LAHORE: Pakistan released another 200 Indian fishermen on Friday, bringing the total number of fishermen from the hostile neighbour set free in about three weeks to around 400. According to Kashmir Media Service, “Today, Pakistan is releasing 200 Indian fishermen and 3 civilian prisoners,” Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari tweeted on Friday. He also mentioned that 198 Indian fishermen were repatriated on May 12. The development comes a day after the foreign office spokesperson hinted at the release of another group of Indian fishermen and civilians. “The release of Indian fishermen and civilians demonstrates Pakistan’s consistent policy of not politicising humanitarian matters.

The primacy of this segment of society cannot be emphasized enough because they are the leaders of tomorrow, the visionaries. Undoubtedly, the ilk of such existential crisis hasn’t been witnessed in decades. The contemporary situation has forced multitudes, especially the youngsters, into deserting the country. As the youth sees that there is a plan for the betterment of the country, a ray of hope, they will forsake the belief that this country is doomed. Furthermore, they will stop deserting the country and instead play their due part.

ISLAMABAD, JUN 3: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday “reassured” the nation that Pakistan will not default and promised that the government had planned reforms for the country’s “long-term betterment”. We will bring an agricultural revolution in Pakistan, [and] a sovereign wealth fund will be created,” he said. At one point, he stated that the government’s top priority was to ensure that “there is not a single day’s delay in Pakistan’s sovereign commitments”. “Some people like to give dates that [Pakistan] will default on so and so date — they should be ashamed. “Pakistan is a sovereign country.

A drone view shows derailed coaches after two passenger trains collided in Balasore district in the eastern state of Odisha, India, June 3, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS Rescue workers search for survivors after two passenger trains collided in Balasore district in the eastern state of Odisha, India, June 3, 2023. Experts said Friday's train accident came as a blow to Modi's makeover plans for railways. India's deadliest railway accident was in 1981 when a train plunged off a bridge into a river in Bihar state, killing an estimated 800 people. Deeply saddened by the loss of hundreds of lives in a train accident in India.

Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday stressed the need for adopting the latest techniques and technology in the agriculture sector to boost the economy of the country. He said prompt measures were being taken to prevent the agriculture sector from the negative impacts of climate change, besides promoting research and introducing modern technology for better production. The minister said the country had immense potential to further progress in the agriculture sector. "New projects are being launched to promote research and modern technology," he added. Under the initiative, he said the government had planned to achieve self-sufficiency in agriculture sector.

It happens every year, and there is no reason to expect that this year it will be any different. It is, therefore, suggested that the selling and slaughtering of sacrificial animals on city roads, streets, pavements and even keeping them in houses should be prohibited once and for all. I would suggest buying, selling and slaugh- tering of sacrificial animals should be entrusted entirely to welfare organisations in urban areas. Some mosques also arrange mass slaughter of animals and distribute meat for the convenience of the people. This would also help us keep diseases and viruses away.

So is the case with Akhand Bharat (Greater India) narrative through which India eulogises its past, but at the same time infringes relations with its neighbours as it inevitably breeds a sense of insecurity and hegemony. At the same time, such a propagation is detrimental to interstate relations and becomes a source of further disgust. The ruling BJP is a cardinal supporter of RSS teachings, and has let down India by promoting a sense of otherness. Thus, the map of greater India that paints regions now constituting Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar and other territories as part of subcontinental India is nothing but an extension of chauvinism. Rather than alienating its Westphalian neighbourhood, India can do a better job by striking cordiality and resolving irritants in a peaceful manner.

Witnesses and officials told local media that the Coromandel Express pas­senger train and a goods train collided near Balas­ore, about 200 kilometres (125 miles) from the state capital Bhubaneswar. The Press Trust of India reported that around 50 people were “feared dead,” citing unnamed officials. “At least 28 people are con­firmed dead and around 300 are injured,” Anil Ku­mar Mohanty, a medical of­ficer in Balasore, told AFP. Local news channels said that the num­ber of injured passengers had surpassed 300. SK Pan­da, a spokesperson in Jena’s office in Odisha state, told AFP that the casualties as well as the situation on the ground was “not yet clear as it is a heavy accident”.

Vincenzo Italiano rotated his side, likely looking to keep some crucial players fresh for Wednesday’s Conference League final. Thank goodness for Cabral, because the goal really opened things up. There was considerably more action as Sassuolo tried to get one back in front of their fans and Fiorentina looked to grab another on the break. ️ @FootColic pic.twitter.com/cG2AvGFTRn — Football Report (@FootballReprt) June 2, 2023The drama still wasn’t finished, though, as Nico got in behind again. Of course, the season still isn’t quite over, because the Conference League final against West Ham looms on Wednesday.

There are a significant number of transgender individuals in the world, including in Pakistan. These individuals face a great deal of hardship simply because of their transgender identity. In 2009, Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered the government to ensure equal rights for transgender individuals. The number of transgender individuals in Pakistan is substantial, and it is crucial to recognize that being transgender is not their fault. To conclude, I strongly advocate for the passing of a law in the assembly to grant transgender individuals equal rights, without any exceptions.

Late newsFor the final game of the Serie A season, Sassuolo manager Alessio Dionisi hasn’t sprung any big surprises. Fiorentina boss (and Serie A’s reigning manager of the month) Vincenzo Italiano has rotated his side a bit with an eye to the Conference League final against West Ham on Wednesday. Any requests for or links to illegal streams will get you banned. If you’re the Twitter type, give us a follow; we’ll be providing live updates there. Forza Viola!

To tighten the noose around anti-state elements, the Punjab home department has constituted seven new joint investigation teams (JITs) to conduct and finalise investigations into several cases registered in the backdrop of May 9 mayhem and arson attacks on military and government installations throughout the province. With the constitution of seven new JITs comprising senior police officers, the total number of JITs has reached 61. Earlier, the department had constituted 53 JITs on May 27. The new JITs have again been constituted after the approval of the Punjab cabinet sub-committee for law and order. Separately, the home department has also formed a JIT to investigate and report on the murder of an Azad Kashmir judge in Rawalpindi.

And the IHC on Wednesday suspended the notice issued by the committee to Najam and others. “To the extent that recording of phone calls is permitted, which public authority or agency is authorized to do so? How is the right of a citizen to liberty and privacy to be balanced against the interest of the state in recording phone calls or undertaking surveillance and which agency is vested with legal authority to undertake such balancing exercise? “[If the answer is in the affirmative then] the report will detail the regulatory and oversight framework to provide for recording of phone calls or exchange of data/messages between citizens through any telecommunication means. “These respondents will also identify the entities and agencies that have the requisite technological capability to record telephone calls and/or surveil telecommunication.

Prominent human rights activist and lawyer Jibran Nasir was reportedly abducted by unidentified individuals in Karachi, as stated by his wife, actor Mansha Pasha. Celebrities and influencers are rallying to support the lawyer who has raised his voice countless times for numerous communities. Actor Osman Khalid Butt took to his Twitter to state, "May we see you back home soon - and safe, brother." My heart breaks for the abduction of M. Jibran Nasir, a champion of human rights. Then they came for us… #ReleaseJibranNasir — Ali Gul Pir (@Aligulpir) June 2, 2023Actor Osama Tahir shared Pasha's statement on his Insta Story.

Senator Rehman said that since May 9, Imran Khan has changed his position several times on violent protests and attacks on sensitive installations. She regretted that Imran Khan was still defending May 9. He was arrested in an open and shut case of $60 billion alleged misappropriation, and not in a bogus case, Sherry Rehman said. Was Imran Khan above this country and the law?,” the Minister queried. She reprimanded Imran Khan and demanded that he should stop thinking of himself as the “Red Line” of the country.