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Security experts say nation and armed forces will defeat the menace of terrorismMaj. Gen. Samrez Salik (Security Analyst): This menace of terrorism has been present in Pakistan for the last 17 years. Earlier, there were incidents in KPK province and Pak-Afghan border, but now the terrorists have hit the heart of federal capital. Pakistan has fought a successful war against terrorism, and there are sporadic elements involved in such heinous acts. Raza Muhammad Khan (Security Expert): Nation and armed forces are determined to defeat the menace of terrorism.
The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Friday claimed that a second militant group from Balochistan has joined the ranks of the militant outfitAccording to a statement issued by TTP spokesperson Muhammad Khurasani, "the militant group led by separatist leader Mazar Baloch from the Makran district of southern Balochistan has joined TTP". It is pertinent to mention here that this is the second such group from Balochistan to join the TTP. The merger has brought the total tally of groups joining the TTP to 22 since July 2020. In 2020, a reconciliation process with the TTP was initiated with the help of the Afghan Taliban. K-P continues to see a surge in terrorist attacks.
Fans have been long awaiting Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback with Pathaan but the two songs released from the film so far have only led to disappointments. While Besharam Rang garnered criticism for Deepika Padukone’s ‘objectionable’ clothes and ‘vulgar’ choreography, the second song Jhoome Jo Pathaan raked in negative comments for its ‘cringe content’. “Everything about Jhoome Jo Pathaan is embarrassingly bad and outdated – the music, the look, everything,” wrote a user on the bird app. Everything about Jhoome Jo Pathaan is embarrassingly bad and outdated - the music, the look, everything. “While Tom Cruise is doing impossible stunts at 60, Shahrukh Khan is making cringe like Jhoome Jo Pathaan at 57.
Share:LAHORE - Four additional IGs belonging to grade 21 of Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) have been made OSDs by the government of Punjab, Ghulam Rasool Zahid, who became the acting IG on Wednesday for a brief period of time, is also included among the OSDs. The Punjab government has removed four senior police officers from important positions with direction to report to S&GAD and made them OSDs with immediate effect. Among the officers who have been made OSDs are Additional IG Investigation (PSP) Ghulam Rasool Zahid (BS-21), Additional IG Establishment (PSP) BA Nasir (BS-21), Additional IG South Punjab (PSP) Ehsan Sadiq (BS-21) and Additional IG Welfare (PSP) Mohammad Farooq Mazhar (BS-21) are included.The Punjab Government has issued a formal notification in this regard. According to the official notification, Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab, Ehsan Bhutta (BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Member of the Chief Minister’s Inspection Team Punjab (CMIT), against a vacant post. Special Secretary Local Government and Community Development Punjab, Musarat Jabeen has been transferred and posted on post vacated by Ehsan Bhutta, as Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab.
The prime minister paid tribute to head constable Adeel Hussain who was martyred in the terror incident. The nation salutes their brave soldiers,” the prime minister remarked. The prime minister sympathised with the injured soldiers and directed for provision of the best medical treatment to them. The prime minister also directed the authorities concerned to support the bereaved family of the martyred soldier under the Shuhada Package. He prayed to Allah Almighty to grant higher ranks to the martyred soldier in the heavens and also for the early recovery of the injured.=DNA=============
Constable Sajid Zaman, who was injured in an encounter in Mehran Town, Korangi Industrial Area, succumbed to to his injuries, while a head constable Manzoor was martyred in Zaman Town on Wednesday. The funeral prayers of the two police martyrs were offered at Garden Police Headquarters South. PPP leader Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Cheif of Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, IG Ghulam Nabi Memon, DG Rangers Sindh Major General Azhar Waqas, Karachi Police Chief Javed Akhtar Odho, DIGs East, South, West, District SSPs, CPLC Chief, Rangers officials, relatives, friends, and local residents of the deceased attended the funeral prayers. IG Sindh expressed his condolences and sorrow to the heirs of the martyred police officers and paid tribute to them for their courage and bravery against criminals. Published in The Express Tribune, December 23rd, 2022.
Share:LAHORE - The new team at the helm of affairs in Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF), the national golf body of the country, has done exceptionally well by holding the 49th Pakistan Open Golf Championship at the Lahore Garrison Greens Golf Course in Lahore. This title bearing national golf championship became the scene of intense combat from December 15 to 18 as all past title holders of Pakistan champion title converged to Lahore Garrison for a fling at the majestic title again. Most of the established names were missing from the elite top positions and young players like Ahmed Baig and M Alamemerged as the golf champions of poise and adroitness. Ahmed Baig extraordinary golfing skills fetched him five birdies on holes 3, 5, 8, 16 and 18. A superbly organized championship by the team of Pakistan Golf Federation which brought to the fore new names.
Nylander hits the 20 goal plateau as the Leafs enter the holiday break feeling pretty pretty good: Muzzy’s MuzingsPhoto credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY SportsWhat’s with all hell breaking loose in these Next Gen games? In fact, since the inception of the concept in 2017, Toronto is 7-1-1 in Next Gen games. If you ask me, every game should be billed as a Next Gen Game, they’ll never lose. Furthermore, Marner’s now notched at least a point in all 10 of the Next Gen games for the Leafs. In fact, the Leafs and Blues will hook up twice in seven days to play out their two game season series.
That there have been results does not mean the surfaces were result-oriented. The results have come despite the surfaces, not because of them. - Advertisement -Had we prepared sorting surfaces, regardless of results, Pakistan would have been on the map as a serious cricketing destination for teams and players to look forward to. The wickets we prepared have wasted the two marquee tours that would have changed the perception of Pakistan in the cricket world. Instead, they made us look so unattractive and hopelessly out of date as a destination for Test cricket.
Did You Know? Photo credit: © Sergei Belski-USA TODAY SportsThe Edmonton Oilers have played 51 games in Dallas since the Stars relocated from Minnesota at the start of the 1993-94 season. Last night was the first time in franchise history the Oilers have scored six goals in Dallas. It was an impressive win, and a rare one in Dallas, and it got me thinking about other stats and facts we might not know. Did you know Seattle has only had one set of BTB this season and it was their first two games of the year?
If you’re a mom who wants to secure a successful future for your child, you can use some expert-approved strategies to help your child succeed in today’s competitive world. Provide a nutritious school lunch boxIt is not just about intelligence when it comes to effective school performance; a child needs nutrition during a long school day to remain focused and perform well. Not only is it convenient to pack in a school lunch box, it is also available in delicious flavours that children love. Helping children stay active throughout the day takes their minds off the educational challenges, and boosts their energy and emotional well-being. While your child must know you'll always be by their side, let them succeed or fail on their own.
Expecting IEA to evict TTP from the Afghan soil now is naiveté, for reasons previously explained; much that Kabul would badly want to extend control over the TTP enclave and ISIS areas of influence. Here again, since most TTP cadre has local blood on its hands, it demands repatriation in groups carrying arms, which is non-negotiable. The best course for TTP ‘black cadre’ is to assimilate and live in Afghanistan, to age and fade away, like the Arab Mujahideen in erstwhile FATA. Even if the trade bonus is underplayed, the geo-strategic dividend of a relatively peaceful, less militarised and less hostile Afghanistan would compel our decision-makers to shun any animosity towards Afghanistan. However, besides the cited constants, TTP remains the only variable in Pak-Afghan relations.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said Islamabad, since he took office in April earlier this year, has had "a consistent back and forth of engagement with the United States (US)" and the itinerary of these engagements has been "far more comprehensive" than in the past. “We know what great, great things we’ve managed to achieve together when Pakistan and the United States have worked together.”Watch Foreign Minister @BBhuttoZardari share his insights on US-Pakistan relations and more at the @AtlanticCouncil. 🇵🇰➡️ https://t.co/4ft8QBq3su pic.twitter.com/iVmuoEjdvR — Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) December 20, 2022The "extraordinary" rain-induced floods, Bilawal said, were the worst the country has ever experienced, but he noted that "we didn't experience it alone". The devastating floods in Pakistan in 2022 were the worst since at least the historic floods of 2010. Watch @BBhuttoZardari explain at the @AtlanticCouncil: ➡️ https://t.co/4ft8QBq3su pic.twitter.com/qEbfcyN0KQ — Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) December 20, 2022"Before we were flooded, we were experiencing an extensive heat-wave and drought," he added, "you had forest fires raging in California.
Share:LAHORE - The elections for the new office-bearers of Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) for the next four-year term were held and as result thereof, Lt Gen Qazi Muhammed Ikram HI(M) (Retd) unanimously elected as President of the PGF. Other elected office-bearers are AVM Tariq Mehmood Ghazi SI(M), Vice President, Khurram Khan, Vice President, Brig Sajid Akram SI(M) (Retd), Hony Secretary, Brig Zahid Hussain (Retd) Joint Secy and Brig Sohail Ishrat (Retd), Treasurer. The elected members of the executive committee are lady members Ayesha Fouzan, Attiya Anjum, Ayesha Hamid, Humera Khalid. The outgoing President Lt Gen Muhammed Hilal Hussain HI(M) (Retd) shared that some of his initiatives were a roaring success. Gen Qazi assured the House that initiatives taken by his predecessor were nice and ensured that those initiatives will be pursued to achieve desired results.
