Philippine Leader condemns bombarding killing over 4, attributes it to “foreign terrorists”
(MENAFN) Philippine Leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr denounced a fatal bombarding on Sunday, accusing “foreign terrorists,” as police and the army boosted security in the nation’s south as well as around the capital Manila.
More than 4 people were murdered and over 50 wounded following a bomb blasted in a morning Catholic Mass in a university gymnasium in Marawi, a town in the south of the nation seized by Islamist militants for five months in 2017.
“I condemn in the strongest possible terms the senseless and most heinous acts perpetrated by foreign terrorists,” Marcos stated in a declaration. “Extremists who wield violence against the innocent will always be regarded as enemies to our society.”
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro announced during a press conference that law enforcement operations aimed at apprehending those responsible for the "terrorist activity" will “continue unabated.”
There were “strong indications of a foreign element” in the bombarding, Teodoro noted, refusing to go into detail in order to protect the integrity of the ongoing probe.
According to senior police official Emmanuel Peralta, fragments of a 16-mm mortar were found at the location.
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Hyderabad: The state government will add nine more medical colleges in the state during the year 2023 and has decided to set up nursing camps in all districts which will be linked to medical colleges.
In the budget presented by Finance Minister T Harish Rao in the Assembly on Monday, the state government has allocated Rs 12,161 crore for the health sector.
The government has decided to set up nine more medical colleges in Nirmal, Asifabad, Bhopalpalli, Jangaon, Kamareddy, Karimnagar, Khammam, Sirsilla and Vikarabad. With this, the number of medical colleges in the state will increase to 26. The state government has also decided to start 100 new Basti Dawakhanas in the towns.


In occupied Kashmir, the Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), Shabbir Ahmad Shah has termed the concern expressed by the United Nations and the Amnesty International over the situation in Kashmir as satisfactory.
Shabbir Ahmad Shah in a statement issued in Srinagar hoped that the world bodies would take further steps towards the resolution of the lingering dispute.
The international human rights watchdog, Amnesty International on April 15 had said that the two recent videos on social networking sites from Jammu and Kashmir appearing to show the use of torture and excessive force by forces must lead to the prosecution in civilian courts of those suspected to be responsible.
He said New Delhi through its deceitful politics cannot mislead the world on Kashmir and has to come to terms with resolving the dispute.
He said that Pakistan and the people of Kashmir had been since last 70 years calling for the intervention of world bodies and nations but India to cover up its crimes in the held-territory always created hurdles in this regard.—KMS


According to ambassador, Iran never sent weapons to Yemen
(MENAFN) Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has responded to a new U.S. allegation that Iran sent arms to one of the parties engaged in the Yemen war.
In letter dated January 23 to the leader of the United Nations Security Council, Iravani announced, “The Islamic Republic of Iran has never transferred weapons to Yemen in violation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Iran has always upheld its international obligations and any claim to the contrary is totally rejected.”
He also said, “As has been stated numerous times, this unproven claim made by the US and certain states is based on false information and serves only to advance their political interests in the Yemen conflict. Therefore, the claim that Iran transferred weapons to one of the parties involved in the Yemeni conflict is nothing more than a cynical attempt by the US to cover up its repugnant interference in the Yemen crisis which resulted in a humanitarian blockade and unspeakable suffering for the Yemeni people. Furthermore, this unfounded claim will not deviate from the fact that the US and its allies are prolonging the conflict by exporting and providing massive weapons and military support to the region”.
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Saudi- ATO Executive Council Starts its 55th Session in Morocco
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Rabat, Rajab 21, 1439, Apr 7, 2018, SPA -- The Executive Council of the Arab Towns Organization (ATO) today kicked off here the two-day activities of its 55th session being organized by Rabat region in collaboration with the Arab Forum for Smart Cities, entitled "Electronic and Smart Transformation in Arab Cities".
At the opening session, participants stressed that electronic and smart transformation in Arab cities requires an ever-evolving electronic infrastructure and a legal arsenal that ensures safe and secure electronic and smart handling.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Hamriyah Municipality has implemented precautionary measures to prevent breeding of pests and insects that usually increase during the winter season.
The move has come as part of its community initiatives, which are currently being carried out with the aim of preserving public health through such measure.
Mubarak Rashid Al Shamsi, director of the municipality, said that the civic body is very keen to carry out an inspection campaign to ensure pest control in the city. "It's one of the of the municipality's seasonal campaigns to reduce insect breeding," he added.
Municipal teams from the Public Health Control Department worked upon a systematic plan to spray safe and approved pesticides on gardens, houses and public places in addition to a number of government departments.
The municipality used advanced methods to spray pesticides up to high-level places, building roofs and open and wet places.
Mohamed Sultan bin Hareb, head of the public health department at the Hamriya Municipality, stressed that the municipality is keen to preserve the environment and protect the city from harmful pests and insects.
He pointed out that the pest control department carries out campaigns and pest control through periodic programmes scheduled according to seasons and environmental requirements. These include programmes to control harmful insects and rodents as well as stray animal rehabilitaion services.
Bin Hareb said that the increase of insects breeding would cause damage to crops, garden plants and buildings. The insects also spread diseases and cause damage to food items at home. "The municipality has recently launched an awareness programme to educate the public on safety measures and precautions when getting the pest control done," he said.
He pointed out that the municipality has tracked down many unlicensed pest control firms that have been circulating flyers and advertisements. "Pest control companies are not allowed to use chemicals that have not been tested and approved by the authorities," bin Hareb said, warning the residents against using the services of such illegal firms, which can be hazardous.
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan: President Mamnoon Hussain has said that the time of brain drain has gone now in Pakistan as highly qualified people and skillful people are now finding ample opportunities for themselves in the economically growing Country.
While addressing to Pakistan Community in Astana on Tuesday, the president said that president said that in the recent past Pakistan’s economy has increased with satisfactory pace.
“Our economy will further increase and develop after the completion of CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor),” the president said.
President Mamnoon said that performance of agriculture sector has also been excellent.
Mamnoon Hussian said that after the completion of CPEC, Pakistan will become an important Country of the region. He said that power load-shedding will end in Pakistan by the first three months of 2018.
Talking about Afghanistan, the president said that the only solution to Afghan issue is negotiations. He said that Pakistan will always keep on supporting Afghan brothers to ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan.
The president also said that services of Pakistani intellectuals in Kazakhstan are commendable.
President Mamnoon Hussain is currently in Kazakhstan on a four-day official visit where he attended the two-day Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Science and Technology.
The president also met Kazakh Prime Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bakir Izetbegovic on the sidelines of the OIC Summit in Astana.


Government has withdrawn the offer to host the 2011 All Africa Games. Chief Government spokesperson, who is also Information and Broadcasting services Minister, Ronnie Shikapwasha, said the decision to withdraw the offer has been made to save money towards enhancing food security in the wake of the current global economic crisis.
Lieutenant General Shikapwasha said government decided to channel resources towards the provision of essential services to cushion the impact of the rising food prices in Zambia and the rest of the world.
Gen. Shikapwasha said the escalating food prices, declining commodity prices which have affected copper earnings and the decline in government revenue, which are due to the global financial crisis, have forced the Zambian government to forgo the hosting of the games.
Gen. Shikapwasha announced the decision at a press briefing in Lusaka today.
The minister, however, noted that government has re-prioritized it spending plans for the 2009 to 2011 Medium Expenditure Framework to concentrate on a few important programmes.
He stressed that government has decided to shift about K800 billion to identified priority areas, which include food production, hospitals, schools, water and sanitation and roads.
He noted that government will continue to finance the construction of hostels at all the universities and colleges that were to have been used by participants as the contracts have already been entered into and infrastructure would benefit the institutions


Mumbai: In the last 24 hours, 138 Maharashtra Police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total coronavirus cases in the state police department to 8,722.
According to the press release by the state police department, there are 1,955 active cases. The release further stated that 6,670 police personnel have recovered from the disease. With three more deaths in the state police department due to COVID-19, the number of fatalities has gone up to 97.
227 deaths and 7,924 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Maharashtra today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 3,83,723. "The cases include 2,21,944 recovered and 1,47,592 active. 8706 patients were discharged today. The recovery rate in the state is 57.84 per cent," Maharashtra Health Department said.


(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) The destruction of a number of Buddhist heritage sites in Pakistan has angered Sri Lanka, the ANI news service reported.
According to ANI, Buddhist carvings and stupas and statues of Buddha, especially in Swat valley, have been demolished.
The news service also reported that a Chinese funded Diamer-Bhasha dam project – cum hydropower plant will cause the destruction of a whopping 30,000 raw carvings and scriptures of Buddhist origin in the Gilgit-Baltistan area of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
In 2020, a 1,700-year-old statue was demolished by a few Pakistanis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the north-western province of Pakistan.
The desecration of the statue was filmed on a mobile phone. The video of the demolition went viral on social media.
While civil activists and human rights activists expressed concerns, many Pakistani nationals supported the unfortunate act. Rawalpindi resident Umer Usmani hailed the desecration act by linking it with the teachings of Islam.
Pakistani President Dr Arif Alvi had recently sought to build relations with Sri Lankan when he met a delegation of Sri Lankan Buddhist monks in Islamabad and spoke about religious tourism as an excellent platform to strengthen ties. (Courtesy ANI)
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MULTAN: Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) has welcomed opening of all businesses from August 10.
Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Mian Fazal Elahi Sheikh, Senior Vice President Mian Rashid Iqbal and Vice President Mian Nadeem Ahmed Sheikh said that earlier Punjab government and now Federal Minister for Planning & Development Asad Umer have announced to open restaurants, tourism, public points, cinemas and theatres.
They said that it was great news for the business community who suffered heavily because of COVID-19. Earlier, Punjab government has also allowed all industries, factories and business related to the construction sector to operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.
The MCCI office-bearers said that the decision would help the business community who was in deep trouble and was facing a severe financial crunch due to lockdown and closure of their businesses.
They said that the business community was the backbone of the economy and was playing a great role in providing employment to the people and revenue to the government. They hoped that marriage halls would also be opened soon.


APHC-AJK chapter leaders, Abdul Majeed Malik and Imtiaz Wani have said that the people of occupied Kashmir have been facing severe difficulties due to continued military siege.
APHC-AJK leader and Vice Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Movement, Abdul Majeed Malik, in a statement issued in Islamabad said that India had used all cheap tactics to suppress the freedom sentiment of the Kashmiri people but miserably failed in its nefarious designs. He said that India had to accept ground situation, give up its intransigence and create conducive atmosphere for peaceful settlement of the lingering Kashmir dispute.
Abdul Majeed Malik said that India wanted to hoodwink the world community by organizing a controlled visit of hand-picked envoys to occupied Kashmir. He said that the envoys of the European Union countries had refused to visit the occupied territory as they wanted to freely meet politicians and common people.
He said that the blood of lakhs of Kashmiri martyrs would not go waste and reiterated the Kashmiris’ resolve to continue the liberation movement till they achieved their birthright to self-determination.
APHC-AJK leader and Vice Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Employees Movement, Imtiaz Wani in his statement issued in Islamabad deplored that the Indian troops had created an atmosphere of fear in occupied Kashmir and were committing massive human rights violations. He said that the people of the territory had been facing acute shortage of food and medicines due to the blockade.
He said that the United Nations Human Rights Council had time and again sought permission from the Indian government to allow a visit to occupied Kashmir but was denied.


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Fire department has record year
The Perham Fire Department responded to a record number of calls in 2013, continuing a pattern of increasing calls over the past few years.
The department responded to 163 reported fires or other emergencies last year, according to Perham Fire Chief Mark Schmidt.
That’s the most calls the department has ever responded to in one year, easily beating out the previous year’s record of 130. The year before that, in 2011, there were 128 calls, and the year before that, 126.
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More than half of British companies plan to freeze or cut their employees' pay in 2011, according to a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce.
Of the 450 businesses surveyed, 45 per cent said they would give their staff a pay rise, while 49 per cent intended to freeze salaries and 6 per cent said they planned to reduce wages.
The BCC said the results showed that companies were taking a "pragmatic" approach to challenging financial conditions, and that some were choosing to cut pay as an alternative to making staff redundant.
Firms taking part were also asked about the impact of government spending cuts on their businesses. Thirty-eight per cent said the cuts would have an impact on their profitability, and 18 per cent said they would delay investment plans as a result, but only 13 per cent expected to lay off workers as a result.Reuse content


He also said he did not accept that there is a property bubble, but added that the answer lay in building new houses.
Mr Kenny said he expected the pressure will remain in terms of housing for 18 months to two years.
The Taoiseach also said he expected that the Government will exceed its target comfortably to create 100,000 jobs by 2016.
Tánaiste Joan Burton said almost 70,000 additional jobs had been created over the last 18 months.
This latest action plan shows that 123 out of 144 measures due to be completed during the second quarter of 2014 have been implemented.
The Government also announced that a national health innovation hub will be established to support Irish businesses in the pharmaceutical and medical sector.


Srinagar: Police have arrested two burglars and recovered stolen goods from their possession in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
For the past few months there were incidents of burglary in Bandipora town and adjoining areas, following which a special team was constituted and investigation taken up, a police spokesman said, adding that two suspected people were taken into custody.
During questioning, the duo admitted that they were involved in a number of such incidents in Bandipora, the spokesman said.
On their instance police have recovered some stolen goods, the spokesman said.
Further interrogation of both the burglars was going on which could lead to more recoveries.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BEIRUT, Jan 19 (KUNA) -- Speaker of Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri postponed Thursday's session designated for electing a president due to lack of constitutional quorum, without setting a date for an upcoming session.
Attending the session were 111 representatives out of 128 as the first round of the session ended without any candidate achieving the required minimum of 86 votes and the second round did not meet the required quorum.
In this round candidate Michel Mouawad won 34 votes followed by Esam Khalifa with seven votes, and two votes for former minister Ziad Baroud, 37 ballots were left blank, and 29 were annulled as some 14 ballots had the words 'New Lebanon' written on.
This the 11th session since September 2022, held to elect a new president for the country. President Michel Oun's presidency ended on the 31st of October, shoving the country into presidential vacancy. (end)
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Maritime contract uplifted Turkey, Libya joint business
(MENAFN) On account of the maritime limits contract inked by Turkey and Libya, two-sided business amid both nations climbed by 43 percent to stand at USD2.3 billion during the previous two years regardless of the epidemic.
The mutual business rate may amount to USD3 billion for the first time at the end of 2021, as declared by Murtaza Karanfil, ruler of Turkey-Libya Business Council at Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board.
Karanfil added the contract reached by the UN is targeted at defending the rights and interests of Turkey and Libya.
He as well said "Turkey's support ensures Libya's independence and internal peace. Turkey should attach importance to relations with Libya in order to protect the law in the Mediterranean, Aegean and Cyprus."
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Indonesia reports 3,205 newly COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths
JAKARTA, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia on Saturday confirmed 3,205 new COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day rise since Sept. 22, 2021, amid the spread of the Omicron variant in the archipelagic country.
With the increase, the country's tally of infections rose to 4,283,453, the Health Ministry said.
The ministry's senior official Siti Nadia Tarmizi said that the total number of confirmed Omicron cases had increased to 1,161.
In the past 24 hours, the death toll from COVID-19 in Indonesia rose by five to 144,206, while 627 more people have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 4,122,555.
As the Indonesian government is accelerating its national vaccination programs to curb the spread of the virus, more than 180.71 million people have received their first doses of vaccines, while over 123.78 million have taken the second doses.
Indonesia started mass COVID-19 vaccinations in January last year after the authorities approved the emergency use of the Chinese Sinovac vaccine.
Aiming to fully vaccinate 208.2 million people in the country, the Indonesian government has administered over 305.85 million doses, including the third booster jabs.


At least 15 people were killed while more than 150 were injured after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck parts of Balochistan early on Thursday.
Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan Alyani confirmed the death toll and the number of injured citizens while speaking to the media during a visit to District Headquarter Hospital (DHQ) Harnai.
He said that the rescue operation had been completed and the provincial administration will extend all possible cooperation to those affected by the calamity.
Earlier, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) had said that 20 people had died and more than 300 were injured in the earthquake. The death toll was also confirmed by Harnai Deputy Commissioner Sohail Anwar Hashmi.
However, the Balochistan CM said that at the time, authorities were still collecting data from different hospitals as it was during the initial stages. He said that authorities had managed to compile all the data which showed that 15 people had died.
He said that more than 200 houses had also been affected in the quake.
Balochistan Governor Syed Zahoor Ahmed Agha, who had also accompanied the CM to the hospital, reiterated that the provincial government will help those affected by the quake.


JAIPUR: It was also the strength of social media that helped cops find the 29-year-old accused who abducted the infant. Additional commissioner of police (crime) Ajay Pal Lamba said that after several days of hectic search, the police on Friday released a poster of the accused, Hemandra Singh Jat.
“Several people had put the same poster on their WhatsApp status. We learned later on that people shared it on different WhatsApp groups,” Lamba told TOI, adding that calls and information began pouring in which paved the way for the police to calibrate their investigation.
“Our teams worked really hard, but people’s participation was equally paramount in this case,” he said.
DCP (East) Rajeev Pachar said that the people responded in large numbers to the police’s initiative. “We had shared the information on all police WhatsApp groups, similarly, people also wanted the baby to reunite with his family,” he said. The Jaipur police said that it was for the first time that they had used social media and sought people's participation to such a high degree.


KARACHI: Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab said that the law to regularise illegal constructions has been drafted, hoping that the Sindh governor will approve the ordinance.
Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, the administrator said that the anti-encroachment campaign in Sindh will be stopped after the approval of the ordinance.
He said that the law is similar to the one passed in Punjab. Only one paragraph has been added that the anti-encroachment drive should be stopped immediately, Wahab added.
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EU condemns bomb blasts in Bahrain
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The EU Tuesday strongly condemned the bomb blasts that occurred on Monday evening and Tuesday morning in the villages of Damistan and Karzakan in Bahrain, resulting in the death of a policeman and of a Bahraini citizen.
In a reaction to the bomb blasts, Catherine Ray, spokesperson for EU High Representative Federica Mogherini, said "we offer our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. These dramatic events underlines the need to urgently seek a solution to the current difficulties in Bahrain through constructive and peaceful dialogue." She noted that the newly elected Parliament will have an opportunity to advance the current reform process and to work towards a swift resumption of national dialogue ... ."
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Qatar - Rajagiri school campaign supports one million trees planting mission
(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Eco Club of Rajagiri Public School has launched a campaign to support Qatar's one million trees planting mission.
Managing director George Jacob inaugurated the programme by planting Sidra saplings in the campus. An e-magazine titled Legacy was also launched on the occasion. The magazine explains the harm caused to nature by the carbon footprint that we create. A link provided in the magazine helps the reader to calculate the amount of carbon footprint he or she leaves behind, based on the lifestyle, and explains how planting trees help to erase it. After explaining various other benefits of planting trees, it urges the reader to contribute to the tree planting mission by clicking on a link. Readers can donate the saplings of their choice using the link and can also register to take part in the programme as a volunteer.
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World population reaches 8 billion
The world’s population has today reached 8 billion.
The estimate is from the United Nations and other experts.
More people living longer has led to rapid growth recently, however that’s expected to slow.
Taiwo Shemede runs a school in Makoko on the coast of Lagos, which is predicted to become the largest city by the end of the century:
“We have 200,000 people living on water and we have 2,000 people living on lands right now the kids the children are more than the adults know most people don’t even want to have a child anymore.”


President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday said that he would appoint a Prime Minister and a Cabinet which can win the confidence of the people of the country during the course of this week. “I am in the process of forming a new Government to prevent the country from going into anarchy ”.
The President said he will take steps to empower the 19th Amendment to the Constitution giving more powers to the Legislature, after the new Government is formed.
“The new Prime Minister will be given an opportunity to carry forward his programme of work”, the President said.
Making a special statement, the President added that he received a number of requests for the abolition of the Presidential system.”
When the country is stabilized by the new Government, avenues will be created for the abolition of the Presidency after having discussions with the all stakeholders,”he said.
The President sought support from all to protect the lives of the people as well as their property and to provide all the essentials for the lives of the people without allowing the country to collapse in this extremely difficult time.
He requested the people to exercise utmost restraint at this point of time.
The President said that the unfortunate incident that took place on Monday morning triggered violence in all parts of the country
Violent activities were being carried out in an organized manner throughout the country even before the imposition of curfew. A parliamentarian was killed and more than 300 persons were injured as a result of violence through out the country. The IGP has been given specific instructions to conduct a full scale investigations into these incidents
“All those who were involved in unleashing violence will be brought to book soon.
“The President said that action will taken against those who organized these violent acts and those who were aiding and abetting in the future,”the President said.


Football champions in Italy, Spain start season with victories
(MENAFN) The 2022 winners of the Italian and Spanish football leagues had successful opening weekends for the upcoming campaigns.
In a Saturday home Serie A game, AC Milan defeated Udinese 4-2.
Ante Rebic, a winger for Croatia, scored twice against Udinese to help his team win at San Siro Stadium.
David Alaba, an Austrian defender for Real Madrid, scored the game-winning goal in the 2-1 victory over Almeria on Sunday.
The 61st minute goal by Real Madrid player Lucas Vazquez prevented the home team Almeria from taking a 1-0 lead.
Alaba, who was substituted in the second half, curled a free kick in the 75th minute as Real Madrid overcame a deficit.
In the meantime, title candidates Barcelona were hold to a 0-0 tie with Rayo Vallecano at their home.
On Saturday, Manchester City won 4-0 against Bournemouth in the English Premier League.
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The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has shown serious concern over the Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2021 tabled in the national assembly on Thursday.
A media release issued by the chamber said that the approval of the bill would hit the growth of many businesses and unleash a new wave of inflation across the country, putting an unbearable burden on the common man and causing a further slump in economic activities.
President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Muhammad Shakeel Munir said the business community has been demanding the government to promote ease of doing business and introduce low tax rates to facilitate better growth of business activities that would help in the economic revival of the country.
Contrary to their demands, the government has introduced a mini-budget to withdraw sales tax exemptions worth billions of rupees on industrial machinery, pharma sector and imported food items that would increase the cost of production and further hike inflation.
He said that the mini-budget has proposed to increase the rates of federal excise duty, income tax and sales tax on services in the federal capital territory that would put more burden on the business community and affect business activities. He said the government has also imposed a 17 percent sales tax through min-budget on the mining sector that would increase production cost and affect exports of marble and granite products.
ICCI President said that the Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2021 would raise the prices of many essential items including flour, edible oil, medicines, poultry products, infant food, other food items, mobile phones, personal computers, sewing machines, matchboxes, iodized salt and red chilies.
He added that this would happen at a time when inflationary pressures were already at record levels. He said that the withdrawal of exemptions and imposition of duties on raw materials would have a far-reaching impact on both industry and trade sectors and urged the government to withdraw the mini-budget in the larger economic interest of the country.
Senior Vice President ICCI Jamshaid Akhtar Sheikh and Vice President ICCI Muhammad Faheem Khan in their remarks said that instead of generating additional tax revenue for the government, the mini-budget would promote smuggling and would lead to a negative impact on the local industrial and business activities.
They said with further erosion of their buying power, people would prefer to buy smuggled and cheaper items including mobile phones and this would keep Pakistan a tech backward country, which would be in sharp contrast with the government’s efforts of digitizing the economy. They urged the government to start consultation with the stakeholders to address the key challenges of the economy and withdraw the mini-budget.
Source: Pro Pakistani


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) During a working trip to the Mykolaiv region, Volodymyr Zelensky met with students of three universities.
He said this during an evening video address, Ukrinform reported.
"It was a very emotional and important meeting with students from three Mykolaiv universities. The universities that work and the students who study are in Ukraine. For the sake of Ukraine. Adult issues. Honest emotions. Clean, bright eyes. Boys and girls, I thank you for this conversation today. We are doing everything to make our entire state, all our people stronger and always free," Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky takes part in presentation of projects under Danish Patronage Program in Mykolaiv
As reported, the President of Ukraine made a working visit to the Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions on Wednesday, November 29.
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PROSPECT — Prospect police issued a reminder to residents to keep their car doors locked after two unlocked cars were reported stolen Monday morning.
Police said two cars were stolen from the Summit Road area. Police said there have also been numerous complaints of items being stolen from cars in the area. Police said in every case all the cars were unlocked, and the cars that were stolen had the keys in them.
Police asked residents to remember to always lock their vehicles and take valuable items into their homes.


Israeli occupation authorities are exploiting the world’s preoccupation with confronting the novel coronavirus to escalate its ongoing aggression against the Palestinian people, the Arab League (AL) warned yesterday.
The AL said in a statement that the Israeli violations included “killing, arresting and displacing civilians, annexing new settlements, and Judaising and attacking Palestinian holy sites.”
“The [Israeli] occupation is exploiting the world’s preoccupation with the coronavirus pandemic to expand their settlements and impose new realities on the ground, especially in East Jerusalem and its surrounding areas,” the league said.The statement condemned what it described as “Israel’s racist and terrorist practices against the Palestinian people, and its systematic violation against human rights,” calling on Israel to “immediately comply with the United Nations Security Council’s decisions, halt its aggression practices, and the release all the Palestinian prisoners.”
The league called on the international community “to act immediately to stop the ongoing daily crimes committed by Israel against the Palestinian people.”
“Despite the global concern about confronting the coronavirus, Israel did not care about the threat of virus spread among the Palestinian people, leaving more than 5,000 Palestinian prisoners held together in the its prisons,” the Palestinian official said.


( MENAFN ) Figures from the South African Revenue Services (SARS) demonstrated on Friday that trade surplus in South Africa increased to 52.77 billion rand (USD3.64 billion) during March from 31.22 billion rand (USD2.15 billion) in the previous month.
The SARS stated that both exports and imports data advanced in March.
It noted in a report that the trade surplus is due to exports of 168.29 billion rand (USD11.61 billion) and imports of 115.52 billion rand (USD7.97 billion).
The SARS stated that the first quarter recorded a trade surplus of 96.63 billion rand (USD6.66 billion), a climb from 31.67 billion rand (USD2.18 billion) a year earlier. Exports rose by 45.6 percent annually whilst imports advanced by 22.7 percent over the very period.
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Kathmandu: The Election Commission has informed that there have been complaints about misuse of government resources and tools in the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections.
The commission has also directed to follow the code of conduct when the provisions of the Election Code of Conduct 2079 have been implemented. Also, the commission has reminded that the use of government tools and resources in election campaigning has been banned.
The commission has said that the lack of compliance is regrettable when the political parties have repeatedly been drawn to the implementation of the code of conduct and the major officials of the political parties have expressed their commitment to comply.
The commission also said that it has received information through various means that officials including ministers of the government of Nepal and provincial governments are using government resources and tools including helicopters for election campaigning.
The Election Commission has also made five special decisions to prevent misuse of government resources and tools.
Giving instructions to the Minister and the Chief Minister through the office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers, regarding the complaint that the Prime Minister and the Minister have used helicopters for campaigning activities in various places, clearly in writing whether the expenses incurred by the Prime Minister, high-ranking people of various political parties and the Minister in using the helicopter should/should not be covered by the government fund.
It has been decided to instruct the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers to disclose the purpose of sending and for which purpose the helicopter was used.


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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged non-career ambassadors-designates to treat all who visit Nigerian embassies, especially the citizens, with respect and dignity. Osinbajo said government would remove the hindrance to effective service delivery at the embassies across the globe.
“More importantly, that we also recognise that everyone who comes to the embassies and even Nigerians in particular are persons who need to be served with respect. “That they need to be treated with dignity; they need to be treated with the kind of respect that people should ordinarily expect from those who say that they are serving them. “I think that it will be very important that all of those who come to our embassies feel that they are respected and that they are treated properly whenever they choose to.
“The government will work very hard to ensure that we put in place all that is required. “We know that there are several challenges. “I am sure that most of us are familiar with so many of the challenges; challenges with salaries and challenges with some of the facilities.’’ Osinbajo said that complaints from Nigerian embassies related to citizens not being served well, being treated shabbily and lack of facilities.
The Vice president gave assurance that the problems were being looked at and a lot would be done ahead of the resumption of the ambassadors-designate. Osinbajo also urged the envoys to make personal efforts to familiarise themselves with the policies and programmes of government in order to deliver. He reminded them of the three cardinal policies of the administration on the economy, security and anti-corruption.
He requested the envoys to regard themselves as privileged and being given the honour to represent the country. “We are not short of great ideas, but getting things done remains the issue,’’ he said and urged the envoys to change the scenario. Osinbajo said corruption was a major concern in the country but added that there must be a consensus to say that corruption would not be tolerated any more. He also said that there was hope for a turnaround of the nation’s economy. “I want to say that there is great hope for a turnaround of our economy and that the turnaround is definitely in sight. “The most important thing is to ensure that we do those things that we promised to do and we are determined to do those things.
“We have the capacity to do those things; we have the presence of mind to do them and we will. “The most important of course is diversifying our economy to ensure that we are able to produce the various things that we consume,’’ he said. Osinbajo also explained that the ease of doing business programme of the administration was crucial in the efforts to attract foreign investments. He said that the envoys had major roles to play in how people should perceive the country as an investment destination.


Protesters Rally in Jerusalem Over Building Moratorium
Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Jerusalem, converging near the home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to protest his recent announcement of a 10-month moratorium on approving permits for new settlement homes in the West Bank, according to the BBC. — KA
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Jewish settlers have been angered by the moratorium, ordered by Mr Netanyahu’s right-leaning government, ordinarily supportive of settlement activity in the West Bank.
Nearly 500,000 Jews live in more than 100 settlements built on occupied territory in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Settlement building in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, is illegal under international law – although Israel disputes this.
Meanwhile, Israeli anti-settlement movement Peace Now says more homes are under construction per inhabitant in the West Bank than inside Israel despite the recent curbs.
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Karachi: The family of Ismat Khanrejo, the 26-year-old woman who died after being administered a suspicious injection at the Sindh Government Hospital Korangi, has claimed that she was sexually assaulted by the hospital staff before being killed.
The claims were made by the victim’s maternal aunt during a press conference at the Karachi Press Club on Monday, where she was flanked by human rights activists and members of civil society.
“We are being pressurised to withdraw the case,” she said, adding that the government was responsible for the incident as it had taken place at a public hospital.
Taking exception to the slow progress in the case and the apparent lack of efforts to apprehend the accused, the victim’s aunt said that the culprits were roaming freely, while the victim’s family was being pressurised to stay calm. “The unfortunate incident took place on April 18,” she said, adding that even after the passage of four days, the police haven’t been able to arrest the prime accused. “If the residents of Korangi can’t go to the public hospital, where should they go?” she questioned.
For her part, National Commission for Human Rights member Anis Haroon said that incidents of medical negligence were commonplace, but Ismat’s case was particularly horrifying. “The child had gone to the hospital due to a toothache and after giving her anesthesia, the culprits have assaulted her,” she said, adding that the victim had been harassed at this very facility a year ago, after which she had resigned from her job.
Social activist Jibran Nasir said that the incident had raised questions on the prestigious profession of doctors. He appealed to the medical fraternity, especially younger doctors to come forward and show solidarity with the victim’s family.
Meanwhile, a district and sessions court sent three suspects, who have been booked for Ismat’s death, on judicial remand.
The hearing was held before the Judicial Magistrate for East district at the Karachi City Court, where the police presented three arrested suspects Amir, Shahzeb and Wali Muhammad before the judge.
The investigation officer’s request for physical remand was rejected by the court, after which the suspects were sent on a judicial remand.
The investigation officer had sought extension in the remand, saying that investigation was incomplete.


Lucknow: Outbreak of corona infection continues in Uttar Pradesh, the number of deaths is increasing continuously. Today, 4,824 new cases have been registered in the state. UP’s Additional Chief Secretary Health Amit Mohan Prasad said that a record 95 people died due to covid in the last 24 hours. At present, the number of active cases in the state has been 48,511.
So far 1,21,090 people have been discharged, while 2,733 people have died due to infection so far. So far, the total number of corona infected in the state has been 1,72,334, while today 5,863 people have been discharged.


German Consul- General Jorn Rohde called on Chief Minister Oommen Chandy at the Secretariat on Monday. The Chief Minister appreciated the Consul-General for the decision to open two visa application and processing centres in the state next year. The Chief Minister said the decision will be helpful for fostering travel and business relations between the two countries. Jorn Rohde informed the Chief Minister that a significant percentage of Indian students pursuing higher education in Germany was Keralites. He told the Chief Minister that the Bangalore Consulate was extending all necessary support to students, including a career guidance cell. Chandy said that the state is witnessing a steady rise in tourist inflow from Germany.


Benue State Supervisory Commissioner for Health Dr. Godwin Oyiwona says cases of Yellow Fever disease have been reported in three local governments.
He disclosed this on Monday at the launch of vaccination against Yellow Fever in Makurdi.
Oyiwona said the disease, which had killed about 20 people so far in Ogbadibo, has now spread to Okpokwu and Ado local governments..
He noted that the rapid spread of the disease in the state required immediate remedial measures to control it.
According to him, the vaccination was an antidote against its spread to other parts of the state.
He said: “The launch is to cover 20 local government areas of the state, aside the three local governments that were covered last year. “Yellow Fever was discovered in Ogbadibo Local Government recently and it has spread to Okpokwu and Ado local government areas.
“This has prompted the state government to swing into action to see that people are vaccinated against the disease.
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“We need to see that every person from nine months to 44 years come for vaccination.”
Governor Samuel Ortom, who launched the vaccination exercise, urged local government council chairmen, traditional rulers and religious organisations to join hands in the campaign to have everyone vaccinated.
While commending the state for its polio-free status, Ortom said his administration had released N29 million for the completion of the permanent site for the Primary Health Care Board, adding that another N10 million was released as counterpart funding for logistics.


Somalia on Monday registered 34 new coronavirus infections that were tested in the past 24 hours. Somalia minister of health Fowziya Abikar Nur said, a total of 756 cases have been confirmed since mid March when the country recorded its first case.
She also submitted that the country has recorded three deaths, taking the death toll from the pandemic to 35.
Seventeen people have recovered from the disease, taking the total number of recoveries to 61 .
The latest announcement comes amid fears of mass spread of the virus among the population, especially in the capital, Mogadishu, with some reports indicating that there are many cases not recorded by the government.


Saudi Boy Scouts visit American Boy Scouts headquarters in New York
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New York, 26 Shawwal,1437 AH, 31 July,2016 , SPA -- The participants in the Scout training trip being organized by Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association in collaboration with American Boys Scouts in Alpine Camp in New Jersey, the United States of America, visited yesterday American Boy Scouts' headquarters in New York.
The General Supervisor of the training trip, Dr. Abdullah Al-Fahad confirmed the importance of this visit to the most important and oldest national Scout associations around the world, which has more than 4 million members of young people and nearly one million adult volunteers.
He praised the cooperation between the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association and the American Boy Scouts since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two Associations in 1429 AH.
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Kathmandu: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai has said that Chinese tourists are the heart of Nepali tourism industry.
Speaking at the inaugural function of the Yuan Sangrila Photo Exhibition starting on Friday, Minister Bhattarai recalled that the government expected more from Chinese tourists while the government announced Visit Nepal 2020 campaign.
Stating that the campaign was not successful due to unfavorable conditions, he said that the number of Chinese tourists will increase as soon as the situation improves.
He further said that the government is working to make the travel environment easier very soon, he said that programs like photo exhibitions would play a role in deepening the relations between Nepal and China. Stating that Nepal has also participated in the BRI program recently launched by China, he said that it would play a big role in economic development and prosperity.
Inaugurating the program, National Assembly Speaker Ganesh Prasad Timilsina said tourism would be an important sector in reviving the economy affected by COVID-19.
He said that Nepal has products that can attract a large number of Chinese tourists and stressed on its promotion.
The photo exhibition is organized by Nepal China Media Forum in Nepal. The Chinese delegation wished success to the program through video conference.
Kishor Shrestha, chairman of the Nepal-China Media Forum, said that the program, which was taken as a means of cultural exchange, had to be limited to virtual media due to the epidemic of coronavirus.


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, January 22, 2022, SPA -- In its daily forecast for the weather in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reported that the low temperature will continue on eastern, central, western, and southern parts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, accompanied by active surface wind, reducing the horizontal sight, while partly cloudy sky accompanied by thunder clouds and active winds is forecasted on Assir heights, as well as Al-Baha, and Makkah regions.
The report added that the surface wind movement along the Red Sea will be northeasterly to northwesterly on the northern and central parts at a speed of 20-40 km/h and southeasterly to northwesterly on the southern part at a speed of 20-40 km/h, while the surface wind movement on the Arabian Gulf will be northwesterly at a speed of 25-50 km/h.
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The Iron Ore company of Canada put out a statement today that the incident on the railway did not involve a train.
Four people were taken to hospital following the incident March 13. According to IOC, two have been released and two of the employees are still being treated in hospital.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary said at about 10:15 a.m. they were called to an incident on the highway between Labrador City and Churchill Falls. Four IOC employees were sent to the Labrador West Health Centre with what police described as non-life threatening injuries.
IOC said the incident occurred during maintenance work on the railway.
Railway traffic remains suspended, with operations having resumed across the rest of IOC’s business, according to the company.
“Nothing is more important to IOC than the safety of our employees and we are working to provide support to the people affected and their families,” a spokesperson for the company said.


ANKARA (SD) – Speaking in Turkey, the Somali president said that the government will eventually negotiate with Al Shabaab and the conflict will be resolved peacefully.
The president made the remarks at a SETA conference on Somalia-Turkey relations
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud said the government is opening the door for al-Shabaab members who want to renounce violence and extremist ideology.
The Somali president said the government has a three pronged approach to address the Al-Shabaab issue: military, ideological, and economic.
The president added the current policy against Al-Shabaab was not enough, and said the Al Shabaab containment policy had failed.
The president said security was a top priority, adding that the government was committed to social and political reconciliation, including a unified constitution and institution building.
The president, meanwhile, praised the relationship between Somalia and Turkey, saying it was not only based on humanitarian support but also on co-operation.
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Nigeria will exceed IMF growth projection of 7.4 per cent – CBN
The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Sarah Alade, said on Thursday that Nigeria would surpass the International Monetary Fund (IMF) growth projection of 7.4 per cent for it in 2014.
Alade, who is the Deputy Governor for Economic Policy, made the statement in Lagos at the presentation of the IMF 2013 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Sahara Africa.
She said that the average projection for Sub-Sahara African countries was six per cent in 2014 due to strong investment demands.
Alade also said that inflation was expected to maintain its downward trend to less than six per cent by the end of 2014.
She said the goals could be achieved through prudent monetary management and the Federal Government's transformation agenda as well as the growing non-oil sector of the economy.
She said that Nigeria had exceeded its peers in the region due to increased trading partners as well as being able to handle political and domestic constraints.
Alade also said that most investors coming into the country had taken advantage of the tight monetary measures put in place by the government.
She said that it was important that Nigeria must ensure that inflows into the country could assist and create short-term macro-economic stability.
Alade said that when such inflows got out of the system, they would create instability which could spill over to the short, medium and long terms financial instability.
She, however, said that government would ensure that some policies were put in place to manage the inflows to mitigate risk.
The official said that such policies included macro-economic and financial stability policies which were efficient and effective.
“Let me say that we will push growth beyond 7. 4 per cent depending on the structural transformation we are doing.
“If these reforms in power, agriculture and in all other sectors are concluded and successfully implemented on time, then we might see growth beyond 7.4 per cent.
“Again, it depends on the timing,'' she added.


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AL WAKRAH, Qatar: Australia upset Denmark 1-0 on Wednesday to qualify for the World Cup knockout phase for the first time in 16 years thanks to a fine solo goal from Mathew Leckie.
Australia contained Denmark at the Al Janoub Stadium before stinging the Scandinavians on a counter-attack in the 60th minute when Leckie burst into space, wrong-footed defender Joakim Maehle and fired low past goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand brought on all the attacking firepower he could muster as he desperately sought the goals that have eluded his side in Qatar.
But Australia held on to claim second place in Group D, behind France but ahead of Tunisia who were leading the French 1-0 in the dying stages of Wednesday's other game. Denmark finished bottom with one point.
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Sopore, Apr 09 : The Jammu and Kashmir police Thursday said it has initiated a fast-track bases investigation in identifying the people who attended the funeral of Jaish-e-Muhamamd commander at Sadipora are of Sopore in Baramulla district last evening by exposing whole population to the threat of Coronavirus. The police said all those who participated in the funeral will be arrested.
A police official told wire service—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that fast track basis investigation in underway and some people who took part in the funeral have been identified and will be arrested shortly.
Police in a statement issued to KNO said that it has started investigations and subsequent identification of those who participated in the funeral of killed militant in Saidpora yesterday (Wednesday Evening).
As per top police official the matter is being investigated on fast track basis and some of the participants who flayed government directions and took part in funeral procession have been identified through pictures/ videos circulated on social media and will be arrested shortly.
It said that the participation in funeral procession of the slain militant in such numbers not only violates the set guidelines issued by the government in wake of Covid-19 but also exposes the entire population in the area to the pandemic.
Meanwhile, police said that the lockdown in the Sopore has also been intensified and people have been requested not to venture out in any circumstances barring medical exigencies—(KNO)


Travelers diarrhea has reached epidemic proportions in Alaska, where the state has banned all flights to and from the islands, and the Department of Transportation has imposed travel restrictions on most major U.S. airports.
The problem was reported on Tuesday by Alaska Airlines, which said more than 100 people have been hospitalized in the state due to the outbreak.
The airline says it is working with state health officials to investigate the cause of the outbreak, which has been reported in five communities in Alaska.
The airline said in a statement on Wednesday that it is monitoring the situation closely and working with the Alaska Department of Health to determine if further action is necessary.
Alaska’s largest airline, Alaska Airlines says it has suspended flights to the state until further notice.
The company says it will also work with state officials to address the outbreak and the health effects of the disease.


Tennis moves to 11-1 on season
The Packers boys’ tennis team continued its dominant start to the season this weekend, despite Saturday’s West Fargo Invitational tournament being cut short due to rain.
On Friday, the Pack won two matches to bring their record to 11-1.
“It feels great, but we are still not done,” head coach Chad Anderson said. “We are cautiously optimistic in what the future might hold for us during the next two weeks of tennis.”
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has announced the start of negotiations with Ukraine and the Russian Federation regarding a safety zone at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
The IAEA chief wrote this on Twitter, Ukrinform reports.
“We have begun constructive and active consultations with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on establishing a Nuclear Safety and Security Protection Zone (NSSPZ) at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine,” he wrote.
Grossi also added that he had started similar consultations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Earlier, at a press conference on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Grossi said he hopes to visit Kyiv in the near future, and 'maybe later' visit Russia.
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Telangana Congress leaders today launched a scathing attack against the TRS leaders for "encouraging defections from their party".
Addressing a massive public meeting of party president Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leaders unleashed a fusillade against the TRS and its leaders.
MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy alleged that Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao was ruling the State like a dictator, and encouraging his party leaders to attack Congress workers.
Claiming that KCR was "buying" rival party MLAs, he asked the Chief Minister how much he had paid for Congress MLA Chirumarti Lingaiah.
He said that KCR was ruining the concept of democracy in the State through his actions.
Commenting on Lingaiah, he said that his brother and he had not only convinced the party high command to allot a seat to the now-defected MLA, but had also worked hard to ensure his victory. They took care of Lingaiah like a family member, he claimed. However KCR had the wiles to overcome even family bonds, Reddy said.
He said that despite all the machinations of KCR, however, the Congress would quickly come to power in the State.
AICC secretary S A Sampath Kumar said that the statements of TRS leader K T Rama Rao were meaningless. Noting that the TRS had 16 of the 17 MPs from Telangana, he asked KTR to spell out their achievements in the last five years.
Chevella MP Konda Visweshwar Reddy said that the Congress should come to power for the unity and development of the country. He also said that the party was according top priority to women leaders.


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, January 23, 2022, SPA -- Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulaali said that the world is still witnessing daily cases of the coronavirus, and that there is a race to provide vaccines.
'The epidemiological curve in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing fluctuations, and we are very optimistic after the decline of the cases, which confirms the importance of the commitment to the precautionary measures', he said during a press conference held today.
The Spokesman added that the number of the doses given in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reached more than 55 million doses, and the number of immune individuals exceeded 25.5 million.
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The director of Iran's Interests Section in Cairo has said that the volume of trade between Iran and Egypt will increase by four times by 2013, MEHR News reported
In an interview with the Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper published on Tuesday, Mojtaba Amani said that the value of trade between Egypt and Iran was $100 million in 2010 and it reached $130 million in 2011.
And it will increase to $400 million by 2013, he stated.
Amani said that Iran and Egypt have political relationship, but it needs to be reformed.
He also noted that the fact that the two countries have not still established full diplomatic ties is due to the problems facing the newly-established Egyptian government and lack of decision-making centers that can decide about the sensitive issues.


ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid has said that the brave soldiers of security forces have sacrificed their lives to defeat terrorism.
He was talking to media in Islamabad on Monday after inquiring about health of the police officials injured in firing incident in the federal capital last night.
The minister said that the police personnel have ensured peace in the country by risking their lives. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is organizing again from Afghanistan, he claimed.
Sheikh Rashid further told that Karachi and Islamabad are under terror threats.The Minister said terrorists have been defeated and their remnants will also be eliminated.
The reaction came after at least five terrorists were killed in encounter with Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Mastung on Sunday night.


Sidhu said the Health Department has received one lakh doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for the 18-44 age group, whose vaccination will start from Monday across the state.
Earlier in the day, an official statement quoting Sidhu had said the government had decided to cover construction workers and their family members in the first phase.
Later, in an amended statement, it did not mention about family members but said construction workers will be vaccinated in the first phase.
In May, the minister said government employees, construction workers, teachers and other staff at government and private educational establishments will be covered under the drive for the 18-44 age group.
The minister said the Punjab government had placed an immediate order of 30 lakh doses with Serum Institute of India Ltd and has been told that 4.29 lakh doses for the group will be given in the month of May.
Individuals with co-morbidities are at the highest risk, hence, 70 per cent of doses have been allocated to this group in the next phase, he said in an official statement here.
He further said the state government is developing a plan for the evaluation of vaccine effectiveness.
This will be valuable in designing further control efforts, he said.


Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accused the Opposition of indulging in vote bank politics over Muslim reservation issue, and said that the government is taking legal opinion on whether to promulgate an ordinance for quota to the minority community.
“The issue of reservation is still in courts and only an interim order has been given. There is no verdict yet in the case. We will go by the constitutional framework,” Fadnavis told the state Assembly.
Holding that the opposition has no real concern for the Muslim community except for garnering their votes, he sought to know what they did when the Wakf land in the state was illegally given away to private parties.
Stating that the government was in the process of seeking legal opinion on the issue, he said verdicts given by the Supreme Court and the High Court on the matter had often been conflicting.
Fadnavis said the government had made it clear that the Muslim students who had already gained admission in educational institutions under the quota could continue their studies, adding that students from the community had already got admitted to seven per cent of the seats.
The issue, raised by Opposition Leader RadhakrishnaVikhePatil through an adjournment notice, generated heated exchange in the House, resulting in a brief adjournment.
Patil said the five per cent reservation had been upheld by the High Court and wanted the government to enact a legislation on the matter.
Revenue Minister EknathKhadse wondered why the Congress and the NCP had never felt the need for reservation for Muslims when they had been in power.


(MENAFN) EU restrictions on Russia were “miscalculated” and might abolish Europe’s economy, unless Brussels alters its position, Hungarian Premier Viktor Orban stated on a radio meeting on Friday.
Orban, an honest criticizer of the EU’s procedure on Russia, said “The moment of truth must come in Brussels, when leaders admit they have made a miscalculation, that the sanctions policy was based on wrong assumptions and it must be changed.”
He stated that while Ukraine requires support, the bloc's highest need to adjust their plan in contradiction with Russia.
He also stated that the restrictions were unsuccessful to threaten Russia’s economy and haven’t forced Moscow to stop the military action.
He added, they have instead led to extensive destruction to the EU's own financial steadiness.
The Hungarian president declared that “The sanctions do not help Ukraine, however, they are bad for the European economy and if it goes on like this, they will kill off the European economy... What we see right now is unbearable.”
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Totogo Police have managed to positively identify two men allegedly involved in the attack captured on the CCTV footage.
The two are being interviewed and we are now in the process of identifying the victims.
We are requesting the victims or anyone that is willing to assist us identify the victims, to come forward or call Crime Stoppers on 919 as information provided will be beneficial to the ongoing investigation into the attacks.
Information about the victims will be crucial to determining the outcome of the ongoing investigations.
We assure the public that we have put in place measures to prevent a repeat of similar attacks.


(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman April 18 (Petra) -- Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Imad Fakhoury has briefed senior World Bank officials on the latest economic challenges facing Jordan in light of the Syrian and regional crises and their repercussions on the Kingdom's economy.
The ministry said in a statement on Monday that Fakhoury during International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) Spring Meetings in Washington reviewed the increasing pressure on Jordan as a result of the regional crises and their impact on the rising public debt.
The statement said that the minister also stressed the importance of mobilizing funds to enable the government continue hosting Syrian refugees and providing them with humanitarian services.
Fakhoury also discussed with the WBG senior management the current and future cooperation as well as formulating the 2017-2022 framework of the Country Partnership to support Jordan's developmental programs.
The statement further pointed to the Second Programmatic Development Policy Loan that Jordan works on with the WBG to repair the water and energy sectors worth $250 million in soft loan for budget support.
It also indicated the Results-Oriented Program worth $300 million in soft loan rather than the short-term and high cost of commercial borrowing.
Moreover the statement added that a total of $100 million will be provided by the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) for the Results-Oriented Program based on the results announced by the WBG in London with very concessional interest with repayment periods of up to forty years.
Allocating this sum of money to Jordan is considered historic as the Kingdom is classified as a country with high average income the statement stated.
The statement also highlighted meetings held by Fakhoury with the director of the USAID as well as the US Congress adding that they focused on regional developments and challenges facing the Kingdom as a result of the Syrian refugee crisis. The meetings also dealt with progress achieved by Jordan regarding the economic and political reforms.
The minister also took part in meetings of the IMF's president with officials from Middle Eastern countries and with officials from JICA and the European Investment Bank that focused on cooperation with JICA and the EIB. More..
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By Wezzie Gausi:
Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has admitted that there is a long way to go for the country to meet terms of the Abuja Declaration on health sector financing.
In 2001, African Union member states signed the Abuja Declaration, pledging to allocate at least 15 percent of their national budgets each year to improve healthcare systems.
Speaking at an annual health sector joint review meeting in Lilongwe Tuesday, Kandodo Chiponda said, in 2022, the government managed to contribute 11 percent to the health sector budget.
She said the ministry is willing to reach the 15 percent but faces various challenges.
“We will keep on negotiating with the Treasury so as to increase the country’s contribution to the health sector. However, we must be aware that the government has to look for many other ministries in terms of funding.
“But we are hopeful that, with time, we will be able to contribute more to the health budget in the country,” Kandodo Chiponda said.
World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Representative Neema Kimambo emphasised the need to reach the 15 percent contribution.
She said while the donor community will continue helping Malawi, it is necessary for the country to contribute the 15 percent.
“Well, we understand that the nation is going through a series of crises, including the cholera outbreak. But our stand, as the donor community, remains that countries must reach 15 percent when it comes to health financing,” Kimambo said.
Malawi Health Equity Network Executive Director George Jobe said Malawi needs to devise plans on how to finance the health sector.
He cited the collection of levies from toll gates on the ground that people involved in road accidents seek medical help.


(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
BOGOTA, 17th March, 2023 (WAM) -- Ten miners reported missing after an explosion caused by accumulated gas in coal mines in central Colombia have been found dead, raising the death toll to 21, Reuters said on Thursday.
The explosion in several adjoining coal mines took place late on Tuesday in a rural area of Sutatausa, about 75 km (46 miles) north of Bogota.
'I have been in communication with Governor Nicolas Garcia, who just informed me that despite all the efforts of rescue teams, unfortunately, 21 people lost their lives in the tragic accident in Sutatausa,' President Gustavo Petro said on Twitter.
Activities at the mines have been suspended, the national mining agency said in its own tweet, and an investigation to establish the causes of the explosion will take place before a reopening can be considered.
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Over the years, so many things have changed including the food we eat.
Before the 20th century, the dominant profession was farming and which required physical effort to engage in but the people in that era still were more healthy and stronger than people in this era.
Improved technology has given rise to the improvement In other things like the food we eat, what we wear and drink but all these changes come with its side effects.
Some scientific research indicates that the food we consume nowadays is the cause of many diseases affecting us.
Most time people don’t even know the side effects of these diseases and that has caused a lot of harm to their health.


KDRTV has confirmed reports indicating that Chinese health authorities have given figures for health workers who have perished following the deadly coronavirus that originated in the Hubei province of China.
As it stands, six health workers have lost their lives after being infected with the dreadful virus
On the other side, 1716 people have been infected by the virus since the outbreak in the Hubei province
The death toll of the coronavirus is more than 1300 people
KDRTV also understands that the virus has also spread to other countries such as the United States of America
The total number of the infections now stands at 63, 922 cases, according to the National Health Commission of China
The WHO has declared coronavirus as a world health emergency and trafficked its staff to help in preventing further infections of the virus in the country.
Many countries have also suspended their flights to China amid fears of coronavirus infections
Initially, the WHO was worried about the capacity of China to halt the new cases of coronavirus in the country
Again, the regional branch of WHO in Africa also confirmed that they are working round the clock to make sure that they establish capable laboratories in Africa to handle the cases of coronavirus should there be an outbreak.


President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, have discussed on ways to further enhance relations between both nations.
The two leaders spoke via phone on Monday, where they updated each other on the respective countries’ Covid-19 response measures.
Solih commended Pakistan’s effective response, while briefing him on the Maldives’ existing and projected case numbers, and explained that the Maldives has had a recent spike in infections which health authorities have responded to with stricter measures.
Noting that the ongoing global pandemic has severely impacted countries’ economies, particularly those of vulnerable countries such as the Maldives, President Solih praised the Pakistani prime minister’s leadership in calling for debt-relief, through the G-20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative.
He added that this will be of particular benefit to small and developing countries.
President Solih, via Twitter, said that they had also discussed on ways to “further enhance the already warm and fraternal relations between Maldives and Pakistan.”
Noting that the two leaders discussed bilateral relations between Maldives and Pakistan, the President’s Office said that relations between both nations has “continued to strengthen over the years on the basis of mutual respect and engagement, and a shared Islamic faith.”
It added that Solih and Khan “spoke positively regarding taking the bilateral partnership forward.”
They ended the call after expressing their mutual commitment towards strengthening relations, while PM Khan revealed hope that the Maldives' “vibrant tourist industry will soon recover from the challenges of Covid-19.”


NPR explores what we know about the relationship between gun violence and mental health. It was 50 years ago that Charles Whitman stuck his rifle over the edge of the clock tower at the University of Texas at Austin and started shooting, killing 16 people and wounding more than 30 others. Texas Gov. John . . .
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 22
The international community should put pressure on Armenia to leave the revanchist approach, Trend reports, referring to the statement of Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov at the 37th meeting of the GUAM Council of Foreign Ministers.
The massive mine contamination of the liberated territories seriously hinders the implementation of large-scale rehabilitation and reconstruction plans initiated by the Azerbaijani government, and most importantly, hinders the realization of the rights of hundreds of thousands of internally displaced people to return home safely and with dignity, Jeyhun Bayramov said.
"Our principle position is that the international community should put pressure on Armenia to leave its revanchist approach and instead use a unique opportunity to ensure lasting peace and development. There is no alternative to the full implementation of the trilateral statements, eliminating all the consequences of the war and building a prosperous future for all countries and peoples in the region," the FM said.
The application of international law is a prerequisite for peace, security and development, he added.
"Unfortunately, the protracted conflicts on the territories of the GUAM member States continue to pose a threat to peace and security. These conflicts must be resolved on the basis of the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of the internationally recognized borders of States," he said.
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Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan had a telephonic contact with US President Donald Trump Friday to discuss the Kashmir issue.
Imran Khan took the US President into confidence regarding the UN Security Council meeting in which Kashmir issue is being discussed.
Prime Minister conveyed Pakistan’s concern on recent developments in Occupied Kashmir and the threat they pose to the regional peace.
Imran Khan took the US President into confidence regarding the UN Security Council meeting today in which Kashmir issue is being discussed.
They also discussed the situation in Afghanistan. Prime Minister said Pakistan has been playing a constructive role to bring peace in Afghanistan and it made efforts in past and will do so in future too.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said the conversation between the two leaders was held in a cordial environment. They also agreed to remain in contact over the Kashmir issue.
“We have contacted four of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and we are also trying to contact French President so that his country understands our position,” he said.


New York Mills Regional Cultural Center to be closed during January
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will be a quiet place next month as it closes its doors for January.
This is the second year that the cultural center will be closed for the month.
Jamie Robertson, executive director of the cultural center, said that the center made the decision to close for the month because of a lack of foot traffic.
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No fewer than 17 political parties are expected to participate in the forthcoming local government elections in Ogun, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
Mr Mutiu Agboke, a Commissioner in the State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), disclosed this at the screening exercise for councillorship aspirants of various political parties at the commission’s headquarters in Abeokuta on Thursday.
The commissioner, who also heads the screening committee, said the exercise was aimed at ascertaining the eligibility of the candidates to contest in the election.
He assured the people of the state of the commission’s readiness to conduct free, fair and credible local government polls.
Commenting on the exercise, one of the aspirants, Mrs Temitope Babatunde, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the screening was thorough.
Babatunde said that the exercise probed into their aspirant’s antecedents, credentials and his programmes for the people at the grassroots. (NAN).


Prime Minister Sherif Ismail announced on Saturday that the government has been tasked with reducing the budget deficit by 1.5 percent per year, adding that they will rely on subsidy cuts by 70 percent to achieve that purpose.
In a meeting with the French-Egyptian Business Council, Ismail pointed out that the government intends to reduce the energy subsidization to LE61 billion during the current fiscal year, adding that subsidies fell to LE72 billion in the previous year, pushed by declining energy prices.
The prime minister explained that the government plans to “get rid of” 70 percent of subsidies over the next five years, but will continue to ensure that the neediest people get assistance.
Ismail added that a draft law applying the Value Added Tax is still under debate by chambers of commerce, industry and business institutions. He added that the proposed tax would function as one resource for state revenues and that it would be accompanied by measures to protect low-income citizens.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) ALGIERS, Sept 19 (KUNA) -- The transitional government in Niger announced on Tuesday it will take part in the high-level meetings of the 78th United Nations General Assembly.
The Nigerien News Agency said, "The country's delegation will participate in this major event to affirm Niger's sovereignty in line with the new directions of the leaders of the transitional government."
General Abdourahamane Tiani, the leader of the "military coup" in Niger, announced the formation of a transitional cabinet last August to rule the country. He appointed former Finance Minister Ali Mahamane Lamin Zine as head of the transitional cabinet, which includes 20 ministers, including officers and civilians. (end)
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Constitution, assemblies & democracy have been turned into a farce: PAT
PAT Secretary General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur has said that the Constitution, assemblies and democracy have been turned into a joke by the ruling elite. He said that those holding the reins of power should be in jails. He said that the political crisis continues to deepen by the day instead of decreasing, which is resulting in major problems for the people.
Khurram Nawaz Gandapur said that the burden of the massive debts is being shifted on to the next generations. He said that the legislatures that came into being as a result of the present electoral system have miserably failed to deliver. He said that the sale of political loyalty is a permanent feature of our so-called democratic system.
PAT Secretary General said that the members of legislatures should have discussed the serious issues such as deteriorating economy, appreciation in the value of dollar, increasing debt burden and the energy crisis. Rather they are busy talking about their own preservation in power. He said that the people are fed up with the current system and its protectors.
Khurram Nawaz Gandapur said that Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri had stated ten years ago that the present system was like the salt mine and even a diamond will become salt in it. He said that the system is eating into the vitals of state and society. He said that it is our considered advice to Imran Khan that instead of demanding a date for a new election, he should direct his effort and energy toward changing the system.
PAT Secretary General said that the constant appreciation in the value of dollar against rupee has disturbed every Pakistani. He said that the wealth of the ruling elite is in the form of dollars and when its value increases, it leads to increase in their wealth; whereas the poor are finding it nearly impossible to put food on the table in this era of hyper-inflation.
Khurram Nawaz Gandapur expressed his deep concern on the threatening tone of the rulers against the honorable judiciary and said that the elite has held the system hostage in a variety of ways.


Walmart Cuts 200 Corporate Jobs After Lowering Profit Outlook
Walmart (WMT) is cutting 200 corporate jobs after lowering its profit outlook this year as the
retail giant contends with high inflation and weakening consumer spending.
The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company said the cuts include employees in delivery and
merchandising, as well as e-commerce, health and wellness, advertising, and supply chain
Walmart, which is the biggest private sector employer in the U.S. with nearly 1.6 million workers
nationwide, said it is reducing its headcount as consumers pullback on spending with inflation
remaining persistently high and interest rates rising to counter it.
Walmart has more than 100,000 management staff scattered around the U.S. The company is
scheduled to report its second-quarter earnings on August 16.
On July 25, Walmart lowered its guidance for quarterly and full-year profits, saying that
consumer spending was starting to slow and leaving the company with bloated inventories.
Year-to-date, Walmart's stock is down 10% at $130.50 U.S. per share.
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(MENAFN- Iraq Business News)
By John Lee.
Greek construction company Archirodon has filed a petition to enforce an arbitration award against the General Company for Ports of Iraq , the Iraqi Ministry of Transport, and the Republic of Iraq.
According to Offshore Alert, the company is claiming $105 million relating to an arbitration award that was granted three years ago.
Archirodon built the 8-kilometer-long eastern breakwater at Iraq's Al Faw Grand Port project.
The petition was filed with the US District Court for the District of Columbia.
(Sources: Justia, Offshore Alert)
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