Contrary to the estimates by the IMF the Federal Board of Revenue estimates the shortfall to be around Rs 50 billion. Although sales tax has not yet been imposed on petroleum products, the development levy has been jacked up to somewhat make up for it. An interesting thing to note however is that despite PDL having increased by the government, the price of all petroleum products witnessed a net decline. This briefing was held on the same day when the announcement regarding the revision of prices of petroleum products came out. Time will tell whether or not the government is able to meet its expected revenue targets and ease the concerns of the IMF.

To gain his freedom, Khan Sahib agreed to retire from politics and go back to his legal practice in Peshawar. Martial Law was lifted in 1972 with the enactment of the interim constitution followed by a permanent version in August 1973. Like Yayha Khan, the outgoing Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa has brought disrepute to his institution. There is no justification left for them to operate outside the barracks, their return is inevitable. ‘Barrackwalas’ have to return to their barracks where they rightfully belong.

Share:Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday in a response to recent terrorists attacks carried out by the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), urged to rethink goverment’s policy towards TTP. In an interview with an American media outlet, Bilawal underscored the need for a comprehensive approach to dealing with TTP saying that we have to cooperate with the Afghan Interim Government to halt TTP from carrying out further heinous attacks.

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday defended his recent 'butcher of Gujarat' remarks about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that he was "referring to a historical fact”. The foreign minister had said that instead of being punished for the 2002 massacre of over 2,000 Muslims in Gujarat, Modi was made the prime minister of India. He was banned from entering this country until he became prime minister. This is the prime minister of the RSS and the foreign minister of the RSS. In an interview with Bloomberg published today, the foreign minister defended his remarks, saying that he was “referring to historical reality".

Three of the projects support rehabilitation, housing reconstruction and the restoration of crop production for vulnerable communities, while the other two projects support mother and child healthcare services, according to the lender. The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan for the Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation project aimed at rehabilitating damaged infrastructure, providing short-term livelihood opportunities, and strengthening the government’s capacity to respond to disasters. The project will help restore and improve critical irrigation and flood protection infrastructure, water supply schemes, roads, and related infrastructure. The lender has also approved $500 million for the Sindh Floods Emergency Housing Reconstruction project to support owner-driven and multi-hazard resilient reconstruction of core housing units. Another loan of $292 million has been approved for the Sindh Water and Agriculture Transformation project to increase agricultural water productivity, improve integrated water resources management, and restore crop production.

Share:SARGODHA - Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Tasneem Ahmed Qureshi on Tuesday said that Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had exposed the ugly face of Modi govern­ment before the world. Talking to media, he said the whole nation sa­lute to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his bravery and determination, adding that Bilawal Bhutto had ex­posed the ‘Modi Sarkar’. He said that India was involved in fanning ter­rorism in Pakistan, and promoting violence against Muslims in India and massacre of innocent Kash­miris in Occupied Kashmir. He said that pro­tests held in Sargodha like the rest of the country on Tuesday to show solidarity with the PPP Chair­man and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The world needs to take stern action against Modi government to stop human violations in oc­cupied Kashmir, he added.

The TTP claimed several attacks in recent days, He submitted that the speaker could not bar a lawmaker from attending assembly proceedings for 15 sittings. At this, the bench questioned what was the stance of the speaker on 15 days and 15 sittings issues. The speaker’s counsel submitted that it had a real and a legal aspect. He submitted that the petition was not maintainable, adding that no petition could be filed against assembly proceedings. At this stage, the bench observed that apparently the time period of 15 days had been completed.

Is this a problem where the guys on the ice have to be better as a whole? From there, we looked at the current losing streak the Oilers are on and how it’s been extremely frustrating to see them lose three consecutive games against teams that they should be beating more often than not. We also touched on the Oilers’ line combinations that Woodcroft is running with right now and whether it’s time to finally split up Connor and Leon after a few consecutive games of lacklustre results. Despite his early success, it was interesting that the Oilers got this extension done now rather than waiting until the offseason when his price could have gone up. Lastly, we wrapped up the Tuesday episode of ON Radio with another thrilling round of Word Association, Tyler’s signature segment that he spends literally seconds working on.

Share:The political contest between the PTI and the PDM took another turn this week as days before the planned dissolution of assemblies in KP and Punjab, a no-confidence motion was submitted against Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi in the Punjab Assembly (PA). As per the constitution, if a minimum of twenty percent of the total members move a no-confidence motion, it will have to be voted upon. Thus far, around 150 members have signed the motion with more members expected to join from outside of Lahore. This is being done to cover all the exits as it will strip the speaker of the power to dissolve the assembly. Some reports also suggest that other strategies are also being considered, such as Chaudhry Shujaat using his influence to bar MPAs from voting in favour of the CM in the no-confidence motion.

Very constructive presentation and briefing to Principal Secy @PMOIndia Dr. PK Mishra on the #G20India meetings held over the last few weeks and the phenomenal support received from all state & UTs. The G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies meeting under India's Presidency was held in Bengaluru from December 13-14. Meanwhile, the first Sherpa meeting was held under India's G20 Presidency in Udaipur from December 4-6. The forthcoming meetings will be held in 32 different G20 workstreams, including the Sherpa Track, Finance Track, and Engagement Groups. Along with important discussions revolving around global challenges the warm hospitality reverberated throughout the G20 Sherpas meeting.

The jury found Weinstein guilty of rape, forcible oral copulation and sexual penetration by a foreign object involving one woman but acquitted him of charges relating to a second alleged victim. In Los Angeles, Weinstein faced seven counts of rape and sexual assault from four women for encounters between 2004 and 2013. Siebel Newsom and three other women offered testimony that provided the basis for the two counts of rape and five counts of sexual assault that Weinstein faced. They also highlighted that some of the accusers, including Siebel Newsom, kept in contact with Weinstein, which they argued did not make sense if he had attacked them. Siebel Newsom attended a pre-Oscars party hosted by Weinstein with her husband and sent Weinstein dozens of friendly emails over the years.

Nine people died while 23 were left injured as a passenger coach collided with a stone-carrying tractor-trolley near Shahwali on the Indus Highway. The passenger coach coming in from the front collided with the tractor-trolley and two passenger coaches at the same time. According to the sources, Haji Rafiq, the driver of the Quetta coach died in the accident. Taking notice of the bus accident in Rajanpur, on the instructions of Dera Ghazi Khan Commissioner Liaqat Ali Chatta, teams reached the accident site to help the injured and medical emergency has been implemented in hospitals. The commissioner has directed that attention should be given to the best treatment in the hospitals of the bus accident victims.

Two teams the 49ers have owned in recent years finish this week’s NFL schedule off as Baker Mayfield, and the Los Angeles Rams travel to Lambeau Field against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay comes into this game as a 7.5-point favorite, with the total on the line set at 39.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook. He was putrid outside the final couple of drives, which should show itself in a cold weather game tonight. Green Bay had a full bye and should be healthier as a result. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' offense have figured out how to get Christian Watson involved, which has paid dividends.

Share:ISLAMABAD - Chairman Senate Standing Commit­tee on Foreign Affairs Senator Farooq H Naek yesterday said that Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had exposed India’s support for terrorism. Naek, who is a senior Pakistan People’s Party leader, said he fully en­dorsed the foreign minister’s statement wherein he pointed out that “He (Nar­endra Modi) was banned from entering this country (the United States). The Senate Foreign Affairs com­mittee Chairman also demanded im­mediate release of Hurriyat leader Muhammad Yasin Malik and all other Kashmiri leaders and people incarcer­ated on trumped-up charges. He said Yasin Malik and other political prison­ers were victims of draconian Indian Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA), black law that aimed at targeting political opponents. “India’s malfeasant attempts to fallaciously implicate and incarcerate Kashmiri leadership in fabricated cases will nei­ther dampen their (Kashmiris) morale nor dent their legitimate struggle for right to self-determination,” Senator Naek said.

Chris Harrison talks about his controversial exit from the Bachelor NationChris Harrison discussed the Bachelor Nation franchise in his brand-new episode of "The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever," which he just launched. Chris Harrison is present. According to Mid-Day, Chris addressed his controversial departure from the franchise for the first time in the podcast. In the trailer of his upcoming podcast, Chris talked about his exit from the Bachelor Nation franchise and shared that he thinks about it every day. We may scrap this whole thing to be honest, I don’t know.”Chris' upcoming podcast will see Chris opening up to fans like never before.