Lahore, Jun.1 (ANI): The North West Frontier Province Information Minister Iftikhar Hussain has blamed the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal's (MMA) five year regime for helping the Taliban flourish and expand its writ in the province and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
Hussain also blamed religious parties such as the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl's (JUI-F) for its dual policies regarding the Taliban, and said that such an attitude will ultimately help the NATO and US troops' to invade Pakistan.
He added that the international community should not be bothered about the Taliban, as the country's security forces were fully capable of tackling the extremists.
Hussain said that the government would continue its operation against the extremists who have challenged its writ.
"The government would leave no stone unturned to ensure a better future for the people," The Daily Times quoted Hussain, as saying. (ANI)


It has been reported that about 195 companies have volunteered to regularize their workers that were only contractual as before.
There were also orders given to large contractual companies that they will be revoked of their registration to operate if so that their workers shall not be regularized.
Because of this, companies have taken their step into the President's given plan. Even the biggest companies have given this opportunity to their trusted and loyal workers. It is indeed a huge step into a more progressive country now that we have decided to serve the people who serve us.


The Lagos State Government (LASG) is financing new water stations and networks with N57 billion to meet the short fall in water distribution to its residents.
Mr Munimu Badmus, the Managing Director of Lagos State Water Corporation (LWC), disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday.
Badmus said the Odumola Greenfield (substation) project alone would add over 100 million gallons per day (MGD) to the state’s current 210mgd.
Badmus said that the current 210mgd was inadequate for the rising population of the state.
According to him, the Greenfield which will be completed soon, will cost the state government about N57 billion.
Badmus said that because of the huge funds involved, the state would need private investors to build the networks that would carry the water to the residential areas.
“’In Nigeria, there is still a huge gap with the production and distribution of portable water ; and in Lagos state, because of the high population, the water need is more than what the state is producing.
“To reduce the gap, we are constructing some greenfield water stations and networks and the state government will spend close to N57 billion to complete the projects.
“Some investors have indicated interests in the projects but the state government is verifying their credentials to ensure their credibility and avoid their doing shoddy jobs.
“The investors will start work as soon as their credentials are approved by the government,” he said.
NAN reports that the state government plans to take the water production capacity of the state to 745MGD by 2020.


It has been reported that over ten persons have perished in the flood that has ravaged Ahoada West, Ahoada East and Onelga local government areas of Rivers state. It was disclosed that aside the human lives that have been lost, lots of properties and animals have also been destroyed by the ravaging flood.
According to the residents who are calling on the government to help them, schools have been closed down, farms flooded, agricultural activities have been on standstill as the flood continues to wreck havoc in the areas. Pictured are huge pythons that were trapped and later caught in the flood yesterday in Obagi community in Ogba Egbema Ndoni local government area Rivers state Nigeria.
Meanwhile, two villagers who hurried to their farms in Rivers State to harvest cassava due to the threatening flood – regrettably drowned. Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area, AWELGA, Mr Hope Ikiriko, said: “The report I got is that two people have drowned in the flood. The report has it that the people went to harvest their premature cassava when flood caught up with them and they could not be rescued.”


JDU President's controversial remarks on PM Narendra Modi, Lalan said a lot while speaking on the backward
Lalan said that Modi has been the Prime Minister for ten years but never tells the public what work he has done. Inflation remains calm on unemployment. Lalan said that the jobs which were in the country are also being ended now.
Janata Dal United (JDU) national president Rajiv Ranjan alias Lalan Singh on Friday attacked the Prime Minister fiercely. During this, he also spoke some controversial things. Addressing the party's meeting function, Lalan said that Narendra Modi is a hypocrite, he needs to be exposed. Modi talks of the most backward but he himself is a duplicate. Lalan said that the PM does not tell the public how much development he has made. They distract people's attention by bringing cheetah in the country. He said that those who do not even know how to make tea, they say that we are tea people. Lalan asked that how many backward ministers of Bihar are there from the Centre? Five of the 16 JD(U) MPs are from the Backward Classes.
Lalan also attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He said that the character of BJP itself is messed up. Like the elephant's two teeth, the BJP also has one showing tooth. He said that in the 2014 elections, the PM roamed the country and said that we are backward. Lalan asked whether there are backward castes in Gujarat. He said that after becoming the CM of Gujarat, Modi included his society in the backward class. Lalan said that Modi is a duplicate, not the original. He said that duplicate man is roaming around the country saying that we are backward.
Lalan said that Modi has been the Prime Minister for ten years but never tells the public what work he has done. Inflation remains calm on unemployment. Lalan said that the jobs which were in the country are also being ended now. The JDU president said that during the ten years of Modi's rule, as much employment was eliminated from the country as was never done after independence. He said that apart from employment, the discussion is going on on bringing cheetahs. He said that if Modi does not know how to make tea, then from where will he sell it? He said the hypocrites need to be exposed.


Kogi state Commissioner for Environment, Barrister Abdulrahaman Wuya, has disclosed that the state would adopt a community approach toward to keep Lokoja, the state capital, clean.
Wuya, who made the disclosure yesterday in his office while speaking with journalists, said the approach was adopted in view of the indiscriminate dumping of refuse by residents across the metropolis.
He added that government introduced the approach “so that the community leader as well as market leaders will help to educate the people on the need to keep the environment clean and take part in the cleaning exercise.”
According to him, the issue of environmental sanitation should consider as government duty alone, and that sanitation required the participation of all citizens.
Wuya said the board was equipped with environmental health professionals and that what they needed was unskilled worker who would take part in evacuation process and cleaning of drainages, adding that the government had already given approval for the employment through SURE-P.No tags for this post.


Stressing that the state was facing a “big challenge” in creating jobs for the people in the state, Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Minister (CM) Kamalnath has claimed that his government will enact a law mandating 70 per cent reservation in industrial jobs for locals, PTI has reported.
The Congress leader was addressing a gathering at the state’s main Independence Day function when he made the statement. "We are going to enact a law to reserve 70 per cent jobs for people of Madhya Pradesh in the state's industrial units," he said.
"We very well know that investment needs to be attracted. Investments will only come when industrialists have faith in the government and get full support," Kamalnath added.
He also claimed that the government is working to setup industrial areas in all districts of the state and that the government has managed to attract investments worth Rs 6,158 crore in last seven months. He also said that the government is working to setup 1,000 cow sheds in the state.


PTI chairman said that the government took Rs 500 billion worth loan in past 3 years. He added that he is ready to be accounted by any auditor regarding his assets. PTI chief said that inflation in the country is on the rise, further stating that the people have to pay huge taxes over various services that they acquire. He said that the corrupt ones in the country never present themself for accountability. He said that it has become difficult to do business in the country as there is so much corruption. Khan said that a small number of people in the country are becoming rich.


Traffic on Jammu Srinagar National Highway remained suspended for the fourth consecutive day today.
Sources said that the road at Cafeteria Morh and Panthyal was yet to be cleared of the landslides, even as the rubble was removed at several other places.
However, the authorities expressed hope that the traffic shall be resumed from Saturday morning.
DSP Traffic, National Highway, Ramban, Ajaj Anand said: “We are hopeful that stones and landslides at Panthyal and Cafeteria Morh will be cleared immediately.”
Sources said that filling of portion of the highway that caved in at Dalwass was going on at full swing after improvement in weather on Friday morning.
Officials said that the restoration work was going on. “Once the signal is received, the stranded traffic will be allowed to move,” they said.


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, November 20, 2022, SPA -- The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued its daily forecast report for the weather in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The report said that some parts of Northern Borders, Eastern, Riyadh, Qassim, Hail, Al-Jawf, Tabuk and Madinah regions will witness low temperatures, accompanied by active winds, while the thundershowers, accompanied by active winds are still forecasted to fall on some parts of Jazan, Asir, Baha and Makkah regions and some parts of the central regions will witness scattered rain.
The report showed that the surface wind movement in the Red Sea will be northeasterly to northwesterly on the northern and central parts and southerly to northwesterly on southern part at speed of 15-40km/h, while the surface wind movement in the Arabian Gulf will be northwesterly at speed of 15- 45 km/h.
06:15 LOCAL TIME 03:15 GMT
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All possible measures taken up by Health Department to control Dengue cases, says Manipur Health Minister
In Manipur, the State Health Minister Dr. S. Ranjan has said that all possible measures have been taken up by the Health Department to control Dengue cases in the State. While speaking in a press conference in Imphal today, the Minister said that some of the districts of the State had reported increasing trends of Dengue cases from the past few days. Among the districts, Churachandpur district witnessed a fresh surge in Dengue cases with a total of 58 cases reported in the district in the current year.Dr. S. Ranjan said that Manipur has recorded a total of 358 Dengue cases for the current year till yesterday which is the highest in the State so far. The State Health Department has formed Surveillance teams and these teams have been spread to the infected areas and awareness measures have also been taken up. The fogging is going on now.The Minister also said that the media play a big role to create awareness in the public and urged the local media to enlighten the general public on how to control the further spreading of Dengue cases in Manipur.
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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that India can mobilize sleeper cells in different parts of Pakistan, we have to look into such incidents carefully.
Commenting on the martyrdom of a captain and a soldier in an attack on security forces in North and South Waziristan, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that whether it was Waziristan or firing on the LOC, India did not like Pakistan’s peace. Doesn’t want to and is playing the role of saboteur there too.
The Foreign Minister said that the BJP government is under immense pressure, questions are being raised about the disgrace in Ladakh, to divert attention from these questions, India can mobilize sleeper cells in different parts of Pakistan, such incidents took place in Karachi. Yes, India can also increase ceasefire violations in the Line of Control, we have to look into such incidents carefully.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that he would contact the foreign ministers of OIC tomorrow on the new situation. India’s actions are inappropriate.


Ice Age Trail to extended through Marathon County
Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail will soon be a little longer, thanks to the help of volunteers in Marathon County.
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The Global Social Network
China's provincial government has claimed that out of the 80 million people in Jiangsu province, only 17 are poor.
According to the Chinese media report, the government launched the Poverty Reduction Program in 2019, which is going on successfully, the federal government claims that the country has almost eliminated poverty.
The Chinese government also says that millions of people are now living in poverty across the country, while several provincial governments have announced that no one is living below their poverty line.
The government of Jiangsu, the eastern province of China, claims that their province has a population of 800 million and only 17 of them are living in poverty.
According to the government statement, the remaining poor belong to six different families which will soon be taken to the middle class.
Provincial government officials claimed that under the 'Poverty Alleviation' scheme in 2019, nearly 21 million people were out of poverty line and now they are earning more than twice as much as before.
According to Chinese media reports, those earning $ 331 a year in China are considered poor, more than 21 million people are now earning US $ 864 a year since the government program began.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 15. Kazakhstan is
projected to achieve an oil production level of 1.92 mb/d in
As per data provided to Trend by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the
forecast represents an upward adjustment of 0.1 mb/d, compared to
Kazakhstan's oil production in the first quarter of 2023 is
estimated at 1.99 mb/d, while in the second quarter, it is reported
to have been 1.95 mb/d.
The IEA notes a slight decline in the country's output for the
third quarter of 2023, with an expected production of 1.84 mb/d,
followed by an increase to 1.9 mb/d in the fourth quarter of the
At the same time, the Agency predicts that Kazakhstan's oil
production will increase to 1.95 mb/d in the first quarter of 2024,
and the anticipated output for the entire year is projected to
reach 1.97 mb/d. This forecast has been slightly downgraded by 0.1
mb/d, compared to the previmonth's outlook.
Kazakhstan has been lagging behind its production quota of 1.55
mb/d, which was established as part of the OPEC+ agreement, for
several months already. Consequently, in August, Kazakhstan fell
short of the quota by 100,000 b/d.
As the latest OPEC+ decision came in force June 4, Kazakhstan is
expected to adjust its oil production level to 1.628 mb/d
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) “Azerbaijan has also devoted special attention to the
decolonization agenda. We have globally exposed the neo-colonial
policy pursued by some countries, in particular France, and
demanded to put an end to this shameful practice," Azerbaijani
President Ilham Aliyev said while addressing the participants of
the Non-Aligned Movement Conference on Advancing the Rights and
Empowerment of Women held in Baku.
“Colonialism has also had an adverse impact on women's rights.
In this regard, I welcome the organisation of a side event on this
topic to be held in parallel with this conference.
Defending women's rights and the empowerment of women stand high
on the Non-Aligned Movement's agenda. The successive NAM documents,
including the Final Document of the Baku Summit of 2019, place a
particular focus on this topic, setting commitments for the Member
States,” the President emphasised.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Istanbul, March 4 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the reconstruction after the massive earthquakes would focus on rebuilding shorter buildings and development on more durable surfaces.
Speaking at the National Risk Shield Meeting in Istanbul on Friday, Erdogan laid out Turkey's post-quake reconstruction plans.
'When planning new settlements, we will be moving our cities from lowland plains and toward mountains with the more durable surfaces,' he said.
'We will not compromise on horizontal development,' Erdogan added, noting the Housing Development Administration of Turkey (TOKI) will focus on constructing buildings of three or four storeys high, Xinhua news agency reported.
The President also emphasised the urgency in procuring permanent shelter for earthquake victims.
Multiple devastating earthquakes in early February left tens of thousands killed and many more homeless in the country's southern region. According to the President, there are 214,000 buildings officially classified as 'collapsed, on the verge of collapse, or severely damaged' during the quakes.
The meeting comes two days after the Istanbul municipality held its own Earthquake Mobilisation Plan, where it announced its plans to reinforce buildings in March against possible strong earthquakes in the future.
Turkish Urbanisation Minister Murat Kurum earlier said new residential buildings will be built in two designated areas on the Anatolian and European sides of Istanbul to replace risky ones in the city.
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Brainerd Planning Commission to meet
Brainerd Planning Commission
The regular meeting of the Brainerd Planning Commission will be 6 p.m. Wednesday at the City of Brainerd Council Chambers.
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A considerable number of complaints against the police have been received by the Sri Lankan Human Rights Commission in the past 6 months.
Dr. Prathiba Mahanama, who is a commissioner for the human rights commission stated that a majority of the complaints were that the general public do not get a proper service when they enter a police station.
Our news team inquired from the Police Media spokesperson SP Ajith Rohana with regards to these complaints.
SP Ajith Rohana stated that these complaints are lodged by suspects who are arrested by the police.
He further stated that the police would extend their fullest support in terms of investigations against police officers with complaints against them.


As the government has ramped up its security against terrorism, Elite NSW Police officers will now carry semi-automatic weapons like military-style machine guns to counter the threat. As many 50 officers have completed training and will carry the M4 rifles from Monday as part of an increase in security against terrorism.
Commissioner Mick Fuller said that the crew will be out for the Christmas period and New Year’s Eve from Parramatta across to the Sydney metropolitan area. “I don’t want the public to feel confronted, but I want them not only to be safe, but to also feel safe”, SBS quoted him while talking to reporters in Sydney.
Mr Fuller said while the terrorist threat has been stable since 2014, officers on the street need to be ready.
“We have put that capability in place and it is an important step for us, in terms of a quick response to support local police and ensure the public is as safe as they possibly can be.” Monday’s announcement follows legislation introduced earlier this year giving police extra powers.


PTI has fulfilled its promise of holding peaceful polls in KP: CM
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has fulfilled its promise of holding peaceful elections in the merged tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He said that people of the tribal districts had been given their democratic right for the first time in the country’s history. He termed holding of polls a great success of the PTI government.
He said security forces deserve appreciation for holding peaceful elections. Usman Buzdar said that the tribesmen have made history by exercising their right to vote and it is the victory of peace. He said the past governments always neglected the people of Federally Administered Tribal areas (Fata).
The PTI government has included people of tribal districts in the development process, he added.


OUR OPINION: OUR LAKES
It’s a new day on Minnesota lakes. News that invasive species have begun to make inroads into area lakes means the familiar old ways of doing things have to end. Now.
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As part of its road safety measures, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) and National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) have embarked on a two-day speed awareness campaign in Kumasi.
The campaign was adopted to reduce road crashes which have been identified as a serious public health concern in the country.
After taking the drivers through the necessary education on speed awareness, they were given stickers on the campaign to post on their windscreens.
This campaign, which started on Tuesday, saw the team visiting some of the main intra-city bus terminals in the Central Business District like the Melcom – Ahodwo Station, Boss FM – Tech, Kotei, Prudential – Atasemanso, PZ- Danyame, RCC taxi rank and PZ Cargo station.
Other places which were visited included Unibank – Bantama, Adum Prisons-Daban, and Central Market to Ejisu stretch stations.
Mr Sam Pyne, the Metropolitan Chief Executive, in a remark at the Asafo VIP said he led the campaign to show how serious the KMA and himself as the Mayor of the City were determined to educate the populace to embrace the campaign to reduce road crashes at the local and national levels and also to prioritize road safety.
Mr Pyne charged the drivers to see road safety as their civic duty where they owe the public an obligation to drive carefully and strictly adhere to road traffic regulations.
He added that the economic burden that road crash victims bring to the nation and their family was huge, hence, the time to act is now.
Bala Ali, ISD


Syria denies possessing chemical arms, says use 'unacceptable'
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Damascus: The Syrian government on Wednesday denied it possessed chemical weapons and branded the use of such arms "immoral and unacceptable".
The denial from Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad came a day after France's President Emmanuel Macron warned his country would launch strikes if proof emerged that the Syrian regime had used banned chemical weapons against its civilians.
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The SPECA 2023 Economic Forum on the theme "Transforming the
SPECA region into a centre of connectivity with global reach" took
place in Baku, Azernews reports.
The forum builds on the active position of Azerbaijan and other
SPECA participating states to develop SPECA as a service-oriented,
flexible, and strategic platform for coordinating issues,
facilitating policy dialogue and cooperation, consolidating
positions, finding solutions to common challenges, developing
strategies and work plans for their implementation.
This forum reflects the key theme of Azerbaijan's chairmanship
of SPECA in 2023.
It also builds on the achievements of recent years in
positioning the SPECA region as a centre of connectivity in the
geographical centre of the Eurasian continent, in particular the
outcomes of the 2019 SPECA Economic Forum on "Connectivity: trade
and transport facilitation and sustainable development in the SPECA
Note that the UN Special Programme for the Economies of Central
Asia (SPECA) was established on March 26, 1998.
At present, the SPECA member states are Afghanistan, Azerbaijan,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and
SPECA provides a platform for sub-regional cooperation to
realise the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that can best be
achieved through regional cooperation. Azerbaijan will chair SPECA
SPECA Days are being held in Baku from November 20 to 24,
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It's a Common Occurrence
Audits don't happen as often as one would think. In fact, according to IRS examination statistics, the agency only audited 1.0 million returns filed in 2017. While that may seem like a lot, it's really only 0.59 percent of the 196 million returns filed the previous year [source: IRS].
- 2.04 percent of the people who had no adjusted gross income were audited.
- 0.69 percent of those who earned less than $25,000 were audited.
- 0.48 of the people who earned between $25,000 and $50,000 were audited.
- 0.54 percent of the people who earned between $50,000 and $75,000 were audited.
- 0.45 percent of the people who earned between $75,000 and $100,000 were audited.
- 0.44 percent of the people who earned between $100,000 and $200,000 were audited.
- 0.53 percent of the people who earned more than $200,000 but less than $500,000 were audited
- 1.1 percent of people who between $500,000 and $1,000,000 were audited.
- 2.21 percent of people who earned between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 were audited.
- 4.21 percent of people who earned between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 were audited.
- 6.66 percent of the people who earned more than $10,000,000 were audited
So, no, audits are not a common occurrence at all. Some speculate that they will happen even less often as the agency continues to lose funding and, as a result, employees. The IRS budget has been reduced by 20 percent between 2010 and 2018 [source: CBO]. This makes it more difficult for the IRS to keep up with its workload and to audit as many people as it might like to [source: Ellis].


Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar has said that the terrorists involved in the blast in Johar Town area of Lahore have been arrested.
While addressing a press conference in Lahore, CM Punjab Usman Buzdar said that 3 people were martyred and 22 injured in a car bomb blast in Johar Town on June 23, 2021.
The chief minister said that the counter Terrorism Department (CTD) identified the people involved in the blast in 16 hours and the terrorists involved in the blast have been arrested. CM Punjab also said that anti-national intelligence agencies were involved in the blast and international and local characters involved in the blast have been identified.
While talking to the media, Inspector General (IG) Punjab Inam Ghani said that we had traced the entire network and 10 people including women are in our custody.
Moreover, a joint investigation team (JIT) has been set up to further investigate the incident and the some people of the anti-Pakistan intelligence agencies have been identified.
While concluding, IG Punjab said that the target of the terrorists was a police check post, however, on suspicion, the police officers stopped the vehicle and checked it. Meanwhile, a police mobile was also parked near the place where the terrorist incident took place. There were three police checkpoints in the area where the blast took place.
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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar Saturday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led government will introduce reforms in Punjab police similar to those implemented in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). “
Punjab police will see reforms similar to those introduced in KP police,” the provincial chief minister said during a meeting with tribal elders of Dera Ghazi Khan.
“Police will now serve the public and we will bring about a change in their attitude,” he added.
The provincial chief minister further said, “We will take measures to curtail crime across the province and put to use all resources to protect citizens’ money.”
The Punjab chief minister also vowed that people of South Punjab will get their due rights.— INP


Qatar- Ministry fixes book and transport charges for public schools
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online
Dr Mohammed bin Abdul Wahid Al Hammadi, Minister of Education and Higher Education, issued a ministerial decree determining the price of textbooks and transportation for non-Qatari students who are not GCC nationals studying in the public schools.
The price of textbooks was set at QR150 per student per semester, while transportation fees were set at QR1,000 per semester for those who wish to use school transport.
The Ministerial Decision applies to all stages of education in public schools.
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Police have arrested Lok Bahadur Karki's brother Naresh Karki and four others in charge of being involved in the massacre of six people in Umling Khola village of Madi Municipality-1 of Sankhuwasabha district.
Spokesperson of the State Police Office, Biratnagar, Superintendent of Police Navin Raj Rai said that four people have been dragged for an investigation. Police said that they have started investigation on the suspicion that other people were also involved in the incident.
According to him, local Lok Bahadur Karki has already been arrested by the police in charge of being involved. Spokesperson Superintendent of Police Rai said that the police have started investigation on other four people. Rai said that the investigation team reached the spot again after the police found the missing mobile phone of the deceased Ranjana Karki last Friday.
After finding more evidence about the incident, a six-member team led by Superintendent of Police (SP) Bhim Dahal of the Federal Unit Police Office Dharan and police from the State Police Office No 1 reached the spot and re-investigated, said Rai.
Lok Bahadur is said to have killed six people. Spokesperson Rai said that the police have started investigation on the basis of the statements of Lok Bahadur and Naresh, who were arrested on the charge of involvement in the murder.
Sankhuwasabha police arrested the accused Lok Bahadur Karki on the seventh day of the incident. Ranjana's mobile phone had been missing since the morning of the incident. The mobile phone was found in Lok Bahadur's house.


US President Barack Obama phones PM Nawaz Sharif, expresses grief over Lahore tragedy
LAHORE (92 News) – American President Barack Obama phoned Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to express sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in the Lahore tragedy.
The US president assured Pakistan all-out cooperation in eliminating terrorism.
He said that they stood by the Pakistani government and the people at the time of this trial.
He said Pakistan had made significant progress in the war against terrorism under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Obama said Pakistan would succeed in the war against terrorism.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that the resolve of the government and the people to fight terrorism was getting stronger with every passing day.
He said that the enemy is targeting innocent people, which are soft target after destruction of its infrastructure in the country.


( MENAFN ) In a statement on Friday, the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Libya and the Ambassadors of EU Member States accredited to Libya reiterated their aid for the country's "full and meaningful inclusion and participation of women in the peace process."
The declaration, that also criticized all aspects of gender-based violence, took place on the 20th anniversary of Resolution 1325 of the UN Security Council on Women, Peace and Security.
Women have indeed been targeted, harassed, kidnapped, sexually abused and killed in Libya, the statement stated, predicting that nearly 200,000 girls and women have been relocated, approximately 18,000 women and girls have been confirmed as refugees and asylum seekers, and thousands of women migrants remain permanently threatened with mistreatment.
Spite of efforts of women peace activists and dialog in Libya since 2011, women have largely remained exempted from the political sphere and deeply significant participation in peace talks, and prevalent gender-based violence keeps going to undermine the full exercise of their rights, the report added.
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UN Human Rights chief says all applications not complying with human rights law should be banned
(MENAFN)A forbid on the sale and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems that pretense a harsh risk to human rights is immediately required until plenty safeguards are in place, according to the UN Human Rights chief.
A report titled "The right to privacy in the digital age" was reported by Michelle Bachelet that she is going to present at the 48th UN Human Rights Council session on Sept. 22.
In addition, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged for AI applications that do not fulfill with international human rights law to be excluded.
Bachelet further declared that "Given the rapid and continuous growth of AI, filling the immense accountability gap in how data is collected, stored, shared, and used is one of the most urgent human rights questions we face."
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Jordan- Moderate weather today, depression tomorrow
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Nov.20 (Petra)-- A slight drop in temperatures is expected on Monday, but it will be moderate across the country with low clouds in the northern and central regions, according to Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD).
Winds will be northwesterly moderate to brisk at times , blowing dust in the desert areas, the JMD said.
A wet and cold air mass accompanied by a depression is expected to start affecting the country on Tuesday, causing further drop in mercury levels. Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is also expected in the central and northern regions, extending at night to other areas, the JMD said.
Winds will be northwesterly with strong gusts and speed ranging between 50-60 KM/h.
On Wednesday, the effect of the depression will continue to prevail during day time, but the weather will gradually stabilize at night with a chance for light showers and northwesterly brisk winds, the JMD added.
Temperatures expected today in Amman and the southern cities will hover around 20 degrees Celsius and a low of 9 degrees, while mercury levels in Aqaba will register a high of 27degrees dropping down to 16 degrees at night, the Department noted.
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Kuwait- Al-Khafji joint oilfield resumed production Wed. - KGOC
(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, July 2 (KUNA) -- The Al-Khafji joint oilfield resumed production on Wednesday, Acting CEO of the Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC), Abdullah Al-Sumaiti, said Thursday.
The production has been suspended for one month, since June 1st, and the joint executive committee of Al-Khafji joint operations decided to resume production on July 1st, Al-Sumaiti said in press statement.
Al-Sumaiti emphasized company's full commitment to the decisions and directives of the Ministry of Oil and the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) regarding oil production rates in joint Al-Khafji and Wafra oilfields during the coming period according to the operational plans in agreement with the partners at the region. (end)
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SARGODHA:DPO Sargodha Zulfiqar Ahmad said on Monday the process of vaccination against coronavirus had been
started for police officers and employees above 50 years of age, under which more than 400 police officials
Talking to the media, he said that in the second phase, police officers and personnel above 40 years of age
would be vaccinated.
The DPO said that police always played a leading role in all situations and it was also playing its part in
implementing corona SOPs.


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Doha:The State of Qatar congratulated the King, government, and people of the Kingdom of Morocco on the occasion of winning the right to host the FIFA World Cup 2030, as the first country in North Africa and the second country in the Arab world.
In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Qatar's confidence in the ability of the Kingdom of Morocco, given its capabilities, to organize a successful edition of the event, and expressed the hope that the Moroccan team will be crowned champion after its strong performances in the last edition of the tournament hosted by the State of Qatar.
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MELAKA: Police have detained six men to assist in investigations into the brawl which took place during the PKR Youth national congress at the Melaka International Trade Centre on Friday.
Melaka police chief Mat Kasim Karim said the men, aged between 19 and 30, were picked at various locations from Friday until yesterday.
He said the case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code.
“The six are among 14 individuals identified so far who can assist in the investigations into the brawl involving two groups from the party. All have been released on bail after their statements were recorded.
“We initially detained two members of the party from Kuala Lumpur and Klang and then another one from Banting. Three more party members were detained as a result of our intelligence,” he told a press conference here today.
Mat Kasim said eight more individuals, who had been identified and their photographs distributed, were urged to go to the Melaka police contingent headquarters to have their statements taken.
He also said 15 witnesses, including members of the party, have been asked to give statements to the police on the incident and five reports had been received so far.
PKR Youth lodges 2 police reports on ‘plan’ to disrupt congress
Meanwhile, PKR Youth today lodged two police reports on an alleged plan to cause a commotion at the youth congress.
The wing’s secretary, Ahmad Syukri Che Ab Razab, said the reports were based on screenshots of Whatsapp group chats which showed that “something was being planned”.
He said the reports were lodged by PKR Youth representatives from Melaka and Terengganu at the Batu Berendam police station.
He urged the authorities to investigate if there was a mastermind behind the “plan” and whether it had anything to do with the brawl on Friday.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 15. Israeli companies
are eager to implement projects in renewable energy sector in
Azerbaijan, Israeli Ambassador George Deek told Trend .
'We are encouraging more Israeli companies to engage in the
renewable energy sector, especially in solar and wind - those are
the areas, where we have a relative advantage, compared to other
countries. There are few options that, I believe, Azerbaijani
Ministry of Energy will come up with soon, regarding renewable
energy projects in Karabakh as well, and we will definitely urge
Israeli companies to participate, and, hopefully, that will become
another bridge in the successful energy cooperation between the two
countries,' he said.
According to the ambassador, cooperation in the energy sector is
a part of the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and
'Israel's oil supply from Azerbaijan accounts for 40 percent of
the total imports. We are lucky to have such a reliable and strong
partner as Azerbaijan, which is something that not everyone has,
especially right now, amid the global energy crisis. We definitely
intend to increase our cooperation in this field. We hope to see
the stability in the global energy industry, and this will happen
with players like Israel and Azerbaijan, contributing and being a
part of an equal energy system,' Deek added.
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said there was “no discussion” in Parliament on the Supreme Court’s scrapping of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act and it was a “very serious issue”. Dhankhar also said that a law passed by the Parliament, which reflected the will of the people, was “nullified” by the Supreme Court and “the world is not aware of any such move”. Citing the provisions of the Constitution, the Vice President said that when a substantial question of law is involved, the courts can also look into the issue.
Delivering the LM Singhvi Memorial Lecture here in the presence of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Dhankhar underlined that the Preamble of the Constitution mentions “we the people of India” and the Parliament reflects the will of the people. He said that this means that the power resides in the people, their mandate and their conscience. Dhankhar said that in 2015-16, the Parliament passed the NJAC Act. He said, “We the people of India – their wish was converted into a constitutional provision. The power of the people, which was expressed through a legitimate platform, was taken away. The world is not aware of any such move.”


Yemen’s Houthi militants conduct bomb-laden drone assault toward Saudi frontier air base
( MENAFN ) On Sunday, May. 2 Yemen's Houthi militants struck the King Khalid Air Base in Saudi Arabia's southwestern frontier city of Khamis Mushait with a bomb-laden drone ahead of dawn, said the rebel outfit.
Houthi spokesperson Yehya Sarea stated in a report aired by the outfit’s al-Masirah TV: "the hit was accurate."
The Saudi-led coalition forces halted and demolished an armed drone that the Houthis fired in the direction of Khamis Mushait, reported Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya TV.
Cross-frontier missile and drone assault by the Iran-supported Houthis have intensified since February when the outfit started a major attack against the coalition-supported Yemeni administration army to seize the oil-rich province of Marib in central Yemen.
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Wastewater rates go up, new industrial penalty structure set
Now that Perham’s newly expanded wastewater treatment facility is fully operational, the city has updated its user agreements with local industries to reflect new permit limits and a new penalty structure for going over those limits.
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) The Appeals Court recently amended the verdict of the Court of First Instance and sentenced the brother of a former MP to one year imprisonment.
The lower court had earlier sentenced the man to two years imprisonment with hard labor and fined him KD 2,000 for religious contempt.
Case papers show on April 9, 2012, the accused had published on his social networking account Twitter blasphemy about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Islam that led to chaos in the country.
In addition, the Court of First Instance sentenced him to 2 years of imprisonment with hard labors and immediate execution, as well as it fined him to pay KD 2,000.
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Immigration Rally Is Largest in L.A. History
An estimated crowd of more than 500,000 thronged downtown Los Angeles on Saturday to protest a tightening of the country’s immigration laws. The gathering was spirited but peaceful. There were no arrests.
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A crowd estimated by police at more than 500,000 boisterously marched in Los Angeles on Saturday to protest federal legislation that would crack down on undocumented immigrants, penalize those who help them and build a security wall along the U.S.’ southern border.
Spirited but peaceful marchers — ordinary immigrants alongside labor, religious and civil rights groups — stretched more than 20 blocks along Spring Street, Broadway and Main Street to City Hall, tooting kazoos, waving American flags and chanting, “S se puede!” (Yes we can!).
Attendance at the demonstration far surpassed the number of people who protested against the Vietnam War and Proposition 187, a 1994 state initiative that sought to deny public benefits to undocumented migrants but was struck down by the courts. Police said there were no arrests or injuries except for a few cases of exhaustion.
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The Lagos state police command said the kidnapped Director of fire service, Mr Rasaki musbau and six others in the state has been rescued unhurt.
The Lagos state police public relation officer Dsp Bala Elkana was quoted as saying that the victim was released unhurt by their abductors and that the victims have since reunited with their families.
He said the command’s tactical team is still in the creek and forest combating the hoodlum
“A water-tight security measures are emplaced across the state to forestall future occurrence”
The ppro said the command deeply appreciate the support of Lagos state government and the good people of the state who stood by them and also provided useful information that facilitated the prompt rescue of the victims
“Together, we will continue to make Lagos state one of the safest states in Nigeria”


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. After the Senate's
approval on Thursday, the U.S. Congress has passed a bill to
increase America's debt ceiling, trend reports.
The bill, which had already been approved by the House of
Representatives, temporarily suspends the debt ceiling until
January 2025, enabling the federal government to borrow additional
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FKI survey says 2013 as bad as 2008Korean businesses consider the current economic conditions similar to the 2008 global financial crisis or worse, a survey of Korea’s top 600 companies said yesterday.
According to the survey by the Federation of Korean Industries, 45.1 percent of respondents said the current economic slowdown resembles the situation in late 2008 and 2009, while 31.8 percent said they think the situation is worse than five years ago.
When asked when they expect the economy to pick up, 51.3 percent of the companies said it’s “unpredictable,” followed by 21.4 percent that said the economy may recover in next year and 19.3 percent said things will get better in 2015. Only 7 percent said they believe the economy will improve in the second half of this year.
Companies pointed to poor domestic sales, waning profitability and the rise in production as reasons for their gloom.
They said the downturn will be the biggest economic variable to impact management in the second half of the year. They named proposed laws to promote so-called economic democratization and tax probes as noneconomic variables.
Over 60 percent of businesses said they will focus on beefing up risk management in the second half of the year, while 30 percent of companies said they will make more investments.
Domestic demand-oriented companies said they will make reorganizing business a top priority, while export-oriented businesses said they will enhance risk management on such factors as foreign exchange rates.
“Despite the fact that the current economic situation is on a par with the 2008 financial crisis, companies are trying the best they can do to meet investment goals,” said Kim Yong-ok, an official at the FKI.
“The National Assembly is pushing through economic democratization bills and tax probes against companies are taking place,” he said, “And I’m concerned that all these factors will force companies to shrink investment further.”
A separate survey done by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the major hurdles for increased investment by companies are the uncertain economic outlook, coming up with funding, a lack of new investment opportunities and various government regulations.
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Microfinance can help in documentation of economy owing to its outreach: Abdul Hafeez
ISLAMABAD: Adviser on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Wednesday said microfinance could help in documentation of economy owing to its outreach.
Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, he said significant progress has been made in the microfinance sector and now the sector is yielding positive results in the shape of creation of job opportunities and boosting economic activities in the country.
The adviser said microfinance is also proving helpful in providing solutions to many challenges facing the country. He said we have low saving rates in the country however; the microfinance can be helpful to address this issue as well.
He said the government inherited grim economic situation laden with debts. He said the current account deficit was also on its high level but, we are now witnessing economic turnaround as the economic environment is becoming stable due to prudent economic policies of the incumbent government.
Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said foreign direct investment was significantly increasing which indicated the growing confidence of the international community on improving economic prospects in Pakistan. He said the government was also providing incentives to the exporters to encourage and promote exports.
On Dec 2, Abdul Hafeez Shaikh had said that the government reforms were producing positive outcomes to provide relief to the public.
In a tweet, he had said investment and exports were rising now and current account deficit had declined.
The advisor had said fiscal prospects had improved through better tax and non-tax collection and stock market was showing growth with rallying. He had further said that ranking of Ease of Doing Business in Pakistan was also going up.
Talking to a local news channel, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan had on Dec 2 said that improving economic indicators were the result of the efforts of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s economic team.
She had said international institutions like Moody’s were painting a bright future for Pakistan’s economy which totally negated the opposition’s propaganda against the government’s policies.


Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Bazdar on Saturday said that the conscious and conscious people of Azad Kashmir would give their verdict in favor of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) tomorrow (Sunday).
Opposition parties have done nothing but appeal to the Kashmiri people. Those who return to the country and the nation will also face failure in Azad Kashmir.
The Chief Minister said that these elements have never spoken openly on the Kashmir issue and have always protected their interests.
Usman Bazdar said that Kashmiris would not be captured by the opposition and they would make the PTI candidates successful, adding that the election security deposits of those who promoted Modi’s statement would be confiscated.
He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan had raised his voice against Indian atrocities on Kashmiris. The Kashmiri people are well aware that Prime Minister Imran Khan has shed light on the Kashmir issue at the international level because he is the real advocate of the Kashmiri people.
The PTI government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan exposed the cruel and ugly face of the Modi government in gratitude to the nation.
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Lahore : Ameer, Jamaat e Islami, Pakistan, Senator Siraj ul Haq, has said that accepting corrupt people who should be brought to accountability, and assigning them important offices in the political parties was the biggest joke with politics and democracy.
He was talking to the media after addressing an Iftar dinner hosted here at Mansoora.
Siraj ul Haq said that political parties were providing protection to political orphans who had defamed and failed past governments. He said these were gangs of political and economic terrorists who had been winning elections on the power of their wealth and after coming into power had been plundering public money with both hands.
MMA Secretary General Liaqat Baloch also present on the occasion.
The JI chief told the gathering that MMA would eliminate them from the political scene for good and after coming into power, would bring them to accountability. He said that the people would not support these plunderers now as they fully knew their misdeeds. Even the international establishment wound not come to them rescue.
Siraj ul Haq said that the common man was fed up of the present politics and the politicians who had been exploiting the masses. A few families and certain persons had always been in power whether there was political government or martial law. It was because of the wrong policies of these people that the country was facing the problems of poverty, lawlessness, energy crisis, etc.
He said the burden of loan on the country had increased tremendously and even the payment of interest on loan had become a problem. Heinous crimes like child lifting, rape had increased at an alarming rate.
The JI chief said that the MMA wanted the Nizam -e-Mustafa and would evolve a strict system of accountability wherein even the most powerful person would not escape Ehtisab.
Siraj ul Haq said it was unfortunate that the rulers of the country gave no importance to the issues like Kashmir and Palestine, as their sole interest was to remain in power and make money. He said that the MMA would give due importance to the problems of the Ummah and seek international support for their solution.


(MENAFN- Alghad Newspaper)
AMMAN —AlGhad— Foreign Minister Spokesperson Ambassador Mohammad Kayed confirmed to AlGhad that the Israeli embassy in Amman will remain shut until Israeli authorities offer solid guarantees that the security guard, registered as a diplomat, who killed two Jordanians, one of them not 17 years old, stands trial. The murderer was interrogated by the Jordanian authorities but was allowed to leave with the rest of the embassy crew, some five months ago.
Since the repatriation of the embassy's crew, the embassy has been shut, and it still is.
Jordanian authorities stated that the diplomatic mission will not be allowed to return until the Ambassador resigns, the Israeli authorities apologises and compensates the families of the victims and tries the killer.
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By MAIMBO MWEEMBA
Chingola Constituency Member of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga has assured marketers at Lulamba market that the market shelter sideways will be covered before the rainy season.
Speaking when he visited the market to appreciate the challenges, Mr Chipoka said that he will ensure that in due time the market is covered.
And Lulamba market Vice Chairman Felix Chembe said the marketers have appealed for concrete tables, proper electricity connection and water in the market.
He said the market also needs better toilets.
In response, Mr Chipoka said that market borehole will be installed as soon as possible so that the marketers can have access to clean water.
Mr Chipoka, who is also Minister of trade and commerce, said the concrete tables will be built gradually.
He also encouraged the traders and marketers to desist from connecting electricity illegally to the market shelter as they wait for proper connection from the power utility company
The MP also called on the marketers to form cooperatives so that they can benefit from the grants in the second quarter.


Head of Hamas political bureau Ismail Haniyeh has received a phone call from the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. Tor Wennesland.
In the phone call, the Hamas chief has discussed the latest political developments with his counterpart and the arrests by the Israeli occupation against Palestinians.
They also discussed Israeli arrests and settlements in the West Bank.
Haniyeh emphasized the necessity for the Israeli occupation to stop the Israeli violations against the Palestinian people and halt Israeli settlement projects and breakings into the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
He confirmed that the Israeli measures are meant to suffocate the Palestinian people and worsen the political and humanitarian conditions in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
The Hamas chief added: “We are facing calculated Israeli policy adopted by the Israeli occupation in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip,” highlighting that the Israeli strategy tightens the siege imposed on the Gaza Strip.
The top Hamas official called on the UN coordinator to work towards halting the Israeli measures and crimes against the Palestinian people.
He also urged the United Nations to burden its responsibility towards easing the Israeli blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip.
Haniyeh explained to Wennesland that the threats made by Israeli leaders, especially former war minister Benjamin Gantz, against the Palestinian people are unacceptable, calling on the UN to stop Israeli aggressive policies against the Palestinian people.


Police baton charge people protesting against Sukkur SSP
SUKKUR (92 News) – The police on Thursday baton charged the citizens protesting against the Sukkur SSP besides breaking the mirrors of their cars.
Heavy contingent of police were placed along the routes while tear gas and arms were also brought to stop the protesters.
When the protesters tried to move forward, the police started to baton charge them. Not only this, the police also confiscated their cars and break the mirrors.
Many people were arrested on the occasion.
The DSP, on the other hand, blamed the protesters for the violence of police.
The citizens alleged that the Sukkur SSP supported the outlaws. They said that their people were forcibly arrested and disappeared by the police.
The protesters demanded of the chief minister and higher officials to take notice of the issue and provide them with justice.


AMA response to National Mental Health Workforce Strategy Consultation Draft
The AMA understands that the mental health system needs a plan to grow an appropriate, well-distributed and sustainable workforce to meet the future mental health needs of Australia.
This means recognising that we have a chronic shortage of psychiatrists and need substantial investment to grow the next generation over the medium and long term. GPs, the gateway to the mental health system need better supports embedded in clinics to support patients on their mental health journey. This includes mental health nurses, allied health professionals and other community support services. The AMA supports the government commitment to focus on mental health workforce, and we await further detail around the proposed implementation activities, funding and timeframes.


By Laman Ismayilova
Famed fashion designer Gulnara Xalilova will present her
collection at Aspara Fashion Week in Kazakhstan, Azernews reports,
The collection Silk Heritage was implemented jointly with the
Azerbaijani Kelagayi brand.
The fashion show will take place at the Shahristan Pavilion of
the Kone Taraz Ethno-Cultural Complex.
Founded in 2017 by Aidarkhan Kaliev, Aspara Fashion Week 2022
will be held under the Dialogue of Cultures motto.
The fashion week will be presented within the Taraz
international exhibition of artisans, scheduled for October
The exposition will also feature colorful arakhchins (headwear),
silk shawls, and dresses from Gulnara Xalilova's fashion collection
Speaking about Aspara Fashion Week, the fashion designer said
that it creates a dialogue of culture, a comparison of national
values , and an understanding.
Earlier, Gulnara Xalilova's fashion collections have been
successfully demonstrated at fashion weeks and international events
in the USA, Britain, Sweden, Austria, Romania, Turkiye, Russia,
China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Bulgaria, Norway, and
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ISLAMABAD (City News) – Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday has told that the international community doesn’t consider occupied Kashmir conflict as internal matter of India.
While addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the foreign minister said that six political parties of occupied Kashmir had rejected the Indian government’s illegal step of ending special status of the valley by abrogating Article 370.
The economy of Kashmir has collapsed due to Indian action and increasing human rights violations, he added.
FM Qureshi further said that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has raised Kashmir matter on every platform for the freedom of innocent people living in this valley.
Kashmiris are still fighting for their right of self-determination, he stated.


‘Acche din’ had never came but ‘sacche din’ will be there with formation of honest AAP government in Gujarat: says CM Bhagwant Mann
Walsaad (Gujrat), October 9:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today asserted that ‘Acche din’ had never came in Gujarat but ‘sacche din’ will be there with formation of honest AAP government in the state.
Addressing a massive rally here today, the Chief Minister said that though the ‘Achhe din’ are still a delusion but the ‘Sachhe din’ will come in Gujarat after AAP will form an honest government in Gujarat. He said that a development oriented government will come in Gujarat after the polls. Bhagwant Mann said that this government will cherish the aspirations of all the freedom fighters in the state.
The Chief Minister further said that people of Gujrat had borne BJP for more than 27 years in dearth of any substitute but now winds of change are blowing in state. He said that in last 27 years development has taken a backseat in Gujarat adding that it unfortunate that the state with budget of Rs 2.50 lakh crore has a debt of Rs 3.50 lakh crore. Bhagwant Mann said that people of Gujarat are paying tax even while sleeping whereas the friends of BJP are plundering this money.
The Chief Minister said that Gujrat will break record of Punjab and Delhi by giving whopping majority to AAP in the state. He said that people are anxiously waiting for showing door to BJP from Gujarat. Bhagwant Mann said that in December AAP will form pro-people government in the state.
Taking the BJP leaders to cudgels the Chief Minister said that they people have been opposing freebees to people whereas they have extended largesse to their friends. He said that these leaders and their coterie have mercilessly looted Public money. However, Bhagwant Mann said that it is strange that these leaders oppose the pro-people initiatives of AAP.
Describing Congress as ‘B’ team of BJP, the Chief Minister said that saffron party has purchased Congress MLAs in many states. He said that this is murder of democracy but Congress leaders have not opposed this matter on any ground. Bhagwant Mann said that the day is not far when Congress will open offices in the country with the tag ‘MLAs on sale’.
The Chief Minister said that this is unfortunate that Congress and BJP have connived with each other to make a mockery of the democratic values. He said that these leaders have plundered the money of country far more mercilessly than even what the Britishers had done. However, Bhagwant Mann categorically said that people are supreme in democracy and they will not tolerate this.
Citing several pro-people initiatives of the state government in Punjab, the Chief Minister said that the state government has passed the ‘One MLA, One Pension’ bill which stipulates that each MLA will get only a single pension, instead of the earlier provision of permitting multiple pensions for every term. He said that similarly the state government has given more than 17,000 government jobs to the youth purely on merit basis. Bhagwant Maan said that the process to regularise 36,000 contractual employees in the state has also started and recently only the state government has issued notification for regularising services of around 9000 employees.


—Mansa District Commissioner, Mirriam Kauseni, has expressed sadness at the quality of works at the Mansa Cultural Village structure situated in Kabuta area of Bahati Constituency of Mansa district.
The District Commissioner said she had earlier issued instructions for the replacement of the poorly made doors and the locking system to the structure but her instructions have fallen on deaf ears.
Ms Kauseni said the structure had so far gobbled K312,000.00 but the it has been poorly done.
She observed that even the ceiling was too low for the type of activities which would be taking place at the facility.
Ms Kauseni observed that the doors were not lockable and the structure was poorly done and already the roof was licking which needed attention before the structure could even be completed.
She the cultural village was extended from the structure through the river and the space available will have a lodge and chiefs’ chalets as the facility was going to service the youth who were not economically active to keep them busy.
And Ministry of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs Officer, Tobias Tembo, said the cultural village will have a number of facilities which will include studios, a stage and main auditorium.
Mr Tembo said the facility will be a monumental achievement in the district because once it was completed a lot of people in the creative industry will have a place to produce creative products.
He said the facility was handy as currently the whole province has no place where talented people could go to develop their talents.
Mr Tembo said many young people will find jobs because most of the people in the arts depend on their talent to survive and earn a living.


(MENAFN- Arab Times) KUWAIT CITY, Jan 30: Vacant positions in the ministry of health, including the undersecretary and a number of assistant undersecretaries, will be announced in February, reports Al-Jarida daily quoting sources. Sources disclosed the vacant assistant undersecretary positions —Service Affairs, Therapies and Medical Equipment — will be filled in the second half of February.
They said these positions have been vacant for more than eight months and filling up these vacancies will enhance the capability of the ministry in the coming period which will witness the hand over of several major projects and huge medical facilities. Meanwhile, a delegation from the ministry and Vice-President for Medical Sciences at Kuwait University Dr Adel Al-Awadi met Civil Service Commission (CSC) Undersecretary Muhammad Al- Romi recently.
They discussed the current situation of graduates from the Faculty of Pharmacy, particularly those specialized in Clinic Pharmacy. They looked into previous requests to treat these graduates as equal to their counterparts in the faculties of Medicine and Dentistry.
On the other hand, Al-Awadi pointed out the inequality between the laboratory technicians working at the health sciences centers in Kuwait University and their colleagues at the Ministry of Health in terms of salaries despite having similar qualifications and job titles. He said this situation has prompted new graduates to seek employment at the ministry instead of the laboratories in the faculties of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health and Informatics
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Istanbul, March 25 (IANS) Three people were killed in two fires that broke out in Istanbul, the Istanbul governor's office said in a statement.
The first blaze took place at the surgical bloc of the Sultan Abdulhamit Han Training and Research Hospital at 2:50 a.m. local time (2350 GMT) in the Uskudar district on Istanbul's Asian side, according to the statement early Friday morning.
One patient in intensive care was killed, while 109 patients were evacuated to nearby hospitals, it said, adding that four medical and six firefighting personnel were also injured while fighting the blaze, Xinhua news agency reported.
Another fire broke out at a seven-storey hotel at 7.30 a.m. local time in the Pendik district on the city's Asian side. Two people were killed, and two others were injured in the fire, according to the statement.
Investigations are underway to find the causes of the fires, it added.
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Al-Samaani, who is also the Supreme Judicial Council chairman, said the three commercial courts in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam would help enhance the business environment, encourage investment and boost economic development, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Al-Samaani also said specialized commercial chambers had also opened within the public courts in a number of Saudi cities.
The justice minister said the new measures would uphold the rights of the people and ensure a sound business environment.
He also said that the tripartite working group — comprising the Supreme Judicial Council, the Ministry of Justice and the Board of Grievances — had worked for the past two years to transfer commercial courts from the Board of Grievances to the Ministry of Justice.
Al-Samaani said that the ministry had launched the “paperless court” project, which cut down around 45 percent of procedures, and shortened the period for execution of judicial orders from two months to only 72 hours.
“This e-link has been activated so far with 19 government agencies to provide around 60 e-services to clients,” the minister said.
He said that the ministry had started the gradual implementation of the e-link between the courts of first instance and appeals courts to electronically transfer the full case.
Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousuf, head of the Board of Grievances, said: “The entire judiciary is proud to achieve the loftiest goals and the high expectations of our authorities under the leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.”


By Musa Polite
In Fort Portal—
Opposition candidates in Fort Portal city have expressed their worries over funds that were recently allocated to National Resistance Movement flag bearers as a support from their political party.
Candidates claim that this may be one way of NRM bribing voters.
Speaking to www.mknewslink.com reporter, Rev. Willy Kintu Muhanga the Fort Portal city interim mayor said that the money has paved a challenge to other political parties which don’t facilitate their candidates.
Muhanga however said that instead of dishing out such money to NRM flag bearers, the government should have used it in delivering services such as education, medical care and better transport facilities to people among others.
Davis Rwamuhumbu the Fort Portal central division NUP mayor candidate said that there is no more leveled ground for the candidates as those who have financial support from their parties are likely to be at a better advantage to defeat them.
Rwamuhumbu noted with concern that the government should think about giving out money to opposition parties.
Rwamuhumbu asked electorates to be wise and careful while making their decision at the last hour other than being compromised by such money.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, Sept 22 (KUNA) -- European Union High Representative Josep Borrell has decided to appoint a Special Representative for the Gulf to further advance the close cooperation and strengthen ties between the European Union and the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Borrellآ's decision followed a meeting with the foreign ministers of the GCC at the margins of the UNGA in New York Thursday, according to a statement released by his office tonight.
This meeting takes place annually in the margins of the UN General Assembly to underline the importance of the EU-GCC relations, it noted.
The EU foreign policy chief and his GCC counterparts welcomed the renewed dynamics in EU-GCC relations, noting the first visit of the President of the European Council Charles Michel to the region in the last week, said the statement.
This follows the recent presentation of the new EU strategy for the region 'a strategic partnership with the Gulf' which sets out a blueprint for a more strategic and comprehensive partnership between the EU and the GCC and its Member States.
The meeting allowed for detailed discussions on how to strengthen EU-GCC cooperation across a range of areas such as energy and climate change, notably in view of the climate conference COP27, people-to-people contacts, closer and more effective co-operation in providing humanitarian and development assistance, as well as strengthened co-operation on security and regional issues.
A particular focus of the discussions were the ongoing negotiations on the Iran nuclear deal, and issues related to Gulf security. Partners also discussed the crisis in Yemen and expressed support for the efforts of UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg.
The GCC and the EU agreed on the importance of effective non-proliferation for regional and global security.
Borrell met with the GCC currently chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which was represented by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan al Saud.
The GCC Secretary General Dr. Nayef Falah Al-Hajraf, Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, Foreign Minister of Kuwait; Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Foreign Minister of Qatar. Dr Mohamed Al-Hassan, from Oman, Incoming GCC Chair; Dr Abdullatif Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Minister of Bahrein; and Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation of UAE participated in the meeting, it noted.
The six-member GCC includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE. (end)
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Juaso (Ash), Sept 20, GNA – Police Superintendent Bossman Ohene-Boadi, the Konongo Divisional Commander, has renewed the appeal for increased public support to rein in people, who have chosen to live outside the law.
He said it was important to provide them with useful leads – credible information, for the arrest and prosecution of criminals.
He also called for the supply of vital logistics to enable them to efficiently perform their duties to ensure public safety and security.
He was speaking when receiving two motorbikes bought for the Juaso police by the Asante-Akim South District Assembly.
The motorbikes, which cost GHȼ10,400.00, are meant to help enhance the mobility of the police to aid crime fight in the district.
He spoke of their determination to continue to work with total commitment to protect lives and property – to make the society a safer place for everybody.
He gave the assurance that the motorbikes would be put to good use and properly maintained.
Mr. De-graft Forkuo, the District Chief Executive (DCE), pledged to do everything they could to support the police to perform.
He entreated the officers to uphold high standards of professionalism and remain vigilant, as the nation inched closer to general election.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Samuel Sandow Latebu, the District Commander, commended the assembly for the gesture.


NATIONWIDE – Maine’s freshman congressman said this week that we need to be “clear-eyed” when it comes to Iran being a potential threat to the United States and its allies.
Rep. Jared Golden, who represents Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, made the comments during an interview on Wednesday.
Iran recently broke the terms of an Obama-era nuclear deal — a deal from which President Trump and the U.S. withdrew.
This week, officials in the Middle Eastern country warned they will continue to violate the deal while harsh U.S. sanctions are in place.
The president promised more sanctions are on the way.
Congressman Golden said the U.S. has a long-standing policy of stopping rapid increases in nuclear weapons — which is what Iran is pursuing.
“I think we need to find the right balance here to be strong, to make sure that we are keeping them in check, while also making every effort to use diplomacy and stay out of more wars in the Middle East, particularly those that require boots on the ground,” he said.
Golden, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and serves on the Armed Services Committee, said the Middle East has always been an area of high tension.


The surge in coronavirus in the Texas border city of El Paso continued Saturday with a record 1,216 new cases, nearly 20% of the state's daily count, according to city-county health officials.
There have been 3,346 cases in the city during the in the past three days and more than 5,800 during the past week, according to city-county health reports. El Paso has reported 38,554 total cases since the pandemic began in March.
"Today's spike is part of an unfortunate national surge that we have been planning and preparing for," public health director Angela Mora said in a statement. "Now, we need our community to help us by doing their part and staying home, if and when possible, for the next two weeks in order to stop the rapid the spread of the virus."
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Gov. Greg Abbott has sent medical equipment and about 500 medical personnel to the region to help fight the virus.
State health officials on Saturday reported 6,125 new virus cases and 81 more deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.
There have been more than 858,000 reported cases and nearly 17,500 deaths in Texas since the pandemic's start.


Kapseret MP Hon. Oscar Sudi has said that as tangatanga they are not going to conduct their politics like ODM Party. Speaking to Kalenjins in an interview with Kass FM this morning, Oscar Sudi said that their politics are going to be conducted silently unlike ODM who conducts their politics with noise. He said that it is because of their noisy politics that they lost popularity.
While answering a question about the upcoming by-elections where tangatanga have fielded candidates, Sudi said that they don’t want to brag in politics. He said that in politics one should have a plan on how to accomplish their mission.
“Hatutaki kupiga kifua. Unajua kitu iliua ODM ni hiyo maneno wananongea sana na kupiga kifua. Siaisa lazima ujipange vizuri,” he stated in Kalenjin language. He also said that he has done his research and realized that Jubilee Party has lost its popularity on the ground.
He gave an example of the recently conducted Msambweni by-elections saying that he gathered 50 people for interrogation and the result was that people do not want Jubilee Party. According to him, Kenyan politics is no longer about parties but ideas.
He also said that they have moved out of Jubilee and are headed to UDA. When asked why they did not channel their money to UDA but instead Kazi ni Kazi Welfare group, Sudi said that the law does not allow them to do so. He also said that the UDA party has gained popularity and has already registered 1.6 million people and hopes that once they officially open registration they are going to register about 10 million voters.
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Kuwait tells citizens in NE US to be vigilent as Storm Riley approaches
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, March 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Embassy in Washington Friday advised citizens in North Eastern States to comply with local authorities' instructions as Winter Storm Riley was approaching, and the weather conditions might worsen.
The embassy, in a statement, urged the Kuwaiti nationals to stay in contact with the diplomatic mission's officials about their conditions.
It urged them contact the following emergency numbers:
Cultural Office: +12023642104
Health Office: +12023202415
Military Office: +12028180666
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The number of new cases of COVID-19 in Nebraska has risen steadily in recent weeks, as has the number of hospitalizations, as the highly-contagious Delta variant of the virus continues to spread.
Nebraska Health and Human Services reported Wednesday that the state had 2,575 new cases last week, an increase of over 25% and more than 10 times the 253 cases in the last week of June when the last COVID restrictions were lifted
State health officials also said 17 people who were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have died since January, but did not clarify if any of the deaths were related to the disease.
Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases in South Dakota more than doubled over the last week with hospitalizations also seeing a large jump.
The state health department reports 862 new confirmed cases, up from 429 last week, while hospitals reported 75 patients with COVID-19 compared to 39 a week ago. There was also one more COVID death, bringing the state total to 2,051.


Insight from WFPD: Partnerships expand youth traffic safety efforts
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President Asif Ali Zardari, who returned from Iran on Sunday, held a meeting with the members of the People’s Aman Committee (PAC) and the Katchi Rabita Committee (KRC) to resolve a dispute between the two groups.
The president had taken a serious notice over the Lyari situation where the PAC and the KRC had been engaged in a gun battle in which many people had died.
The president had summoned the representatives of the two groups to resolve their dispute and insiders claimed that the members of the two groups agreed for a patch-up on the directive of the president.
The president clearly told the two groups that he wanted peace in Lyari at all cost.
Sindh Minister, Rafiq Engineer, said that the dispute between the KRC and the PAC would be resolved amicably.
Senior Minister, Dr Zulfiqar Mirza, Sindh Home Minister, Manzoor Wassan, provincial minister Rafiq Engineer and MNA Qadir Patel also attended the meeting.
Manzoor Wassan told the media outside the Bilawal House after the meeting that the president had directed the Sindh government to maintain law and order situation in the province, particularly in Karachi.
He said the president had also directed for increasing the police force and for providing equipments and vehicles.
The home minister said that he had briefed the president on his strategy to maintain peace, but added that he was working for the restoration of peace but individual statements disturbed his efforts.
The KRC leader, Hussain Katchi, told the media that the president had directed the local administration to ensure peace and provide security to the area people.
He said that the police had also been directed to bring back those people who had displaced from the area and have their houses vacated from some armed activists.
Sources said that the president heard the two groups and told them that Lyari had been the stronghold of the PPP and it would remain a fort of the PPP and any attempt to disturb the area for political purposes would not be tolerated.
The authorities said that the president would chair a meeting to review the law and order situation on Monday. The president was also likely to hold a meeting with the leaders of the coalition parties. The MQM is also likely to meet President Zardari.


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Egypt calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Eastern Ghouta
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) CAIRO, Feb 21 (KUNA) -- Egypt's Foreign Ministry called Wednesday for an immediate ceasefire in Eastern Ghouta, on the eastern outskirts of Damascus, to allow delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid and evacuation of critically wounded people.
In a press statement, the ministry condemned the bombardment and shelling of civilian targets in Eastern Ghouta, Damascus and other parts of Syria.
It expressed deep concern about the grave escalation in Eastern Ghouta and its consequences on the humanitarian situation and people there.
The ministry said that Egypt continued contacts with concerned parties to find a solution to the deteriorating situation in Eastern Ghouta.
It stressed that a political settlement remained the sole option for ending the seven-year crisis and restoring stability in Syria. (end) rg.esm.ibi
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Warangal: Deputy Chief Minister Kadiyam Srihari said that the State Government was giving priority to impart quality education in the state and has undertaken various initiatives in this direction.
He said that the discipline and education was vital in life.
Speaking at the 3rd national convention of SWAEROES in Warangal, Srihari said that the state government has decided to run 250 residential schools for students from Backward Communities in the state.
He also said that 90 additional residential schools for minorities would start functioning from next academic year.
He lauded the efforts of SWAEROES secretary Praveen Kumar saying that he was instrumental in devising strategies for residential school for the SC,STs and backward communities. (INN)


Nwankwo Kanu admits Portsmouth's players face an uncertain summer break after the takeover of Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim.
"We know the situation now. We know what is going on," said the Nigerian.
"We know we have a new owner and we have to move forward from there. I don't think they have told anybody much yet, because a lot of players have gone on holiday and some are on international duty.
"Nobody really knows what to expect when we come back."


Govt Helped Poor And Needy During Lockdown: Guv
The governor of the state praised state government for extending its helping hand during the last year’s nation wide lockdown
Hyderabad, Jan.26 (Maxim News): The governor of the state today heaped praises on the state government for extending its helping hand during the last year’s nation wide lockdown. In her Republic Day address, she said that the state government had distributed 12 kgs. of rice and extended a financial help of ₹1,500 per month to each poor family who lost their livelihoods during the lockdown. She also said that Free meals were served through Annapurna canteens by the state government and added that Special trains were arranged for the migrant workers to drop them at their native places.
Tamilisai said that the state government had incurred a huge revenue loss of ₹52,000 crore due to the disruption of activities caused by the pandemic and added that state government continued all its welfare and social security schemes for the benefit of the poor Despite the steep fall in its revenue.(Maxim News)