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Subban, left, steals the puck from Columbus Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Hughes put the Devils up 1-0 just 54 seconds into the game after a scramble in front of Merzlikins. MILESTONESMax Domi notched his 300th NHL point with the secondary assist on Christianson’s first-period goal. CALL IT A COMEBACKThe Blue Jackets have come from behind in 18 of their 28 wins, the most in the NHL. INJURY UPDATEBlue Jackets’ center Brendan Gaunce left the game in the first period with an upper body injury and did not return.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 02, 2022 03:09 UTC
PML-Q assures PM of full support
As the opposition teamed up to topple the incumbent government, Prime Minister Imran Khan met with the top leadership of his main ally, the Pakistan Muslim-Quaid (PML-Q), here on Tuesday, which assured him of their full support if the opposition moved a no-confidence motion. According to a statement issued by the PML-Q, the Chaudhry brothers informed the prime minister about their recent meeting with National Assembly Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif. The PML-Q leadership assured Prime Minister Imran that the opposition’s no-confidence motion plans were nothing more than a “myth”. Also read: PM Imran ‘inquires after estranged PTI leader Jahangir Tareen’Investment packagePrime Minister Imran arrived in Lahore on Tuesday morning on a day-long visit. The package envisaged investment in new industrial units and expansion and modernisation of existing units.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 01, 2022 19:35 UTC
Ex-GB CJ Rana Shamim challenges indictment in affidavit case
Former Gilgit-Baltistan chief justice Rana Shamim filed an intra-court appeal in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday, challenging his indictment in the affidavit case. Justice Rana Shamim requested the court to quash the case by declaring the indictment order null and void, adding that there was nothing on record to prove that he provided the affidavit. Justice Shamim also made journalist Ansar Abbasi, the bureau chief and editor-in-chief of the said publication parties to the case. The affidavit caseThe IHC on January 20, indicted former Gilgit-Baltistan chief justice Rana Shamim on contempt of court charges. IHC CJ Athar Minallah warned that if it came to light during the hearing that media personnel had done this deliberately, action will be taken against them as well.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 01, 2022 18:21 UTC
PTI, PML-N don’t want Pervaiz Elahi to become Punjab CM: Ch Shujaat
Head of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that both Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are against Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi becoming Chief Minister of Punjab. Inside story of meeting between Siraj-ul-Haq and Chaudhry Shujaat has surfaced. According to sources familiar with the development, a member of Jamaat-e-Islami delegation asked the PML-Q head whether he has made up his mind about making Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi as Chief Minister of Punjab. On this, Chaudhry Shujaat said that if matters are settled than it takes no time to make up the mind; however, both PTI and PML-N do not want Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi as chief minister of the province. He went on to say that both parties fear that politicians who left PML-Q to join these parties will return back.
Source:The Nation
March 01, 2022 12:12 UTC
Imran announces mega relief package
In his address, Imran also announced tax exemptions, subsidies, amnesty for industrial sector, stipends, internships and scholarships, while simultaneously making it clear that his government believed in making “independent foreign policy”. Surprisingly, Imran did not spend much time on the opposition’s flurry of activities and its plan for a no-confidence motion. PECA amendmentThe prime minister emphasised on making foreign policy independent, keeping the country’s interest supreme and not to take dictation from others. “If this can happen with the country’s prime minister ... imagine what would happen to the rest of the people,” he wondered. Some others questioned how would the government pay for all the measures that the prime minister had announced.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 01, 2022 05:32 UTC
PPP’s anti-govt long march sets off
The entire opposition has decided to send Imran home and the Jiyalas of the PPP are at the forefront of this movement. “The PPP has given rights to the provinces and made them the owner of their own resources. The party wants to ensure the rule of law and an independent and accountable judiciary. The PPP also demands the right of students to elect their unions and having a decision-making role in addressing their welfare issues. The PPP said Sindh was the only province to pass a law registering women farm workers and granting them legal recognition and rights.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 28, 2022 12:25 UTC
Desire for talks not sign of weakness: PM
"The botched attempt at infringing Pakistan’s sovereignty was swiftly riposted by Pakistan’s armed forces," the statement read, adding that not only did the country resolutely safeguard its sovereignty, it also displayed utmost restraint. The pilot of the Mig-21, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, was captured by Pakistani authorities as the fighter jet crashed inside Pakistan’s territory. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) DG tweeted: "Today marks the third anniversary of 'Op[eration] Swift Retort' when Pakistan armed forces gave a befitting response to Indian failed misadventure." He maintained that the Pakistan army’s response was a “testament to [the] professionalism and determination” of the armed forces for defending the “motherland”. “Not just weapons or numbers but the resolve of a nation and operational preparedness of [the] armed forces define success in face of adversity,” he added.
Source:The Nation
February 28, 2022 05:44 UTC
Third anniversary of Operation Swift Retort: Nation reiterates resolve to foil any aggression
Prime Minister Imran Khan reiterated resolve and unwavering commitment to the security of country and nation and said that the armed forces of the country, backed by the nation, would respond to any military aggression in a befitting manner. “As we showed India on 27 Feb 2019, when it chose to attack us, our armed forces backed by the nation will respond to mly (military) aggression & prevail at all levels. “Today marks 3rd anniversary of Operation Swift Retort when Pakistan armed forces gave a befitting response to Indian failed misadventure,” Major General Babar Iftikhar said. Our Armed Forces not only made Pakistan’s defence invincible on this day but also shot down 2 Indian fighter jets, he said. Pakistani social media users also posted their views on the anniversary showing their trust on the country’s armed forces.
Source:The Nation
February 28, 2022 02:38 UTC
Nation ready to give befitting response to any aggression: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday said that the nation was united and ready to give a befitting response to any aggression. In a video message with regard to the Indian botched airstrikes on February 27, 2019, the Foreign Minister said that he wanted to salute the armed forces of the country for achieving success against terrorism and securing the future of every child of the country. He also lauded the unmatched sacrifices and greatness of Shuhada and their families. Foreign Minister Qureshi, in a veiled reference to recent voting in the United Nations Security Council over Russia-Ukraine conflict, said the double standards of Modi’s government had been exposed to the world. On one hand, it was declaring itself to be a part of the QUAD, and claimed a net security provider, but on the other hand, when a resolution was tabled, it abstained, he said, adding India called upon the West to support it viz e viz China, but when the time arrived, it gave mixed signals to those with whom it touted to have firm ties.
Source:The Nation
February 27, 2022 23:59 UTC
The plight of child labour in Pakistan
Instead of going to class and gaining an education, children work themselves to the bone for reasons they do not understand. It should come as no shock that while child labor is a foul field, it has irrefutable impacts on economies such as Pakistan. In continuum, the unregulated essence of child labor directly contributes to rising health risks across the world. Governments and their people must work hand in hand to eradicate this evil. Only by banding together for the greater good will we be able to finally put an end to child labor.
Source:The Nation
February 27, 2022 23:21 UTC
PM Imran says nation is ‘resolute and unwavering in commitment to security’
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan is resolute and unwavering in its commitment to the nation’s security. Taking to Twitter, PM Imran said that he has always believed in finding solutions to conflicts peacefully through dialogue and diplomacy. As we showed India on 27Feb2019, when it chose to attack us, our armed forces backed by the nation will respond to mly aggression & prevail at all levels. As we showed India on 27 Feb, 2019, when it chose to attack us, our armed forces backed by the nation will respond to mly aggression & prevail at all levels,” the prime minister wrote. “We are resolute & unwavering in our commitment to the security of our country and our nation,” he added in a separate Tweet.
Source:The Nation
February 27, 2022 16:20 UTC
Wall collapse leaves three dead in Karachi
Wall collapse of a domestic residence in Karachi left three children dead on Sunday. A wall of a house collapsed in Malir Bakra Peri area of Karachi. The bodies of the three dead children have been shifted to the hospital for post-mortem. Police rushed to the spot as soon as the accident was reported. On the other hand, the body of a woman was found from a house in Orangi Town while a case of car theft of comedian Shakeel Siddiqui was registered.
Source:The Nation
February 27, 2022 16:10 UTC
Third anniversary of Operation Swift Retort: Nation’s commitment to national security ‘unwavering’, says PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that the country’s commitment to national security was ‘resolute and unwavering’. On the third anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, the prime minister stated on Twitter that he was always of the belief that conflict should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, but that should never be taken as a sign of weakness. - Advertisement -Operation Swift Retort involved the shooting down of two Indian planes on February 27, 2019 after they had violated the country’s airspace. Meanwhile, The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that today marked the third anniversary of the operation when Pakistani forces gave a “befitting response to Indian failed misadventure”. The statement added that success in face of adversity was defined not just by weapons or numbers, but also by the resolve and operational preparedness of armed forces.
Source:The Nation
February 27, 2022 12:27 UTC
Wheat donation to Kabul withdrawn
An elderly Afghan man harvests wheat on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan July 13, 2021. Pakistan withdrew its humanitarian aid at a time when India has started delivering 50,000 tons of wheat to Afghanistan. Passco has reported the availability of 2.703 million tons of wheat during 2021-22. This includes the carry-forward stock of 201,000 tons and import of 1.688 million tons. Total commitments are reported to be 1.982 million tons, leaving behind the carry-forward stock of 721,000 tons.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 25, 2022 07:00 UTC
Wild's dip continues with 3-1 loss at Toronto
TORONTO — The Wild and Maple Leafs are two of the most offensive-minded teams in the NHL. For the Wild, Kaapo Kahkonen made 22 stops in suffering just his second regulation loss over his past 11 starts. This was his first career game against Toronto, which has the fourth-best offense in the league, but Kahkonen wasn't tested early. On the next shift, Toronto answered when Matthews scored off the rush for his 35th goal. That was the beginning of more consistent play in the Wild's zone, and Toronto eventually capitalized on the shift.
Source:The Express Tribune
February 25, 2022 03:28 UTC