ability to uphold justice impartially, transcending the shifting tides of political power.

Transparency and oversight should be the cornerstones of any privatisation process. Public offerings can act as checks and balances, ensuring that the privatisation process remains fair and equitable. However, past privatisation attempts have been hindered by various challenges, including economic volatility, judicial activism, litigation, and political resistance. Rebuilding this trust is imperative for successful privatisation efforts. The key to a successful privatisation process lies in procedural and process transparency.

SIALKOT - After nineteen years, the Punjab government has approved the recruitment of 691 teachers in 121 commerce colleges across the province, including six commerce colleges of Sialkot, in which 138 Assistant Professors of Grade 18 and 553 lecturers of Grade 17 are to be filled under the Punjab Public Service Commission. Principal Government Commerce College Qila Prof Khalil Toor and HOD English Department Prof Sher Ali said that currently there is a shortage of teachers of Islamiat, Commerce, Economics, English and Shorthand in the college and this initiative of the government has caused a shortage of staff. He further informed that in the recent BS Commerce, BBA, the college has 100% result while in AD Commerce, the result has been 98%. CRIMES TO BE ERADICATED WITH MODERN TECHNOLOGYCIA has been abolished and OCU has been established to eradicate crimes with modern technology. These views were expressed by DSP OCU Mehmood Al Hasan while talking to the journalists Monday in his office.

From The Tribune staff reportsTRUSSVILLE — A Pell City woman was found dead in her cell at the Trussville City Jail on Sunday, Oct. 8. The woman was a Leeds Police Department inmate being housed at the Trussville City Jail. Her identity has not yet been released pending notification of her family, but the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed she lives in Pell City. She was found unresponsive inside her cell at 11:15 p.m. by jail staff who were performing a routine cell check. The Trussville Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

From Tribune staff reportsTRUSSVILLE — The finalists for the 2023 Tribune Readers Choice Awards were announced Monday, Oct. 9 and a new city specific section was introduced for the first time. “The new overall readers choice by city section ensures that top businesses in each Tribune city can be recognized by their local customers,” Tribune publisher Scott Buttram said. After readers complete the new overall readers choice by city section, the ‘next’ button at the bottom of the section will take readers to the 2023 Tribune Readers Choice finalists in over 160 categories. Voting for the Tribune Readers Choice finalists will be open until Nov. 8, 2023. Readers can vote with the ballot below or access the ballot any time by clicking on the Readers Choice tab at the top of the TrussvilleTribune.com home page.

Blackhawks Announce Leadership Group for 2023-24 SeasonBlackhawks head coach Luke Richardson officially announced the team’s leadership group for the coming season. Defensemen Connor Murphy and Seth Jones and forwards Nick Foligno and Corey Perry will serve as assistant captains. Veteran forwards Tyler Johnson and Taylor Hall could also get an A at some point this season if injuries arise. Richardson indicated they would alternate who wears the letters at home and on the road, and might switch that rotation mid-way through the season. The Blackhawks previously announced they will not replace Jonathan Toews wearing the C this season out of respect for the longest-tenured captain in franchise history.

After 9/11, the world has changed and started re­alizing the painful effects of terrorism and its disastrous consequences. As per report of Global Terrorism Index (GTI), South Asia remains the region with average GTI scorein 2022. The region recorded 1,354 deaths from terrorism in 2022, a decrease of 30% com­pared to 2021. Deaths in Pakistan rose significantly to 643 in 2022, a 120% increase from 292 deaths in 2021 and nine times higher than 2021 terrorism deaths. Over the last one decade, the pattern and trend of terrorism has changed but we have not equipped ourselves to combat the terrorism in the language of terrorists.

New government data says that despite the rupee recovering significantly against the dollar, inflation actually went up, rising past 30% again. Annual inflation rose to 31.4% in September against 27.4% in August, and was up by 2% month-on-month in September, compared to 1.7% in August. Given that petroleum products — which are almost entirely imported — have a massive impact on inflation, a successful crackdown could have very quick results. A large chunk of inflation earlier this year was also attributed to the tough IMF conditions. Currently at record highs to help check inflation, the high rate also discourages investment, which is critically needed to meet broader economic goals.

HYDERABAD, India: Having once played in the same South Africa team as Dale Steyn, AB de Villiers and Jacques Kallis, Roelof van der Merwe has finally made it to a World Cup -- with the Netherlands. Van der Merwe appeared in 13 ODIs for South Africa between 2009 and 2010 before switching allegiance to the Dutch in 2019. “I love competing, so I think that helps me stay fit, stay hungry for the game,” said Van der Merwe on Sunday. So, it doesn´t change whether I´m playing in a World Cup or in a local competition,” said Van der Merwe. Van der Merwe said his team will not be over-awed by facing Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra who both hit undefeated centuries in the win over England.

NEW DELHI - At least 14 persons died and several others were in­jured when a fire broke out inside a firecracker store in India’s southern state of Karnataka overnight through Saturday and Sunday, local police said. The fire occurred in the Attibele area of the state capital Bengaluru. The in­jured were admitted to a local hospital. Most of the dead were employees of the store, police said, add­ing that efforts were be­ing made to ascertain the identity of the deceased. The store owner and land owner were blamed for flouting fire-safety norms.

The Taliban government in Kabul called the decision “unacceptable” while maintaining that Afghans were not to blame for Pakistan’s security problems. “We have to make Pakistan an investment-friendly country,” Achakzai told a news conference at a local hotel in Karachi. “We have decided to expel the illegal immigrants once and for all,” he added. In response to a question, Achakzai said Pakistan would also keep the finger prints of all illegal immigrants while deporting them to prevent their return. “But now we have decided that sending back illegal immigrants is our state policy and we will not tolerate any pressure on us on the basis of this.”

Caretaker Provincial Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Agriculture, SM Tanveer, on Saturday, revealed plans to unveil a comprehensive 10-year agricultural promotion strategy in the upcoming two months, with a strong focus on conserving water resources. While speaking at a ceremony organised by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association to mark World Cotton Day, the minister appreciated the efforts of Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his team in boosting cotton cultivation and production. Tanveer emphasised the significant progress made in the cotton sector, leading to an expected production of over 10 million cotton bales this year. Tanveer also mentioned the ongoing Greater Thal Kanal project and the activation of 58 small dams in the Potohar region. Emphasising the need for modern technology in cotton production, the minister stressed the unique position of South Punjab in terms of cotton cultivation.

What’s the Blackhawks Plan For Kevin Korchinski? Since earlier this summer, many of us have been openly wondering what the Blackhawks will do with their top defensive prospect, Kevin Korchinski. As I wrote earlier in the preseason, there are going to be mistakes from young Blackhawks players this season — including Korchinski. The Blackhawks’ power play is better with Korchinski on the point. We’ll find out soon what the Blackhawks’ plan is for Korchinski this season.