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June 04, 2023 04:38 UTC

He said the money transferred by the UK National Crime Agency under an agreement was supposed to be deposited in the government accounts, but the PTI chief plundered it. Atta Tarar said that the PTI chief tried to instigate his party workers after committing corruption. To another query, the SAPM said that a joint investigation team had been formed to investigate the May-9 mayhem, while the court had also ordered the PTI chief to cooperate in investigation process. He asserted that the PTI chief would have to be answerable for instigating people to attack the national installations. Atta Tarar said that the law-enforcement agencies’ personnel deployed at Jinnah House on May 9 had shown restraint and tried to stop the miscreants.

June 04, 2023 02:37 UTC

HYDERABAD: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan chief Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui is a political party where collective interests are more important than personal interests. He was speaking at a training meeting of MQM-P officials organised at Ayesha Park in Latifabad No.8 under the auspices of the party’s Hyderabad district chapter on Saturday. Siddiqui said the defenders of the state are commendable while the defenders of the system are a source of shame. He said that we are against this system and think that it is very important to change the guardians of this outdated system. He said that man nurtures his body and soul and the MQM is the name of nurturing the soul.

June 04, 2023 01:02 UTC

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.

June 03, 2023 22:20 UTC

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.

June 03, 2023 21:50 UTC





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.

June 03, 2023 10:03 UTC

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.

June 03, 2023 08:20 UTC

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.

June 03, 2023 07:15 UTC

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.

June 03, 2023 06:29 UTC

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.

June 03, 2023 03:14 UTC

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”.

June 03, 2023 03:02 UTC

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.

June 02, 2023 22:23 UTC

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.

June 02, 2023 21:03 UTC

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!

June 02, 2023 19:29 UTC

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.

June 02, 2023 12:26 UTC