Repair work of head race tunnel of 969MW NJHPP to cost approximately Rs23b
ISLAMABAD - The repair work of head race tunnel (HRT) of 969MW Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project (NJHPP) will cost approximately Rs23 billion and it will be completed in approximately eight months. The experts have recommended the concrete work of the damaged part of the tunnel, and as per the initial estimates it will cost approximately Rs23 billion. The panel has recommended adit of approximately 16km to reach to the fault line of the tunnel and undertake the repair work of the tunnel, the source informed. Now, the Ministry of Water Resources has been tasked to bring an implementation plan for the repair work of the tunnel, the source said. The committee is headed by Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal as chairman, while Minister for Water Resources, Secretary, Water Resources Chairman WAPDA and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) NJHPP are its members.
Source:The Nation
November 15, 2024 01:36 UTC
PM appeals nation to observe Namaz-e-Istisqa (prayer for rain)
- Advertisement -ISLAMABAD, Nov 14 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday appealed to the nation to perform Namaz-e-Istisqa (prayers for rain) and pray to Allah Almighty for His mercy in the form of rain. The prime minister said that the federal and provincial governments should arrange Namaz-e-Istisqa in the mosques across the country. - Advertisement -In a statement issued by the PM Office Press Wing, the prime minister emphasized that rainfall will improve the environment and can significantly help in mitigating the diseases. The prime minister stressed that in the current situation, there is an urgent need for Baran-e-Rehmat (rain). He called for seeking special prayers from Allah Almighty so that the human life may be relieved from the hardships.
Source:The Nation
November 15, 2024 00:26 UTC
Chiefs pluck untested Spencer Shrader from Jets, place PK Harrison Butker (knee) on IR
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Source:The Express Tribune
November 14, 2024 23:12 UTC
Strengthening Security for a Resilient Pakistan-China Partnership
The importance of this statement cannot be overstated, especially considering the recent targeting of Chinese nationals in Pakistan by terrorist groups. Recognizing this, both sides are now looking to ensure that security measures around Chinese nationals and projects are robust enough to prevent future tragedies. Nonetheless, Beijing’s concerns over security remain valid, and reports indicate that China has proposed a joint security arrangement with Pakistan. This proposal may include deploying Chinese security personnel on Pakistani soil — a suggestion that has reportedly made officials in Islamabad and Rawalpindi uneasy. In the long run, ensuring the security of Chinese nationals and assets is essential for maintaining the confidence of a key partner.
Source:The Patriot
November 14, 2024 21:28 UTC
Cultivate climate-resilient health systems
In its recent report, The Lancet Countdown on health and climate change pointed out that people in every country today face threats to their health and existence as climate death escalates. One more foremost effect of climate change on health is the growing risk of water-borne, vector-borne, food-borne, and air-borne disease transmission. The yearly climate change talks saw a decrease in efforts to safeguard national and regional economic interests and delayed action. Hence, the way out is to cultivate climate-resilient health systems. The World Health Organization in a report released ahead of COP29 pointed out that focusing on cities is compulsory to lessen climate change effects on health.
Source:The Patriot
November 14, 2024 21:28 UTC
Kidnapped women and children remain missing as violence escalates in Manipur
Listen to articleThe fate of six individuals, including three children and women, remains unknown amid escalating communal violence between tribal Christians and Meitei Hindus in India’s northeastern state of Manipur. On November 12, Kuki-Zo tribal Christians were accused of abducting 11 Meitei Hindus in Jiribam district. While five of the victims were rescued by security forces, six others, including women and children, are still in captivity. The violence dates back to May 2023, when Meitei Hindus campaigned for tribal status to receive benefits under India’s affirmative action policy. This was followed by the deaths of 11 Kuki-Zo members in a police operation on November 11.
Source:The Express Tribune
November 14, 2024 20:44 UTC
Pakistan expresses concern over Indian support to terror groups
Pakistan has expressed concerns over the Indian support to terror groups. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said this is an established fact that the terror groups receive support from India. She recalled that Pakistan arrested an Indian Naval Officer a few years back who was the mastermind of support for espionage and terror activities in Balochistan. She said this dialogue is based on mutual respect, mutually beneficial cooperation and respect for each other's sovereignty. She said it is in our mutual interest to build on this relationship on the basis of mutual respect, mutual interest and on the basis on non-interference in each other's domestic affairs.
Source:The Nation
November 14, 2024 20:43 UTC
High value target among dozen killed in two IBOs
As many as 12 terrorists were killed in two different intelligence based operations in Kech District, Balochistan and Miran Shah, North Waziristan District. In another intelligence based operation, four terrorists were killed after an intense firing in Balgatar, Kech District. During the operation, four terrorists - including a high value target and ring leader Sana Baru - were killed. The president and prime minister lauded the bravery and professionalism of the security forces for killing four terrorists including a high value target in the operation. The entire nation lauded the contributions of security forces for peace and stability in the province, he added.
Source:The Nation
November 14, 2024 16:34 UTC
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi to be indicted in new Toshakhana case on Nov 18
A special court of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has set November 18 as the date to indict Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in a new Toshakhana case. This decision came after the court dismissed their requests for acquittal in the matter. The current case involves the alleged unlawful sale of a jewelry set gifted to Bushra Bibi by the Saudi crown prince during Imran Khan’s tenure as prime minister (2018-2022). This case is separate from the first Toshakhana case, in which the couple was initially sentenced to 14 years in prison and fined Rs1.57 billion in January. Their sentence was later suspended by the Islamabad High Court in April.
Source:The Nation
November 14, 2024 11:48 UTC
India Pakistan Cricket Rivalry Faces Major Challenge
India Pakistan Cricket Rivalry Faces Major Challenge Champions Trophy 2025 sparks debate over participation amid political tensionsThe cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan is not just about the sport; it encapsulates deep-seated historical, political, and emotional currents. With the ICC Champions Trophy set to take place in 2025, this rivalry has sparked tension and heated debate, particularly following India’s controversial refusal to travel to Pakistan for the event. Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi, renowned for his candid remarks, recently shared his views during an interview on Samaa TV. Sethi criticized the ruling by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), stressing the situation's complexity, which transcends mere cricketing disagreements. Cricket matches between these two nations consistently attract enormous audiences, with financial ramifications reaching the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Source:The Express Tribune
November 14, 2024 11:34 UTC
Govt banks on Saudi, Chinese largesse to plug $5 billion gap
The government also requested the IMF visiting delegation to review its condition on drastically amending the Pakistan Sovereign Wealth Fund law by end of December. Pakistan assured again that China's Exim Bank would rollover $3.4 billion project debt and Saudi Arabia will provide a $1.2 billion facility. Out of a total $5 billion external financing gap for the 2024-27 periods, $2.5 billion is estimated for this fiscal year. At the time of the $7 billion package, Pakistan had anticipated raising $3.2 billion against the $2.5 billion in debt needs. PSWFThe Pakistani authorities and Alvarez & Marsel give briefing to the IMF about the required amendments in the Pakistan Sovereign Wealth Fund Act.
Source:The Express Tribune
November 14, 2024 10:42 UTC
Another TTP top militant’s anti-Pakistan video leaked
ISLAMABAD - Another audio recording of Fitna-Al Khwarij (Tehrike-e-Taliban Pakistan) top militant commander Noor Wali Mehsud has surfaced revealing his nefarious efforts to prevent terrorists in Pakistan from returning to Afghanistan. In the leaked audio, militant leader Noor Wali, speaking to Haji Ghat, another militant commander based in Pakistan, urged militants not to allow any fighters in Pakistan to turn back to Afghanistan, emphasising that no one should change their course or leave. The leaked audio clearly established the fact that Afghanistan would continue to be a launching pad for more terrorists entering Pakistan, with Noor Wali coercing low-ranking militants into sacrificing their lives in the name of jihad in Pakistan. Furthermore, the defence and security analysts questioned why Haji Noor Wali Mehsud, if his version of jihad was legitimate, was not directly confronting Pakistani security forces himself. Security analysts pointed out that Haji Noor Wali Mehsud was misleading his followers in the name of jihad while profiting from their actions and sitting in Afghanistan.
Source:The Nation
November 14, 2024 07:57 UTC
Government recovers 1.09 billion rupees in power theft crackdown
In an ongoing effort to curb electricity theft, government departments responsible for energy and law enforcement have reported a major success this past week. Over 1.09 billion rupees were recovered from individuals and entities involved in power pilferage, while 141 alleged electricity thieves were apprehended across the country. "The government remains committed to eliminating power theft, which imposes a heavy burden on legitimate consumers and the national grid," an official spokesperson said. "This past week’s operations were a testament to our determination to hold offenders accountable and protect the interests of the public and the industry." According to government estimates, electricity theft and losses have cost billions annually, affecting both revenue and energy supply stability.
Source:The Nation
November 14, 2024 07:40 UTC
Women’s Nations Cup: 3rd edition to be played in Chile
- Advertisement -ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to announce that the third edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup (women) will be played in Chile from 23 February to 2 March 2025. We will be the hosts of a Nations Cup! The South American country is a rising hockey nation and has always put together fantastic FIH hockey tournaments. The first two editions of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup (women) were played in Spain (in Valencia in 2022 and in Terrassa in 2024). India won the inaugural edition, whilst Spain won the second one.
Source:The Nation
November 14, 2024 03:05 UTC
Weaponizing Cricket
India’s refusal to play in Pakistan has once again highlighted how India has weponised even sports against Pakistan. For years, cricket and other sports have been pivotal in fostering diplomacy among nations, but India has misused the sports for its nefarious hegemonic designs. India’s ongoing refusal to send its Cricket team to Pakistan exemplifies a troubling trend where sports are used as a weapon in geopolitical disagreements. Historically, this is not the first instance of India opting out of sporting engagements with Pakistan. If India is unwilling to travel to Pakistan for matches, alternative teams should be invited.
Source:The Patriot
November 14, 2024 01:44 UTC