Pakistan’s men’s Cricket team Captain Babar Azam was fined Rs2000 by Traffic Police authorities in Gulbarg, Lahore.
According to the police, Babar Azam was driving his car without a license in the wrong lane.
Babar Azam is leading Pakistan Cricket team in World Cup 2023 in India. The mega event will starting on October 5.
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Latest CCTV evidence reveals that at least six suspects came to kill Hardeep Singh in two cars.
The Washington Post has reviewed the video and gathered accounts of witnesses that suggest that it was a “larger and more organized operation than has previously been reported”.
According to Washington Post, Nijjar’s gray pickup truck was by strewn bullets. While Bhupinderjit Singh, first person to visit the site, described the scene: “It was blood and shattered glass everywhere,”
The community members state that investigators told them that the assailants fired about 50 bullets out of which 34 hit Nijjar.
On the other hand, the Sikh community protested outside the Indian High Commission in Canada against the killing of Hardeep Singh, raising slogans against Modi. Canada’s defence minister says there are credible intelligence reports pointing towards Indian interference, and it will not back down.
Nijjar’s murder
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh leader, was shot outside a Sikh temple on 18 June in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. As per the police’ evaluation, it was a “targeted” attack.
The world reacted after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement citing suspicion towards India in Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder case.
“Any involvement of a foreign government in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil is an unacceptable violation of our sovereignty,”, said Trudeau.
On the other hand, in a tit-for-tat move, India ordered a senior Canadian diplomat to leave the country, keeping in view the “growing concern at the interference of Canadian diplomats in our internal matters and their involvement in anti-India activities”.
India’s foreign ministry has rejected all allegations, deeming them as “absurd”.
India has finally issued visas for the Pakistan cricket team to participate in the ICC Cricket World Cup late on Monday night.
IICC has also said that India has issued visas for the Pakistan cricket team after complaints of delay.
Breaking : Indian High Commission in #Islamabad issues visas to #Pakistani cricket team. Total 39 visas are issued.
— Azaz Syed (@AzazSyed) September 25, 2023
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the team has been asked to collect their passports from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.
Sources said that all 33 passports have been collected from the Indian High Commission. Earlier, due to the delay in the issuance of NOC (No Objection Certificate) by the Indian government, Pakistan team’s departure was in doubt, prompting PCB to write a letter to the ICC.
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According to sources, the Indian High Commission has informed the PCB about the progress and said that visas have been issued to the Pakistan team and soon the squad members will get their passports and other travel documents.
The Pakistan cricket team will leave for India early Wednesday morning where they will play the first warm-up match against New Zealand in Hyderabad on September 29.
The National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) is at the forefront of transforming the building sector in Pakistan by promoting energy-efficient practises. NEECA serves as the federal focal agency mandated for initiating, catalysing, and coordinating all energy conservation activities across all sectors of the economy. In this article, we will delve into NEECA’s initiatives and highlight how organisations can leverage energy efficiency to gain a competitive edge and boost the bottom line.
The Landscape: Rapid Urbanisation and Economic Growth
Pakistan is experiencing rapid urbanisation, leading to a surge in construction activities and a growing demand for energy. As the building sector expands, the need for energy efficiency becomes paramount. By embracing energy-efficient technologies and practises, organisations in the building industry can not only contribute to an energy-smart future but also tap into new economic opportunities.
NEECA’s Solutions: Capitalising on Energy Efficiency
NEECA is spearheading a range of initiatives to promote energy efficiency in the building sector. One significant intervention is the development and implementation of Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC-2023). These codes encompass energy efficiency standards for building envelopes, HVAC systems, lighting, and more. By complying with ECBC-2023, organisations can demonstrate their commitment to efficiency and unlock new business
prospects.
NEECA is also driving the adoption of energy-efficient appliances through the introduction of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Energy Labelling Regime. By complying with MEPS and labelling regimes, organisations can offer energy-efficient products to the market, meet customer demands, and enhance their brand reputation. Moreover, the growing market for energy-efficient appliances presents a lucrative opportunity for organisations to expand their product portfolios and increase profitability.
Impact: Efficiency Translated into Profitability
Embracing energy efficiency in the building industry brings forth a myriad of benefits. By implementing energy conservation practises and adopting energy-efficient technologies, organisations can significantly reduce energy consumption, optimise operational costs, and enhance overall profitability. Improved building performance, efficient appliances, and smart energy management systems create a competitive advantage, positioning organisations as leaders in the market.
Potential for Opportunities in the Building Sector:
As a leader in the building industry, it’s time to seize the opportunities presented by energy efficiency. Embrace NEECA’s initiatives by complying with Energy Conservation Building Codes, adopting energy-efficient appliances, and integrating smart energy management systems. Collaborate with NEECA to stay ahead of the competition, tap into emerging markets, and drive profitability through efficient practises. By capitalising on energy efficiency, you can unlock new avenues for growth, enhance their market position, and contribute to a more prosperous Pakistan. Let’s embrace energy efficiency as a catalyst for success and shape the building industry’s future.
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A man from Uttar Pradesh, India, has helped his wife get married again to her lover.
As reported by Times Now, the woman had an extra-marital affair, in reaction to which, her husband supported her and got the two lovers married.
People on the internet drew parallels between the story and the famous bollywood movie, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam from 1999.
According to India Today, the couple had been married for a year before the wife started the affair. The woman’s lover, identified as Akash Shah, even visited her in-laws’ home once and was resultantly caught and beaten after they unveiled the affair.
According to Shah, he and his paramour had dated for two years. He was unable to forget about his lover even after she got married.
Eventually, the woman spoke with her husband about the affair who, instead of taking it as an offence, dealt with it composedly, and bid them farewell for their new journey.
According to an insider known as Majin Bu, there have been reports of quality issues with some iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max devices right out of the box. These problems include instances where the titanium frame lacks proper colour application, and in cases where colour is present, it is not evenly distributed.
Furthermore, some of these faulty units exhibit a misalignment of the display, which doesn’t align correctly with the device’s edges.
It’s worth noting that a Foxconn employee had previously indicated that the initial batch of iPhone 15 Pro series phones might encounter issues, and it appears this prediction is coming to fruition.
Majin Bu shared additional images of defects in a subsequent tweet, showcasing display misalignments, camera lens dirt, screen scratches, and various forms of damage, including reports of bubbles and discoloured areas. These problems seem to affect units destined for the US, Chinese, and EU markets.
Another tweet features a message from a premium reseller who observed issues such as uneven gaps on the back glass, unstable OLED screens, phones arriving with long scratches, and bubbles under the glass measuring 5cm by 4cm.
While the primary concerns are centred around the Pro models, some iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus units are also exhibiting defects. Interestingly, the reseller noted that these issues were not prevalent with the iPhone 14 Pro models.
Reddit also contains a few complaints about the iPhone 15 series devices arriving in less-than-ideal condition. One user, in particular, shared their experience with an iPhone 15 Pro Max that arrived with three cracks in the rear panel, mentioning that the phone appeared loose inside the box upon unboxing.
If you happen to receive one of these defective units, it’s advisable to contact Apple promptly and arrange for a replacement. Alternatively, you could opt to wait until Apple and its manufacturing partners have addressed these assembly line issues, although it’s uncertain whether a formal public statement regarding this matter will be made.
Importantly, while these defects are disconcerting, they do not seem to affect the functionality of the affected devices. This means that while waiting for your replacement unit, you can continue to use your new iPhone without significant operational hindrances.
Journalist and storyteller Shahar Baloch has recently reported for BBC about the aftermath of the devastating floods in Balochistan last year. The report reveals that families from lower income backgrounds, impacted by the aftereffects of the floods, are being compelled to sell their daughters due to mounting debts. The dire situation was uncovered in the Chowki Jamali area, one of the regions hit hardest by the 2022 floods.
Chowki Jamali, a remote area on the border of Sindh and Balochistan, is home to approximately 50,000 people, primarily farmers and daily wage laborers. The 2023 floods displaced over 3.2 million families in 2022, with Sindh and Balochistan experiencing the worst of the brunt.
As families struggled to recover, the economic downturn pushed many to sell their young daughters to older men, aged between 40 and 60 years, in exchange for money to pay off debts or cover medical expenses. Daily wage laborers, earning as little as 500 rupees a day, say that they are left with no other option.
Residents of the area say that early marriages have been conducted here in the past as well.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) conducted a survey of 14 districts of Balochistan in August 2022. According to the survey, there has been a 13 per cent increase in the number of cases of selling female children.
Most girls are sold for amounts ranging from three to five lakh rupees, providing relief for financially strained families, who often rely on the transaction to settle debts, access medical treatment, or invest in their son’s education.
The situation is exacerbated by the fact that in some cases, girls are sold multiple times if they do not “adjust” to their new circumstances. Some girls even run away upon learning of their impending sale, leaving their younger sisters to be married off in their place.
The term “climate brides” is used to describe these girls, and this alarming practice is not unique to Balochistan; it also occurs in countries like Africa and India where poverty and climate change intersect.
Climate change and floods have made agriculture increasingly unprofitable in Balochistan, driving families to desperate measures. With little income and food scarcity, many in Chowki Jamali resort to selling their daughters to survive.
Even though education has made a difference, parents continue to sell their daughters due to extreme poverty.
Health workers report severe health consequences for young girls married off early, including complications during pregnancy and the development of conditions like fistulas. Despite being aware of this issue, authorities have struggled to curb these marriages.
Lady health worker Shehzadi told the BBC that in some cases, girls cry in pain, and some die here. “We still make noise, we can say something, but the mothers of these girls cannot say anything in this matter because it is the men of the house who decide to sell the girls.”
Madad Community, an organization working on climate change in Balochistan, recently said that as a result of climate change and floods, it has become very difficult to earn from the agriculture sector.
Organizer Maryam Jamali said that most people were forced to migrate, including the middle class of Balochistan. Poor farmers still have nowhere to go. As a result of extreme heat, more droughts and floods have been predicted.
Fauzia Shaheen, Chairperson of the Government Commission for Women, revealed that Balochistan lacks effective laws to prevent child marriages, and efforts to pass the Child Marriage Restraint Bill have faced obstacles.
In Balochistan, it is clear that the true cost of flood damage is being borne by the region’s vulnerable young girls, who are forced into early marriages due to dire economic circumstances.
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faiz Isa has called on his fraternity to stop the practice of seeking adjournments in order to decrease the number of pending cases in the apex court of the country.
On Monday, during a hearing of an agreement violation case, the CJP stated, “Get this out of our mind that adjournments will be granted [in cases] from now on,” he said, adding that they should now be considered a thing of the past.
Emphasizing that there are numerous cases before the Supreme Court that are still pending, Qazi Faez Isa said that in every case, a notice will be given to parties on a single hearing, and a decision will be made about the arguments in the next hearing.
CJP Isa said that by using this case, he was telling everyone that adjournments would no longer be granted.
The top judge remarked that other courts grant time to submit case-related documents. The Supreme Court is the last resort court where records of all cases have been filed in advance, he added.
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has cautioned against engaging in speculative discussions regarding the future pricing of petroleum products. This advisory comes in response to recent statements made by federal ministers suggesting potential reductions in Petroleum Oil and Lubricants (POL) rates during the upcoming fortnightly review.
Caretaker Federal Commerce and Industries Minister Gohar Ejaz and Interim Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi had asserted last week that POL prices might see a decrease, attributing this possibility to the strengthening of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar.
Over the past two weeks, the rupee has appreciated by approximately Rs16 against the dollar, prompting these statements. It’s important to note that Pakistan, as a petroleum importer, conducts its transactions in US dollars.
In the preceding fortnightly review, the caretaker government had substantially raised the prices of petrol and diesel, setting historic highs at Rs331.38 and Rs329.18 per litre, respectively.
In light of the ministers’ remarks, OGRA has released a statement reiterating the importance of refraining from speculative discourse concerning petroleum product prices. The regulatory authority clarified that these prices in Pakistan are primarily influenced by international market rates and the prevailing dollar-to-ruble exchange rate.
OGRA pointed out that recent times have witnessed an upsurge in global petroleum prices, while the rupee has demonstrated an improvement against the dollar. However, OGRA emphasised that there is still one week remaining before the announcement of the new pricing structure.
The statement from OGRA further underscores that any conjecture regarding price fluctuations during this interim period is highly speculative and could potentially disrupt the efficient functioning of the petroleum supply chain.
In continuation of its recent positive streak, the Pakistani rupee extended its upward trajectory against the US dollar for the 14th consecutive session, marking a gain of 0.31 per cent in the interbank market on Monday.
According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the rupee closed at Rs290.86, representing a noteworthy increase of Re0.9 in the inter-bank market. This sustained appreciation trend has seen the rupee make significant gains, amounting to 5.28 per cenr, or Rs16.24, since its record low of Rs307.1 against the US dollar on September 5 in the inter-bank market.
In the previous week, the rupee experienced a further appreciation of 1.74 per cent, concluding positively for all five trading sessions and settling at Rs291.76 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market by the end of the week. Additionally, the rupee’s performance in the open market has strengthened, reducing the ‘premium’ to negligible levels and aligning with the benchmarks established by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
While several experts attribute the rupee’s recent gains to administrative and enforcement measures, some argue that these increases reflect the currency’s intrinsic value when speculative influences and negative sentiment are excluded.