Brazil Judge Blocks Amazon Dam
Plans to build a giant hydroelectric dam in the Amazon have been suspended by a Brazilian judge after the project sparked local and worldwide concern over its impact on the environment and the indigenous population. –JCL
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A federal court in Para state, under judge Ronaldo Desterro, has halted plans for the construction because environmental requirements for the project had not been met. These included contingency plans to assure transportation along rivers where the dam is expected to reduce the water level sharply.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) A unit of the Tunisian Maritime Guard has rescued 38 illegal immigrants of different African nationalities off the coastal city of Sfax in southeastern Tunisia, according to a statement released by the Defense Ministry on Wednesday, Trend reports citing Xinhua .
"The rescue operation took place this afternoon, when a unit of the naval guard managed to rescue the illegal immigrants from a sinking boat sailing to the Italian coasts," said the statement.
"These illegal immigrants aged between 20 and 35, included six women," it added.
They were transferred to the Sfax naval base and handed over to the National Guard in the region to receive legal procedures.
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Congress to attend govt briefing on China stand-off, demands 'full information'
New Delhi, Jul 14: Demanding that the Centre "share full information" on stand-off with China and the Kashmir situation, the Congress on Friday confirmed that it would attend meeting called by the government to brief the opposition about these issues.
AICC media in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala took a jibe at the government, saying it was "satisfying" to see that the NDA government had "finally woken up" after three years to brief the opposition on the issues concerning the nation.
He said the Congress would fully "cooperate" with the government on issues relating to national security.
"We shall ask the government to share full information about the background and situation on the Indo-China border as also on the Bhutan border where the stand-off continues. We shall also ask the government to clarify all implications for our national security and the necessary steps being taken in protecting our national interests and also steps to be taken," Surjewala told reporters here.
Criticising the Modi government, he said the previous Congress-led UPA regime had always kept the opposition in the loop on such critical issues.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will brief the leaders of opposition parties on the stand-off with China. Leaders of prominent opposition parties have been invited to the meeting where the two senior ministers will give a detailed presentation on the situation along the Sino-Indian border and Jammu and Kashmir and the government action, sources said.
Ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, beginning Monday, the government is apparently seeking to build a consensus to deal with its biggest neighbour as well as on the Kashmir issue. Surjewala said that efforts should be made to strengthen the India-Bhutan Friendship Treaty.
To a question, he said the Congress hoped that the government would brief the opposition also on the Amarnath attack. He alleged that the present situation in Kashmir was the result of the "immaturity and failure" of the PDP-BJP government in the state and the Centre.
"Unfortunately, the prime minister and the BJP government think they have all the answers. They have not taken the opposition into confidence on the issue. We hope they take us into confidence," he added.


Srinagar: Dilbag Singh today took over charge of Director General of Police J&K, relieving Dr SP Vaid, who held the post for two years.
Immediately after taking over as the Director General of Police Dilbag Singh chaired a high level meeting of Police Officers, an official spokesman said in a statement issued here this afternoon.
“In the meeting, he impressed upon the officers to continue with their work for restoration of peace in the State. He said that the J&K Police has seen many challenges in the past and will sail through the present challenges as well,” the spokesman said.
DGP directed the officers to look after the welfare and other needs of their subordinates particularly the constabulary.


Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Tuesday underscored the need for an all parties conference to boost economy.
Talking to journalists, Shujaat said that the prevailing political situation was harmful for economic stability. Referring to the train march of Pakistan People’s Party, he said that some elements were giving preference to personnel interests over national interests.
The PML-Q said that nothing would change by the train march and stressed upon unity and harmony in the current situation. He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan was working with sincerity to bring development in the country.


BISHOPBRIGGS Farmers Market has ceased with immediate effect.
Jimmy Watson, of Huntershill Village – where the event was held for the past two years – said: “The farmers have said that trade has dropped over recent months and that it’s now no longer viable for them to keep it going.
“The farmers and Huntershill Village would like to thank those who have supported the market over the last two years.”
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Dublin has become the safest of EU nations for Irish citizens in a survey by Eurostat which shows the country’s economy is more resilient than the EU average.
It also showed that the proportion of Irish nationals who have moved to other EU countries has dropped to the lowest level in the bloc since at least 2007, from 44% in 2007.
The survey of 1,054 respondents by the agency on Monday showed that while the proportion who are actively looking for work has remained stable at 25% for the past four years, the proportion moving to other countries has risen to 40% and has risen in some areas.
The figures are based on the countrys data on people leaving the country to study or work in the EU.
In total, there were 1,093,000 people who left Ireland to work abroad in the past year, compared to 1,034,000 in 2015.
The proportion who have gone to work in other EU member states in the same period has also risen from 35% to 37% and is now at a record low of just 14%.
The survey also showed the number of Irish people who said they were actively looking to move to a different EU country has increased to 20% from 14%.
Meanwhile, the number who said their future was uncertain has dropped by 8% to 7%.
This comes as a fresh surge in migrants arriving in the Irish capital has sparked concern among Irish officials that Dublin will become the new “Niger” for the continent.
According to the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, more than a million migrants from Africa and the Middle East and North Africa have arrived in Ireland since last year, with a further 5,000 arrivals expected this year.
The numbers are expected to be higher than the 6,000 recorded in 2016.
But the number is expected to decrease as the EU is expected for the first time to accept more refugees from Syria and elsewhere.
It is understood that the number will also fall as Dublin continues to try to deal with the influx of migrants.
The latest survey shows that the majority of people who have left the country are either in school or in their early 20s.


Ahmedabad, Jan 27 (IANS) As many as seven people were killed in four different road accidents in a span of 12 hours in Gujarat.
A hit and run case was reported in Ahmedabad city police Thursday night, in which an unidentified vehicle hit a motorcycle rider on Thakkarbapa nagar bridge. Deepu Katheria died on the spot. City police has registered a case of negligence driving against the unidentified vehicle, said police sources.
In another incident, the same night, a car with Jamnagar registration rammed into a truck from the back side in Rajkot Jamnagar highway, in which three people, including a child, were killed.
Dhrol Police Station officer said the deceased are identified as Muktaben Girdharbhai, Nayanbhai Devrajbhai and a child.
According to police, early this morning, two people were killed in a hit and run case on Ahmedabad Mehsana highway.
The fourth accident was reported from Banaskantha district's Tharad taluka in which a motorcycle rider was hit by an unidentified vehicle killing him instantly.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Budget 2022-23 presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is full of new possibilities for “‘more infrastructure, more investment, more growth and more jobs”. PM stated that new ensure a bright future for the country’s youth.
He said the budget is people-friendly and progressive, it has brought a new confidence in faster development in the midst of the situation created by COVID-19. This important aspect of the Budget is to ensure the welfare of the poor people. Referring to National Ropeways Development Programme, Parvatmala, the Prime Minister said for the first time in the country, a scheme is being started for such areas as Himachal, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir and the northeast.


Custodial death: Stalin announces Rs 10 lakh solatium to victim's family
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin on Tuesday announced a solatium of Rs 10 lakh to the family of V. Vignesh who died in police custody last week.
Chennai, April 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin on Tuesday announced a solatium of Rs 10 lakh to the family of V. Vignesh who died in police custody last week.
The youth was allegedly tortured at the Secretariat Colony Police station.
Making the announcement in the Assembly, Stalin said that whether in power or not, the political stand of his DMK is to take a strong position against custodial torture and that the human rights of all citizens will be protected by the state government.
Responding to the special call attention motion moved by the opposition AIADMK and other legislators including the ruling VCK, he also said that the state government would also provide free treatment to Suresh who was also picked up along with Vignesh.
Giving the details of the case, he said that it was found that the two were in procession of liquor and ganja and when they were asked to come to the police station, they refused. Vignesh also tried to attack the police with a dagger.
The Chief Minister also said that there were 11 criminal cases pending against Suresh and 2 cases against Vignesh. He said that breakfast was provided to both of them on April 19 and Vignesh developed epilepsy and was declared brought dead at Kilpauk Medical College hospital where he was taken from the Secretariat Colony police station.
He said that a case of suspicious death has been registered and the Sub Inspector Pugazhum Perumal, constable Ponraj, and home guard Deepak had been placed under suspension. He said that the case was transferred to the CB-CID for probe.
Earlier, AIADMK leader and former Chief Minister, O. Panneerselvam had in a statement demanded a CBI investigation into the custodial death. He had also said that the family of Vignesh had expressed apprehensions over state government announcing a probe by CB-CID as the agency was also under the state Home Department.


TTP claim responsibility; 4 reported killed, 14 injured so far.
The office of the Karachi police chief, which came under attack on Friday evening by armed militants, has been cleared, officials said, adding that at least three terrorists had been killed.
“I can so far confirm that the Karachi Police Office (KPO) building has been cleared. Three terrorists have been neutralised,” said Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab on Twitter at 10:42pm, three-and-a-half hours after the attack occurred.
he reiterated that the building had been secured. He said that the bomb disposal squad was checking if the jackets worn by the terrorists were rigged to detonate.
A spokesperson for the Sindh Rangers added the operation had been completed and the process of clearing the area was under way.
- ‘Eight to 10’ terrorists breached the 5-storey KPO building near Saddar Police Station on Sharea Faisal at 7:10pm
- Operation completed; clearance under way
- 4 people killed; 14 injured
- TTP claims attack
Reports of firing on Sharea Faisal — Karachi’s main thoroughfare with a number of strategic installations, including the Pakistan Airforce’s Faisal Base — emerged around 7:15pm. Extra police contingents and Rangers were called to the site of the attack.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that the attack took place around 7:10pm. He said that the city police chief was not currently in Karachi.
Earlier, a spokesperson for the Sindh Rangers said initial estimates suggested there were eight to ten “armed terrorists”.
Sharea Faisal had also been closed for traffic while the operation was ongoing with the Sindh government spokesperson requesting citizens to remain where they were.
The Saddar police station, located next to the police chief’s office, had also issued a statement saying it had come under attack. “SHO, PI Khalid Hussain Memon said that unknown accused [attacked] Saddar police station near Karachi Police Office. Firing is going on everywhere,” the initial statement had said.
South DIG Irfan Baloch earlier told DawnNewsTV said that “spectacular” firing was ongoing but said that the situation would be brought under control. He had, however, refused to comment on the number of people injured, saying that it could only be confirmed once officials would sweep the area.
He said that the entire city’s police force had been called to the scene, in addition to the Rangers and the Quick Response Force (QRF). He further said that the attackers had also lobbed hand grenades. He said that the attackers had come “fully prepared” and were putting up a “tough fight”.
Overseas cricket players are currently competing in the Pakistan Super League, and Karachi is one of the host cities. There is a game scheduled for Saturday (tomorrow).
The Sindh government spokesperson said according to the latest information available, four people had been killed. The deceased included two policemen, one Rangers official and one civilian.
He added that 14 people had been injured and were being given medical treatment. “Out of the injured, one person is critical while the condition of 13 injured persons is stable,” Wahab said.


A non-governmental Organisation, Harvestplus in partnership with the Imo state government is set to host a two day food fair in the state.
Briefing newsmen in owerri, the country Manager of the HarvestPlus , Mr Yusuf Dollah disclosed that the event will take place on the 18th and 19th November at the Ahiajoku convention center Owerri.
According to him, the Nutritious food fair will encompasse training of participants on the benefits of biofortified crops and food that will enhance their body nutrients. He disclosed that the fair which is the 8th edition will provide a platform for practical training, Mentorship and job creation.
He further maintained that the HarvestPlus has created lots of employment since its inception and stated that the agency has also developed several crops and staple foods that contain micronutrients and vitamins.
Representing the Imo state government, the commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr Bathy Okorochukwu while addressing Newsmen disclosed that the theme of the event is “Improving Resilience through Nutritious food system”.
He noted also that the food fair will provide “an operational platform for collective engagement, learning and networking of actors in the nutritious food sector in Nigeria”.
Also, the event will attract stakeholders, policy makers, researchers, Farmers, food processors amongst others to display and market Innovations, share updates and discuss topical issues rising from the Nutritious food sector.
According to the commissioner, the fair will feature over 50 commercial exhibitors, government officials, key private sector players and 5000 participants.
Also there will be food exhibition, sales of nutritious food products, panel and business discussions, business deal rooms, quiz competition, cooking competition, capacity build, enterprise development, training amongst others.
Also speaking a veteran Nollywood actor, Mr. Francis Duru stated that this year’s fair will also feature Smart Mothers Initiative geared towards engaging mothers who are home builders who also determine the type of food to be taken at home, the programme will afford them the opportunity to know the right food to prepare at home that will supply the necessary nutrients needed by the body to function.
Also students both in the secondary and tertiary institutions will also benefit from the training on biofortified foods which will also enable them engage in already mapped out business model thereby making them self employed.
The programme Manager of commercialization of biofortified crops project, Mr Goodluck Ogu said the fair will address issues of hidden hunger and training of farmers across the state.
He maintained that the programme will make malnutrition will become a thing of the past.
He said, that the younger people will also take advantage of the business model to run biofortified products which will also bring about food self sufficiency.


Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
KARACHI: Police arrested on Tuesday members of a dacoit gang after an encounter, which was involved in robberies targeting only females.
SSP East Ghulam Azfar spoke to media in a press conference, where he said that one suspect was also wounded in the encounter.
During the press conference, women who fell prey to the street crimes perpetrated by the dacoits, were also present.
According to Ghulam Azfar Mehesar, the suspects were arrested from PECHS 3 in the encounter.
SP Jamshed Quarter Shumail Riaz told media that the gang had four members which had mugged females 200 times in the past four and a half years.
He said that bags, cash and jewelry were recovered from the suspects and returned to the victims.
Police said that the suspects targeted citizens in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Bahadurabad, Clifton and other areas.
An accomplice of the dacoits was earlier injured in another police encounter and is in a prison.
The suspects were earlier also involved in incidents of robbery and confessed to involvement in more than 100 incidents in the city.
Police said that the dacoits would target females only because they said women showed least resistance.
SSP East said that the amount of money recovered from the two suspects is Rs350,000.
Police said that it is conducting raids to arrest the fourth accomplice, adding that the rickshaw in which the suspects used to rob women was also found.


Houthi missiles hit Najran: four civilians injured
(MENAFN) Military projectiles launched from Yemeni territory by Houthi militias hit the city of Najran in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and injured four civilians including a child.
Civil Defense teams in Najran received reports this afternoon about military projectiles launched by Houthi militias from Yemen on residential neighborhoods in Najran, which resulted in the injury of a citizen and his daughter as well as two Indian residents, all of whom were transferred to a hospital for treatment, spokesman for the Directorate of Civil Defense in Najran Capt. Abdulkhaleq Al-Qahtani said.
He pointed out that authorities began taking the necessary measures to deal with such incidents.
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Parliament postpones vote on the National Guard and law to raise to Saturday 8/27
Urgent!! Parliament postpones vote on the National Guard and law to raise its next Saturday
[Baghdad-where] raise the House of Representatives to its regular Saturday.
Postponed the House of Representatives in its meeting today to vote on the draft law in the National Guard completed the debate for the second reading of the draft freedom of expression and assembly and peaceful protest law.
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S&P, NASDAQ Slip To Start Week
(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) S&P, NASDAQ Slip to Start Week
Stocks struggled to hold their ground on Monday, following the S&P 500's third straight weekly gain, as demand concerns for the semiconductor industry weighed on tech names.
The Dow Jones Industrials finished positive 29.07 points to 32,832.54
The S&P 500 slipped 5.13 points to 4,140.06.
The NASDAQ Composite dropped 13.1 points to 12,644.46
Nvidia announced weaker-than-expected revenue for the second quarter, putting pressure on semiconductor stocks. Shares of the chip giant fell more than 6%, and rival stocks like AMD and Broadcom were also under pressure.
Some clean energy related shares gained after the Senate passed a $430-billion climate bill, the Inflation Reduction Act, which is expected to be passed by the House later this week.
Treasury prices strengthened, lowering yields to 2.75% from Friday's 2.82%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Oil prices gained $1.46 to $90.47 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices leaped $14.20 to $1,805.40 U.S. an ounce.
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Deputy FM, Jordanian Amb. To Kuwait Discuss Bilateral Ties, Situation In Gaza
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Nov 20 (KUNA) - Kuwait Deputy Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received Monday Jordanian Ambassador to the country Sinan Al-Majali.
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According to the NAB spokesperson, investigations are under process against people who are involved in Mudarba scandal.
Spokesman further said that the first reference will be against Ghulam Rasool Ayubi, Muhammad Imran, Hussain Ahmed and Muhammad Khalid have been involved in Rs. 2950million fraud, while the second one will be against Shabeer, Sajjad, Tariq, Raja Babar, Zaib Malik, Faisal Sultan, Qamar Shahzad, Saifurrehman, Adil and Fayaz in fraud of Rs. 49million.
After receiving more than 2800 complaints against culprits NAB is investigating more than 80 cases in Rawalpindi Mudarba Scandal.


Kathmandu, July 5: The Home Ministry has said that its attention has been drawn towards news reports of Wednesday being a public holiday on the occasion of Eid al-fitr.
Attention has been drawn towards the news disseminated by some online regarding a holiday, said Assistant Spokesperson at the Ministry, Jhamkanath Dhakal in a press release, making it clear that the Ministry has not published any notice in this regard.
Meanwhile, talking to the National News Agency (RSS), Ministry Spokesperson Yadav Koirala said that the Council of Ministers has already decided regarding public holiday on the occasion of Eid and added that the decision has not been made regarding the day for the holiday.
He clarified that they will inform about the holiday issuing a press release in this regard. RSS


Algeria posts 26pct increase in energy earnings
(MENAFN) Algeria's earnings from energy exports reached USD19.61bn in the Jan-July period of the year, up 26.25 percent on the same period of 2016.
Furthermore, energy sales are crucial to the country's finances, reaching for almost 97 percent of the OPEC member's exports.
In addition, oil and gas sales tumbled from USD60bn in 2014 to USD35.7bn in 2015 and USD27.5bn in 2016.
The country's foreign currency reserves, which have been dropping since the fall in oil prices three years ago, are projected at almost USD100bn.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday toured the flood-affected areas of Hoshiarpur district in a boat to take stock of the situation at the ground level.
Aboard the boat with NDRF officials, the Chief Minister visited Rara and Fateh Kulla villages and then visited village Haler. He asked the officers to ensure evacuation of the people in low lying areas to safe places. Bhagwant Singh Mann categorically said that every life is precious for the state government and no stone should be left unturned for bailing the people in this hour of crisis.
Later on interacting with the media persons, the Chief Minister said that the entire government machinery including the Helicopter of state government is at disposal of people in this hour of crisis. He said that though no rain has taken place in the state but due to heavy downpour in hilly states flood has been caused in these areas. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that he is constantly in touch with the BBMB authorities and the Himachal government to assess the situation.
The Chief Minister further said that havoc has been caused in district due to release of excess water from Pong Dam. He said that though Pong dam is above the danger mark by six feet but still there is nothing to worry as in past it has been above ten feet then the danger level. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the water is being released in a controlled manner from the dam for the safety of people.
Likewise, the Chief Minister said that the water at Bhakra Dam is below the danger mark. He said that every effort is being made to bail out the people in this hour of crisis. Bhagwant Singh Mann also said that people of the state are blessed with indomitable spirit to fight against hostile situations.
The Chief Minister said that the people of state are displaying remarkable bonhomie with each other in this hour of crisis. He said that people are helping each other with missionary zeal thereby cementing the ethos of communal harmony and brotherhood. Bhagwant Singh Mann lauded the people for this rare gesture and said that this has proved that people follow the footsteps of great Gurus, saints and seers to serve the people in distress.
The Chief Minister also lauded a number of philanthropist who are contributing generously in the CM’s relief fund. He said that a number of social and religious organisations along with the government servants are coming forward for helping the people. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that while is there help is pouring in from all quarters the state government is committed for judiciously utilising these funds for well being of people.
The Chief Minister said that the state government has already ordered a special Girdawari to ascertain the loss incurred to people due to floods in the state. He said that the officers have been directed to ensure that the Special Girdawari is done in a fair manner so that people are duly compensated for their loss. Bhagwant Mann assured the people that his government will compensate the people even if they had lost a hen or a goat.
The Chief Minister said that every loss of crop, cattle, house or anything will be covered in the special girdawari to fully compensate the people for this colossus loss. He said that the loss in these low lying areas where water has caused havoc will also be ascertained and people will be duly compensated. Bhagwant Singh Mann assured the people that his government will compensate the people for loss of every single penny incurred by them during the floods.
The Chief Minister said that there is no need for people to panic as state government is there to bail out the people adding he asked the officers to share the information regarding water level regularly with people to avoid any confusion. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the people must not get swayed away with canards pertaining to floods or opening of floodgates by dams until it is not verified by the authorities. He also exhorted the media to play a positive role by not creating panic by highly sensitizing fake news on floods.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Cabinet Minister Brahm Shankar Jimpa, MLAs Jasbir Singh Raja, Karambir Singh Ghuman and Dr. Ravjot Singh along with others.


ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (r) Javed Iqbal on Monday said that indiscriminate accountability process will be continued against the corrupt elements.
In a statement, the anti-graft chief said that the bureau is a neutral department. The business community and non-government employees should fearlessly continue their work, he added.
Justice Javed said that NAB is responsible for check and balance in government offices and public fund-related matters.
NAB is not against those working for the betterment of the country’s economy, he continued.


The data released by the Union Health Ministry on Monday morning of the coronavirus are giving some relief. According to the data of the Health Ministry, the new cases of coronavirus that came in the last 24 hours are the lowest in daily cases recorded in the last 3 months. Not only this, there has also been a decrease in the number of deaths from corona, and the figure of daily deaths has come down to 500. The active cases of corona in the country are steadily decreasing and the rate of recovery is continuously increasing.
Total corona virus cases in the country have risen to 79,09,959
According to the Health Ministry data, 45,148 new cases of coronavirus have been reported across the country during the last 24 hours. The lowest being the daily reported cases after 22 July. The total coronavirus cases in the country have risen to 79,09,959. However, the majority of these people have been cured.
The recovery rate in the country has increased to 90.23 percent
According to the Union Health Ministry, as of Monday morning, the total number of patient cured of coronavirus across the country has been recorded at 71,37,228 mark. According to the Health Ministry, 59,105 people have been cured of Coronavirus across the country during the last 24 hours. The recovery rate in the country has increased to 90.23 percent.
6,53,717 active corona cases in the country
The people in the country are now recovering rapidly and new cases are coming down and this is the reason that the graph of active cases of Coronavirus is continuously coming down in the country. During the last 24 hours, there has been a decrease of 14,437 active cases of coronavirus across the country. Now there are only 6,53,717 active corona cases in the country, which is 8.26 percent of the total coronavirus cases in the country so far.
The figures of those who lost their lives due to Corona have also been recorded lower than before. According to the Health Ministry, during the last 24 hours, 480 people have died due to corona across the country. Till now, this deadly virus has killed a total of 1,19,014 people across the country.
Corona virus testing
However, despite the ever-decreasing active cases of the corona, the government is not taking the corona lightly and the testing is being continuously increased. During the last 24 hours, more than 9.39 lakh tests of coronavirus have been conducted across the country and the total corona testing figure in the country has crossed 10.34 crore mark.
Corona virus cases globally
Speaking of coronavirus cases globally, the total number of cases worldwide has crossed 433 million mark. So far more than 11.59 lakh people have died due to coronavirus worldwide. However, over 3.19 crore people all over the world have been cured of the coronavirus. The highest number of cases of coronavirus in the world are in America. Here more than 88.89 lakh cases have been reported and more than 2.30 lakh people have lost their lives.
It is followed by India and Brazil is at number three after India where 53.94 lakh cases have been reported and more than 1.57 lakh people have lost their lives. In Russia too, more than 15.13 lakh cases have been reported and more than 26 thousand people have lost their lives. Apart from these countries, the situation is getting worse in Europe. In France, the number of coronavirus patients has crossed 11 million mark with about 1 million active cases.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) HE the Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid AlKhater met on Thursday, during her current visit to France, with members of the GCC-French Friendship Committee at the French Senate. They discussed bilateral co-operation, especially the French-Qatari partnerships in the fields of energy, sports, investment, and development. The two sides praised the successful co-operation between Qatar and France in securing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2023. (QNA)
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Srinagar, Oct 10: The income tax raids related to some business groups continue for the second day at several locations across the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday day, officials said.
An official said that the raids were being conducted in Srinagar, Sopore, Sonamarg, Khrew, Budgam, Humhama, Lal mandi and Hyderpora.
He said that raids related to some business of ARCO group have been conducted since yesterday across these locations.
He added that cash, evidence of property investment, and other documents have also been seized during the ongoing raids.
The official said that nearly two crore cash was also recovered during raids at Shah Anwar Colony in Hyderpora. (KNO)
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KABUL: The health ministry has reported 72 new cases of coronavirus across the country within the last 24 hours.
The ministry in a statement said Saturday that the new tally was recorded out of 1,175 suspicious samples.
The total number since the outbreak of the epidemic reached 57,793 cases in the country.
The Ministry said that 10 patients have recovered during the same period of time.
The total recoveries exceeded to 52,115 and the deaths to 2,539 around the country since the outbreak of the pandemic started in the country one year ago.
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Time of the ‘mute Prime Minister’ has gone
Taking a jibe at former prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday said that the Congress has forgotten the time of the ‘mute Prime Minister’ adding that the incumbent Narendra Modi communicates with people on a regular basis.
“Prime Minister Modi communicates with people through social media and ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Time of the mute Prime Minister has long gone. It seems that the Congress has forgotten that,” said BJP general secretary Ram Madhav.


JMD expects usual summer weather in highlands, hot in other regions
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, July 27 (Petra) -- The Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) forecast that normal summer weather will prevail on Tuesday and much of the week in the highlands and the plains, with temperatures reaching a high of 34 Degrees Celsius in the capital, Amman.
In the late afternoon and evening hours, cooler weather is forecast as mercury levels slide to 20C, the JMD said.
The weather will be much hotter in the southern port city of Aqaba, the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea with highs jumping to around 41C, sliding to nearly 30C at night, the JMD added.
The weather department also warned of direct exposure to sunlight in the desert, the Jordan Valley and Aqaba, and of poor horizontal visibility in the Badia areas due to dust.
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(MENAFN) In a significant diplomatic statement, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has advised Armenia to collaborate with Turkey and Azerbaijan in fostering peace rather than relying on the West for weapons and training. Erdogan's remarks, delivered on Monday during a press conference in Ankara, contained thinly veiled criticism of the United States and France, suggesting that certain Western powers have yet to comprehend the transformative impact of the Karabakh War on the Caucasus and the wider region.
The Karabakh War, culminating in last month's resolution of the 2020 conflict, witnessed Azerbaijan reclaiming the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, leading to the exodus of local ethnic Armenians. Erdogan, without explicitly naming any countries, alluded to Paris and Washington as the principal supporters of Yerevan in the West. He asserted that those who had been inciting Armenia for years and capitalizing on regional conflicts had inflicted considerable harm on the Armenian people.
Erdogan emphasized that Armenia must acknowledge this reality and advised against relying on weapons and training provided by Western countries, asserting that they cannot substitute the lasting peace that a conducive environment can offer. Urging Armenia to prioritize peace, Erdogan encouraged the country to "accept the hand of peace extended by our Azerbaijani brothers."
The Armenian Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, has actively sought closer ties with NATO in the aftermath of the Karabakh conflict, attempting to shift blame for the conflict's outcome onto the country's ally, Russia. Notably, both Moscow and Yerevan are members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). Erdogan's remarks underscore the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the region and raise questions about Armenia's strategic alliances and the pursuit of stability in the aftermath of the Karabakh War.
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Nalgonda: Telangana State BJP President K Lakshman stated that Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy would be joining the BJP very soon.
Speaking to press persons after the BJP government moved the resolution to scrap the Article 370, he said the people of India hailed the move. August 5th was historic day for the nation and it was a proof of the State’s integrity.
He expressed confidence said that the Central government’s decision to comprehensive development of Kashmir would definitely bear fruit. He criticised the opposition parties and said that they were unconcerned about the country’s welfare and the people would not forgive them if they continued their tirade.
Incidentally, Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy, who has been inching close to the BJP also hailed the decision to scrap Article 370.
Many people from Telangana were attracted by the Narendra Modi government’s policies and are coming forward to join the BJP to strengthen the party, the leader said.


Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited government schools in Karachi today to check their management.
Talking to media he said public and private partnership programs have already been introduced to enhance performance of educational sector.
Syed Murad Ali shah said it would take some time to clean the dirt of city. The chief minister said he will continue to visit the government departments and Karachi city. -Radio Pakistan


Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the opposition by making national institutions disputed is conspiring to weaken Pakistan.
Responding to the PDM third rally in Quetta, the CM said that we will tackle every conspiracy against the institutions forcefully adding that the Nation feel proud on its armed forces adding that the PTI stands with the national institutions.
He said that those who are targeting the national institutions will not be successful in their nefarious designs.
Talking about South Punjab province, he said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has given identification to South Punjab adding that the PTI made South Punjab Secretariat and we will make it a province as well.
He strongly condemns the statement against Chief Minister Balochistan adding that his government resolved a problem of student of Balochistan immediately and started projects worth of billion of rupees in Balochistan.
The CM regarding leaders of the opposition parties said that they were not leaders yesterday nor they are today and not will be in future.
The nation will not come into the trick of these thieves, Usman Buzdar added.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 10. Seeing Karabakh free
was the primary dream of Heydar Aliyev and all Azerbaijanis of the
world. We have fulfilled this dream, the dream of the people of
Azerbaijan, said President Ilham Aliyev as he addressed the
Azerbaijani nation on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of
National Leader Heydar Aliyev.
“November 8, 2020, will remain in history forever. On that day,
after a military report on the liberation of Shusha was given to me
from this square after our Flag was raised on this building, I
visited my father's grave and said in my heart,“The mission has
been accomplished. Reported by Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham
Aliyev!”. After that, I visited the Alley of Martyrs, bowed before
the souls of our martyrs, and said in my heart that your blood did
not remain unavenged,” President Ilham Aliyev said.
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Coronavirus Updates: COVID-19 Pandemic Declines In Africa
The number of new cases of COVID-19 infection in Africa dropped last week, according to the African Centre for Disease Control (CDC).
There were 10,300 cases per day last week, down from 11,000 in the past two weeks.
CDC President Dr John Nkengasong said it was “a sign of optimism”.
Africa has 1,147,369 cases, more than half of them in South Africa and nearly 26,000 have died.
Dr Nkengasong said he was optimistic that the trend was slowing down, but added that it was too early – the virus had to be treated slowly because it was spreading so fast.
“We take this story very seriously but we have to be very careful, he said, adding that he does not want people to be too quick to ignore the spread of the disease.
He urged people to continue their efforts to prevent the spread of the virus, especially the issue that people need to continue to impose sanctions, provide interventions and conduct testing.


NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, (KNWA/KFTA) — A team from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expected in Northwest Arkansas this weekend to assist in efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 with a focus on the Latinx community.
Mireya Reith with Arkansas United said the state’s action in addressing the spike in cases in the Latinx and Marshallese communities in terms of outreach was slow.
She hopes that the CDC’s presence will lead to more actions and create urgency.
Reith said the biggest problem is that we really don’t know why there is such an increase in cases in those communities and that’s where the CDC comes in.
It will have bilingual speakers on the team and will be working alongside other local organizations to investigate the patterns of transmission in those groups.
She said the Arkansas Department of Health also just recently started bringing in bilingual staff to help with contact tracing.
Reith also notes that many people in the Latinx and Marshallese communities are essential workers which puts them at higher risk.
“The reality is that the fear in stopping to work or even participating in testing can result in many people in the community losing their jobs and not having access to maybe the same resources and support that other members of our state have.”
Reith said state leaders and employees have been working together to try and curb this upward trend in those high-risk communities.
Meanwhile, Arkansas United has increased its awareness and education efforts.


The Palestinian Prisoner's Club held the Israeli occupation authorities responsible for any retaliatory measures to be practiced against the four prisoners who were re-arrested.
Qaddoura Fares, chief of the club, stated in a press release that there are deep concerns about the destiny of the prisoners: Zakaria Zubeidi, Mahmoud Al-Arda, Mohammed Al-Arda and Yacoubi Qadri, as they were re-arrested and beaten.
He noted that the occupation's media sources reported news that the prisoners Al-Zubeidi was transfered into hospital as a result of the brutal beating he was exposed to by the occupation forces.
He also noted that the occupation authorities do not accerlate the transfer of prisoners into the civil hospital unless their health situation is in a serious risk.
He mentioned that the fact the he was exposed to severe beating is evident through the pictures published by the occupation, and that their clothes undoubtly hide other scars.
He also confirmed that the news that are only published by the occupation's media sources indicate they a lot to hide from the public opinion.
The Palestinian Prisoner's Club renewed its call on the International Committee for the Red Crescent to check up on their healt situation.Source : Safa


Bengaluru, Jan 23: Stating that there will be no intervention from the government on the investigation by the police on the brawl between two Congress MLAs, Anand Singh and J N Ganesh, the home minister, M B Patil said that “nobody is above the law and accused will be arrested soon”.
Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, Mr Patil said that "the person however big he may be law will take its own course and see that those involved in such incidents were brought to books”.
He said that the Congress party, which had viewed the incident very seriously had already initiated disciplinary actions on the Kampli Congress MLA, Ganesh.
Maintaining that the family members of the injured MLA, Anand Shigh, were also assured all the co-operation from the state government he said that “the police who were given a free hand into the investigation had filed an FIR and were on the look-out on the MLA who was accused in the incident”.
Replying to questions, the home minister said that “Kampli MLA, who was once in the list of Rowdy Sheeter, in Ballari district, may once again get into it, and the police will take a call on the issue”.
Meanwhile, Chief minister H D Kumaraswamy and the Deputy Chief minister Dr G Parameshwara, had also condemned the incident of brawl involving the elected representatives, at a Resort, in which a Congress MLA was grievously injured.
Chief minister, also opined that people will lose faith on the politicians, and said that “Government will act in an impartial manner into the investigation of the case”.
Deputy Chief minister, G Parameshwara, also came down heavily on the incident and expressed confidence that legal action will be taken against the culprits and bring to books.
“I have never experienced such an incident in my political career spanning over three decades” he said.
Referring to the peaceful conduct of the last rites of the Siddganga Seer, Dr Shivakumara Swamiji, revered as the ‘walking god’ by lakhs of his devotees, the minister thanked all, including the district administration, people of the district and the police personnel.
Strongly urging the Union government to confer the ‘Bharatha Ratna’ Award, posthumously to the Swamiji, he said that “a joint efforts will be initiated, involving leaders from all the political parties including BJP, JD(S) and the Congress and bring pressure on the government on the issue”.
“Even Prime minister Narendra Modi,also personally known the yeoman service rendered by the departed Swamiji for the mankind” he added. (UNI)


Ranchi (IANS) This year Rath Yatra could not take place in Jharkhand as the state govt had denied permission for it.
In the wake of coronavirus the state government has this year also denied the permission to organise the Rath Yatra at the historic Jaganathpur Temple.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren urged the people to offer prayers to Lord Jaganath in their homes. He said that due to coronavirus this year also the Rath Yatra is not being organised.
He said that due to the pandemic the government is taking some tough decisions. He said that the pandemic has orphaned children while many people have lost their lives. The Chief Minister said that for the sake of the people the government was forced to close the educational institutions, shops were closed and entry from other states was stopped.
The Chief Minister said that he himself is pained when the Rath Yatra is not taken out but when the present will be safe then only the future will be safe. He said that when the people will be safe then only the state and the county will remain safe.
Acting president of Jaganathpur Mandir Nyas Samiti had sent an application to the state government seeking permission to organise the Rath Yatra in a traditional manner. However citing the reason of Covid-19 the state government has denied permission, apart from that permission has been also denied to organise the Mela at Mausi Badi.
After permission was granted to organise the Rath Yatra in Puri preparations had also commenced in Ranchi in full swing to organise the Rath Yatra with the temple management having got the chariot repaired and painted.


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Mastung: At least 20 people have lost their lives and many more have been injured, after an explosion in Balochistan’s Mastung area near a Mosque on Friday, shortly after the customary prayer session.
As per information from local news outlets, Deputy Chairman Senate Abdul Ghafoor Hyderi’s convoy was also affected by the bomb blast. Speaking to the media, Hyderi said that he had suffered minor injured.
Information also suggested that Hyderi’s convoy has just left the local mosque in the area.
Police have confirmed that 20 people have died in the horrific bomb blast but said that many more are injured. Rescue operations are currently underway and police and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel have rushed the spot, which has been cordoned off.
The injured people are being escorted to the Mastung Civil Hospital, but those in serious condition are being transported to Quetta, reported Pakistan website Dawn.com.
A situation of emergency has been declared at civil hospital and more doctors have been called in, said hospital sources.


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Tax Commissioner Cory Fong has announced that the tax department has created a new interactive tool to serve as a portal for electronic filing of individual income tax returns.
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ST. PAUL -- Minnesota's resorts, government and residents would benefit from a larger tourism marketing effort, supporters of a bill to double its state support told a House committee.
Rep. John Ward, DFL-Baxter, told the House Commerce Committee on Tuesday that his plan to spend more than $16 million in each of the next two years on tourism would attract more visitors and their money.
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The strike declared by the Ghana Registered Nursing and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has been in full force in government hospitals across the country.
The industrial action has left patients stranded in the majority of government hospitals in the Ashanti Region.
Pure Fm’s Osei Kwadwo who visited some hospitals in Ashanti Region reports that some health centers such as Asuofua Health Centre and Ahenema Kokoben Health Centre have been shut down following the strike by the nurses.Over 100 pregnant women including patients were left stranded at Suntreso government hospital Tuesday, when they visited the facility for medical care.
The patients expressing their worry appealed to the government to intervene and ensure the nurses return work.
“The doctors told us to come today when we visited the facility last week but we are here today and they told us to go home. We have been left stranded and we don’t know what to do. The situation is so pathetic and disheartening,” a patient narrated.
Another said: “We don’t have enough money to visit private hospitals which means the nurses’ strike will affect the majority of Ghanaians, especially those who don’t have enough money to visit private health facilities.” Madam Akua Mensah who was left stranded at the Suntreso government hospital lamented: “My daughter gave birth last week and the doctors told us to come today for the circumcision but we have been told to go home because the nurses are on strike.”
“Seriously I couldn’t control my tears when they told us to go home because of the nurses’ strike. We don’t know what to do and if we didn’t do the circumcision today, it will affect the child. The government should listen to the nurses’ grievances else the majority will die within a week due to the strike,” she said.
The stranded patients are, therefore, calling on the government to grant the nurses their requests, so they return to work to save them from going through stress.


WKCTC Remembers 9/11 with Witness Presentation
Two West Kentucky Community and Technical College employees who witnessed 9/11 will recount their experiences in a public presentation on Wednesday.
Brian Heller and John Lewter will share their stories in the presentation titled “They Were There.” Event coordinator Brent Taylor said he hopes the event will help pass memories of the attack to younger generations.
“It's been long enough now since 9/11 that there are people who don’t remember it,” Taylor said. “In particular, our incoming classes would have been just toddlers at that time and we want them to be able to know these stories.”
Audience members will be able to share their memories of 9/11 after the presentation. Heller was in Washington D.C. and Lewter was in New York City during the attack sixteen years ago.


The Federal Government has released a list of some of those who have allegedly looted the nation’s treasury.
The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammad, released the list during a press conference in Lagos on Friday.
Mohammad said the individuals include officials in the past government.
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when it comes to trade policy, the President put it best:
"We can't surrender to the future -- because we are meant to win the future."
The debate in Congress right now is about whether President Obama should have the authority to negotiate trade agreements -- something nearly every president since 1934 has had.
The Senate cast a bipartisan vote late last week to grant the President that authority. Now, the debate goes to the House.


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DUBAI, 15th November, 2017 (WAM) -- Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi's strategic investment company, announced on Tuesday a collaboration with IBM at the Dubai Airshow, to develop smart systems that support manufacturing facilities, predictive technology and service optimization in the aviation sector.
Just ahead of the Airshow, Mubadala and IBM discussed the terms of the collaboration that will benefit Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aerostructures manufacturing facility in Al Ain, and Turbine Services & Solutions (TS & S), a leading maintenance, repair and overhaul provider for aircraft engines two wholly owned Mubadala businesses.
"At Mubadala, we are focused on achieving a future for Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE that is advanced, progressive and sustainable. Investing in diversified sectors with partners that have transformative technologies is critical to our next phase of growth," said Badr Al-Olama, Director of Aerospace, Mubadala. "Our partnership with IBM will help us go above and beyond what we think is possible today, by optimizing our operations and utilizing disruptive technologies across businesses that already have a successful track record in the aviation sector."
"As the aviation sector continues to grow, businesses need to explore innovative technology to differentiate themselves and optimize their operations," said Takreem El-Tohamy, General Manager, IBM Middle East & Africa. "Whether it's analytics, artificial intelligence or Internet of Things, these will enable improved decision making."
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Jordan- NATO Chief Calls for Global Response to N Korea's Missile Launch
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Sept. 15 (Petra)-- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called for a global response on Friday to a new missile launch by North Korea. The missile flew over northern Japan before splashing into the Pacific, according to the US Department of Defense.
"N Korea's missile launch is another reckless breach of UN resolutions-a major threat to int.peace & security which demands a global response," Stoltenberg said in a tweet.
The South Korean Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff reports that American and South Korean personnel are currently investigating the details of the launch.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) The NCP on Thursday fielded Archana Patil from the Dharashiv Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra after she quit the BJP and joined the Aji Pawar-led party.
Archana Patil will take on Shiv Sena (UBT) nominee Omraje Nimbalkar in Dhaashiv, which was until recently known as Osmanabad in the Marathwada region
Wife of BJP legislator Rana Jagjit Singh Patil, Archana was welcomed into the party by state NCP chief Sunil Tatkare, who said she will be the MahaYuti candidate from Dharashiv.
In a show of unity, BJP leaders Basavraj Patil and Abhimanyu Pawar, along with Shiv Sena legislator Dyanraj Chougule, were present when Archana formally joined the NCP.
The former President of Dharashiv Zilla Parishad, Archana and her husband parted ways with the NCP and joined the BJP in 2019. Incidentally, Rana Jagjit Singh Patil is the nephew of NCP nominee from Baramati Sunetra Pawar, the wife of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Incidentally, Rana Jagjit Singh was the NCP nominee who lost to Omraje Nimbalkar in the 2019 general elections from Dharashiv.
Both are estranged brothers and their family rivalry is known, especially in the wake of the death Nimbalkar's father Pawanraje Nimbalkar, who is the brother of Rana Jagjit Singh's father and former minister Padmasinh Patil.
After the split in the Shiv Sena last year, Nimbalkar remained with Uddhav Thackeray and continued to work in Dharashiv district.
Meanwhile, Tatkare said the NCP is still in talks with the BJP and Shiv Sena, especially since the party has not yet withdrawn its claim on the Satara and Nashik seats.
"The picture will be clear in a day or two," he added.
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ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia registers 49 more novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases and two related fatalities today, a ministry of health report reveals.
The latest positive cases, identified from 4200 tests conducted in the last twenty-four hours, have taken the confirmed total to 468,674.
The national Covid deaths toll has also reached 7,460 after its health officials recorded two more fatalities in the reported period.
The number of severe cases has continued to drop further today.
There are now 86 seriously sick patients of the acute respiratory disease, decreasing by 14 compared to the previous day, shows the report, that puts the active cases tally at 44, 508.
Unlike the previous few days, the rate of recovery has relatively slowed down in the past 24-hours. Only 61 patients have recuperated from the Covid-19, taking the recovery total to more than 416, 800.
The second round vaccine drive, launched fortnights ago, has also continued nationwide.
About 157,130 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been given to the public in the reported period, according to the report.
The nation has administered close to 24 million vaccine doses to date.
About 19.6 million people have also been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, the report says.


Staff Reporter Islamabad
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that the Pakistan Democratic Movement, (PDM) an alliance of eleven Opposition parties, “poses no threat to the ruling PTI government” and that its “bubble has burst.”
The PM was chairing a meeting of his party’s leaders and spokespersons in the federal capital during which he was briefed about various issues, including the foreign funding case, Senate elections, and action taken against the land-grabbing mafia.
Addressing the meeting and responding to the foreign funding case against the PTI, Imran Khan said that the party has “submitted the details of more than 40,000 donors, adding that the Opposition failed to submit the details of donors during their tenures.
He said that the PTI has a “clear record in the foreign funding case” and that it received “no money from any foreign source.” Taking a jibe at the Opposition parties, he said that now is the time for PML-N, PPP and other parties to be accountable to the Election Commission of Pakistan regarding the funds they received from abroad.
“Nawaz Sharif built his ATM through the land-grabbing mafia and the Khokhar brothers are the ATMs of the PML-N,” the PM said while also directing his ministers to take strict measures against the occupation mafia in Lahore.
Regarding the issue of the Senate election, the Prime Minister said that his government is asking the Senate to make amendments in a bid to make the elections more transparent.
“By objecting to the idea of making the Senate elections more transparent, the Opposition is doing nothing but exposing itself,” the PM said.
Criticising PPP and the PML-N, Imran Khan said that both the parties had agreed upon holding Senate polls through the open ballot in the Charter of Democracy.
Khan said that the opposition itself is a big hurdle in carrying out transparent polls and added that denial of Senate through open ballot shows that they want to steal Senate elections through horse trading.


He was addressing a news conference where he said that Achakzai’s stance on the Afghan refugees was a conspiracy against the sanctity and security of the country. He said a case under Article 6 of the Constitution of Pakistan should be registered against him.
He said that Achakzai’s brother was the governor of Balochistan and several members of his family were part of the Parliament and other government organisations. Therefore, he should be more careful and express restraint over making such comments.
He said that Achakzai’s party had even refused to condemn the attack on the Quaid-e-Azam Residency in Ziarat, and even conspired against the military after the Pathankot incident which has been denied by India.
Elahi said that the Pakistan army played a vital role after the invasion of Aghanistan by the Soviet Union in 1979. Pakistan gave asylum to more than three million refugees but in return the country received the Kalashnikov culture, which had wrecked havoc and was responsible for terrorism in the country.
He said that the Afghan refugees had forgotten the favour by Pakistan for hosting them for more than three decades, and now Achakzai was lobbying for their rights in Pakistan which is unfortunate. He condemned the silence of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over the arrest of Indian spy Kalboshan Yadav, Pathankot incident and now the controversial comments of Achakzai.
Furthermore, he said that the Durand Line was recognized between Pakistan and Afghanistan which was accepted by the United Nation, and there was even a ruling by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Therefore, this has put the loyalty of Achakzai towards the state and the oath undertaken while becoming a member of Parliament into question and so a treason case should be launched against him.
Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the leader of the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) has been mired in controversy after saying that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa belongs to Afghans and they can live there any fear of harassment and without refugee cards.
The Pashtun nationalist from Balochistan also termed the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as ‘Afghan territory’. He said since said that his comments which were given to an Afghan newspaper have been misrepresented and taken out of context.
His comments have also been condemned by KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak who said that the province was an integral part of Pakistan.


Sprint Nextel is reworking its marketing campaign, Chief Network Officer Kathy Walker said during a Bear Stearns investor Webcast yesterday. Rather than focusing on the speed of the carrier’s network, Sprint’s new campaign will focus on how customers can use the network to access data services and other multimedia features.
Although she didn’t give specifics, Walker did say that the new campaign will “center around big and fast and immediacy and being able to do things now.”
Sprint has been trying to staunch its continued customer losses, and Walker said that Dan Hesse, the company’s CEO hired to bring the carrier back to profitability, has been “very involved” in reworking the marketing message.
During the Webcast, Walker also addressed what the carrier is doing to stop customer losses. She said, “We are well-aware that keeping a customer that we have is the most important mission. There is no confusion inside our organization around churn being the most important thing that we have to work on.”
A Sprint executive also said that the company most likely will have more news about its WiMAX plans during its Q1 results conference call.


Saudi Interior Minister Visits IGCI in Singapore
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Singapore, Jumada II 29, 1439, March 17, 2018, SPA -- Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of the Interior paid a visit here today to Interpol Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI) in Singapore.
Upon arrival at the complex, Saudi Minister was received by the Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Law of the Republic of Singapore, K Shanmugam.
During his visit, the Minister of the Interior was briefed on the work and training mechanism at the complex and listened to a brief explanation of Interpol's preparations for future threats, as well as Interpol's partnerships with Member States to support international criminal investigations.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been an active member of Interpol since 1956.
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that he has completed consultations and in a large gathering of the party at Liberty Chowk on December 17th, he will announce the date to dissolve the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies and announce elections.
Addressing through a video link he said that apart from this the 125 members of the National Assembly, will stand in front of the Speaker in the National Assembly for acceptance of their resignations and then elections will be held in about 70 percent of Pakistan.
He said that whenever there was a difficult time the corrupt ruling elite will again take the sack bed and go out. He said that today he had held a meeting of their senior leaders and discussed the important issues.
Imran Khan said that the issues had reached such a level that if they will not take action then the country could suffer a huge loss. He said that the economy was going towards destruction because there was no rule of law in Pakistan. He said that cases were also going to be filed against GEO Group in Dubai, USA and UK.
He said that it was sad that Suleman Shehbaz after coming back was garlanded, after that he held a press conference that how much injustice had been done to him. He said that it was very sad that the cases of Asif Zardari’s sister Faryal Talpur were also forgiven.
Imran Khan said that the first principle of the economy was that there should be political stability because the economy could never run in this society. He claimed that Pakistan’s credit risk has increased to 100 percent.
Chairman PTI said that he was addressing all the institutions of Pakistan and that what was going to happen will affect everyone. He said that no institution was an island that the country was going down but that island will be saved. He said that sadly the whole country will go down.
He said that he wanted the establishment to be neutral so that the dignity of the establishment goes up. He also said that don’t interfere the way General (retd) Bajwa ruthlessly did in our politics. He said that open enmity was done with them.
He said, “I salute the High Courts of Quetta and Sindh for the way they have taken a stand on it.”


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Pakistan must “do more”, says Mark Toner
WASHINGTON (92 News) – US State Department Deputy Spokesman Mark Toner has on Thursday once again demanded Pakistan to do more, saying that Pakistan needs to take more steps in fight against terrorism.
At a daily news briefing on Thursday, he said that the US appreciates Pakistan’s role in fight against extremism.
The spokesman said that United States is working closely with Pakistan and India in its fight against terrorism, however, the US still has concern over the steps taken by Pakistan and the US has warned Pakistan about its concerns.
Mark Toner said that Pakistan will have to do more for peace in the region.
“The United States strongly supports all efforts between India and Pakistan that can contribute to a more stable, democratic, and prosperous region, but this is an issue that must be determined by the two sides,” Toner said.


Our Neighbors...Paul Fahlstrom
A lot of people know about the Great Fire of 1918 that almost destroyed Cloquet. However, many people probably know very little about the history of rebuilding the city. Only about 3,000 people returned after the fire, half the population.
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Vietnam has protested against China’s recent announcement that it will erect weather stations on the disputed Spratly Islands.
The Chinese government revealed last week that three islands will have weather stations built on them that will offer forecasts to fishermen operating in the South China Sea and nearby countries.
The weather forecasts will also be available to ships that pass through the area.
In response, Le Thi Thu Hang from the Foreign Ministry in Hanoi told the press that Vietnam has a solid legal claim, including historical evidence that will allow them to assert their claim over the Spratly and Paracel Islands, the Associated Press reported.
She said that China’s actions have violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the islands and called on Beijing to stop the building infrastructure on the islands immediately.
The spokeswoman said China should follow the principles that were agreed between the two countries regarding the maritime issues and settlements, as well as the Declaration of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea while maintaining peace and stability.


By FRANCINA PHIRI -
THE National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) has said that the Agency will soon migrate from using the simplified toll gates to the electronic toll gates.
NRFA public relations manager Alphonsius Hamachila said the project was in progress and that the first phase would soon be launched.
Mr Hamachila said the decision of migrating came after Minister of Finance Felix Mutati advised the agency to consider shifting to the electronic toll gates.
He said in an interview that the electronic way was a less stressful way of operating especially that people where now transitioning with the development of technology.
“We will soon migrate from the simplified toll gates to the electronic toll gates in the country so as to make our work easier,” Mr Hamachila said.
He said that currently the three types of toll stations which are simplified toll gates carry the traffic volume of about 300-500 traffic volume, are now operational.
And Mr Hamachila said that since the road tolling was launched in 2013 the agency had collected about 1.9 billion kwacha and k 667 million was realised in the year 2017.
Mr Hamachila said that NRFA receives a lot of funds from Government more than the agency makes from road tolling.
He said the general public must stop making allegations that Government is swindling the tolling funds without any proof.
Mr Hamachila said that the money collected from road tolling was properly accounted for and that an audit process is conducted every quarter and end of the year.
He added that the money has been put to good use adding that it helps maintain roads in the country which was beneficial for the people.


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Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that only the Parliament, and not the Supreme Court, has the authority to amend the constitution.
Talking about the summary sent by the Law Ministry on reopening of the Swiss cases, Gilani said that the Supreme Court had to look into many issues, including Article 248, before moving forward.
“Extra-constitutional steps will not be tolerated. Only parliament can rewrite the Constitution,” a newspaper quoted Gilani, as saying.
He said that the President was the supreme commander of the armed forces and a part of Parliament, and the Swiss cases were a part of the past and a closed transaction.
The Prime Minister categorically said that the government was not going, and it would stay to protect all state institutions.
He further urged Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif and other political leaders to discourage people and forces conspiring against democracy.
“It is up to political parties to show maturity. Those who will not side with the democratic forces will become history,” Gilani said.


KATHMANDU, May 16 - Senior Maoist leader CP Gajurel Friday said that his party is capable of running the government even without the support of the United States.
Speaking at a press conference scheduled at Sindhuli district headquarters in Sindhuli Madi today, Gajurel, who is also the Maoist foreign department, claimed that the Maoists can run the government in a smooth manner as Nepal has been getting more support from other countries than the US.
He went on to blame that the US has been against the Maoist since the signing of the 12-point pact that ended the 10-year long Maoists insurgency. He also remarked that the US was against the peace process in Nepal.
However, the US Ambassador to Nepal Nancy J Powell had told Speaker Subash Nemwang last month that the US will continue its assistance to new Maoist-led govt.
The CPN-Maoist formally laid down weapons in 2006 ending the ten-year long armed insurgency and joined the interim coalition government last year.


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Omar Abdullah has a point
Omar Abdullah recently in a newspaper article has articulated the views of the mainstream politicians especially Kashmir centric regional parties. He has asked the Central Government that they should not allow the democracy to get killed by simply trying to make their agenda feasible on the ground with the help of State Governor. He said that the Central Government should allow people of Jammu nad Kashmir to elect their own representatives so that the development can become a reality in all the three regions of the State.
He said that BJP government at the Centre was more than happy for the delay of the elections in J&K State and said that they could have conducted the polls before the Amarnath yatra and expressed hope that after the yatra in the winter months there would be an elected government in place. Omar said that the Central Government was trying to diminish the importance of MLAs in the democratic system and they want now only the panchayat system on the ground along with MPs at the top. He said that without the elected MLAs the entire exercise of democracy was farce in J&K State.
Omar Abdullah expressed his anger over the recent decisions of State Governor Satya Pal Malik including bringing reservations for the people of Jammu region who are living all along the international border. Omar said that such decisions have huge consequences for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and cautioned the Centre that they should leave such decisions for the elected government of Jammu and Kashmir State to decide. He accused State Governor Satya Pal Malik of acting as an agent of Centre and said that he was trying to implement the agenda of BJP under the grab of being pro-People in J&K State.


Wisconsin dairy industry has record-breaking 2013
Maureen McCollum, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s dairy industry continued to break production and revenue records in 2013, and researchers predict that those trends will continue.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday skipped the seventh summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with alleged excise policy scam case.
“Instead of sending summons every day, ED should await the court's decision. We won't leave the INDIA alliance,” sources said.
Last week, ED had issued summons to Kejriwal and asked him to appear before the financial probe agency on Monday.
On February 19, Kejriwal had skipped ED's sixth summon in connection with the alleged excise policy scam.
The financial probe agency's complaint alleged that Kejriwal intentionally did not want to obey the summons and kept on giving“lame excuses.”
"If a high-ranking public functionary like him disobeys the law, it will set a wrong example for the common man i.e. the Aam Aadmi,” the agency said.
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New Delhi, 12/6 (AO Bureau): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the GST Council has agreed to reduce the tax rate on Remdesivir from 12 to 5 percent. There will be no tax on Tocilimab, Amphotericin. He said that the rate of GST on ambulances has been reduced from 28 percent to 12 percent. The rate of GST on oximeters, medical grade oxygen and ventilators has also been reduced from 12% to 5%.
Giving information about the 44th GST Council meeting, Nirmala Sitharaman said that the GST Council has agreed to maintain the tax rate of five percent on vaccines. The Finance Minister said that the Center will buy 75% of the vaccine and also pay its GST, but 70% of the income from GST will be shared with the states.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the central government is buying 75% of the vaccine and is also paying GST on it. This 75% vaccine which is being provided free of cost to the people in government hospitals will not have any effect on the public.


Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said the prime minister will resign soon and that his resignation would be the harbinger of good days.
The PPP chairman was addressing media in Islamabad, where he said that the Azadi March has just begun and a lot many things lay in near future to happen.
He said that the members from every party in the Azadi March and the unification of various political parties sends a good message that the opposition was united against the government.
Bilawal said that he has asked his party’s workers to welcome the participants of the march when they enter the federal capital.
On the health of former president Asif Ali Zardari, he said that his father is unwell and not getting adequate medical facilities. Zardari’s bail can happen on medical grounds but the former president is not keen on the matter, said Bilawal.
He said that for the treatment of his father, a doctor of their choice should be allowed to treat Zardari.