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22/06/2023

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18/06/2022

Pakistan’s first female mixed martial arts (MMA) specialist Anita Karim won a competition against Australian fighter Uyen Ha at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. According to her brother Ali Sultan, Karim trained at Fairtex Center in Pattaya, Thailand, for several months before winning the bout against her opponent by securing a unanimous decision from the judges.

“MMA is a very hard game and there was no female athlete from Pakistan in this field,” he continued. “That is why we decided to take this step to prepare her to represent the country.” said Anita's brother.

17/06/2022

BERLIN: Pakistan is hopeful of getting off the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as a government official has said that this time "things seem to be going Pakistan's way",

A four-day plenary session of the FATF is scheduled to end today after which the global anti-money laundering watchdog will announce its decision about which countries will remain in the list and which have been removed.

“So far there are reports that this time the decision will go in Pakistan's favour,” the spokesman for the federal government told the publication, adding that the consent and satisfaction of other countries in the plenary is also significant in this regard.

The official said that even if Pakistan is removed from the list, it may take seven to eight months for matters to be settled. “After removal from the grey list, the FATF team will visit Pakistan for onsite inspection.”

The Pakistani delegation, attending the conference in Berlin, is headed by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar, who is also the chair of the National Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Coordination Committee.

16/06/2022

11/06/2022

Meta Platforms has decided not to sell its first AR glasses, Orion, but will instead distribute them to developers. Meta hopes developers will be able to work and build software experiences for the device.

10/06/2022

Dua Zehra's family protest outside Karachi press club to seek justice...

10/06/2022

KARACHI: Russian Consul General Andrey Fedorov has admitted that the supply of oil to Pakistan was discussed during the visit of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to Russia.

According to details, Andrey Fedorov, while addressing a press conference in Karachi yesterday, said that oil supply was discussed during the visit of former premier Imran Khan to Russia but Pakistan did not contact Russia on this issue.

In the wake of US sanctions on his country in the wake of the Ukraine war, the Russian consul general said sanctions could affect Pakistan-Russia trade relations, but that Russia would provide cheap oil if the Pakistani government cooperated.

Russia’s Consul General on the Ukraine war said that at the moment there is no immediate solution to the conflict and that Ukraine is not taking peace talks seriously. According to him, sanctions can affect bilateral relations.

Earlier, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail had said that the PTI government had not written a letter to buy oil from Russia. Former Minister of State Hamad Azhar said that Russia was keen to sell oil at discounted prices.

10/06/2022

"In light of all evidence, this is not kidnapping case," SHC says.
Court says it reached a verdict in line with testimonies.
Dua is at liberty to decide as to whom she intends to reside with, it says.

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) Wednesday allowed teenager Dua Zahra — who had mysteriously gone missing from Karachi in April but later declared that she had run away from her home to marry 21-year-old Zaheer Ahmed — to decide where she wants to go, with her parents or husband.

In a three-page written order, Justice Junaid Ghaffar said the court reached the verdict in line with the testimonies. "In light of all the evidence, this is not a case of kidnapping."

"...the alleged/minor Dua E Zahra Kazmi, pursuant to her statement on Oath and Age Certificate is set at liberty to decide as to whom she intends to reside and go along," the order read.

10/06/2022

KARACHI: Popular television host and politician Aamir Liaquat Hussain passed away on Thursday at his residence in Karachi – weeks after “bidding farewell” to Pakistan in an emotional video message.

Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain – who was also a PTI MNA from a Karachi constituency – was found unconscious at his house situated in Khudadad Colony of the metropolis, according to his servant Javaid.

The 50-year-old was rushed to a hospital where he could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead.

Ramzan Chippa, the head of the Chippa Welfare Trust, also confirmed that Dr Aamir had passed away 15 to 20 minutes before he was brought to the hospital.

10/06/2022

KARACHI: In a bid to save energy amid rising inflation, the business community in Karachi has agreed to the closure of shops and markets at 8pm, The News reported on Friday.

Commissioner Karachi Muhammad Iqbal Memon held a consultative meeting of the city administration and representatives of business organisations at his office on Thursday.

He explained the federal government's policy to save energy amid a hike in fuel prices. He also sought cooperation from the traders.

10/06/2022

Railways replace, repair 654 bridges during last three years
Pakistan Railways has replaced and repaired 654 bridges across the country during the last three years to ensure smooth operation of trains and safety of the passengers
"Out of 654, as many as 32 bridges have been replaced and 622 have been repaired during the period, an official in the Ministry of Railways told APP.

"Pakistan Railways has been paying special focus on repair and rehabilitation of bridges to restore the confidence of the passengers," the official said.

In addition to above, the official said Pakistan Railway has planned to re-construct all the bridges on its Main Line-I (ML-I) under ML-I Up-gradation Project under China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, PC-1 of which has already been approved by the ECNEC in 2020.

The official said the overall length of track, which has been rehabilitated under the different Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) projects, was being maintained with available resources and the track.

Infact 70 percent railway track in the country has completed its designed life; however, all available resources in revenue allocations were being utilized for safe train operation.

The official said the efforts were also underway to rehabilitate the tracks through PSDP allocation.

To a question, the official said Pakistan Railways was also planning to reconstruct 11 bridges and to repair another 55 in the country.

The department would reconstruct three bridges in Sukkur division, six in Multan and two in Lahore division.

About the repair of bridges in different divisions, the official conveyed Pakistan Railways had planned to repair 34 bridges in Karachi, 11 in Sukkur, two in Multan, five in Rawalpindi, two in Peshawar and one in Quetta.

Around 86 percent of bridges were more than 100 years old, but all of them were safe for train operation due to regular maintenance, rehabilitation and strengthening of the bridges.

Pakistan Railways has 13,959 major and minor bridges over the system and their design life varies for different years.

The standard operating procedure calls for inspection of bridges in accordance with the different schedules like monthly, quarterly, biannually and annual

10/06/2022

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Thursday that Hasnain’s bowling action is legal as the amount of elbow extension in the reassessment was within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations.

“As such, he can now resume bowling in all forms of cricket, which includes domestic cricket worldwide,” the board said.

Hasnain s bowling action was reported in February when he was playing in the Big Bash League in Australia.

10/06/2022

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail Thursday unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey (PES) 2021-22, which revealed a record high growth rate of 5.97 per cent against a target of 4.8 per cent.

10/06/2022

Islamabad: All Pakistan Trade Union Association has rejected the decision of the federal government regarding the closure of businesses at 8.30 pm, News reported on Wednesday.

10/06/2022

ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has approved posthumous Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for three Chinese teachers who died in a su***de attack at the University of Karachi’s Confucius Institute.

The posthumous Tamgha-e-Imtiaz was recommended for the Chinese teachers in recognition of their services in strengthening the Pakistan-China friendship and improving education and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

The awards have been given under Article 259 of the Constitution and Decorations Act, 1975.

Four people including three Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver were killed in attack on a van carrying Chinese teachers of Confucius Institute at University of Karachi.

According to initial reports, a van carrying teachers-mostly Chinese nationals- caught fire after a blast near the Confucius Institute leaving a number of passengers and security personnel injured.

The van, was carrying Chinese teachers from their residence inside Karachi University premises to Confucius Institute- a non-profit institute teaching Chinese language.

A female su***de bomber belonging to a banned nationalist outfit was found involved in the attack as CCTV footage also showed her blowing herself near the vehicle.

Police is searching for su***de bomber Shari Baloch’s husband Habitan Bashir and his accomplices in the case.

A terror financing case has been registered against Habitan Bashir and other accused in Karachi University su***de attack. Police Inspector Sanaullah has been complainant in the case against the accused.

Habitan Bashir and others nominated in the case, have been accused of providing funds for April 26 su***de attack in the university.

10/06/2022

ISLAMABAD: Around 5% of women lost their jobs due to the pandemic as compared to 3.9% of men, the Pakistan Economic Survey (PES) 2021-22 revealed Thursday.

The PES showed that the federal government took various initiatives at the federal and provincial levels to mitigate gender discrimination and to provide equal opportunities to all during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of its commitment to accomplish Sustainable Development Goal's point number four during the last ten months of FY 2021-22.

During the pandemic, the survey noted, men had a higher fatality rate, while women had been affected by the economic and social fallout as they lost their livelihoods.

In addition, school closures, economic stress, and service disruptions put the health, well-being, and futures of many women at risk.

10/06/2022

ISLAMABAD: Recent fire incidents across the country make SOPs for prevention and control of forest fires , Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said on Wednesday(8/6/2022)..!!

10/06/2022

Chief Minister of Balochistan has awarded a tanker driver in Quetta, Muhammad Faisal, with an amount of Rs500,000 for putting his life in danger to keep all the people secure by driving a blazing oil tanker far away from the gathered area.Two days ago, a petrol station was caught up in a fire by an oil truck carrying over 10,000 litres of gasoline. On the other hand, Faisal constantly drove the truck for a further two kilometres with the motive of securing people’s lives.

10/06/2022

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Korea signed a Framework Arrangement amounting to one billion dollars here on Thursday. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. Mian Asad Hayaud Din, Secretary, Economic Affairs Division, and Suh SangPyo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, signed the Framework Arrangement on behalf of their respective governments. Under the signed Framework Arrangement (2022-26), Republic of Korea will provide long term highly concessional financing up to US$ 1,000 million for ex*****on of various development projects in health, communication, agriculture, and energy with the special focus on information technology. The Minister for Economic Affairs appreciated the role and cooperation extended by the Republic of Korea for development projects in Pakistan. He further reiterated the importance of technical and economic cooperation in the field of information technology in line with the vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea hoped that this Framework Arrangement would be instrumental in backing up the economic policies and initiatives being pursued by the new govt of Pakistan. He also said that the Republic of Korea would extend all possible cooperation for economic development of Pakistan, which would be greatly conducive to promoting our bilateral relations in the years ahead.

10/06/2022

BUDGET 2022-23 BE PRESENTED TODAY..
With a special focus on fiscal consolidation, Pakistan is all set to present the new federal budget today, expected to have a total outlay of around Rs 9.5 trillion..

10/06/2022

ISLAMABAD: The population of donkeys has increased to 5.7 million during the previous fiscal year, according to the Economic Survey (PES) 2021-22 released today.

The data showed that the population of donkeys has been increasing steadily during the past few years as there were 5.5 million of them in 2019-2020 and 5.6 million in 2020-21.

The data showed that the cattle population in the country has increased to 53.4 million, buffalo to 43.7 million, sheep to 31.9million, and goats to 31.9 million.