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Afghanistan's public universities, closed since the Taliban seized power in August, will reopen in February, the Taliban acting higher education minister said on Sunday, without specifying whether female students would be able to return. Universities in warmer provinces will reopen from Feb 2, while those in colder areas would reopen on Feb 26, the minister, Shaikh Abdul Baqi Haqqani, told a news conference in Kabul. He did not say what arrangements if any would be made for female students. In the past, Taliban officials have suggested that women could be taught in separate classes. So far, the Taliban government has reopened high schools for boys only in most parts of the country. Some private universities have reopened, but in many cases, female students have not been able to return to class. On January 15, Zabihullah Mujahid, who is also the Taliban’s deputy minister of culture and information, had said their education departments were looking to open classrooms for all gi...

The government has decided to maintain the prices of petroleum products. In a statement issued on Twitter, Shahbaz Gill said that the Prime Minister had rejected the proposal of OGRA to increase the prices of petroleum products. According to Shahbaz Gill, Prime Minister Imran Khan has not approved the summary of increasing petrol by Rs 11 and diesel by Rs 14 per liter. He said that the Prime Minister had said in this regard that every effort would be made to save the people from inflation.       from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/Js9IpebNB

A United Nations report seen Sunday says the Taliban and its allies allegedly killed more than 100 former Afghan government members, security personnel and people who worked with international forces. The report, an advance copy of which was seen by AFP, describes severe curtailing of human rights by Afghanistan's new fundamentalist rulers. In addition to the political killings, women's rights and the right to protest have also been curbed. “Despite announcements of general amnesties for former members of the Government, security forces and those who worked with international military forces, UNAMA continued to receive credible allegations of killings, enforced disappearances, and other violations towards these individuals,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's report said. Since the Taliban seized Kabul on August 15, the UN mission in Afghanistan has received more than 100 reports of such killings that it deems credible, the report said. More than two-thirds of th...

PPP leader and former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gillani has stepped down as the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate after his absence led to the passage of the State Bank (Amendment) Bill, 2021, in the Upper House of the Parliament. "I have submitted my resignation to my party; I do not want to to be the Opposition leader anymore," Gillani said while addressing on the floor of the Senate. During the session, 12 members were absent, including eight members of the Opposition, two of the government, and two from independent candidate Dilawar Khan’s group. Gillani said his staff received the agenda of the January 28 Senate session at 11:30pm on January 27, while he had obtained it almost two hours later at 1am. "It was not appropriate to add the bill to the agenda late night." "This was such an important agenda; we should have been given more time to mull over it. The House is taken into confidence over such important matters related to the national inte...

The Security Forces killed a terrorist during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district. The Inter-Services Public Relation (ISPR) said on Monday that the IBO was conducted in the Dossalia area of North Waziristan district on the reported presence of terrorists. Army’s media wing said that during the intense exchange of fire, terrorist Mobeen alias Majrooh was killed. It said that weapons and ammunition were also recovered. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/4cRJqZ8jg

President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mian Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that media freedom report is eye-opening and one more indictment against incumbent government. Shehbaz Sharif, in a statement regarding Media Freedom Report – 2021, said that democratic, constitutional and people friendly political parties should take seriously the contents of the report. Opposition Leader of National Assembly added that the report proves that PTI government is not democratic but is a continuation of dictatorship in the country. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/9Dzdf4Zbe

President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mian Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that media freedom report is eye-opening and one more indictment against incumbent government. Shehbaz Sharif, in a statement regarding Media Freedom Report – 2021, said that democratic, constitutional and people friendly political parties should take seriously the contents of the report. Opposition Leader of National Assembly added that the report proves that PTI government is not democratic but is a continuation of dictatorship in the country. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/2V0QM5pzL

World Health Organisation head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday announced an investigation into a "senior staff" member, the UN agency's Western Pacific chief, over claims of racism and misconduct. "We have been aware of some concerns since late 2021 and have been following due process. With the cooperation of the staff member, an investigation process is underway," Tedros said on the final day of the WHO's executive council meeting in Geneva. The WHO chief didn't say when the enquiry opened, adding that "there is a limit to what we can say at this time". However, Tedros added that "we take these allegations seriously". The serious accusations, detailed in an email seen by AFP after the affair was revealed on Thursday by the Associated Press, target the head of the agency's Western Pacific region Japanese doctor Takeshi Kasai, who has already said he is ready to cooperate in any investigation. According to AP, dozens ...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday said that Islamophobia is not acceptable at any cost and vowed to make his country safer for Muslims. Taking to Twitter, the Canadian premier wrote: "Islamophobia is unacceptable. Full stop. We need to put an end to this hate and make our communities safer for Muslim Canadians. To help with that, we intend to appoint a Special Representative on combatting Islamophobia." the Canadian Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen highlighted the federal government’s intention to appoint a special representative on combatting Islamophobia, saying that "this appointment will be part of a renewed Government of Canada Anti-Racism Strategy," a statement issued by the Government of Canada said. Last year, the Canadian government had announced its intention to make January 29 a National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia. "This year, on the eve of the...

People who have been using Face ID to unlock their iPhones before the COVID-19 pandemic faced the hassle to remove their masks and then unlocking the phones. But now, since the pandemic is not showing signs of going away anytime soon and masks have become an essential "accessory" for people across the globe, Apple has added a new feature in iOS 15.4 (currently in beta) which has the ability to use Face ID even when someone is wearing a mask.  However, Apple suggests using a full-face scan because it's a lot more secure than the new mask Face ID update. But even then, it is an excellent solution to the "new normal" lifestyle. An iOS update would be needed if you don't have iOS 15.4. By following simple three steps, you can access the "mask on Face ID feature," the report said. 1. Open the Settings. 2. Tap on Face ID & Passcode, then you’ll have to enter your passcode to access this menu. 3. Scroll down to Use Face ID With a Mask and togg...

The Peshawar High Court on Saturday has issued a written order to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to ban immoral content shared on the famous lip-syncing application TikTok. According to the report presented by PTA, it has blocked 28.9 million videos from the app, while 1.4 million accounts are blocked for sharing immoral content. The written order also stated that the young generation is "being inspired by immoral content shared on TikTok," adding that people who share immoral content are prosecuted but not punished which allows them to continue spreading such content. “PTA should make procedures to block the accounts of repeated violators,” said the written order.  The PTA has blocked and restored the app several times during the last year on similar charges. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/VZseP0WFN

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Saturday has said that the PTI-led government is taking steps to resolve the issues faced by Karachi citizens. While addressing a function of the restoration of Karachi’s Cooperative Market where hundreds of shops were destroyed in a fire, the minister said that “Karachi didn’t have any modern transport system, but owing to PTI, people of Karachi can now travel through Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system". Praising the federal government for its efforts to resolve Karachi issues, Umar said that the government believes in public service, adding that Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) has approved the transaction structure of the Karachi Circular Railway. The minister also said: “The next meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) will approve the KCR, after which its construction will be started.” During the function, Umar also assured that ...

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was scheduled to fly out Pakistani Hindu pilgrims to India tomorrow (Saturday), but it has yet to receive a green signal for the flight,citing sources. Sources within the national flag carrier said that a special flight was set to carry 160 Hindu pilgrims from Karachi to Jaipur, India, at 7am on January 29. They said that PIA officials have confirmed that India has not allowed the flight a passage. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Hindu Council (PHC) notified "postponement" of the flights that were meant to carry the pilgrims to India. A statement issued by the PHC on Friday stated that on PHC's request seeking passage for three flights — from Karachi to Jaipur on January 29, from Jaipur to Agra on the same day, and from Delhi to Karachi on Feb 1, — PIA had approached the civil aviation department of India for permission and necessary arrangements, but received no response from the other side by Thursday. Hence, furthering this proce...

Punjab Minister for Education Murad Raas on Friday issued an update for schools in the province's megacities — Lahore and Rawalpindi — as the country sees a steady rise in coronavirus cases. In a statement on Twitter, the education minister said in all public and private schools of Lahore and Rawalpindi, classes up to grade 6 will continue in a staggered manner — 50% students each day — until February 15. Earlier, the restriction was imposed till January 31 and was limited to Lahore. The education minister said classes 7 to 12 will remain on the previous schedule (continue with strict SOPs and all students vaccinated). "Please follow COVID SOPs." Lahore witnessed an alarming rise in its COVID-19 positivity rate after it shot up from 15.25% to 20.58% in a single day as the spread of the pandemic does not seem to slow down anywhere in the country. As of January 27, 1,380 new infections were detected in Lahore during the last 24 hours, according to official data relea...

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has ordered the arrest of policemen involved in the escape of a convicted criminal who was also accused of kidnapping Dua Mangi. According to a statement issued by the CM house, the accused, identified as Zohaib Ali, fled from police custody. After learning about the incident, CM Shah has directed the inspector-general (IG) of police to lock up the concerned policemen and constitute a high-profile police party to arrest the accused. The chief minister was told that Zohaib, along with four others accused, was brought before the court of Judicial Magistrate VII East on January 27, 2022, in a case registered by the Ferozabad police. The accused had received the next date of hearing and was escorted back to the jail by the head constable, Naveed, and constable Zafar Habib. The report said that in connivance with Naveed, the accused used a private car to buy shoes from Tariq road and escaped from there due to the negligence of the head constable...

The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Friday agreed to end its 29-day-long sit-in outside the Sindh Assembly after the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) -led government agreed to amend the contentious local government act. The accord was reached between the government and the JI after PPP leader Syed Nasir Hussain visited the JI protest camp along with the senior party leaders. As per the agreement read out by Shah in front of the protesters, all departments of the education and health sectors, including hospitals and dispensaries, will be handed back to the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) PPP’s Nasir said there were several meetings between the government and the JI regarding the amendments in the Sindh Local Government Act 2021 to make the law better for the people of the province. According to the agreement, the Karachi mayor will be chairperson of the water and sewerage board as the government agreed to restore the power of the municipal authorities earlier reduced in the act. The gove...

Pakistan's National Security Adviser, Moeed Yusuf, said on Thursday that Afghan soil was still being used against the country, and that systematised terrorists groups were operating in the bordering country. Yusuf made the remarks at a briefing on the internal and foreign security situation to the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs. In a tweet, he stated it was a "pleasure" to brief the NA body. "Had a really productive talk about Afghanistan and the National Security Policy (NSP)," he said, adding that he was grateful for the appreciation they received for their work from members of the committee. Yusuf added during the briefing that the administration was "not fully hopeful" about the Taliban government's return in the war-torn country. He also informed lawmakers that the proscribed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had unilaterally violated the government's month-long ceasefire accord. “Those who declare war ...

There is no evidence to support Nawaz Sharif's medical reports being fabricated, says Attorney-General of Pakistan Barrister Khalid Javed Khan. The AGP said they do not want to initiate contempt of court proceedings against Shahbaz Sharif over the subject of Nawaz Sharif's return. Instead, he said, they want the situation to be settled amicably. In response to a question about Nawaz Sharif's medical reports, Khalid Javed Khan stated that he lacks evidence to declare them fake. In response to the Supreme Court Bar's constitutional petition, the AGP stated that if the subject of lifelong disqualification is brought before Parliament rather than the court, an attempt can be made to reach a consensus. Earlier this week, the AGP had written a letter to the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif to bring back PML-N Supremo Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan. The AGP had instructed Shahbaz to submit Nawaz’s medical reports within the next 10 days. In cas...

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the government would invoke the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court after the High Court nullified the Ravi Urban Development Project.  Speaking to media during his visit to Rakh Jhok forest, the prime minister said this time, the case would be presented in a better manner to apprise the Honourable Court about the significance of the project in view of urban development and civic facilities. The prime minister said there was a misconception about the Ravi Urban project that it was a housing society. Instead, he said, the grand project aimed at correcting the faults in the wake of unplanned construction of the city. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3r9TBWE

The Upper House of the Parliament, Senate on Friday has approved the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Amendment Bill.The Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani presided over the meeting. Earlier in the day, the government delayed the process of tabling the bill due to less representation in the session and sought more time, sparking the protest from the opposition members who chanted slogans and demanded to immediately present the bill. Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani asked that the State Bank bill was listed in the agenda then why was the government not presenting it. He further said that the government was eager to present this bill in the Senate, now no one is ready to even talk about it. As the session started, the chairman reprimanded the members over not wearing face masks as the cases of the coronavirus have increased again. He also ordered the administration to provide the masks to everyone. Later, the House offered fateha for the soldiers, who were martyred in a terrorist attack on a...

Pakistan has reported 8,183 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, the highest number of cases in a single day since the coronavirus pandemic started in 2020. Pakistan has reported 30 more deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of confirmed positive cases has surged to 1,402,070. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 29,192. According to the latest figures issued by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 8,183 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3r8Obvp

As many as 10 soldiers were martyred after terrorists opened fire at a security check post in Balochistan's Kech district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. In a statement, the military's media wing said the incident took place on the night between January 25 and 26, where one terrorist was killed and several others sustained injuries. The security forces have apprehended three terrorists in follow up clearance operation, while they were still on the hunt for the perpetrators behind the incident. "Armed forces are determined to eliminate terrorists from our soil no matter what the cost," the statement added. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3AFbbW0

The threat of economic sanctions on Russia has pushed up crude oil prices and reduced Russia's crude oil exports. British Brent crude rose 73 1.73 a barrel to 89 89.93 a barrel. US crude rose 69 1.69 a barrel to 87 87.29 a barrel. Meanwhile, the US stock market saw a bearish trend, two major indices fell,he Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 129 points to close at 34,168.09 points.The S&P 500 Index lost 6.52 points, closing at 4,349.93 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 2.83 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index closed at 13,542.12 points. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3fZNFJC

According to the notice of the Election Commission, no government minister can participate in the local body election campaign. The Election Commission has issued notices to Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and  Gilgit-Baltistan Ali Amin Gandapur for violating the code of conduct.  Election Commission instructed Ali Amin Gandapur to stay stay away to  participate in the local body election . It should be noted that after the assassination of ANP candidate Omar Khattab, elections for city mayor were postponed.       from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3AA9PeQ

A constitutional petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the lifelong disqualification of Nawaz Sharif and Jahangir Taree. A petition has been filed by the President of the Supreme Court Bar Ashan Bhoon against life disability in which it was stated that the principle of life disability should be applied only in electoral disputes. The petition contends that the Supreme Court cannot conduct its affairs as a trial court under the power of Article 184/3. Contrary to the principles of justice. The petition states that lifelong disability without the right of appeal it is also a violation of the fundamental rights of voters, disqualification without the right to appeal is a violation of fundamental rights. The Supreme Court, in its judgments, fixed the parameters for the application of Article 62F, Article 62 from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3G7CEQW

Former national team captain and star all-rounder Shahid Afridi's tested positive for COVID-19. Quetta Gladiators manager Azam Khan has confirmed that Shahid Afridi's Corona test was positive and said that Shahid Afridi will be quarantined at home. Shahid Afridi had left the team's bio-security bubble the previous day due to back pain and went to the hospital for a few hours. On his return from the hospital, Shahid Afridi had a corona test which came back positive. Shahid Afridi did not show any signs of covid. BUT according to PCB protocols,Shahid Afridi will Complete 7 days of isolation.   from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3u52zqq

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Thursday said that a country cannot progress without the supremacy of law. Addressing an inaugural ceremony of Criminal Law and Justice Reforms in Islamabad, the prime minister said that the system of judiciary and law given by the English became obsolete and the judicial system of Pakistan became weak gradually. He also said that this was the reason why Pakistan was divided two different systems, one for the powerful and another for the poor. It is responsibility of the state to provide equal education and justice to the people of the country, he added. PM said that the only purpose for bringing these reforms is to provide justice to the common man. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/35mi9U1

Spokesperson Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday has demanded to bring forward all the record of foreign funding case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. In a statement, the PML-N spokesperson said that showing the donors of Shaukat Khanam Hospital as PTI donors in scrutiny committee report is a ‘horrible revelation’. Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has committed a crime by using charity trust for political purposes, she added. Marriyum Aurangzeb further demanded Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hear foreign funding case on daily basis and live telecast its proceedings. Earlier, the PML-N leader said that Imran Khan knows that time of his ouster is approaching. Addressing media persons, Marriyum said that Imran Khan cannot escape his inevitable accountability by the people of Pakistan who have suffered during his term. Responding to PM Imran’s statement that he will be more dangerous if he is not in power, the PML-N l...

Pakistan has reported 25 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 1,393,887. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 29,162 on Thursday. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) 7,539 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Punjab remains the worst-hit province in terms of deaths followed by Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Till now 13,126 individuals have lost their lives to the epidemic in Punjab, 7,765 in Sindh 5,986 in KP, 979 in Islamabad, 752 in Azad Kashmir, 367 in Balochistan, and 187 in GB.   from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3KKHhUJ

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday has said the previous governments had never thought about the relief of the people and that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is the only party to provide health related facilities to the general masses. While addressing the inaugural ceremony of Naya Pakistan Qaumi Sehat Card scheme, the premier said that those who looted country’s money are undergoing medical treatment abroad. The entire family is sitting in London for treatment, he added. PM told that the under this Sehat Card, every family will be able to avail healthcare facilities up to one million rupees in a year. Pakistan is the only country in the world to introduce such a unique ambitious program for providing free health facility to its citizens, he asserted. Imran Khan said that the poverty-stricken people are facing problems in medical treatment due to lack of enough money. Health issues create economic problems for the people and our vision behind this scheme is to at least...

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Opposition Leader in National Assembly (NA) Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday has said that the report of Transparency International (TI) is the proof of ineffective system of Pakistan. In a statement, the PML-N leader said we should take the TI report seriously as it clearly shows that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has only committed corruption during its tenure. This report is asking us to make reforms and devise productive policies, he added. Shehbaz Sharif further advised Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and his ministers to better overcome corruption instead of hiding it. It merits mention that Pakistan slipped by 16 points on the international Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) and stood at 140th position in comparison to 124th position in 2020. The Berlin-based non-profit releases the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) every year, ranking 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corrupt...

People of Jammu & Kashmir living on both sides of the line of control and rest of the world are observing the Indian Republic Day as black day today (Wednesday). This protest is meant to invite the attention of international community towards the 75-year long unlawful Indian occupation of Jammu & Kashmir which deprives them of their internationally recognized right of self determination. The day will be marked with a complete shutdown in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmiris observe the Indian Republic day as black day every year to protest against the continued long Indian subjugation of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. It also intends to bring into focus brutalities and custodial killings of the innocent Kashmiris and the unabated violations of human rights by the Indian occupying forces in the held state. This year, too, Kashmiris are observing the Indian republic day as black day as the hardliner PM Modi-led Indian government continues ...

Dense fog has again blanketed several cities of Punjab including Lahore on night between Tuesday and Wednesday, badly disrupting the road traffic and paralysing routine life. According to details, the visibility has dropped due to dense fog on main roads in plain areas across the province as a result Motorway (M2) from Thokar Niaz Baig to Kot Momin, Motorway M3 from Faizpur to Samundari, Motorway M5 from Sher Shah Interchange to Jalalpur have been closed at for all kind of traffic while Motorway M4 from Pindi Bhattian to Abdul Hakim has been closed for heavy traffic. The Motorway police have appealed the drivers to use Grand Trunk (GT) Road for travelling. They have also urged the drivers to drive slowly and switch on fog lights. The Motorway police have also requested the people to stay home and avoid unnecessary travelling. Dense fog has also disrupted traffic at several places in the province at the National Highway due to low visibility. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://...

US President Joe Biden was caught on a live microphone Monday calling a Fox News journalist a “stupid son of a bi*ch” on the sidelines of a White House photo op. As journalists were leaving the room after the event, a reporter from Fox News, the favourite channel of conservatives, asked whether inflation is a political liability. The Democratic leader, possibly unaware that his microphone was still on, began by deadpanning: “It's a great asset. More inflation.” And then muttered, “What a stupid son of a bi*ch,” before glancing briefly down. A pool reporter who was in the room at the time admitted to not being able to hear what Biden actually said over the noise. But he added that he would “direct your attention to the video of the event if you are curious how the president really feels about being asked about inflation from Fox's Peter Doocy.” Doocy shrugged the insult off in a later interview on Fox. “Yeah nobody has fact-checked him yet and said it's not true,” he ...

Peshawar Zalmi skipper Wahab Riaz and batter Haider Ali have tested positive for coronavirus, while Karachi Kings President Wasim Akram, too, has contracted COVID-19. The total toll of coronavirus positive players for the Zalmis has reached four as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday confirmed the franchise's Kamran Akmal and Arshad Iqbal had tested positive for COVID-19 and were replaced by players from the reserves pool. The replacement, according to the PCB, will be temporary and the replaced players can re-integrate into the squad after completing isolation and receiving negative PCR results. PSL 2022 is set to begin in two days, January 27, at the National Stadium in Karachi, but several players and support staff have already tested positive for coronavirus. Four days back, the PCB said three cricketers and five members of the support staff from different franchises had tested positive for COVID-19. The players and officials who had tested negative have entered t...

In a major blow to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) accountability narrative, Transparency International, a global corruption watchdog, has placed Pakistan at the 140th position out of 180 countries on its Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for 2021. The CPI is an index published annually by the global watchdog, which ranks countries "by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys." The PTI that came to power with a slogan to eradicate corruption has seen the graft level surge throughout the country during its three-year rule. In 2018, Pakistan ranked at 117 out of 180 on the CPI, but over the three years, it slipped every year to reach 140 in 2021. In 2020, Pakistan ranked at 126 on the index. In 2018, Pakistan scored 33 out of 100 on the CPI, whereas in the 2021 report, this score has been reduced to 28 as a result of rising corruption. In 2019, the score was 32; whereas, in 2020, Pakistan's sc...

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain said that the Transparency International has lowered the score due to rule of law. Addressing the media on Transparency International Report, he said that the matter has been discussed in the cabinet, the full report has not been published yet. Transparency International has different criteria. He added that it is not the financial corruption, the score has been lowered due to the rule of law by Transparency International. Economist s ranking should be checked by the ones who check it in Pakistan. There is no doubt that there is a lot of work to be done in this regard. There is a separate law for rich and poor people in Pakistan. Transparency International s report does not include financial corruption, and criminal justice reforms will help resolve cases. In response to the questions being asked regarding Shazad Akbar he said that the most important thing is regarding the census. The former interior advise...

Wasim Akram has quarantined himself after the Corona report came back positive. Wasim Akram says that he is fine, I am taking care of complete protocols. President Karachi Kings in his speech also thanked the fans for expressing good wishes He appealed to the fans to remember him in prayers, he will be on the field soon. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3GZgQbr

Former prime minister and senior leader Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday has said that all the thieves are sitting in Federal Cabinet. While talking to media, the PML-N leader said that every ministry of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is facing scandals worth billions of rupees. The country has come on 140th slot in Transparency International’s corruption index, he added. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi further said that already suffering people of Pakistan have now got afraid of PM Imran Khan’s new ‘threats’. Earlier, the PML-N-leader alleged PTI of embezzlement in 22 bank accounts. He claimed that PM Imran Khan committed corruption by establishing two companies abroad. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3tUra0L

Pakistan Peoples Party Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman has said that Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index is a charge sheet against PTI,s government. In a tweet on the social media website, he said that Pakistan's rise to 16th place in corruption exposes this government's statement. In 2020, Pakistan was ranked 124th in the Corruption Perceptions Index worldwide. Senator Sherry Rehman said that Pakistan has come 140th in one year. The PPP leader said that the government claiming to eradicate corruption has left 16 countries behind in corruption. SHe further said that the resignation of the Accountability Advisor was a proof that corruption has not decreased but has increased. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3rM3qcv

Coronavirus positivity rate in Karachi has risen to 40.68 percent as country faces fifth wave of the deadly virus fueled by Omicron variant. According to details, 2,319 new cases of coronavirus have surfaced in Sindh out of which 1994 were reported in the port city. In the last 24 hours, five people died of the disease in the province. On the other hand, Pakistan has reported 17 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 1,381,152. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 29,122 on Tuesday. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) 6,357 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Punjab remains the worst-hit province in terms of deaths followed by Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Till now 13,117 individuals have lost their lives to the epidemic in Punjab, 7,746 in Sindh 5,977 in KP, 976 in Islamabad, 752 in Azad Kashmir, 367 in Balochistan, and 187 in GB. Furthermo...

Adviser to PM for accountability and interior , Shahzad Akbar, stepped down from office on Monday, without giving a reason for his resignation. Sources informed Geo News that PM Imran Khan had expressed dissatisfaction with Akbar's performance two weeks back. The ex-advisor hoped that in line with PTI's manifesto, the PTI-led government would continue the accountability process under Prime Minister Imran Khan's leadership. "I have tendered my resignation today to PM as Advisor. I sincerely hope the process of accountability continues under [the] leadership of PM IK as per PTI’s manifesto. I will remain associated with party [and] keep contributing as member of legal fraternity," Akbar said. A former deputy prosecutor for the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Akbar was appointed as the special assistant to the prime minister on accountability in August 2018. Later, in December 2019, he was also given an additional portfolio of adviser to the prime minist...

Bismah Maroof will lead the national side in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand, it was learnt after the national women’s selection committee announced the squad for the tournament to be played from March 4 till April 3. The event will mark Bismah Maroof’s return to international cricket after two years as she took a break from the game for the birth of her first child in December 2020. She will be accompanied by a support person, as part of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) new parental policy, to help her look after her newborn while keeping her focus on cricket. The Asmavia Iqbal-led selection committee that includes Saleem Jaffar and Taufeeq Umar has called up leg-spinner Ghulam Fatima, who last played for Pakistan in 2018, and opener Nahida Khan, whose last outing in Pakistan colours was last January, after impressive performances in practice matches during the recent Karachi camp. Experienced all-rounder Nida Dar has been appointed the vice-captain for the Wo...

Coronavirus positivity rate in provincial capital of Sindh, Karachi has risen to 37.3 percent as country faces fifth wave of the deadly virus fueled by Omicron variant. According to details, 3150 new cases of coronavirus have surfaced in Sindh. The positivity ratio in Rawalpindi has been recorded as 17.4 percent while 15 percent was reported in Lahore. On the other hand, Pakistan has reported 8 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 1,374,800. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 29,105 on Monday. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) 7,195 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Punjab remains the worst-hit province in terms of deaths followed by Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Till now 13,108 individuals have lost their lives to the epidemic in Punjab, 7,741 in Sindh 5,975 in KP, 976 in Islamabad, 751 in Azad Kashmir, 367 in Balochistan, and 187 in...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has declared Pakistan skipper Babar Azam as the ODI Cricketer of the Year for his spectacular performance in the calendar year 2021. Apart from Azam, the ICC had nominated Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, South Africa's Janneman Malan, and Ireland's Paul Stirling for the award. This is the third consecutive honour for Babar as ICC had earlier picked his as the captain for ODI Team of the Year and T20I Team of the Year. In his acceptance speech, the skipper thanked fans, family, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the ICC, and his team for supporting and boosting his morale. Babar Azam said he believes his best knock in the year was against England at Edgbaston, which was also his career-best. "I was actually struggling there, but that knock gave me a lot of confidence," he said. On the South Africa tour, Babar praised the performances of Fakahar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq — and did not leave himself out. "My aim is to sc...

Pakistan has reported 8 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 1,374,800. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 29,105 on Monday. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) 7,195 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Province-wise Details Punjab remains the worst-hit province in terms of deaths followed by Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Till now 13,108 individuals have lost their lives to the epidemic in Punjab, 7,741 in Sindh 5,975 in KP, 976 in Islamabad, 751 in Azad Kashmir, 367 in Balochistan, and 187 in GB. Furthermore 526,899 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Sindh, 464,431 in Punjab 185,340 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 118,292 in Islamabad, 35,400 in Azad Kashmir 33,941 in Balochistan and 10,497 in Gilgit-Baltistan. Tests and Recoveries Pakistan has so far conducted 24,590,353 coronavirus tests and 57,401 in the last 24 hours. 1,269,078 patient...

Former central information secretary of PTI Ahmed Jawad on Sunday announced that he will file a lawsuit against the party for terminating his membership. the PTI had expelled Jawad from the party for "violating the party's constitution" on social media and "slandering" senior leadership. Talking to Geo News, Jawad said that his termination from the party’s membership is "illegal," adding that, “PTI voters and workers have seen the true colours of Imran Khan now." The ex-PTI member said that in the last 74 years, "no one ha deceived the nation like PTI did, while overseas Pakistanis were used like Automated Teller Machines (ATM)." It is worth mentioning here that Jawad had criticised the policies of the ruling party. Taking to his Twitter account, he had said that he will reveal the reasons why he stayed quiet for so long on the "fascism and incompetence of PTI," asking followers to "stay tuned". He further ask...

Some 38,000 people protested across France Saturday, the interior ministry said, two days before a vaccination health pass becomes mandatory to take part in much of public life. From Monday, those aged 16 and above will have to show they have been jabbed to access restaurants or bars, leisure activities or use inter-regional public transport. A negative Covid test will no longer be sufficient, except to access health services. Opponents of the policy say the reinforced measures will impinge upon daily "freedoms" and have railed against what they dub a form of social "apartheid". An estimated 5,200 demonstrated in Paris, the ministry said, at rallies largely attended by supporters of the nationalist, anti-EU presidential candidate Florian Philippot. Some demonstrators brought their children along and many of those marching did not wear masks as they waved French flags and bore banners demanding "freedom". "Vaccine pass -- total resistance!...

The Taliban's first official talks with the West on European soil since seizing power in Afghanistan will help to "transform the atmosphere of war" after a two-decade insurgency against NATO forces. The group stormed back to power in August as US and foreign troops began their final withdrawal from the country following a stalemate on the battlefield. No country has yet recognised the Taliban's government — notorious for human rights abuses during a first stint in power between 1996 and 2001 when they were ousted by a US-led invasion. "The Islamic Emirate has taken steps for meeting the demands of the Western world and we hope to strengthen our relations through diplomacy with all the countries, including European countries and the West in general," Zabihullah Mujahid told. The Taliban want to "transform the atmosphere of war... into a peaceful situation". Talks between the Taliban and Western officials will open in Oslo on Sunday on human r...

Washington and Moscow's top diplomats on Friday agreed to keep working to ease tensions over Ukraine, with the United States promising a written response to Russian security requirements next week and not ruling out a presidential meeting. As fears grew that Russia could invade its pro-Western neighbour, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed warnings of severe Western reprisals as he met for 90 minutes with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Geneva. The Russian foreign ministry said later that in his talks with Blinken, Lavrov had vowed "the most serious consequences" if Washington kept ignoring Moscow's security demands. Blinken described the high-stakes talks as "frank", with Lavrov also voicing hope for a lowering of the temperature between the former Cold War foes. Russia has massed tens of thousands of troops on the Ukrainian border, denying it plans to invade but demanding security guarantees, including a permanent ban on the country joinin...