ISLAMABAD: Lauding the economic policies of the incumbent government, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar on Monday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has steered the country out of economic crisis, ARY News reported.
Addressing the Senate session, Hammad Azhar said the country had only two weeks foreign exchange reserves when PTI came into power.
Talking about the achievements of PTI government, the minister said that the country’s exports in the month of February increased by 13.6 per cent and the imports declined by four per cent.
He said that inflation rate has fallen from 14.6 percent in January to 12.4 percent in February. Hammad Azhar said that reduction in the prices of petroleum products by Rs5 per litre will further help decrease inflation in the country.
The minister said that the government did not inject even a single dollar in the market to keep the exchange rate stable. He maintained that the State Bank of Pakistan’s reserves increased by 50 per cent in one year.
Earlier in the day, Governor State Bank Reza Baqir had said that Pakistan’s economy was heading in the right direction and they are now more hopeful than ever.
Baqir while addressing a ceremony had said that there were clear indicators of the economy improving further in the months to come which will surely bring down the rate of inflation.
He had also stated that streamlining the supply-chain mechanism will also aid the positive trajectory of the economy.
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Meerut, Mar 28 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said poverty in India will go with the exit of the Congress party.
Launching the poll campaign here, the Prime Minister said the poor have taken a resolve to remove the Congress. "Poverty will be eradicated once the Congress is wiped out," he added.
Mr Modi said that the Congress has a long history of betraying the farmers and they were responsible for the toppling of the Choudhary Charan Singh government at the Centre.
PM said that Congress has always given slogans to eradicate poor. "When I was a child, I heard about Indira ji's garibi hatao slogans. But the Congress betrayed the poor," he said. (UNI)


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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Canada remains confident Washington will ultimately approve the Keystone XL pipeline to the U.S. Gulf Coast, two prominent cabinet ministers said on Friday, adding that the latest U.S. delay is political and not based on environmental concerns.
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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has cancelled a meeting between foreign ministers of India and Pakistan that was scheduled to take place in New York.
Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesman Raveesh Kumar told reporters that the has been canceled.
Kumar explained the reason for the cancellation of the meeting as alleged killing of three Indian policemen and a personnel of Border Security Force (BSF) in Indian-occupied Kashmir (IoK).
On Thursday, the MEA spokesman had confirmed that Qureshi and Swaraj will meet on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York later this month.
The spokesperson had said the decision for the foreign ministers’ meet was taken after Prime Minister Imran Khan wrote a letter to Indian Premier Narendra Modi.


TAQA to finalize USD3.1b loan agreement
(MENAFN) Sources reported that Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) is near finalizing a five-year loan worth USD3.1 billion which will combine existing debts into a new low-cost facility.
The transactions of the deal have been sealed by the banks backing the loan, however, TAQA is still waiting for the agreement of the emirate's Debt Management Office before officially signing the deal.
A multiple of banks joined the eight lenders that initially backed the loan in June. This allowed the size of the facility to increase from the USD3 billion to as much as USD3.5 billion.
"There isn't a template to follow as it's not been done before so they (the DMO) have to put one together," a source said, forecasting assent should arrive by the end of August.
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Govt, Opp reach agreement on delimitation, census issues
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – The government and the opposition parties have on Friday reached on an agreement on the delimitation and census issues.
The consensus was reached during a meeting of the parliamentary leaders of the Senate with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbassi at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Friday.
Talking to media along with parliamentary leaders of the opposition parties and Leader of the House in Senate Raja Zafar-ul-Haq, Leader of the Opposition Aitzaz Ahsan said that the prime minister has assured to address the reservations of the opposition parties regarding the new delimitations and the census issues.
He said that five percent blocks will be re-audited based on random sampling according to the procedure proposed by the opposition.
Leader of the opposition in Senate said that the voting on the Constitution amendment bill will be held on Tuesday and all the parties who had objections on the delimitations will take part in the voting process in the Senate.
Speaking on the occasion, Leader of the House in Senate Raja Zafar-ul-Haq said that a similar meeting will also be held on the issue of FATA reforms.


Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley had some harsh words for the media on Thursday. He had been speaking during a post cabinet media briefing. Dr. Rowley accused the media of being focused on serving its ow interest, noting that the government had in fact made some enemies.
Dr. Rowley said while he had not been in the public eye recently, he had taken note of what had been happening in the news.
He said the matter is far from over.


Kuwait Deputy PM, Oman Defense Min. Discuss Bilateral Ties
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) MUSCAT, Nov 21 (KUNA) - Kuwait Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and Deputy Prime Minister of Defense Affairs in the Sultanate of Oman Shehab Al-Said, discussed bilateral ties and military cooperation between the two countries.
A statement issued by the Kuwait Defense Ministry said that the meeting that brought the two ministers together came on the sidelines of the 20th Defense Minister's Council held in Muscat.
Additionally, the meeting touched on the latest regional and global developments.
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad praised the deep historical ties between the two countries, hoping to boost them in various fields.
He also affirmed the importance of these meetings that support the bonds of cooperation between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Kuwait's Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman Mohammed Al-Hajri attended the meeting. (end)
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ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that India cannot suppress the voice of the people of Kashmir through use of brute force.
Addressing a seminar on Kashmir Solidarity in Islamabad on Friday evening, she said that Indian forces have been committing grave human rights violations in the held territory. She urged the international community to play its due role to stop human rights violations in Occupied Kashmir.
Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Pakistan has been pleading the Kashmir case at the United Nations and other platforms in an effective way. She said that India is carrying out ceasefire violations to divert the attention of the world from human rights violations in Kashmir.
The Minister of State called upon the media to play its role to further highlight the Kashmir issue. She said that social media should also be used to highlight this issue.
Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan said Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has effectively highlighted the Kashmir issue at international fora, including the United Nations. He said the people of Kashmir fully acknowledge Pakistan’s political, moral and diplomatic support to their just struggle for right to self-determination.
He said the Kashmir issue became an international dispute which should be resolved to ensure peace in the world. He said the issue could not be resolved by bilateral dialogue and Kashmiris should be involved in the dialogue process. He said India is trying to convert the Muslim Majority area to Hindu state by issuing domiciles and right to vote to non-Kashmiris.
Raja Farooq Haider said that social media should be used to highlight the Kashmir issue and to promote the Indian atrocities and human right violations in held Kashmir. Hurriyat Leader Mishaal Malik said that Pakistan has effectively raised the Kashmir issue on the international fora. She said that freedom movement has taken a new turn after martyrdom of Burhan Wani. Former AJK Prime Minister Barrister Sultan Mehmood said that all political parties stand by Kashmiris in their struggle for achieving right to self-determination. Former AJK Prime Minister Sardar Atique Khan underlined the need to implement the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions on Kashmir issue. He said the sacrifices rendered by the people of Kashmir will not be allowed to go waste.
Chairman Kashmir Committee Maulana Fazlur Rehman said Kashmir issue should be resolved according to the aspirations of the people of Kashmir in lines with UNSC’s resolutions. He said that Pakistan will continue its support to the Kashmiri brethren for their just struggle to right to self determination. He said that Kashmiris should be granted right of plebiscite and the international community should play its role in this regard.


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Sacramento, October 02, 2022, SPA -- Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, met the CEO of Lucid and several company officials, at its headquarters in California. He also visited the headquarters of Zoom, Nvidia, and Google, during his official visit to the US.
The meetings included a discussion of promising investment opportunities between the two countries in the industrial and mining sectors and attracting more qualitative investments to the Kingdom. He also discussed ways to enhance cooperation with US companies in several targeted sectors, and contribute to strengthening bilateral trade relations.
The minister's visits to American companies in California, and meetings with senior officials, come as part of a program that includes leaders of the industry and mineral resources, to discuss aspects of cooperation, get acquainted with available technologies and solutions, and benefit from them in developing the industrial and mining sectors.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 15
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed an order on additional measures to continue the construction of the Myususlu – Teze Shilyan – Bargyushad – Bagban – Yukhary Shilyan – Boyat – Gazyan highway in the Ujar district.
According to the order, to continue the construction of the Myususlu – Teze Shilyan – Bargyushad – Bagban – Yukhary Shilyan – Boyat – Gazyan highway in Ujar district, connecting seven settlements with a population of 29 thousand people, 8 million manat ($4.7 million) are allocated to the State Agency of Highways from the amount specified in subparagraph 1.1.14 "Distribution of funds provided in the state budget of Azerbaijan for 2021 for state capital investments (investment expenses)".
The Ministry of Finance has been instructed to provide financing in the amount specified in this order, and the Cabinet of Ministers has been instructed to resolve issues arising from this order.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's
judicial overhaul showed no sign of abating on Saturday, despite
its suspension by the embattled premier this week, as tens of
thousands took to the streets to demand it be scrapped entirely,
citing reuters .
Beset by the domestic upheaval and expressions of concern and
disapproval in Washington, Netanyahu on Monday paused the overhaul
to allow negotiations on a compromise between his
religious-nationalist coalition and opposition parties.
One of the main points of contention is the ruling coalition's
push for more power in appointing judges, including to the Supreme
Critics see the government's drive as a threat to the court's
independence and an attempt at a legal coup. Proponents say it is
seeking a less elitist, interventionist bench.
Netanyahu says reforms are needed to balance the branches of
government. His Likud party and political allies in the far-right
have been calling on their political base to stage counter
Israeli media estimated more than 150,000 people attended
anti-government protests nationwide on Saturday, the largest in
commercial hub Tel Aviv.
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The Police have launched an investigation into the group called the ‘AAVA Gangsters’ which has claimed the responsibility for the sword attack on the two police officers at the Chunnakam market.
Jaffna Deputy Inspector General Sanjeewa Dharmaratne said today that several police teams are investigating the incident and were collecting information about the attackers.
Police Intelligence Service personnel, Police Sergeant Nawaratne and constable Herath, were hospitalised after they were assaulted with swords by two unidentified motorcyclists on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the ‘AAVA Gangsters’ who claimed responsibility for the attack have put up posters in Jaffna stating the incident was in retaliation for the death of the two Jaffna university students at a police checkpoint
DIG Dharmaratne said the Police would not allow any person or any group to take the law into their hands.
“At the moment we are collecting information on several groups. However, we have to verify the evidence prior to making any arrest,” he said. (Darshana Sanjeewa)


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department said Monday that 21 of its officers and six civilian employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
Another 73 MPD employees are quarantined, although officials cautioned that did not mean those in quarantine had the virus.
MPD said the number of officers and employees in quarantine fluctuates daily. MPD had more than 2,000 officers at last count.
Officers in Memphis have been seen responding in face masks, and have been taking some reports over the phone instead of making the scene.
Late last week, Memphis Fire Department officials said 19 fire personnel had tested positive for COVID-19, and 112 fire personnel had been self-quarantined, although most returned to work last week.
Earlier last week, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said 14 employees had tested positive for the virus.


Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday signed into law a bill that would protect immigrants who are in the country illegally from being detained solely because of their immigration status, reports the Chicago Tribune. The Republican governor's approval of the controversial legislation marks a victory for immigrant advocates and a defeat for the more conservative members of his party . . .
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(MENAFN) 17 ISIL fighters were killed on desert camp in Libya by six US air strikes which targeted and destroyed three vehicles; this marks the first attack ever in Libya by the United States since President Donald Trump took office in last January.
US Africa Command said in a statement on Sunday that strikes on Friday targeted a camp 240km southeast of Sirte, a city that was once the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant stronghold in Libya.
The statement also said that the camp was used to move fighters in and out of Libya, plot attacks and store weapons.
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At least six people were injured after a car drove into a Black Lives Matter protest in New York City on Friday, the New York City police department said.
Footage posted on social media showed a car accelerating into people carrying signs. Witnesses told reporters that the protest march was passing through the intersection of 39th Street and Third Avenue when the car drove into the crowd.
New York Police Department officials told broadcaster NBC New York that the protesters had surrounded the car while tapping and pounding on it. The driver sped off in a panic, striking several of the protesters. There were 40-50 protesters in the area at the time of the incident.
The driver, a female, and one passenger were stopped by police near the scene and are being questioned. No arrests have been made, police said, adding that the injured have been taken to hospitals and none of the injuries are life-threatening.
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WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Governor Asa Hutchinson said the state of Arkansas does not have the testing it needs amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Hutchinson was in West Memphis n Tuesday, where he announced no new cases of the coronavirus, leaving the state for now at 22 total cases. None of those cases were in any way connected to east Arkansas, he said.
However, the number of cases will more than likely increase as the state works to expand its testing capabilities.
“We do not have the testing that we need to really be confident that we don’t have a greater issue than what we have,” he noted Tuesday. “As testing increases it is likely that the number of cases that have been identified will increase as well.”
Arkansas’ governor announced he’s also easing some of the restrictions for seeking unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus outbreak as two more casinos in the state temporarily closed.
He said the order on unemployment waives a one-week waiting period and makes those applying immediately eligible.
Hutchinson said he directed Arkansas’ three casinos to close for the next two weeks.
Southland Casino Racing in West Memphis and Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff say they are temporarily closing their facilities over concerns about the coronavirus, which causes the disease called COVID-19. Oaklawn announced Sunday it was closing its casino.
Hutchinson also declared a public health emergency for the state and ordered schools to close for two weeks. Students are expected to return to class on March 30.
The National Guard has been called to support the Arkansas Department of Health and its call center. They are prepared for further involvement if the need emerges, Hutchinson said.


There’s no shortage of reasons to avoid reading social networks or reading news for your daily news consumption.
But what about the social media news feed, which has become so much a part of our daily lives that it is a must-have for almost every media-consuming person?
Now, a new study says that reading Facebook and Twitter for news is a good idea for people who want to stay connected to news on a daily basis.
The study, published in the journal Psychological Science, says that for the first time, people who follow the news on Facebook are more likely to stay in touch with the news story and their friends than those who are less active on the social networks.
In fact, the study found that people who are active on social networks are more engaged with their news sources and their social networks than people who aren’t active.
Social networks have become an integral part of life in many parts of the world.
The Internet is a great way for people to connect, share, and connect with others.
The question is whether it’s as effective for people on the other end of the newsfeed.
As we have already seen, the news is more easily digestible and digestible feeds are easier to consume.
It’s the same for social networks as it is for news.
Social media have been the lifeblood of many people’s lives and the way we engage with our world.
For some, the social network is just another way to consume news.
For others, social media are essential to their lives and their daily lives.
For now, the researchers said they think people on social media, who are more active on Facebook and who are generally more socially engaged, will be more likely than their counterparts on other platforms to stay engaged with the world around them.
For those who want more direct communication with their friends and family, the studies findings are more encouraging.
In addition, the research also showed that those who read news on social networking sites are more satisfied with their lives than those on other social networks and those who don’t.
For instance, those who were active on those social media sites were more satisfied than those people who weren’t.
Those who read and followed news on the Internet were more likely and more satisfied at their jobs and with their financial situation.
Social networking platforms have become more important to many people.
For a variety of reasons, we are now getting more news from social media platforms than ever before.
But they are also becoming more important for people in many other ways.
We’re finding more and more people are turning to the Internet as their primary news source.
People who read the news in the media on Facebook or Twitter are more interested in news and current events than people with no social media presence.
And people who don.t consume news on these platforms are more dissatisfied than those that do.
The news has been transformed.
But it is the information we consume that has changed, not the media that creates that information.
It is the media and the platforms that have changed.
People want to connect more than ever with their family, friends, and colleagues.
And as they have been for years, they want to be able to stay more connected to those around them through their social media feeds.
In many cases, the fact that news is consumed on social platforms is the first step toward the kind of communication that has been lacking on other media platforms.
But the research suggests that we can do more than just consume the news; we can also engage in more meaningful conversations and work together in our communities.
The research also shows that, if we want to remain connected to the news, we should do more of the following: Stay connected to our communities, particularly to those in our local communities.
Be involved in our community.
Help those in need.
Make a difference in the world, wherever you are.


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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) MOSCOW, Aug 4 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's new Ambassador to the Russian Federation Mansour Al-Otaibi tendered a copy of his credentials to Russian Special Presidential Envoy for the Middle East and North Africa Mikhail Bogdanov on Thursday.
Bogdanov, who is also Deputy Foreign Minister, received the credentials during his meeting with Ambassador Al-Otaibi where they discussed the special relationship between their two countries and explored ways to cement cooperation in various areas.
They expressed a shared desire to enhance the political dialogue on international issues of common concern and issues related to MENA region, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry of Russia. (end)
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The union representing the majority of the country’s police officers has described tackling crime in South Africa as an “impossible burden".
Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) said in the wake of the release of the annual crime statistics on Tuesday that there simply weren’t enough resources to protect the country’s citizens.
"Considering that the SAPS is constituted by 191‚000 police officials‚ a significant part of which are office-based within the bloated national and provincial managerial offices‚ who have to safe-keep a growing population of 57-million‚ it has become an impossible burden to tackle the challenge of crime accordingly‚" said spokesperson Richard Mamabolo.
He said that police officers were strained and stressed – and that morale was low.
"Much as the national police commissioner promises to increase the number of trainees to 7‚000 per year‚ we know very well that senior government officials have recently been flirting with the idea of cutting down public service jobs‚ with claims that the public wage bill was too high. This real threat to jobs has seen the demoralisation of many within the public service‚" said Mamabolo.


Official Spokesman of the Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulaali announced on Sunday that 348 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom.
The daily reported number brings the total number of infected cases to 382,407 confirmed cases, including 3,137 active cases receiving necessary medical care.
“There are 555 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable,” the Ministry of Health added in their statement.
Dr. Al-Abdulaali also said that 247 new recoveries have been recorded, bringing the total recoveries to 372,703 cases.
“Four new deaths have been reported; bringing the total deaths to 6,567,” “The number of people who received the COVID-19 vaccine in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reached 2,122,673,” Dr. Al-Abdulaali said.


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The 21st India-Russia annual summit is all set to begin on Monday, December 6 in which Afghanistan will also be discussed along with regional and defense issues.
The summit will be held between heads of the two states, foreign ministers, and defense ministers.
Both sides are expected to discuss in detail regional security concerns and the situation in Afghanistan.
It is also said that the joint statement will also be issued after the summit to reflect India's concern over cross-border terrorism and the security implications arising out of the crisis in Afghanistan.
In the meantime, the rising threat of terrorism including groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad are also planned to be discussed.
Both the countries have organized conferences on Afghanistan since the Taliban recapture on August 15.
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Panaji: In a major development, all the resident doctors attached two important COVID-19 treatment facilities in South Goa withdrew their services from Monday onwards protesting against the state government’s decision to vacate them from the state paid accommodations near their place of work.
Goa Association of Resident Doctors (GARD) President Dr Pratik Sawant said that all the resident doctors have withdrawn their services from ESI Hospital and South Goa District Hospital as State Administration has continued with their circular vacating them from the state paid accommodations near their place of work.
All the resident doctors, who are posted in COVID-19 hospitals, were given accommodation in South Goa. State Administration on Saturday had issued circular asking the doctors to vacate the accommodation.
GARD had petitioned State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, who on the other hand, had requested Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to withdraw the circular.
GARD President Dr Sawant said that there were more than 60 doctors affiliated to his association, who have withdrawn their services.
“We had requested the state government to withdraw the circular asking us to vacate the premises. But on Monday, we were told that we have to either vacate or pay for the accommodation, after which everyone has discontinued their services to COVID-19 facilities and joined back to their duties to respective hospitals,” he said.
Sawant said that the state government is insensitive towards their demand. “The doctors work round the clock in covid-19 facilities and it is difficult for them to travel one hour to and fro from their original accommodation due to which the services were provided next to the hospitals,” he said.
“The intervention of Health Minister before the chief minister in this matter has failed. The State Executive Committee (SEC) has been taking such decisions, forcing us to protest often. This has happened for the second time that we are facing similar situation in last fortnight,” he said.
The GARD President said that they would not join the work, till concrete solution is provided to them.
When contacted, Dean of Goa Medical College and Hospital Dr Shivanand Bandekar said that the state government is looking into the matter and has appealed the doctors to resume their duties as soon as possible.


KSA removes travel ban on India, Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Brazil, Vietnam
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior declared that direct flights to and from six nations are going to continue again from December 1.
The ban, made a year ago to limit the spread of Coronavirus, is going to be removed on flights from India, Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Brazil as well as Vietnam. Foreign inhabitants of the country have welcomed the removal of the ban.
Wasim Khan, originally from Pakistan have stated, “I haven’t been to Pakistan since 2019 and didn’t want to risk being stuck. I’m so happy, I called my family crying and will book as soon as they open flights.”
The ministry declared that people coming from the six registered nations must spend five days in quarantine in spite of their vaccination status, but those who have been entirely vaccinated in Saudi are excused from the quarantine.
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KUWAIT CITY, March 4: Rapporteur of the Women and Family Committee of the National Assembly MP Safa'a Al-Hashem said the law to combat family violence will be completed in a few days, reports Al-Rai daily. She added, those found guilty of violence will face prison term ranging from one to seven years depending on the nature of the incident. The legislation also calls fro housing for the victim and her children.
Al-Hashem said the committee will meet tomorrow in the presence of representatives from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor to discuss the text of the proposed law which is seen as an urgent matter. 'There are cases where teenage girls and women have suffered permanent disabilities as a result of violence and neglect associated with this phenomenon, which must be faced with deterrent laws to limit its spread,' said Al-Hashem added. 'One of the cases she heard was summarized in a complaint filed by a girl who was sexually assaulted by her brothers and although the mother was aware her attitude was negative,' she added.
By Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah Staff and Agencies
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Chennai, June 27 (BPNS)
Tamil Nadu minister for Milk and Dairy Development Mano Thangaraj said that several steps are being taken to increase the procurement of milk to 45 lakh litres in two months time. He was speaking to reporters at Erode on Tuesday.
The minister said that due to many steps taken by the state government, the milk procurement of Aavin has increased from the monthly average of 27.80 lakh litres in April to the present 31.26 litres.
He also said that as part of the increase in procurement the quality of milk was ascertained on the spot and price fixed and the payment made to farmers made in seven days time.
Mano Thangaraj said that various steps including the purchase of 2 lakh milch cows, distribution of loans to farmers and encouraging farmers to cultivate fodder are being taken. He also said that the state milk department was focusing on increasing milk production which will lead to an increase in milk procurement.
The minister also said that the cost of Aavin milk was much lower when compared to private players and added that the state government cooperative was selling it at less than Rs 15 to Rs 18 per litre when compared to private milk producers.
The minister admitted that the demand of the farmers for an increase in procurement price was genuine and added that the matter would be taken up at the level of the Chief Minister.
The Tamil Nadu Dairy development minister to a question whether the entry of Amul was creating problems to Aavin said that the focus of the state government was to increase milk production and procurement and was not bothered by the entry of any player in the market.
He also added that the government and Aavin were prepared for anything and that adequate steps were taken to meet any challenge.


Keller has reported that the market improvements seen in the first six months of this year have continued into the second half, according to an interim management statement issued today.
The company has said that although market conditions have not changed significantly, it has seen an increase in contracts awarded and its order book is above the level seen this time last year.
Keller has made a number of major acquisitions so far this year and the effect of these means that the company expects revenue levels to match last year but margins have improved as a result of business improvement initiatives. As a result of these efficiencies, Keller has forecast its full year results to be slightly above the top end of current market expectations.
Keller is expected to release a pre-close statement on its full year results on 19 December.


The Florida Lottery has announced that its latest transfer to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund has brought its life-to-date education contributions to more than $40 billion over the past 33 years.
So far in fiscal year 2021-22, the Lottery has averaged more than $5.6 million a day in contributions to education.
Since the Lottery’s inception, Florida’s public schools have received more than $21.2 billion, while colleges and universities have received a combined total of more than $10.5 billion. Additionally, more than $6.8 billion has been used to fund the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, which has enabled more than 880,000 students to attend college since 1997.
The benefits of these Lottery dollars flow from community to community – from the Panhandle to the Keys. Since 1988, the Lottery has established itself as a committed and dependable funding source for public education, contributing more than $1 billion annually for the past 19 consecutive years while remaining one of the most efficiently operated Lotteries in the country.


A house of representatives member among the 37 who defected from the All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdulrazak Atunwa, says more lawmakers will leave the party.
Atunwa, who moved to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said the defection was just the first batch of members that would leave the APC.
He said the public should expect more as many members had indicated interest to defect from the party.
Atunwa said the APC was a party they all laboured for as people came from various parties, campaigned and formed a government in 2015.
“We came together because of what was being proposed to the people of Nigeria as we believed in change and a better Nigeria,” he said.
“Sadly, no sooner we formed government in May 2015, the party put itself on course to be derailed and that derailment has continued to today.
“Some of us have been agitating that we should go back to the ideals that brought us together, but the party was not listening.
“The party rather embarked on victimization and criminalisation of its members, those perceived as opponents and have divergent views.”
He said the party set itself on the line of destruction when the aggrieved members brought up their concerns but were castigated and referred to as “inconsequential and as nobody”.
“Putting all that together and the interest of the country, particularly as the APC has derailed from the ideals that will propel Nigeria to advance, we felt we have to take this step we took today,” he said.
Atunwa said the defectors were interested in economic development, respect for parliament and rule of law, while the APC was concerned about membership to form majority.
He said the PDP, in the past three years, had learnt its lesson.
The lawmaker said they had monitored and had seen that the PDP had taken corrective measures.
He said having been beaten at the polls in 2015, the PDP had got its act together and was now a reformed party, adding that it was the reason they felt confident to return to the party.


The Northern Regional Police have picked up another Chief in connection with the dispute in the Tatale district of the Northern Region that led to the death of one person and injury to four others.
The Chief of Kuyili, Ubore Nambu Jakobiki IV was brought in on Monday afternoon from Tatale.
Earlier, a Tamale Magistrate Court remanded into prison custody, Chief of Yapul Obore Bajah Sanjoku, in relation to the said conflict.
The Northern Regional Crime Officer, Bernard Baba Ananga said the police attention was drawn to a conflict between two chiefs – the Chief of Yapul and Kuyili – over the right to enskin a chief in Bichachabe in the Tatale area.
He said the Kuyili chief decided to enskin the Chief of Bichacha which did not have a chief.
The Crime Officer said after the enskinment, the new chief and followers were in a procession towards Bichachabi when they were ambushed and shot at.
He said the supporters identified some people who were allegedly linked to the Yapul chief.
Supt. Ananga said the police began investigations and nine suspects were arrested, adding that five people sustained gunshot wounds.
He said one subsequently died while the remaining four are currently on admission at the hospital.
The Regional Crime Officer said five suspects believed to still be around the Tatale area are currently on the run.
He said the Kuyili chief is helping with investigations, adding that he was warned of the volatile security situation ahead of the enskinment but still went ahead to conduct the exercise.
He said armed police officers are on the ground to ensure calm is restored while they continue to monitor the developments in the area.
Supt Ananga added that the nine have been remanded into police custody to reappear on December 17, 2021.
He said they have been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, rioting with weapons, and murder.


Another rally was planned in California against the state’s COVID vaccine mandate on Monday as parents and people across the state continue to voice their concerns about forced vaccinations.
As reported by ABC 10, “The Our Children, Our Choice Rally is calling on people to head to the Capitol on Nov. 15 in response to California’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. It includes a call to keep students home from school to show the districts how many students they could lose due to the mandate, according to [an event organizer].”
“I think the commitment is amongst all these parents that they are not going to give up. They’re going to continue to fight, whether it’s through a rally, whether it’s through writing their representatives, whether it’s getting their school


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Qatar Meteorology Department has warned of fresh to strong northwesterly wind that is expected to affect the country tomorrow (Tuesday).
The wind is expected to rangeinshore between 12 to 22 kt gusting to 30kt at times causing blowing dust and low visibility below 3km in some areas.
In addition, marine warnings will be in effect until the beginning of Wednesday 27/12/2017 as wave height expected to range between 5-7 Ft reaching 9 Ft at times in some areas.
The northerly winds in the coming days are accompanied by a drop in temperatures returning to their regular average for this time of the year.
The maximum temperature average in Doha during December Is 24.4°C, wheras the minimum average is 15.6°C.
Minimum temperature expected to drop below 10°C in southern areas and settled weather in general prevails during weekend.
Qatar Meteorology Department urgedall to be cautious and to avoid going to sea during the warning period.
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EDUCATION REFORMS: Schools' Re-Classification Will Overhaul The Education Sector
The Deputy Governor of Osun, Mrs Titi Laoye-Tomori, on Wednesday said that the implementation of the schools’ re-classification policy was aimed at overhauling the education sector. Laoye-Tomori gave this assurance in Osogbo when she addressed members of Osun Parents’ Association (OPA) who came on a visit to express solidarity with the government on the policy.
The deputy governor, who doubles as the state’s Commissioner for Education, said that a UNESCO report in 2010 placed Osun as second to the last state in terms of educational development in the country. Laoye-Tomori said that this was why the state government initiated the schools’ re-classification programme so as to improve the education sector of the state. She described the initial difficulties being encountered in the policy implementation as part of teething problems associated with change, adding, however, that the problems were being addressed by the government.
Laoye-Tomori said that as part of the efforts to improve the education sector, the state government had spent over N3 billion on its “O-Meal school feeding programme’’. She said that through the programme, more than 300,000 pupils in public elementary schools were being fed on a daily basis.
The Chairman of OPA, Dr Ademola Ekundayo, said that the schools’ re-classification programme would positively impact on the students’ learning ability in public schools. He said that the parents were at the secretariat to convey their support for the programme which was aimed at revamping the education sector. Ekundayo appealed to the critics of the programme to support the government in efforts to implement the policy.


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New York: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has reaffirmed the Kingdom's commitment to the UN charter, calling on the international community to strengthen cooperation amid several global challenges.
In his speech on the fifth day of the 77th UN General Assembly in New York City, Saudi Foreign Minister covered several major geopolitical issues across the region and the world.
Outlining how the Kingdom's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and its charter is underpinned by Saudi Arabia's Islamic and Arab values, Prince Faisal said that his country supports all efforts to“silence the guns, protect civilians, and provide prospects for development and peace.”
He said that“security and stability in the Middle East requires a just and global solution for the Palestinian question,” calling for Palestinian state.
He added that the Kingdom supports“all efforts that can bring about a political solution to put an end to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis in order to stop the fighting and preserve international and regional peace and security.”
Moving to issues in the Middle East, the foreign minister said that the Jeddah Summit for Security and Development, which saw the participation of the US and nine Arab states, was an opportunity to“confirm collective action for a better world in the region for our peoples and our countries.”
Saudi Foreign Minister also referred to Sudan and Egypt, reaffirming the Kingdom's support for the water needs of both countries.
He added that the Kingdom is committed to fighting climate change, with Saudi Arabia making particular contributions to the Paris Agreement.
Prince Faisal concluded that he hoped the Kingdom's“spirit of partnership and respect for a better world” would help to deliver Saudi Arabia's message to the international community.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has proposed a vaccine requirement for indoor dining in the city. Adams, who took office earlier this year, said that the requirement is necessary to help stem the spread of COVID-19 in the city.
Under the proposal, patrons would be required to show proof of vaccination before entering indoor dining establishments, including restaurants and bars. Adams also said that he would work with business owners to make the process as seamless as possible.
The proposal is similar to measures implemented in other cities, including San Francisco and New Orleans. However, it has already drawn criticism from some who say that it will be difficult to enforce.
Adams acknowledged the concerns but said that the city has a responsibility to protect the health and safety of its residents. He also said that the city will work to provide resources to help businesses comply with the new requirement.
The proposal is expected to face opposition from some in the city’s restaurant industry, which has already been hit hard by the pandemic. However, Adams said that the measure is necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect public health.


ALAPPUZHA: CPM state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan said the CPM would support the new abkari policy of the UDF government.
Addressing a press conference here on Friday, Pinarayi said the CPM is following the policy of reducing the consumption of liquor. As the new policy of the UDF government will help the party achieve the goal, it will give its entire support to the policy, he said. Pinarayi said since the new decision would bring a huge impact in society, the government should conduct extensive discussions before implementing the policy. The political and social organisations should also conduct campaign to reduce the liquor consumption, he said. He said the toddy shops in the state that lacked adequate standards should be closed down. The Excise Department and the government should carry out checks at toddy shops and ensure that only toddy is sold there, he said.
Meanwhile, he said the new abkari policy helped to reveal the crisis in the UDF and so the public is suspicious about the policy.


Ranchi: Former Chief Minister and leader of the legislature wing of BJP Babulal Marandi has expressed his anguish over the high cost of treatment charge being collected by the private hospitals of the state in the name of Corona treatment.
He Thursday said that in the time of pandemic when doctors and healthcare staff are working for the people without worrying about their health, some private hospitals have ignored the rate fixed by the government and are busy looting the people.
He said that some of the private hospitals are busy sucking the blood of the people and have become man-eaters. Marandi said that he will be demanding a high-level probe in the acts of these hospitals inside and outside the house.
The senior leader said that if needed he will take the matter to court and fight the legal battle to get justice for the victims and punish the culprits. He has called upon the people to share their complaints to him as he was preparing a file of the wrongdoings by some of the private hospital.
He said that on WhatsApp number 8674922223 and mail-id email@example.com people can share their problems and can also share the proof of the wrongdoings by the private hospital.


Tejas makers have fixed a lucrative release date for the film. It will hit the cinema halls on Dussehra next year, that is October 5. Kangana Ranaut , who recently bagged her fourth National Film Award, will don the uniform for the first time in her life in this film. Touted to be 'an ode to the Indian Air Force,' Tejas is a Sarvesh Mewara-directorial.
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Ranaut's last release Thalaivii didn't do much business but she won a National Film Award for her output. This just goes on to say that the box office numbers didn't do justice to her stature. Also given the fact that she is playing an Air Force officer for the first time makes it a worthy watch since the actress is known for strong performances.
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Chicago school officials announced Wednesday that 387,169 students--15,000 more than last year--showed up on the first day of school Tuesday.
In the past several years, the trend has been fewer students showing up for the first day.
Preliminary numbers show the second day of school had even more students attending.
Schools chief Arne Duncan said he was grateful to the religious leaders who joined the effort to get children to school and to the business community and chamber of commerce. He said many businesses encouraged their employees to take the day off and walk their children to school. Officials also gave credit to a marketing blitz that encouraged starting the school year right by being there on the first day.


Liverpool manager says Salah can pass Messi
( MENAFN ) Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes comparisons between Mohamed Salah and Barcelona's five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi are premature, but that the Egyptian is on his way to one day becoming the best player in the world.
Salah's stunning season continued with a four-goal haul in a 5-0 thrashing of Watford at Anfield to take his tally for the season to 36 on Saturday -the most goals ever scored by a Liverpool player in their debut year at the club.
Klopp believes Salah, 25, has time on his side to succeed Messi and Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo, both now in their thirties, as the world's best player.
"I don't think Mo or anybody else wants to be compared with Lionel Messi. He is the one who is doing what he's doing for what feels like 20 years or so," Klopp said, adding that "I think Mo is on the way (to being the best in the world)."
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Amman, Mar. 14 (Petra) -- The Civil Defense Department's personnel in the Aqaba governorate rescued a man who was trapped inside his car due to floods from heavy rainfall.
Media spokesperson for the Public Security Department said that the rescue teams rushed to the man's location in the Disa area and pulled him out of the vehicle, adding that the man was uninjured.
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PESHAWAR – Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has said that development and uplift of backward areas of the province is one of the top priorities of his government for which a workable development strategy has been formulated keeping in view the needs and issues of different areas.
Talking to a delegation of Lower Dir district, he said that under the Annual Development Programme (ADP), work was underway on several development projects worth billions of rupees in Lower Dir district for which more than Rs1.00 billion had been allocated in the ADP of current financial year. He said that the projects would be a milestone in the development and prosperity of the district.
The delegation members discussed with him matters related to development projects and public welfare initiatives in the district. They also apprised the Chief Minister of the problems faced by the general masses of Lower Dir. MPA from Lower Dir Humayun Khan and Deputy Commissioner Lower Dir were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that his government believed in uniform development of all the backward districts of the province to bring them at par with other developed district. Despite difficult financial situation due to corona pandemic, he said, the provincial government didn’t compromise on development activities projects.
Touching upon the ongoing and new development projects for Lower Dir, Mahmood Khan said that work was underway on about 50 development projects worth Rs11 billion in various sectors in the district and priority had been given to education, health, communication and drinking water sectors and a total of 38 development schemes had been started in these four priority sectors.
The Chief Minister said that under the federal PSDP, progress was being made on various projects in Lower Dir district, including improvement and expansion of 130km long N-45 road and establishment of 220kv Chakdara substation for which a total of Rs850 million had been allocated in the current PSDP.


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"Every time we lose it is complicated, but I feel confident, but that confidence is needed, and it is needed for the team to go on the pitch and do what is intended, to be strong," he told reporters. "On Sunday we were all hurting, some of us have never been in last place. These are situations that the footballers are hurt for.
"We know that it is necessary to win, we have confidence in the dressing room, that we can polish those doubts as to what we are doing, more so than thinking about whether we can win [tonight] or next Saturday."
"It is also important to convey to the team that what we have is enough to avoid making excuses and that we can recover, as the fans want. I believe that we have the competitiveness to make the team stronger."
Sevilla host Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday evening.


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The number of people who reported a high satisfaction with life has plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) published on Friday.
Last month just 12 per cent of people rated their overall satisfaction with life as high, a huge drop compared to 43 per cent of people in 2018.
Younger people aged between 18-34 were the least likely to report being satisfied during the national lockdown, according to the CSO figures.
The number of people who said they were highly satisfied with their personal relationships fell from 60 per cent in 2018 to 42 per cent last month.
Married couples were the most likely to still rate satisfaction in their personal relationships as high.
More than a quarter of people reported feeling lonely over the past four weeks, in interviews for the national survey last month.
Nearly one third of respondents reported feeling downhearted or depressed during the Covid-19 pandemic, compared to 13 per cent of people who felt the same in 2018.
The number of people who said they felt happy all or most of the time fell from 80 per cent in 2018, to 62 per cent in April 2020.
Almost two thirds of those surveyed said they were very or extremely concerned about someone else’s health during the coronavirus crisis, and a quarter were concerned for their own health.
Some 76 per cent of respondents said they were concerned about stress levels in their household due to the coronavirus restrictions on non-essential movement. Six per cent were concerned about violence in the home.
Over a fifth of people said their alcohol consumption had increased during the coronavirus crisis, while 17 per cent said the amount they drank had dropped.
Men accounted for a much higher portion of those who said their alcohol consumption had dropped in recent weeks.
People who reported lower levels of wellbeing had a higher rate of alcohol consumption, according to the figures. Over 30 per cent of people said they were smoking more than usual.
Nearly four out of 10 people said they were exercising more, while a third reported less exercise during the pandemic.
Over half of women and a third of men said they were more likely to eat junk food last month, the figures show.
Some 44 per cent of people said the amount of time they spent watching television had increased. Nearly three quarters of people aged between 18 and 34 said the time they spent on the internet had gone up during the pandemic.
The CSO survey was based on a sample of over 4,000 people and conducted via online questionnaire and telephone interviews over the last week of April.


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(MENAFN) Main Asian share markets ended Tuesday in the negative as stockholders were concerned about the international financial viewpoint and monetary policies.
The Asia Dow, which conatains blue-chip firms in the district, dropped 25 points, or 0.76 percent, to 3,333.7 at 1013GMT.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 share trading dropped 253.4 points, or 0.94 percent, to 26,748 at the day’s end.
The Hang Seng, the main for blue-chip share exchange on the Hong Kong stock exchange, decreased 358 points or 1.75 percent, to 20,112.
China’s Shanghai share exchange struggled the most, declining 76 points or 2.41 percent, to 3,070.9.
The Indian Sensex main fell 238 points, or 0.44 percent, to end at 54,050, whereas the Singapore index dropped 18 points, or 0.58 percent, to 3,195.
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Turkey informs Russia, Iran, others 'grave concern' around surging hostilities
(MENAFN) Turkey informed Russia, Iran, as well as additional speakers on its latest air operation in northern Iraq and Syria at the nineteenth round of the International Meeting on Syria under the Astana arrangement, with the nations expressing "grave concern" around surging hostilities east of the Euphrates River.
The two-day gathering on Syria started hosted in Kazakh capital Astana on Tuesday, as Turkey underlined its "determination in the fight against terrorism."
"Our interlocutors offered their condolences for the terror attack conducted in Istanbul. The political process, work of the Constitutional Committee, situation on the ground, return of refugees and humanitarian issues were also discussed at the meeting," the Turkish Foreign Ministry stated in an announcement.
Pointing out that a mutual announcement was agreed on following the gathering, the ministry mentioned the sides: "emphasized their strong support to Syria's territorial integrity, the leading role of the Astana Process in the peaceful settlement of the Syrian crisis, their determination to fight against the separatist agendas that pose threat to the national security of neighboring countries, including cross-border attacks and infiltrations."
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Beirut, Jan 20 (IANS) A snowstorm hit parts of Lebanon, hampering economic activity and forcing school closures across the country, the state-owned National News Agency reported.
Accompanied by strong winds and rain, the snowstorm, dubbed 'Hiba', shut down roads in parts of Lebanon on Wednesday, prompting the government to use bulldozers to remove snow from the main roads, reports Xinhua news agency.
The severe storm also forced the closure of Tyre's commercial and fisherman's ports, as traffic was hampered and fishermen worked to remove their boats and nets from the port for fear of damage by the severe storm.
It also disrupted commercial activity in the Bekaa valley.
People living in the mountains were warned by authorities not to leave their homes if not absolutely essential, and to equip their cars with metal chains.
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KUWAIT, April 12 (KUNA) -- Foreign Minister and Minister of State of Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations Monday to His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. (end)
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Fair weather forecast in highlands, warmer in Jordan Valley, Aqaba
(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, Mar. 20 (Petra) -- A tangible increase in mercury levels is forecast on Saturday and Sunday, bringing moderate weather in the highlands across the Kingdom and warmer conditions in the Jordan Valley and the southern port of Aqaba.
According to the Jordan Meteorological Department, temperatures will be 6 to 7 degrees Celsius above seasonal average on Sunday and there could be a chance for light showers of rain in limited ranges of the central and western parts of the Kingdom later in the night.
No significant change on the weather is forecast for Monday, the JMD added.
The highs in Amman and other highlands across the Kingdom will range between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius on Saturday, dropping to 10 at night. In the Jordan Valley and Aqaba, it will be much warmer with mercury levels in the 31 degrees Celsius vicinity.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The Senate approved early Tuesday a last-minute deal to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff.
The agreement was voted for 89-8 and it will now head to the House of Representatives.
U.S. President Barack Obama said in a statement the agreement was passed "with overwhelming bipartisan support today that protects 98 percent of Americans and 97 percent of small business owners from a middle class tax hike.
" He stressed that the House "should pass it (the agreement) without delay." He added that "this agreement will also grow the economy and shrink our deficits in a balanced way."
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A victim advocate will work part time in the East Hartford police station to strengthen the town’s response to domestic violence, officials said Tuesday.
The representative of Interval House, which provides services for Hartford-area victims, will be on-site two days a week to talk to officers in person about their cases, Lt. Joshua Litwin said. Officers have always referred victims to Interval House for help and communicated with the organization, but now they will be encouraged to visit the advocate in person.
“It’s just going to streamline the whole process,” Litwin said. He said the initiative has been in the works for months.
The victim advocate also will offer on-site training to first responders, said Mayor Marcia Leclerc, who was among the people at a press conference in the public safety complex announcing the strengthened partnership Tuesday, the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.


Pakistan has expressed the deepest sympathies and condolences with Afghanistan over the severe flash floods in country’s ten provinces, resulting in loss of precious lives and damage to properties.
In a statement, the Foreign Office said the government and the people of Pakistan pray that the Almighty may grant patience and fortitude to the bereaved families to bear the irreparable loss.
It said Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has also expressed solidarity with the Afghan brethren in this hour of grief and announced that Pakistan will be sending relief assistance for the affected people.
The Foreign Office said that the Prime Minister has also urged the international community to help the already suffering Afghan people to overcome the losses caused by this natural calamity.
Source: Radio Pakistan


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 9. By the end of the
year, 1.125 million tons of oil from Kazakhstan will be transported
via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, Minister of Energy of
Azerbaijan, Parviz Shahbazov, said during a meeting with Serik
Zhuminagarin, Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan, on
the sidelines of the Astana International Forum (AIF 2023),
trend reports from
"Every month, Azerbaijan receives 12 to 14 tankers carrying
Kazakhstani oil. This is a satisfying development. The initial
agreement between the parties involved the transportation of 1.5
million tons of oil this year. However, considering that deliveries
began in April this year, we will be able to transport 1.125
million tons of oil by the end of 2023," he said.
Shahbazov emphasized that this is just the beginning of
productive cooperation and added that, in this regard, the
Baku-Supsa pipeline can be an excellent alternative for the
delivery of Kazakhstani oil.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RIYADH, June 8 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, Jasem Al-Budaiwi, affirmed Thursday commitment of the GCC countries to confronting ISIS on various fronts and dismantling its networks and facing global ambitions.
This came during Al-Budaiwi's participation in the ministerial meeting of the International coalition against ISIS, a statement by the General Secretariat of the Gulf State said.
Al-Budaiwi added that today's meeting is an important opportunity for consultation and exchange visions on strategies and ways to confront the serious challenges posed by the terrorist organization ISIS.
He indicated that the GCC countries are making their efforts for coordination with regional and multilateral initiatives to face all terrorist organizations that pose a threat to regional and international peace and stability .(end)
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 20. Bulgaria will
start talks on increasing the volume of natural gas supplies from
Azerbaijan next week, Rosen Hristov, Bulgarian Energy Minister,
said, Trend reports via Bulgarian media.
'We managed to agree on the unloading place in Turkey at a
competitive price, and this allowed us to accept the offer of
Cheniere Energy company to supply one tanker of liquefied natural
gas for October,' the minister said.
According to the minister, this amount covers only about
one-third of the Bulgarian gas consumption. Bulgaria expects
another third from Azerbaijan, and the government will have to
negotiate with other suppliers for the remaining third by
'For November and December, we could not find slots for
liquefied natural gas at a cost-effective price,' Hristov
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"I strongly condemn the perpetrators of the (forest and land fires)," the minister told the press here on Tuesday.
Zulkifli had visited Riau to directly monitor the land and forest fires in several regions, including the Rokan Hilir district. The minister had also witnessed the prosecution for the perpetrators of forest fires by the regional police.
According to him, the forest and land fires had affected a large number of Indonesian people.
Zulkifli further stated that many people especially in Riau have been suffering from diseases, such as shortness of breath, which had been caused by smoke pollution, and even children have failed to go to school.
"Millions of people have been undergoing hardship and airplanes have been cancelled due to the criminal acts of the perpetrators," he added.


(MENAFN- AFP) The price of copper tumbled Wednesday to the lowest level for more than five years after the World Bank slashed its global economic forecasts.
Copper for delivery in three months plunged in Asian trading hours to $5,353.25 per tonne, a level last seen in July 2009. That marked an 8.0-percent slide from Tuesday's close.
Copper, which is used in plumbing, heating, electrical and telecommunications wiring, clawed back ground in late morning deals in London to stand at $5,564.50 per tonne.
"Unease over the global economy engulfed commodities," said analyst David Papier at trading firm ETX Capital.
Copper "is often considered a barometer of industrial demand, so the slump leant extra gravitas to news that the World Bank had cut its 2015 growth forecasts blaming sluggishness in the eurozone, Japan and some major emerging economies", Papier noted.
The World Bank on Tuesday predicted that global economy would grow by 3.0 percent in 2015.
That marked a downgrade from the previous forecast of 3.4 percent that was given in June.
"The global economy is slowing down," said analyst Connor Campbell at dealer group Spreadex.
"It does not help copper that commodities in general are suffering," he added amid a slump for oil prices.
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MUMBAI: Crop-nourishing monsoon rains are likely to reach Kerala state on India's southern tip on May 27, five days ahead of the usual time, the country's weather office said on Friday.
'This year, the onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala is likely to be earlier than normal date of onset,' the state-run India Meteorological Department said in a statement.
Nearly half of India's farmland has no irrigation and depends on annual June-September rains to grow crops such as rice, corn, cane, cotton and soybeans.
India's weather office said last month the country was expected to get average monsoon rains this year, raising expectations of higher farm output, which is central to the country's economy.
New Delhi defines average, or normal, rainfall as ranging between 96% and 104% of a 50-year average of 87 cm (35 inches)for the four-month season beginning in June.
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Amaravati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that appointment letters are being given to 3,000 youths to work in various government departments in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that it is commendable that the youth of Kashmir are coming forward for the development of the state, people are always giving priority to transparency and the youth who are joining jobs should also give priority to providing services to the people. Prime Minister Modi organized the Jammu and Kashmir Rose Gar Mela through video conference on Sunday. On this occasion, the Prime Minister said that the Center has taken many steps to promote employment opportunities in the last 8 years and announced that the Central Government will issue more than 10 lakh appointment letters in the next few months. It is stated that since 2019 till now, around 30,000 government posts have been filled in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that around 20,000 jobs have been created for the youth in the last 18 months. He said that the tourism sector is getting stronger with the development of infrastructure and wished to take Jammu and Kashmir to new heights.


Israeli occupation forces raided on Thursday night several areas across occupied West Bank and arrested seven Palestinians.
Local Palestinian sources said that the Palestinians were arrested during night raids to their homes and all of them were arrested from their beds.
In a statement, the Israeli occupation army said that the seven Palestinians were “suspected of involvement in popular hostile activities.”
The statement did not elaborate on the nature of these alleged “activities.”
Israeli army carries out frequent arrest campaigns across the West Bank -- including occupied East Jerusalem -- on the pretext of searching for “wanted” Palestinians.
According to Palestinian figures, roughly 5,700 Palestinians -- including numerous women and children -- are currently languishing in Israeli detention facilities.


Srinagar: Government on Tuesday said that the Kashmir Valley has remained under curfew on 186 times in last two year.
In a written reply to a question by legislator Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in legislative assembly said that the government imposed curfew and restrictions on 186 times in Valley.
She informed the House that the police districts in the state which remained curfewed include Anantnag where the curfew and restrictions were imposed 51 times.
“Moreover, the curfew /restrictions imposed in other districts in the said period include Kulgam (07), Shopian (14), Pulwama (07), Srinagar (25), Ganderbal (03), Sopore (22), Baramulla (15), Bandipora (09), Awantipora (10) and Kishtwar (05)”, Mehbooba said, adding that restrictions were imposed as necessitated by the situation.
She according to GNS further said that cordon-and-search operations were carried out on specific information. (GNS)


Governor Punjab Salman Taseer said that the statement of Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif has disturbed the entire country and whole province is ashamed over this statement.
Talking to journalist here on Monday, Salman Taseer said that federal government is against terrorism and independent to constitute its policies while it is not the responsibility of Chief Minister to constitute the foreign policy of the country.
Salman Taseer said that the whole country is facing terrorism and we are united against war against terrorism. At such a state talking about a province is irresponsible.
He said that all the provinces are being affected by terrorism and Taliban through their acts has not pardoned anyone and Chief Minister request not to commit terror act in the province is irresponsible.
Governor said that he is grieved over this statement and alleged that Punjab government is also emboldened a banned religious organization in the province and wants to Talibanize the province.
Strongly criticizing the statement, Salman Taseer said that Shahbaz Sharif should also request the dacoits not to commit crimes in the province.


Tasnim – Pars Jonoubi football team coach Hooman Afazeli announced his resignation in protest of a decision made by the Iran League Organization.
Pars Jonoubi was supposed to host Esteghlal last week but the Tehran-based football team didn’t travel to Jam since they claimed that more than 25 percent of their players had tested positive for COVID-19.
Afazeli said they have understood Esteghlal could have played them because less than 25 percent of their players had tested positive.
According to him, Pars Jonoubi should have been awarded a 3-0 win but the league organization has said the match will be held in the future.
Pars Jonoubi has yet to accept Afazeli’s resignation.


In midst of hurricane, ocean swallows homes in Canada in seconds
(MENAFN) On Sunday, parts of Canada were devastated by powerful storm Fiona, which swept houses into the sea and caused widespread power outages. Two people were killed when Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland early Saturday in Canada.
When the storm arrived in Canada, it had winds of up to 80 miles per hour, causing torrential rain and waves of up to 40 feet.
In a chilling video widely shared on social media, homes in Canada are seen being washed up by the ocean as hurricane Fiona batters the port of Aux Basques.
According to Reuters, storm surges swept at least 20 homes into the sea in the town of Channel-Port aux Basques. As 200 residents were evacuated before the storm hit, Mayor Brian Button described the area as "a total war zone."
After the storm, over 300,000 people in five provinces in Canada were still without power.
Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, stated that he met with the Incident Response Group to ensure that "resources are available to help those affected by the storm."
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Some four million Filipinos will potentially lose their jobs by the end of this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said on Wednesday. The four million represents 10 to 15 per cent of the country’s workforce.
Bello added that the Labor Department has already received notice that 2,122 companies will close shop due to losses, and 169 companies have advised that they will permanently stop their operations.
Despite this, Bello is optimistic that the government can offset the negative impact and is now looking into the possible resurgence of workers in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and construction industries.
“They somehow provided balance to the jobs that were lost,” he said.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 8. Tofig Guliyev's
works have revolutionized the world of Azerbaijani culture, said
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during the unveiling of the
monument to the outstanding composer, People's Artist, laureate of
the State Prize Tofig Guliyev in Baku, trend reports.
Will be updated
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) The events held within the framework of the 'Year of Heydar
Aliyev' are underway in the Azerbaijan Army in accordance with the
plan approved by the Minister of Defense, Azernews reports.
With respect to the 100th anniversary of the National Leader
Heydar Aliyev, the Ministry of Defense organized another
tree-planting campaign in the Second Alley of Martyrs.
The campaign was attended by the representatives of the Ministry
of Defense, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, Yasamal
District Executive Power, representatives of the public, as well as
families and relatives of Shehids. First, the memory of the
National Leader Heydar Aliyev and Shehids (Martyrs), who sacrificed
their lives for the sovereignty, independence, and territorial
integrity of Azerbaijan was honored with observing a minute of
silence. The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan
accompanied by the military orchestra was performed.
Evergreen trees were planted in the campaign to contribute to
ensuring environmental safety and draw public attention to the
importance of landscaping, as well as to eternize the dear memories
of the Shehids.
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Health Ministry clarification on children's formula food
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has clarified that its circular regarding a ban on the import of children's formula food produced at the Craon factory of Lactalis Group in France, which was issued in December last year, does not include other products of the company.
In a notice on Twitter, the MoPH said other products of the group found in the local market have no relation to the ban as they are made in other factories of the company.
The ministry affirmed that all imported products are subject to comprehensive control at the country's entry points to ensure their safety before final clearance.
Earlier, a salmonella scare at the French dairy group affected 83 countries, with 12mn boxes of powdered baby milk being recalled.
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Home minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said that the Bangladesh Police are being developed as a world-class force and the efforts will continue, reports UNB.
The minister said this while addressing as the chief guest at an exchange meeting with senior police officials at Bangladesh Police Auditorium in Rajarbagh, Dhaka, on Thursday night at the concluding session of the 5th day of Police Week 2022.
He said the police are becoming the people’s police day by day.
“Apart from the training, Bangladesh Police stands by the people in all possible sectors, the way the police have served the people during the Covid pandemic is truly unprecedented.
“We want to make Bangladesh Police a world class police force,” he said.
The minister said that the way terrorism emerged in the country in the recent past, the police have also performed their duty at the risk of their lives.
“You have seen the killings and terrorism carried out in the country in the name of anti-liberation group movement in 2013,” he said.
Mentioning that Bangladesh Police has become a “role model” in suppressing militants, the home minister also said that the country has become militant-free as a result of sincere efforts of police.
In order to increase the capacity of the police, various specialised units including Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC), Anti -Terrorism Unit (ATU) has been set up, he added.
“The members of the police force will perform their duty with more patriotism in the future as they are doing now”, the minister hoped.
“The logical demands of the police officers that we can meet from our ministry will be met soon. We will talk to the prime minister about the demands that need to be consulted”, he concluded.