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Doha: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Sunday launched its Twitter and Instagram accounts in French and Spanish to enhance digital communication and introduce the activities and values of the ministry in both languages.
The accounts deal with the latest diplomatic developments, Qatar's positions on various regional and international developments, and the activities of MoFA officials.
The French account can be visited and followed on Twitter at MofaQatar_FR and on Instagram at mofa.qatar.fr, while the Spanish account is available on Twitter at MofaQatar_ES and Instagram at mofa.qatar.es.
Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the launch of these accounts serves as new communication channels with wide segments of French and Spanish speakers, enabling speakers of these languages to follow all the ministry's activities.
Al Ansari pointed to the importance of the timing of the launch preceding the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, when Qatar will be at the center of the world's attention and so the Qatari media outlets and channels will capture the interest of the tournament's fans.
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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Sunday said that the government was taking practical measures for improving the living standard of people.
He said that the public sector and institutions are undergoing reforms based on modern requirements and that government initiatives will have positive results.
Sardar Usman Buzdar said that Punjab is subject to change and that it will become a model province in the change process. He added that the culture that had previously eliminated the use of the Treasury for personal purposes had been eliminated.
He said the former ruler used state resources for display and personal projection.
He said that public offices now adopt a culture of austerity. He added that during the election campaign the costs of CM Office were reduced by 60%. He said the PTI government laid the foundation for the province’s corruption-free society and justice.
He said there had been huge corruption scandals during the previous regime. The Pakistani government of Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is proud that no corruption scandals have taken place in the last year and a half.
He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the threat of corruption in Pakistan would be limited.


Govt to bring mini-budget this month, claims Tarin
ISLAMABAD – PTI leader and former finance minister Shaukat Tarin on Wednesday said that the government would bring in a new mini-budget in the last week of the current month and warned of further inflation by imposition of petroleum levy up to Rs50.
Talking to media persons, he also said that a potential deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the revival of the extended fund facility (EFF) was still weeks away. He said that the deal would materialise by the end of July.
He lashed out at the ruling coalition for its economic policies and said the government had made several misstatements during last few weeks. He warned that the country was heading towards a serious economic crisis.
He said that the PTI government was focused on collecting more taxes from retailers through point-of-sale machines. Now, the government had gone for a fixed tax for retailers to protect its “constituency”, he added. “They have gone back to purana (old) Pakistan.”
Shaukat Tarin urged the government to focus on broadening the tax base. The PTI government, he said, had identified 43 million people who were not paying taxes.
On the issue of petroleum levy, he said that it would bring a storm of inflation in the county. He predicted that inflation would rise to 35-40 percent while economic growth would be between 2-3 percent. He said that the government was going to increase prices of gas and electricity from next month which would severely affect the poor people.
Tarin urged the government to announce fresh elections to take the country out of crisis.


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Doha, Mar 24 (Petra) -- Qatar said Friday that it would support the Jordanian initiative to be launched in Syria, which is based on a direct Arab role that engages with the Syrian government in a political dialogue aimed at resolving the crisis and addressing its humanitarian, security and political impacts.
"Qatar supports all initiatives aimed at finding comprehensive peace in Syria, and supports all Arab and international efforts in this regard," the Qatar News Agency (QNA) cited spokesperson of the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Majid bin Mohammad al-Ansari, as saying.
He pointed out that there are many initiatives that have been launched and that Qatar is involved in many of them aimed primarily at achieving the aspirations of the Syrian people.
He explained that the Qatari position on the Syrian crisis depends on two main determinants. The first is that the regime fulfills the aspirations of the Syrian people for a political solution and according to the Geneva 1 statement, and the second is the Arab consensus on these moves.
On the other hand, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Israeli Minister of Finance statements, in which he denied the existence of the Palestinian people, and used a map of Israel that includes the borders of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the occupied Palestinian territories, and said that this act is a flagrant violation of international norms and covenants.
It urged the international community to assume its responsibilities and oblige Israel to respect the international legitimacy resolutions, while stressing Qatar's firm position on the justice of the Palestinian cause, the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people, and the establishment of its independent state on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
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Border violations increased in Modi's tenure, says Sartaj
Sartaj Aziz, speaking at a ceremony in Karachi University on Saturday, said that border violations have increased in Modi’s governance and the situation will be raised in the United Nations (UN).
He also said that a country has to be economically and politically stable for having a balanced foreign policy.
Aziz also said that Operation Zarb-e-Azb has been 95 percent completed.
The PM’s Advisor added that the law and order situation have also improved due to the targeted operations in Karachi.


Two pensioners have been arrested in Umuahia by the Abia State Police Command for allegedly organising a protest against the state government over alleged unpaid pension arrears.
The arrested pensioners identified as Daniel Amugo and Chukwuemeka Augustus, who are chairman and secretary of a group called Abia State Concerned Pensioners were arrested by the Police on Thursday.
The Vice-Chairman of the group, John Kalu told newsmen that the police arrested the two people after their meeting with the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Aham Uko in his office.
Kalu disclosed that the group wanted to embark on a peaceful protest in the city and stressed that the Commissioner invited their leaders to his office for a meeting.
He said that they were in the meeting when the commissioner allegedly received a phone call, adding that shortly after the call, some police operatives met them on their way after the meeting and took them to the Umuahia Area Command.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner denied holding any meeting with the pensioners in his office.
The Police Public Relations in the state, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna said the pensioners were arrested for impersonating the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners in Abia.
The police spokesperson said that the command received a petition accusing them of impersonation.
He said that the matter was being investigated, adding that the national leadership of NUP had disowned the protesters.


(MENAFN) The Global New Light of Myanmar reported Wednesday Myanmar authorities to have imposed a ban on unlawful fishing in Yangon river.
The purpose of the fishing prohibition was explained to be avoiding the risk of the fishery sector to turn into a threat.
Fishing was confirmed to have been banned at the confluence of three rivers, which are Bago, Yangon and Hlaing rivers, down to the mouth of the sea.
The restriction is imposed from June to August and is aiming to lessen from overfishing in the Myanmar's sea.
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Lucknow, Sep 21 (UNI) The Samajwadi Party today hit out at the allegation by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati that it was responsible for the spurt in terrorism in the state and accused the government of giving patronage to terrorists and leaders with criminal background.
Reiterating that the SP had always been against terrorism and taken appropriate steps to nail down the terrorist acts, SP state unit acting president Shivpal Singh Yadav said ''but the present BSP government is targeting the minorities in the name of terrorism, which is unfortunate.'' The party, which in the past had opposed the ban on Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), today took a cautious pose, as Mr Yadav said the matter was in court and nothing should be commented on it.
Reacting to the allegation by the BSP supremo that the previous government in the state had seen spurt in terrorist acts, he said the CM should look after her own government rather than making wild allegations against the Opposition.
''In the present government, police and officials are only interested in collecting money rather than look over the deteriorating law and order in the state,'' Mr Yadav said while alleging that the charges by Ms Mayawati were just to malign the image of the SP.
Hitting hard at the government, he said the BSP MP of Azamgarh was openly giving patronage to the terrorists and had even asked the people of Saraimeer to chase the police and the intelligence officials, if they came to their area.
Commenting on the rampant transfers of the officials, the SP president said only those officials were given plum postings, who were paying the government.
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Which NHL players are doing more to improve their health?
On Monday, the National Hockey League Players’ Association issued a statement stating that “the players are not being treated as individuals in the workplace.”
In a statement, NHLPA executive director Don Fehr said the players have been receiving “a great deal of support” from the league’s medical team since the lockout ended in November.
“It’s been the best thing to happen to the players in a long time,” Fehr wrote.
The players’ union said it also “has been a source of inspiration and support” to the league and its players since the start of the lockout.
The NHLPA also urged the league to make an effort to help players who are diagnosed with cancer and to make the transition to life after hockey a more natural option.
“We have not been able to help the players transition to the next phase of their lives, including the next stage of their recovery,” the statement read.
“While the league is committed to ensuring that the players are cared for with the utmost care and compassion, we understand that the NFL players are now experiencing a situation where they are at risk of not being able to play in the next two seasons and to potentially miss the remainder of their careers.”


Total COVID-19 cases in Mongolia remain unaffected at 197
(MENAFN) On Sunday, the overall figure of the confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mongolia remained unchanged at 197, after one more patient tested positive for the virus over the last 24-hour period, the country"s National Center for Communicable Disease (NCCD) announced.
At a regular news briefing, Amarjargal Ambaselmaa, head of the surveillance department of the NCCD revealed that the combined toll of patients who have survived the deadly infection has jumps to 98 as 3 more recoveries were reported in the course of the previous 24-hour period.
The official added "We are now preparing to receive Mongolian nationals who will return home from COVID-19-hit countries on next chartered flights."
Up to now, zero more people have transmitted the coronavirus infection either locally or internationally, owing to the early introduction of social distancing and tight health protocols for cross-border flows.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — Most countries are aware of the dire need to search for innovative mining methods and sustainable energy resources, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Hala Zawati said on Tuesday.
Opening the fourth Arab Mining and Minerals Conference, Zawati said that many countries are seeking to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels to face climate change risks, including the increase in global temperatures, the prevalence of forest fires, floods and other natural disasters, according to a ministry statement.
This year is the first time the conference is held out of the UK. Jordan was chosen due to its geographical location and rich resources.
The minister added that successive Jordanian governments have focused their efforts towards realising sustainability through innovation and implementing new mining technologies to help the world become more sustainable.
In the two-day event, Zawati also reviewed some indicators of Jordan's mining sector. She noted that the sector contributes to almost 7.6 per cent of the GDP and 19 per cent of the Kingdom's exports.
Zawati said that Jordan is among the biggest producers of potash, phosphate, bromine, fertilisers and chemical acids in the world. Jordan has produced potash since 1983, phosphate since 1953 and exports chalks to 100 countries around the world.
She also noted that the Dead Sea region represents a unique opportunity for investment in mining industries.
Yousef Janabi, Undersecretary of Iraq's Industry Ministry, stressed the importance of developing the mineral resources sector in the Arab region through exchanging information, preparing geological maps and ensuring the best use of natural resources.
Australia's Ambassador to the Kingdom Bernard Lynch reviewed his country's 150-year expertise in the sector. He noted that Australia's sector exports over the past 20 years has totalled some JD145 billion.
In addition to participants from the Kingdom, the event attracted participants from Iraq, Mauritania, the UAE, the UK, the US, France and Australia.
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The Osun Government says it has recorded 21 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 199.
Dr Rafiu Isamotu, the state Commissioner for Health, in a statement on Tuesday in Osogbo, said the new cases were contacts of previous confirmed ones.
Isamotu said that with the new ones, the number of confirmed cases in the state had risen to 199 with 108 active cases.
“With the latest cases of the virus, the number of confirmed cases in the state has risen to 199 with 108 active cases.
“The state has successfully treated and discharged 84 patients with seven deaths recorded,” Isamotu said.
The commissioner appealed to residents to always observe all the precautionary measures by the government against the spread of the virus. (NAN)


Minister of Finance, Ibrahim Ameer stated that they have received MVR 3.2 billion this year as endowment from different countries.
In his statement, he highlighted the unity between the current government of the Maldives and countries including, India, middle east, America and European Union (EU).
Moreover, the average amount of fund they received in the previous years is MVR 150 million, according to the minister. However, the amount exceeded in the first two years of the current administration. He also stated that the budget management has been drastically improved during the past 10 months and it is proven by the weekly reports of the finance ministry.
Responding to the accusations due to the delay of the government projects, minister said that there have been 129 ongoing projects and they will cost up to approximately MVR 3.6 million.
Furthermore, minister said that the government has well planned projects and that they have already finalized the master plan for the national development project.


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KARACHI, Pakistan: The Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said that the incumbent government led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) pursued prudent policies which have put the Country on the path of economic and political stability.
Talking to media representatives in Karachi on Saturday, the minister said that the current account deficit has been brought down to US$ 8 billion from US$ 19 billion three years back.
Whereas, the information minister said foreign exchange reserves increased to US$ 27 billion from US$ 14. 4 billion and remittances to US$ 29.4 billion from US$ 19.9 billion three years back.
Fawad Chaudhry said that an 18 percent increase has been recorded in industrial growth and 45 percent in cement production.
The information minister said that Rs 1,100 billion were provided for the promotion of the agriculture sector.


Hyderabad: The Director of the Directorate of the Public Health (DPH) Dr. Srinivas Rao today asked the people of the state not believe the reports on the spread of the new variant of Covid-19 virus, Omicron in the State. He made it clear that the omicron Variant of the virus had not entered in the country so far and added that the cases of omicron were reported in south Africa and Botswana .
Speaking to media persons in the city, he said that the state government would report if any cases of omicron if the variant entered the state. He said that the state cabinet meeting which was held on Sunday, discussed about the omicron variant of the virus.
He said that the chief minister of the state were alerting the health department officials of the state on the issue on regular basis. He said that the central government had imposed restrictions on the passengers of 12 countries of the world.
He also said that they would conduct RTPCR tests on all passengers, who are coming from foreign countries from the midnight of Monday and added that they would send all those who tested Positive to the virus to hospital.
He said that 40 people from the countries, where the omicron variant of the virus was found, tested negative in their tests and added that all the 40 passengers were sent to home quarantine.


Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts says revised revenue forecast will give 'money back to the people'
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts outlined the state's revised revenue forecast on Wednesday.
Ricketts said the new forecast positions the state to give tax relief, fully fund a new canal project and replace the Nebraska State Penitentiary.
"We have operations that are being satisfied, and we have revenues in excess of what we need to run those operations, we need to give that money back to the people," Ricketts said.
The governor said the tax cuts are necessary because they keep Nebraska competitive with other states in the region.
Nebraska's Economic Forecasting Advisory Board believes the state will bring in $370 million more than expected in the fiscal year 2021-22 and another $405 million in the fiscal year 2022-23.
They would grow the state's surplus to $1.7 billion over the next two years.
"I've never seen these kinds of numbers," State Sen. Mike Flood said.


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Sharjah Airport Authority celebrates Saudi Arabia's 92nd National Day
On the sidelines of 'Ru'ya Careers UAE Redefined' fair elebrations were held to further cement the values of respect and strong relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia
September 22, 2022: Several senior officials and representatives from Sharjah Airport Authority celebrated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's 92nd National Day. The occasion was commemorated in recognition of the cordial ties and shared historical connections between the two countries.
During the three days of festivities, visitors from Saudi Arabia were given roses and KSA flags to share in their celebrations of this national occasion. In a symbolic act that reflected the strong ties and relationships between the people of the two countries, passengers and Airport Authority members came together to share the joy and pride of the occasion.
Passengers from Saudi Arabia expressed their gratitude for the efforts of the staff and employees of Sharjah Airport Authority on this initiative, and further praised the solid relations between the two countries, the quality of services, and the hospitality of the airport's staff and cadres.
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As for the pandemic, he said, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel, because though the country has yet to win the battle completely, the situation is under control.
However, he said, the biggest challenge was bringing life back to normal, the way it was before Covid-19 hit the country.
He also commended people for standing united during this time of crisis and asked why people waste time playing political games instead of staying united so the country can move forward.
He said that since the world was entering the “new normal”, his administration will adapt to the change by giving people a chance to have a say in the policy-making process. He said from now on, Thai citizens will not just learn about policies from newspapers or social media but will be able to contribute as his government will stop to listen to their voices.
He added that next week he will ask all sectors to present their vision on what changes are necessary to move forward for a better future of Thailand.
He also promised that people who are directly affected by government policies will be given a chance to evaluate the government’s work, which will give state agencies a chance to see if working together results in the mutual benefits that were intended. He said people can submit their opinions with high-ranking government officials.
He added that the aim is for the government to work proactively to better serve the people.
Prayut went on to say that these changes are bound to draw opposition and criticism, but said he was ready to listen to different opinions.
He also invited every citizen to do their part by joining the mission of “Thais unite together to build the nation”.


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The Chief Minister of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa's strongly reacted to the drug racket incident and its probe. He stated that the investigation in the Bengaluru drug racket has been taken up and is being conducted seriously. He spoke to the media and said that all the officers are investigating the case. He says that we have to wait for the result. On being asked about powerful people who are involved, he said that 'we will not interfere in any matter' and freehand will be given to the police officers.The chief minister is ensuring that the police have been given a free hand.


Prime Minister Imran Khan says federal government to fully contribute for development in Karachi and solution of problems being faced by the people of city.
This he stated while talking to elected members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in Karachi on Monday.
The Prime Minister said local government system in Karach will help resolve the problems at grass roots level.
He said our government was inherited with the huge economic deficit in the history but now economic situation has imporoved visibly.
The Prime Minister said federal government is fully alive to the issues of solid waste management, water supply, cleanliness and transport in Karachi.
He said Karachi is financial hub of the government.
A delegation of urban transport company will also call on the Prime Minister to discuss transport issues of Karachi.
Later, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate 1320 megawatt China Hub Power Plant in Hub.


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Canadian ministers have announced that their country has suspended work at its embassy in Kabul because the situation on the ground there “poses serious challenges to our ability to ensure the security of our mission.”
Diplomatic personnel have been returning to Canada since morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today.
“Canada strongly condemns the escalation of violence,” he said. “We are deeply saddened by the situation of the Afghan people today.”
Embassy operations will resume as soon as the security situation in Afghanistan improves, officials say.
Like the US and other countries, Canada is also trying to bring Afghans who helped its troops to Canada as the Taliban advanced.
Officials said today that the work “will continue and will remain a top priority”. /Top channel


Scores Killed in Israeli Air Attacks on Gaza
More than 150 people were killed and hundreds more wounded Saturday during Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, which were launched in retaliation for last week’s rocket attacks on Israel by the Palestinians, according to Israeli officials.
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Around 30 missiles destroyed security compounds run by the militant group Hamas in the centre of Gaza City, killing dozens and leaving many buried under the rubble.
More than 250 people have also been wounded in the attacks, said Gaza Health Ministry official Moawiya Hassanain.
The strikes came after the expiry of a truce with Hamas. Israel said they were launched in response to continued rocket fire by Palestinian militants against Israeli towns.
An Israeli military statement claimed the operation targeted “Hamas terror operatives” as well as training camps and weaponry storage warehouses.
Hamas immediately vowed to carry out revenge attacks on Israel. “Hamas will continue the resistance until the last drop of blood,” said the group’s spokesman Fawzi Barhoum, speaking on a Gaza radio station.
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Bhubaneswar, Aug 2 (LocalWire): The state government today said that a total of 1,434 new cases of Coronavirus have been detected from across the state in the latest round of sample testing.
The State government said that with the addition of the new cases of the global pandemic, the total reported cases of the disease in Odisha touched 34,913 by today morning.
The State Information and Public Relations Department said that out of the new cases detected, 889 cases are from quarantine centres while a total of 545 cases were detected from outside quarantine centres.
A total of 29 districts out of 30, reported addition of the new cases with Ganjam district reporting the highest of 320 cases.
It was followed by Khurda district which saw 218 new cases.
The State government said that the total active cases in the state touched 13,404 while the state has also reported a total of 21,273 recovered cases.
The state government said that the state has done a total of 5,43,316 sample testing till now.


Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said the intention of the state government is to bring the benefits of development and welfare schemes to the common man.
For the last two-and-a-half years, important work has been done in the field of education, roads, health and drinking water and this sequence of development is still going on and development schemes are being implemented, he said.
Chief Minister Gehlot, who was on a visit to Dholpur district, inspected the camp organised under ‘Prashasan Gaon Ke Sang Abhiyan’ in Singorai village.
In a meeting held after the inspection, Gehlot said the state government has given top priority to speedy and effective redressal of problems faced by the public. Therefore, camps are being organised across the state under the campaign with the administration in cities and villages.
He said the works related to the public are being resolved in these camps on the spot by about two dozen departments, including lease distribution, conversion and account purification in the works related to the revenue department. In the last 10 days in Dholpur district, around 10,000 lease deeds have been issued, he said.
In the public meeting, School Education Minister and Rajasthan Pradesh Congress President Govind Dotasra also gave detailed information about the public welfare work done by the government, including farm loan waiver done by the state government and recruitment made on vacant posts.


Iran to operate 6 major projects by end of current Iranian year
(MENAFN)Six major projects are going to be operated in this sector by the end of this Iranian year, according to the managing director of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC).
These projects are to materialize the second leap of petrochemical industry, stated Behzad Mohammadi.
He also declared that in 2020, 17 petrochemical projects were operated, and out of the remaining 11 projects from the second leap basket of the petrochemical industry, six projects are going to be operated in the current year and five projects in the first half of 2022.
There are also 39 active projects in the third leap that are going to be operated by the Iranian year 1404 (2026), and with their operation, the country’s petrochemical production capacity will stand at 137 million tons and the revenues of the petrochemical industry will reach USD35 billion.
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Cruise lines told to work hard for repeat custom
Cruise companies must do all that they can to ensure that first-time passengers don't end up falling into the 'one and done' category.
That was one of the main messages to come out of the recent CLIA UK gathering in Southampton, with Travel Weekly reporting that the industry was also told to continue focusing on passenger growth.
While the mood was upbeat, the business of cruising demands that these lines are always looking at the future of the industry. And according to the experts, it will become increasingly important in the future to ensure that new repeat customers are being created.
"The lines are desperate to ensure that new capacity and competitive pricing don't have a negative impact on yields which, for many, are already much lower than they would like," the news company stated.
And when it comes to convincing first-time passengers to become repeat customers, the conference heard that the key is to make it clear to them just how diverse a cruise can be.


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Peshawar: President Mamnoon Hussain has said that the whole nation is united against terrorism which will be eliminated from the country at all cost.
Talking to newsmen in Peshawar on Saturday, he said the Peshawar tragedy united the nation and those who had soft corner for the terrorists in past, are also now stressing the need for their complete elimination to make the country safe.
Mamnoon Hussain said the international community has also acknowledged the sacrifice of Pakistan in its war against terrorism express their full support.
He said Pakistan is the only country in the world which suffered heavy loss in the war on terror.
He said operation Zarb-e-Azb is going on successfully to eliminate terrorists completely.
To a question, the President said new laws are being framed to dispose of terrorism cases quickly.
To another question about cooperation with Afghanistan in controlling terrorism, the President said Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has expressed the desire of mutual cooperation in this regard. He said the countries have agreed not to allow their soil to be used against the other.
Earlier, on arrival at Peshawar, President visited Combined Military Hospital and inquired about the health of the students injured in the terrorists attack.
He was accompanied by his wife.The President also talked to the students and lauded their courage. He expressed satisfaction over the treatment being given to them.


The Ghana Union of Traders Association has urged its members to adjust the prices of goods and services as the cedi begins to stabilize.
According to GUTA, members should reduce prices to ease the burden on the consuming public.
“As the value of the Cedi begins to appreciate, GUTA wishes to appeal to members of the business community to also adjust prices of goods and services accordingly, to make the consuming public feel the impact of this positive trend.”
They also urged the government to continue efforts to further help the cedi stabilize.
“We urge the Government to continue with more efforts to sustain the program and bring relief to the business community,” a statement signed by President Dr Joseph Obeng said.
GUTA however is hopeful that the Cedi will continue to appreciate while the economy turns around “in the shortest possible time”.


KSrelief distributes food baskets to Yemeni villages
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Riyadh, Rajab 21, 1439, Apr 7, 2018, SPA -- King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSrelief) distributed today 1000 food baskets to the villages of the (Wadi al-Milh) salt valley in Nahm directorate of Sana'a governorate, benefiting 6000 people within the comprehensive humanitarian plan in Yemen.
The distribution comes within the relief and humanitarian projects being provided by the Center to all governorates of Yemen without discrimination.
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Nigerian President, Mohammad Buhari has on Monday spoken about the EndSARS protest in the country, state that it was the right of the youths to protest and make demands from the leaders.
This information was revealed by Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, after a meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Dare said President Buhari appealed to #EndSARS protesters to give the federal government time to address their demands, Vanguard reports.
He said “Mr. President said the youths of this country have spoken and he has heard and he has since gone to work for the youths of our country.
“The President promised that he will ensure that the reforms he has promised are met, he will make sure that the reforms are long-lasting and that the reforms will deliver for our country a police force that we will be proud of.
“He appreciates the fact that they have brought the SARS issues to the fore through their peaceful protest.
“He recognizes the fact that they have called upon the government to do what is necessary and that as the President and a father, he will make sure that the demands as put forward are met.
“The President said that as far as he is concerned, it’s important to allow the younger generation to exercise the freedom to protest and make sure that such protest is in a peaceful manner
“He said that part of the demands that were made is to make sure that those protesting are protected and that any police officer that has in one way or the other attacked any protesters be brought to book.
“So the President thinks it’s a fundamental right, he thinks so long as the protest is peaceful and focused.
“He believes that the youths of this country have the right to demand for certain things,” the minister said


(MENAFN- IANS) San Francisco, Sep 25 (IANS) Google on Monday announced a new transatlantic subsea cable system to connect Portugal, Bermuda, and the US, as the tech giant aims to boost its internet infrastructure.
Called Nuvem and named after the Portuguese word for“cloud,” Nuvem will improve network resiliency across the Atlantic, helping meet growing demand for digital services.
The new cable path will add international route diversity and support the development of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure for the continents and countries involved, Google said in a statement.
Nuvem will be the first to connect Bermuda with Europe.
"Bermuda has long been committed to the submarine cable market, and we welcome the Nuvem cable to our fast-growing digital Atlantic hub," said Walter Roban, Bermuda Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs.
Portugal has similarly become a port for subsea cables not only because of its strategic geographic location on the southwest of mainland Europe, but also because of the country's focus on bolstering the infrastructure of the digital economy.
“Google's investment incorporates our vision for Portugal in the telecom and data sectors: to establish our country as a thriving connectivity gateway for Europe, fostering robust connections with other continents,” said Joao Galamba, Portugal Minister of Infrastructure.
On the US end, Nuvem will land in South Carolina. The cable's arrival will further establish the state as a growing technology center, increasing connectivity and job diversification, Google said.
Nuvem will follow in the footsteps of Firmina, which landed in South Carolina earlier this year and that will ultimately connect with Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.
Expected to be ready for service in 2026, Nuvem will add capacity, increase reliability, and decrease latency for Google users and Google Cloud customers around the world.
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Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met on the sidelines of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly with the Under-Secretary-General of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), Vladimir Voronkov, the press service of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry told Trend .
During the meeting, the sides discussed issues of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the UNOCT and exchanged views on joint activities in the fight against terrorism.
Bayramov expressed gratitude to the UNOCT for the technical support provided to the relevant structures of Azerbaijan in the development of Advance Passenger Information (API) systems and Passenger Name Record (PNR).
The Azerbaijani FM, informing Voronkov about the use of foreign mercenaries by Armenia during the latest aggression against Azerbaijan, noted that members of the Armenian community living abroad used non-profit organizations to finance terrorist activities in the sovereign territories of Azerbaijan.
In turn, Voronkov highly appreciated the positive experience of Azerbaijan in the fight against terrorism and stressed the importance of sharing this experience with other countries.
The parties also exchanged views on regional and international security issues.
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SCOTUS rules against 'faithless electors' and shift toward nationwide popular-vote system
In a unanimous decision, the Court held that states can bind presidential electors to vote for the state popular-vote winner.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the 538 people who cast the actual votes for president in December as members of the Electoral College must vote the way the laws of their state direct.
The high court ruled unanimously against advocates who were attempting to change the Electoral College and shift the country toward a nationwide popular voting system for the presidency.
SCOTUS ruled that presidential electors must vote as their state requires them to, which in most states means voting for the candidate who won the popular vote in the state.


Pawlenty avoids storm, keeps local aid
News that Minnesota cities and counties will receive full state aid checks later this month appropriately came on a day when many were sending out snowplows and all were dealing with bitter cold weather as the season's first major storm whipped through the state.
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Dubai, Abu Dhabi witness Residential rents drop
( MENAFN ) Residential rents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi has experienced a remarkable drop during the first six months of this year, compared to the same period in 2015, according to a report.
In detail, many housing options across Dubai have become much more affordable than they were in the last year, the Bayut report said.
Moreover, homeowners did not experienced much heat from declining rents as yields remained at attractive levels in both the main emirates of the UAE, the report added.
However, Rental apartments in Dubai offered owners an average yield of 6 percent in H1 2016 while those in Abu Dhabi returned 7 percent during the same half.
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Emirates Group records USD1B shortfall for economic year
(MENAFN) as shown by its financial results Dubai-based worldwide flying firm The Emirates Group recorded a shortfall of USD1 billion for the economic year that ended on March 31, 2022.
The number showed a regain from a USD6 billion loss in 2021, when the worldwide flying business was still facing issued due to the COVID-19 epidemic and oil costs started to rise.
Emirates Airline Group Chairman and CEO Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum stated in an announcement released on Friday that, "This year, we focused on restoring our operations quickly and safely wherever pandemic-related restrictions eased across our markets."
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum also stated that "The health and safety of our people and customers remained a key priority as the world navigated its second full year of the pandemic."
The group's income stood at USD18.1 billion for the economic year, an upsurge of 86 percent in comparison to 2021.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sun 19 Mar 2023, 6:35 AM
The weather today will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has said.
There is a chance of rainfall over some areas, especially western and internal parts of the country.
Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times.
Temperatures in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai will reach up to 28oC. The emirates will see lows of 20oC and 19oC respectively.
The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea.
india likely to have a hotter summer with above normal temperature in most parts
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MIANWALI: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday categorically said that Pakistan was not sending its military troops to other countries.
The Prime Minister dismissed the impression that some countries had sought Pakistan’s assistance to move its armed forces for operation at their land.
Talking to mediapersons after a ceremony to rename Mianwali Airbase as M.M Alam Airbase, the Prime Minister said the recent visits of the leadership of brotherly countries including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait was testimony of their friendship and must not be linked with such assumptions.
Prime Minister Sharif said the visits of the leaders of Arab countries was in the Pakistan’s interest and more such visits would take place in future as well.
He also termed the visit of Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa as fruitful and productive.
He said the country was facing serious challenges and it was the high time to take tough decisions.
Nawaz Sharif said the country could not afford wasting more time and steps were being taken to put it on the right path to development.
He said that Pakistan could have been made a great country but regretted that ample efforts were not made in the past to exploit its marvellous potential. His government without wasting time was making headway for the prosperity of the nation, he added.


GOVERNMENT says some ex-convicts who are part of Zimbabweans returning from South Africa and Botswana were exhibiting violent tendencies at quarantine centres, leading some returnees to abscond from the mandatory exercise.
Returning locals are required to go through 21 days of compulsory quarantine.
Government says a total 300 ex-convicts from South Africa and Botswana had returned into the country since the country declared a lockdown against coronavirus.
Speaking during a post-cabinet media briefing in Harare Tuesday, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Paul Mavima said some returnees who were once convicted in the two neighbouring countries were turning violent with others sneaking out of the centres.
“So there have been some complaints but I think the major contributing factor to abscond is the characteristics of a returnee. Among them were ex-convicts in South Africa and Botswana,” Mavima said.
“In some cases, they have exhibited violent disposition like the situation that we encountered at Prince Edward School.
“Some have been apprehended and are going through the courts to be tried.”
Mavima said some returnees who were escaping from quarantine centres were complaining about the long period of stay at the centres.
“We have had also additional complaints which we are talking of. The main one being the period of stay at quarantine centres and government is now working to make sure that testing takes place efficiently and on time so that they can be released to their relatives.”
Zimbabwe’s Covid-19 quarantine centres have been under spotlight as basic necessities such as water have been unavailable.
This has seen some returnees stage demonstrations over poor living conditions.
Mavima however said water problems have since been addressed.
“There were some places which did not have adequate water which as government we have intervened and addressed,” he said.
The minister further said returning citizens who have also been demanding food to cater for their special diets especially those on medication supply have been assisted by government.
Zimbabwe has a total of 47 quarantine centres on its territory and has to date recorded 314 positive cases and four deaths.
The majority of those who have tested positive for the pandemic are locals returning from other countries.


Yusuf AliAnd they witnessed (all) that they were doing against the Believers.
Sahih InternationalAnd they, to what they were doing against the believers, were witnesses.
ShakirAnd they were witnesses of what they did with the believers.
PickthallAnd were themselves the witnesses of what they did to the believers.
محمد جالندھریاور جو( سختیاں) اہل ایمان پر کر رہے تھے ان کو سامنے دیکھ رہے تھے


Recent rape case in Haryana is another addition to the list of the gruesome murder and rapes case of India.Congress delegation with senior leaders met the governor of the state to discuss the matter of lawlessness in the Haryana.
They said that BJP government has been a total failure in the state to control crime. The case of Ram Rahim is one of the more recent examples which practically brought the entire state to halt signifying the state of bureaucracy in the Haryana. The Congress has demanded the resignation of the chief minister since he has been the center of the power doing nothing. The family of the victim is demanding a CBI probe in the matter which has become a national importance given the rate of such cases in the country.
Congress leader has stated in the media that there is no any fear of law in the minds of criminals in the state and whole state machinery has collapsed. This should be taken into light that the recent victim’s family has alleged that the police of the Kurukshetra delayed the matter and did not lodge an FIR until the pressure built up.
Governor assured the meeting Congress leaders that he will talk and convey their message to the chief minister as he believes the state government must be proactive in the cases like these as it involves the security of the citizens. People have been living in the state of constant fear and thinking what could happen next.
Congress leader Surejawala said that the state of Haryana is becoming the safe haven for the criminals of the UP and Delhi. The growing incidents like these pose problems to the neighbouring state Delhi, which is at serious risk. People are forced to be aware of their surrounding and happening which makes them uncomfortable about the place they are living.
The State and It’s Issues
Haryana, which came under BJP in this election was constantly projected by the chief minister M.L. Khatter as the state of progress. But, it seems that incidents like these put a blot on the state’s progress.
If the government cannot keep the women and child safe in their home, how we can think of the progress and development. Recent development in the state has been embarrassing for the state and people who do not understand the reason behind such complacency being observed in their native place.
The Congress delegation was led by the former chief minister of the Haryana Mr. Bhupinder Singh Hudda, who demanded that the president rule must be initiated in the state and government must accept its failure in the ability to care for the state and its people. The people who have voted them in power and it seems that Police have been doing their job very swiftly once the matter reaches the news and people.
Chief Minister of the state M.L.Khattar said that the opposition parties should stop politicizing the urgent and serious matter, which involves the issue of safety of women and child. It remains to be seen the fate of the different cases in the state which have emerged recently.


(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - Foreign ministers of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations and the United States have reiterated their commitment to strengthening relations across various sectors, including defence and security cooperation, and fostering a collaborative approach to address regional issues.
In a joint statement released following their meeting in New York on Wednesday, the ministers emphasised commitment to building upon the progress achieved in previous ministerial gatherings, including the most recent one on June 7.
Regarding the Palestinian cause, the statement highlighted the significance of achieving a fair, lasting and comprehensive peace in the region based on the two-state solution and the 1967 lines.
The statement also underscored Jordan's role in safeguarding the historical status quo of Jerusalem's holy shrines, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
The ministers expressed their support for the Palestinian Authority through initiatives aimed at enhancing the living conditions of Palestinians through humanitarian assistance and
supporting efforts geared towards bolstering the Palestinian economy.
On the Syrian situation, the ministers reaffirmed their commitment to push forward a comprehensive political resolution to the Syrian crisis that upholds Syria's unity, sovereignty, and meets the aspirations of its people.
They commended Arab initiatives for addressing the crisis in a phased manner, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254, as agreed upon during meetings of the Arab Ministerial Committee on Syria in Amman on May 1 and in Cairo on August 15.
The statement stressed the importance of establishing secure conditions for the safe, dignified and voluntary return of refugees and displaced individuals, in accordance with UN criteria, as well as the significance of providing essential support to Syrian refugees and their host communities.
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Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda said, the Iranativu area is not a suitable place to bury the bodies of Muslim COVID-19 victims and requested the President and the Premier to consider alternative areas.
A statement from the Ministry said the Minister brought the matter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's attention that the recent decision of the government to bury the bodies of COVID-19 victims in the Iranaithivu Islands had caused unrest among the people of the northern province.
The Minister said that large number of people are living in the island with the sailors stationed their for naval patrolling.
He also said the decision would hamper all those projects, which the government has been anticipating to receive more than US$ 25 million in foreign exchange through the recently launched project on Iranaithivu Sea cucumber export village.
Minister said, the President and the Prime Minister promised to consider alternative arrangemnts.
The Minister expressed confidence that the final decision would be taken by the Government in a manner that would not harm the sentiments of the minority community.


The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has asked government to make sure that there will be no job losses at Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) when the company splits into two.
MCP Member of Parliament (MP) for Kasungu West Alex Major made the statement after parliament passed the Electricity Bill that will see Escom being split into two companies.
Meja commended parliament for passing the bill but he advised government to avoid job losses due to the ‘unbundling’ of the electricity supplier.
Commenting on the development, People’s Party publicist on energy Welani Chilenga said the bill is very important to the development of the country since it will resolve the electricity challenges Malawians are facing.
On his part, Minister of Natural Resources, Energy, and Mining Bright Msaka said the new law will enable government to bring some independent companies which will produce more power.
He said 34 independent power generating companies will come into the country and join the private sector.
The new law means that Escom will now been divided into two entitles; one will focus on power generation while the other will focus on supplying the power.


Brunei yesterday recorded two COVID-19 cases in Category 5 that requires treatment in the intensive care unit and five cases in Category 4 that requires respiratory assistance and close monitoring, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said in a press statement.
No COVID-19 fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours, it added.
The MoH reported 74.7 per cent of the country’s population have received the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine while 6.4 per cent have received the fourth shot.
Meanwhile, 79.3 per cent of children aged five to 11 have received their second dose and 52.8 per cent of adolescents aged 12 to 17 have received the third vaccine.
A total of 1,328 cases have recovered, bringing the total number of recovered cases to 198,541.


Hyderabad, Sept.14 (NSS): Congress MLC today demanded that the police initiate action against the erring hotel managements.
Speaking to the media here on Thursday, Ponguleti said the social media impact on youth was severe. He asked the government to control pub culture as children were being addicted to to drugs. Alleging that the government was concentrating on getting more Excise revenue, he demanded that both the State and Central governments tighten the laws to control the use of drugs. He also asked the State government to take steps to curb Blue Whale Game as children were committing suicides. (NSS)


The volume of public investments in Egypt rose by 70% to EGP 595bn during fiscal year (FY) 2020/21, according to Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said.
El-Said’s remarks came during a speech she delivered, on Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s behalf, at the opening of the second Egypt Economic Summit. The 2020 edition of the summit was organised under the patronage of the Prime Minister.
The minister added that the largest share of these investments were in the health and education sectors.
She confirmed that the Egyptian state is increasing public investments by focusing on several promising sectors that represent a fundamental pillar to drive growth in the next phase.
These include health services and medical supplies, agriculture, food industries, communications and information technology (CIT), construction, and manufacturing industries.
In this context, the state has increased public investment by 70%, and in a way that reflects the priorities imposed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The most important sectors to which allocated investments have increased are health and education, due to their being of the utmost importance to the Egyptian state.
The investments have been increased in recognition of health and education being the main tool for development, building human capabilities, and their position as the main entrance to social progress.
El-Said said that the state took all pre–emptive measures to confront the coronavirus and to ensure that the wheel of economic activity continued. This saw a balance and the overcoming of a great challenge achieved by the Egyptian state.
The minister asserted that the global health crisis has rearranged global priorities, and highlighted the importance of several areas that represent urgent priorities for most countries around the world. Foremost among these are the sectors of health care and social protection.
She said that the Egyptian state is keen to take into account the balance between protecting individuals and continuing economic activity, while dealing with the crisis. She noted that this was reflected in the government’s interest in social protection networks and job creation, through the expansion of the number of beneficiaries of the Takaful and Karama programme.
The state has also continued the implementation of the “Decent Life” and “Survival Boats” initiatives, as the most important tools to enhance the umbrella of social protection.


India has become the third country to record more than 1m coronavirus infections, following the US and Brazil, as it reported 34,956 new cases in the past 24 hours, taking the national total to 1,003,832.
Amid evidence that the disease was taking hold in poorer, rural areas less well-served by public healthcare, the latest tally prompted renewed concerns about the country’s ability to cope with rising infections.
The figures have been released after a week in which authorities in India were forced to impose new lockdowns, including fresh restrictions on 128 million people in the state of Bihar, which came into force on Thursday.
The continuing and escalating outbreaks, on top of record cases in the US – which passed 75,000 daily cases in the last count – has dampened hopes that the pandemic is anywhere close to being brought under control, even as researchers race to find a viable vaccine.
Three states in India – Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu – account for more than half of the total cases in the country so far. Ashish Jha, the director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, warned that the vast majority of cases in the country were still being
The continuing rise has forced authorities to reinstate lockdowns in some cities and states.
In Bangalore the government ordered a week-long lockdown that began on Tuesday evening after a rapid increase in cases.
In Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state with more than 200 million people, authorities have begun placing residents under strict weekend curfews, which will remain in place until the end of the month.
Other local governments are increasingly focusing on smaller lockdowns that shield the economy. Nearly a dozen states have imposed restrictions on containment zones that can be as small as a few houses or a street.
Dr Anant Bhan, a global health researcher, said India was likely to experience a series of peaks as the virus spread in rural areas. He said the capital, New Delhi, and the financial capital, Mumbai, had already recorded surges, while infections have now shifted to smaller cities.
India’s response to the virus was initially sluggish, but then on 24 March the prime minister, Narendra Modi, imposed a three-week nationwide lockdown of its 1.3-billion population.
By Friday more than 13.8m infections had been confirmed worldwide and nearly 590,000 people have died, according to Johns Hopkins University.


In its annual report on the state of the economy for the year 2009-10, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday said that the country’s economy witnessed a noticeable improvement in the macroeconomic indicators, as it grew at a rate of 4.1 percent compared with only 1.2 percent in the preceding year.
The report said there was a substantial decline in the annual inflation and the current account deficit. Foreign exchange reserves also rose to historic highs during the year, the report added. However, the SBP was unhappy over the government’s failure to address some fundamental structural weaknesses in the economy through key reforms.
It pointed out that the principal structural problem was the weak fiscal performance, as the fiscal deficit bounced back to 6.3 percent of the GDP in 2010 which was 1.1 percentage points higher than the previous year. The report said that due to the recent unprecedented floods, the country’s economic priorities and targets for the fiscal 2011 would see a substantial revision with and all key macroeconomic indicators likely to record deterioration.
It projected that GDP growth in fiscal year 2011 was likely to be between two and three percent, the average annual inflation was expected to be 13.5 percent to 14.5 percent while the fiscal account deficit were likely to be between five to six percent of the GDP and the current account deficit was likely to be between three to four percent of the GDP.
Furthermore, it projected that the workers’ remittances were likely to stay between $9.5 billion to $10.5 billion while exports and imports were likely to be between $20 billion to $21 billion and $34 billion to $35 billion, respectively.


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Sarawak’s economy is expected to grow by up to 6% this year – Abang Johari
KUCHING (October 9): Sarawak’s economy is expected to register a positive growth rate of between four and six percent this year, following the global economic slowdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the chief minister said Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.
This is also due to the prudent financial management of the state, he added.
He said the state’s economic growth contracted 3.2% last year due to the global economic slowdown, which is said to be the worst since World War II.
Following measures that have limited the state’s economic growth in a bid to curb the spread of the Covid-19 infection, he said the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) has also been contracted six to seven percent last year.
“However, with the state economy going through this very difficult time, al Hamdulillah, with prudent financial management, without compromising the current financial resilience or the fiscal position in the coming days, the state met the challenges last year, and for this year the state economy is expected to register a rate positive growth of between four and six percent, âhe said.
He said this at the state banquet in conjunction with the celebration of Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin’s 85th birthday Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud at the Borneo Convention Center Kuching (BCCK) here tonight.
Although the state’s GDP contracted six to seven percent last year, Abang Johari said there was some relief as the state’s revenue yield fell from RM6 billion. to RM 10 billion, as a result of creative measures to implement “revenue reengineering” that had given a significant return to the state economy.
From 2019 to September this year, he said the government of Sarawak received RM 6.8 billion in revenue from the state sales tax (SST) on petroleum products.
“With more state revenue, we have the capacity, through the implementation of BKSS assistance programs, to absorb the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, in particular its impact on people, on small traders and small and medium industries, âhe added.
Meanwhile, Abang Johari said he prayed alongside the people that Taib continues to be healthy and continues to be the patron of the development of Sarawak and the unity of its people of various races, ethnicities. and religions.


New Delhi, Oct 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government is in the final stages of preparing a new National Retail Trade Policy, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash said on Wednesday.
"We are in the final stage of drafting a National Logistics Policy, a New Industrial Policy, a e-commerce Policy and a National Retail Trade policy," he said at the inaugural virtual session of 'FICCI MASSMERIZE 2020'.
The national retail trade policy is being formulated to support the development of the sector that will benefit 65 million small traders, besides contributing a significant chunk to India's GDP, he added.
Parkash said that the government will extend all support to the e-commerce and retail industry through various policies.
The minister also urged the industry to come forward and contribute towards making India Atmanirbhar in every possible way and to elevate the country's image globally.
Parkash said that Covid-19 has had an impact on the people, economy and the businesses, but the industry has worked along with the government to contain the spread of the virus.
He also said that the government has already launched a series of programmes to transform India into a global economic hub.
"In the last few years, we have seen significant improvements in ease of doing business ranking, which has been possible due to transformative measures taken by the government," he said.


PML-N has always won in polls on performance basis: Tanveer
Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain says results of local government elections showed that the people have rejected those involving in negative politics.
Talking to newsmen in Sheikhupura on Sunday, he said PML(N) has always won in the elections on the basis of its performance.
The Minister said the government is working to overcome power shortage. It will write a new chapter of development during the next two and a half years.


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New Delhi- The CBI is conducting searches at 16 locations across the country in connection with the alleged graft flagged by former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik in awarding contract for civil work for the Kishtwar-based Kiru Hydro Power Project Limited in 2019, officials said Wednesday.
The search operations are spread across two places in Srinagar, five in Jammu, five in Delhi, three in Mumbai and one in Patna at the premises of middlemen and associates involved in the project, they said.
During the probe, the CBI has detected some financial transactions between the accused public servants, including the then Chairman Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Ltd Navin Kumar Chaudhary, officials said.
The agency is conducting searches at the premises of Rupen Patel, Chairman and Managing Director of Patel Engineering Ltd in Mumbai, Vijay Gupta and Amrendra Kumar Singh among others, officials added.
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By Constantinos Psillides
Finance minister Harris Georgiades said yesterday that cuts to what is known as the ‘social pension’ would only affect those elderly people who were better off than the average.
Unions say 3,000 women will be left without a pension. The ‘social pension’ is given to those aged over 65 who did not contribute, or under-contributed to social insurance, mainly women who were homemakers. The state’s aim is to save €10m by better targeting benefits to those who need them more.
Initial reports, regarding the proposed social pension cut, said that it will affect people over the poverty line – set at €1,191. If such a criterion was imposed, around 3,000 people would have been affected, according to the labour ministry. The total number of those affected remains to be seen, once the government unveils its final proposal.
Georgiades underlined that the state would not be cutting benefits from low income families. Deputy government spokesman Viktoras Papadopoulos said on Monday that what the government was after was a just system, where the social pension was reserved for those in real need and not multimillionaires “who haven’t had to work a day in their lives”.
The finance minister reminded that the government proposal was still at an early stage and has not been finalised yet. A finalised proposal is expected within the coming weeks.
Labour minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Saturday that money saved from targeting social pension would be utilised to help other groups in need, such as the unemployed.
Opposition parties AKEL and EDEK said that they would vote against any such proposal in the House, while EVROKO asked that each case is reviewed individually.
DISY supported the government attempt at targeting social pension cuts, with party leader Averof Neophytou saying he would meet the finance minister in the coming days.
Right-wing trade union SEK issued a press release on Tuesday, saying that they agree on the need to target social pension spending. Union boss Nicos Moiseos said that the union was examining a proposal from the government and will give their final view on the subject on Friday.


In a noble gesture, the Guardians of Governance (GoGs) today handed over a cheque of Rs 25,000 to the Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Varinder Kumar Sharma as their contribution in the massive efforts being made by the Punjab government to bail out people in flood ravaged state of Kerala.Handing over the cheque to the Deputy Commissioner, the GoGs led by Colonel (Retd.) Balbir Singh said that it was their proud privilege to get a chance for making a contribution in this humanitarian act of the state government.They said that the state government led by the Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh was relentlessly serving the people of the state and even in the country, which was highly laudable.They also lauded the efforts being made by the Deputy Commissioner to make Jalandhar a front ranking district in the state.Thanking the GoGs for this valuable contribution, the Deputy Commissioner said that it would help a lot in providing timely help to the people of the flood ravaged Kerala. He said that the GoGs were already playing an important role by keeping a strict vigil over the overall implementation of the welfare schemes of the state government thereby contributing immensely in its overall progress. Mr. Sharma said that GoGs were the real sons of soil, who were always ready to help the state and people to overcome any sort of situation.On the occasion, Honrary Captains (Retd.) Pargat Singh, Karamjit Singh abd Kundan Singh, Subedar Majors (Retd.) BS Azaad and Lakhvir Singh, Havildars (Retd.) Palvinder Singh and Karamjit Singh, Subedars (Retd.) Karnail Singh, Karnail Chand and Naranjan Singh, Naib Subedars (Retd.) Charan Singh and Kapil Dev besides others were also present.


SEHWAN SHARIF, Pakistan: The Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the federal government wants the Upper House of the Parliament – Senate – to function as per the Constitution and we will take Constitutional way to run this House.
While talking to media representatives at Sehwan Sharif, Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the opposition has started confrontational politics to malign sanctity of the Senate and wants to keep it under their control.
Taking about the recent three-day visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Washington, she said that his successful visit to the United States has restored confidence of the world community in Pakistan.
Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the Country will now move in the right direction towards progress and prosperity.
The special assistant further said that the people of Sehwan Sharif have been denied of their basic needs of clean drinking water and health facilities.


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The federal government has decided to take firm action against hoarding and smuggling of wheat, the Minister for Commerce Naveed Qamar said.
During the question hour in the National Assembly on Wednesday, the minister said that the government has decided to import three million metric tons of wheat to meet domestic requirements.
The minister said that the wheat procurement target set for the current season will be achieved by the end of June. He also said that modern silos will be established to ensure better preservation of wheat.
Naveed Qamar said that the Country is self-sufficient in wheat production but over the last two years, a shortfall has been witnessed due to various factors including non-availability of timely fertilizers to the farmers, climate change, and shortage of water.
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi regretted the delay in the completion of New Balakot City.
Murtaza Javed Abbasi said that 30 percent work on the project has been completed. He said that responsibility rests with the provincial government to complete the remaining 70 percent work.


The Ministry of Gender and Family has decided to propose an amendment to the law, to transfer the legal guardianship of children to another person in the event that the children’s parents are negligent.
At a press conference held today, Acting Minister of Gender and Family, Attorney General Aishath Azima Shakoor said that the amendment had been finalised and sent to the President’s Office today.
Azima said that the amendment would allow the transfer of guardianship within the principles of Islamic Sharia.
She said that cases of neglect and abuse of children had increased to an alarming level, and urged politicians and journalist to pay more attention to this problem.
She said that the number of children taken to Kudakudhinge Hiya this month is extremely high, and that last month alone, 37 children were transferred to State care following sexual abuse.
Minister of State for Gender and Family Dr Aminath Rameela said that the number of children abandoned after birth is also increasing, and noted with dismay that such acts are being committed by people who have good jobs.
Azima said that the number of children presently at Kudakudhinge Hiya is close to 70. She said that the parents visit these children often and with presents, but the children are sad that they get to meet with their parents only for a short while.
Azima said that strict action will be taken against parents who neglect their children, and that non-profit organisations and private individuals should assume the responsibility of taking care of children who are abandoned by their parents until the children can be taken under the care of the State.
Azima said that some parents use the names of children at Kudakudhinge Hiya to make purchases, and stressed that Gender Ministry will not accept such activities.


(MENAFN - Dubai PR Network)Sunsets to Remember @ OSH with 50% off!
OSH in La Mer, the contemporary licensed Uzbek restaurant with flavor inspirations from The Silk Road and the Middle East has just launched a Sunset Offer.
It is for those who are looking to enjoy a lazy summer sunset but also want to enjoy beautiful views, delicious exotic food, shisha, cooling beverages and great upbeat ambiance at amazing prices.
From 5:00PM to 8:00PM select dishes from OSH’s new summer menu will be up to 50% off; everyday, from July to the end of August.
The licensed venue has designated areas inside the restaurant and lounges on the first floor, offering beverages created by their artistic mixologists while the ground floor terrace is suited for more family friendly gatherings. Diners can also enjoy great views of the Dubai skyline or the pristine La Mer coast.
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Two Italian populist parties that are expected to lead the next government have asked for more time to reach a coalition agreement — prolonging political uncertainty that has enshrouded the country since early March.
The Five Star Movement (M5S) and Lega — the former was the most popular single party at the March general election while the latter gathered the highest amount of votes within a right-wing coalition — have been in negotiations for more than two months, trying to overcome their differences. They had until Sunday night to come up with an agreement, but have asked the Italian president for a few more days to prepare the final details of their deal.
"It seems that serious frictions have started to emerge between the two parties," UniCredit analysts said in a note Tuesday morning.
"While to us there appears that there is agreement on several key policy areas, divergences have been emerging on such thorny issues as immigration, justice and the relationship with the EU," they added.


Buckland Brewer Christmas market was ‘bigger and better than ever’.
HUNDREDS of people flocked to Buckland Brewer’s annual Christmas Market on Saturday.
The village market – indoors and outdoors – featured more than 30 stalls selling a variety of food and Christmas goods.
Entertainment was provided by Torrington Silver Band, the village choir and local children’s choir.
Parish Council chairman Jim Lowe said: “This is the fourth year that we have run the market and it’s our biggest and best ever – a big thank-you to all those who supported it.”
Proceeds from the market will go towards the new community hall.


Kuwait- Ankara summons Dutch diplomat over Armenians' events
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) ANKARA, Feb 23 (KUNA) -- The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Dutch charge d'affaires in Ankara due to a recent Dutch parliament decision to recognize Armenians' events of 1915 as "genocide".
The Dutch diplomat, who was summoned for the second time in a week, was notified of Turkey's concerns over the Dutch parliament's vote regarding the 1915 events, diplomatic sources were quoted by Anadolu news agency as saying.
The Dutch parliament on Thursday voted for a decision to recognize First World War killings of Armenians during the Ottoman Empire as "genocide".
The Netherlands formally withdrew its ambassador to Ankara in February over tensions between both sides when some Turkish officials were prevented from meetings with Turkish communities in the Netherlands for constitutional change campaigns.
Tensions between the two countries deteriorated during campaigning for Turkey's 2017 constitutional referendum, which granted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan more executive powers. (end) rs.mt
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Financial managers are being asked to provide their financial forecasts for the coming years, and the survey has some interesting findings.
It was commissioned by the National Centre for Retirement Research (NCRR) and the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), and the authors hope it will help to better understand the needs of financial managers in the current financial climate.
“The survey is a reflection of the wide range of interests that financial professionals and their clients have in the future of financial planning, and provides the most comprehensive and detailed look at how people are approaching financial planning,” says the survey’s lead author, Mark R. Condon.
While the survey is only for financial professionals, the results should help to inform the way financial planning is being conducted.
The survey was launched by the NCRR, CSJ and CSF, a national research group.
In its first year, it received a total of 9,871 responses from financial professionals across a range of industries, including accounting, business and insurance.
As well as giving financial planners the opportunity to share their views on their personal financial planning strategy, the survey also looked at the impact of financial deregulation on the sector.
Respondents were asked how they would feel if they were asked to make a specific contribution to the economy, the financial sector or the broader economy, as part of a plan to address a particular issue, such as the financial crisis.
Overall, respondents felt that their role as a financial professional was more important to them than the size of their business, and they were also more likely to say that they would be better off working from home, rather than in an office environment.
There were also some findings that were surprising.
For example, while 78 per cent of respondents thought they would have to be at work longer to be able to fund a retirement, only 20 per cent said that they thought they could afford to do so.
That is a drop in the ocean for those surveyed, but one that is likely to be felt by many financial planners.
Although many of those surveyed believed that they could save a significant amount of money, the majority of respondents said they felt they would still have to work a lot more than they would like to if they had to take on a greater responsibility.
A further surprise was that a majority of those polled felt that they should have to make more than the recommended monthly salary.
Condon and his team hope that the survey will be a valuable resource to help financial planners to make better decisions for themselves and their families in the coming financial year.
Read more: Citi’s annual survey on financial planning


‘Govt to start public sector development programme’
LAHORE: Adviser to chief minister Punjab on human rights Rana Ijaz Ahmad Khan on Sunday said that the Federal government is spending Rs 1145.67 million on law, justice, and human rights under public sector development programme which includes Rs 894.71 million in foreign aid .
Addressing the students of the Quaid-e-Azam Law College, Mr khan said the government has given priority to the protection of human rights and in this regard Rs 24.935 million is being spent on mass awareness and education campaigns. He added that the government was also initiating a new project to ensure access to justice at the cost of Rs 774 million.
The government has reserved Rs 200 million for the betterment of courts infrastructure.. He added that Pakistan has obtained a loan of $350 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) which would be spent on reforming the judicial, legal and police departments. —Staff Report


Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich says there’s no time to waste when it comes to fighting the overdose crisis.
That’s why he’s penned a proposal that recommends educating people before it’s too late.
“We have got to change the sort of culture around party drug use,” said Rich.
He says it’s important to also help young people who use drugs to self-medicate or experiment.
He says it’s easier to prevent rather than quitting once people become addicted.
The proposal adds that prevention and intervention will help reduce stress on first responders.
Rich says the proposal is being sent to mayors, MLA’s and health authorities throughout the province.
He says it’s vital to act fast as this year is on pace to surpass 1,400 overdose deaths.


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Yukon community holds 'Back the Blue' event to show support for police officers
Dozens of people gathered Monday morning to take part in a "Back the Blue" event and show their support and appreciation for police officers in Yukon.
“Just because of everything that’s going on right now, we just wanted to boost their morale and just know that they’re loved and supported by the community,” a person who attended the event said.
The police officers received donated water and snacks and handwritten cards and posters from members of the community.
Organizers told KOCO 5 that police officers need the community’s love and support now more than ever.
“The police are here to help us to keep order, to keep the laws enforced, keep us safe, protect us, protect the community,” the person said.
A similar event is planned for Tuesday morning to show support for the Mustang Police Department.


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In accordance with the Decree of the President of Azerbaijan of
July 17, 2023, the second part of humanitarian aid consisting of
electrical equipment was sent to Ukraine, according to the Ministry
of Energy, Azernews reports.
It was reported that the humanitarian cargo includes more than
900k meters of electric cables and wires, as well as 18
transformers and complete transformer substations.
A convoy of 23 TIR trucks with humanitarian aid provided by the
Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan left the territory of Sumgayit
Technological Park today. By the above-mentioned Order of the
country's head of state, it is planned to send the next
consignments of electrical equipment with a total value of 7.6
million US dollars intended for humanitarian aid to the people of
It should be noted that the first part of the mentioned
humanitarian aid was sent to Ukraine on October 30 of this
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