ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Post issued a total of 11 postage stamps here Sunday to commemorate different important occasions and honoring the great personalities and their achievements through the year 2022. Pakistan Post issued 5th stamp of the year on July, 25, 2022 on the occasion of centennial celebration of Attock Refinery Limited (ARL). On the occasion of the diamond Jubilee of Pakistan (1947-2022), the Pakistan Post issued a commemorative stamp on August 14, 2022, portraying the monuments of Pakistan on it. To celebrate to 75th years of the establishment of Pakistan and Australia diplomatic relations, the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra, Australia in collaboration with Pakistan Post issued a commemorative stamp on November 15, 2022. All the 11 commemorative stamps are of Rs.

Share:At least thirty-two UN peacekeepers, including seven from Pakistan, lost their lives in different peacekeeping missions in 2022. United Nation’s Staff Union President Aitor Arauz in a statement said six Pakistani peacekeepers were martyred in a helicopter crash in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo while the seventh lost his life in an attack by an armed group in the same country. The statement added that peacekeepers and the civilian personnel who work side by side with them are on the front lines of the United Nations’ work in the world’s most challenging environments. Pakistan has been one of the largest contributors of uniformed personnel to U.N. peacekeeping operations. In its service to the cause of peace, Pakistan lost 157 of its bravest who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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India has issued visas to only 249 Pakistani pilgrims to visit Ajmer Sharif instead of 488 applicants who intended to visit the shrine of revered Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti in Rajasthan. According to a spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, over 200 Pakistani pilgrims had been deprived of paying homage to the Sufi saint, Radio Pakistan reported on Sunday. He said that the Indian authorities have also declined visas to six officials deputed to take care of the pilgrims during their stay in India. He, however, said that only one of the six officials was granted permission to go with the Zaireen (pilgrims). All our planning had been completed but, all of it went to waste when India abruptly denied us visas,” Fayyaz lamented.

PHOTO: EXPRESSCommissioner Karachi Muhammad Iqbal Memon has notified the official prices of wheat flour according to which ex-mill price has been fixed at Rs95 per kg, while retail price has been fixed at Rs98 per kg. The retail price of wheat flour from small flour mills (chakki) has been fixed at Rs105 per kg. Compared to the last couple of months, the flour price has been dropping since the wheat supply in the market has improved, but the price is still beyond the reach of majority of the population. In the open market, the price of wheat per kg has also decreased but chakki owners say that clean wheat is still selling at a higher rate. Marathon arrangements reviewedCommissioner Karachi Muhammad Iqbal Memon on Saturday visited the 4th Commissioner Karachi Marathon route to review arrangements for the marathon race to be held on January 29 at Nishan-e-Pakistan, Sea View.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Youth Program has opened the registration for Sports Trail in Hockey, Cricket and Football under Talent hunt Youth Sports League for men and women to promote healthy physical activities among the youth. However, the departmental players are not eligible to participate in the talent hunt. Under the PM youth sports initiative registration for Table Tennis, Badminton and Squash are also open while the trials’ for these sports will open soon. Under PM Youth program the Talent Hunt Youth Sports League intends to hunt talent in various games including Badminton, Boxing, Cricket, Football, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Squash, Table Tennis, and Volleyball for men and women whereas Weightlifting and Wrestling for men only. PM Youth program under the Talent Hunt Youth Sports League intends to provide unlimited opportunities to the selected players after winning National Leagues in their respective games.

After Haris Rauf got off the market, congratulations are in order for Shan Masud and Nische Khan. The couple exchanged rings in an intimate ceremony last night. After a digital invitation card for the batsman’s reception leaked online, social media users have been waiting for his wedding. However, it was reported earlier that Shan and Nische will tie the knot on January 21 but the couple is yet to confirm the gossip. Videos circulating on social media feature the duo exchanging rings surrounded by their close friends and family.

Over the years, Pakistan’s addiction to programme loans (read as non-project loans) also enabled it to run high budget deficits. The Asian Development Bank began providing lending in 1969, with a loan for the Industrial Development Bank. In terms of amount, 39% of the loans have been project loans and 61% have been programme loans, according to the authors. In terms of amount, 29% were project loans and 71% were programme loans, he added. The Ministry of Finance needs to come out of its state of denial and needs to negotiate early public debt restructuring.

Srinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir administration is making “advance arrangements” for the upcoming G20 meeting in Kashmir to be held in the month of May. Pole, had hinted at holding the G20 meeting in Kashmir, saying that Srinagar is likely to host one of the G20 events for which the administration has already started making preparations. It is noteworthy that this kind of summit meeting will be held for the first time in a Union Territory, which will be a proud moment for J&K, according to the Divisional Commissioner. Hosting the G20 summit in Srinagar holds special significance as it will help promote tourism and many misgivings, which our neighbouring country tries to spread, will get clarified,” the official said. Following the presidency of Indonesia last year, India assumed the G20 presidency for 2023 from December 1, 2022.

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was fined for not wearing a seatbelt in the backseat of a moving car while filming a social media video, BBC News reported on Saturday. The British prime minister accepted his mistake and apologised, agreeing to pay the fine. In the UK, car passengers not wearing a seat belt despite there being one available can be fined £100, which can increase to £500 if the case goes to court. This is not the first time the British prime minister has been fined while in government. Read UK PM Sunak apologises for not wearing a seatbeltDeputy Leader of the Labour Party Angela Rayner, in a Tweet, called PM Sunak a "total liability".

PHOTO: FILELahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Shahid Karim on Friday ordered Rs2,00,000 fine on markets that remain open after 10pm. Justice Karim was presiding over a hearing of multiple petitions on how smog can be controlled, society made pollution-free and groundwater protected from wastage. To this, Justice Karim remarked that he was glad to hear that and maintained that “we have to change our lifestyle”. During the hearing, Justice Karim also stated that the matter of one-dish violation in marriages is also being pondered over. Market closure at 10pmIn December 2022, Justice Karim had ordered to close down the restaurants and markets at 10pm owing to the aggravated situation of the smog.

Perhaps the educational system only encourages or compels them out of fear to earn good grades. A knowledge economy is formed when knowledge is used as a currency. Educational institutions including schools, colleges, business schools, and universities cannot survive in isolation. This cannot be done until our educational system is restructured to facilitate building a knowledge economy. Without a cohesive strategy to combine focused minds and concentrated efforts, the vision of Pakistan to become a knowledge economy will only remain a dream.

Share:Pakistan national women's team has returned home after taking part in the Women's International Friendly Tournament - Saudi Arabia 2023. Pakistan football team returned home today. The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) officials were present at the airport to welcome the Pakistan team. Chairman of PFF Normalisation Committee Haroon Malik along with NC members welcomed the national team at Football House, Lahore. Pakistan Team stood 2nd in the Four-Nation cup.

With a commitment to advancing the country's energy sector, Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the nation's largest energy company, has developed the first fully synthetic CK-4 graded heavy-duty diesel engine oil - DEO Max - based on API standards and the latest lubricant technology in the world. Compared to previous API CJ-4 technology, DEO Max provides 60% better oxidation resistance to your engine, enhancing your engine's drain interval. Improved engine life: Oil provides excellent detergency, ensuring deposits on engine parts are controlled even at high temperatures to extend engine life. In its mission to enhance Pakistan's fueling experience, PSO, the country's flag bearer, continues to introduce the latest and advanced technologies in every sphere of its operations. For information on PSO's latest products and updates, follow PSO on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and its official website.

Pakistan women's football team returned home on Friday, after bagging the second position in the Women's International Friendly Tournament – Saudi Arabia 2023. The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) officials were present at the airport to welcome the team. Chairman of PFF Normalisation Committee Haroon Malik along with other NC members welcomed the national team at Football House, Lahore. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to his official Twitter handle and congratulated the Pakistan women football team for standing 2nd. We are working on policy to promote football and women’s sports in Pakistan," said the premier while sharing the clip of Khan’s goal against Saudi Arabia.