PTI Wants PML-N to Join Consultation Process

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PTI Wants PML-N to Join Consultation Process

PTI urge PML-N to join consultation for Punjab caretaker CM selection.

According to PTI sources, the names of Dr. Salman Shah, Pervaiz Hassan, and Shoaib Suddle were discussed during a consultative meeting here on Sunday.

The PML-N, on the other hand, is considering Justice (retd) Khalilur Rehman Ramday, former bureaucrat Nasir Mahmood Khosa, former Chief Justice of Pakistan Jawwad S Khawaja, and former Chief Secretary Azam Suleman for the position.

Furthermore, there are reports that the PML-N will not participate in the consultation process and will instead allow the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to choose the caretaker CM.

PTI Chairman

During the meeting, PTI Chairman Imran Khan directed the formation of divisional parliamentary boards within two days.

These boards will compile a list of all candidates who have been shortlisted and submit it to the central parliamentary board.

The meeting also decided to blacklist party members who left the party during a difficult time.

“When it comes to selecting candidates, Imran believes that women and minorities should be given special consideration. “

Their contributions to the party and community will be considered, he says.

PTI Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry tweeted that, according to Article 224-A of the Constitution, the chief minister and the leader of the opposition must reach an agreement on the name of the interim chief minister.

If the two leaders are unable to reach an agreement, the two names proposed by each side will be sent to a parliamentary committee.

If the parliamentary committee cannot agree on a name, the names will be forwarded to the ECP, which will appoint one of them as chief minister.

“The commission has no authority to name anyone who is not on the list,” the PTI chief clarified.

Meanwhile, in a press conference, Fawad invited the opposition to a consultation on the interim government. He stated that his party would put forward two candidates for caretaker chief minister.

Imran refuses to meet with his estranged leaders

PTI Chairman Imran Khan refused to meet with any estranged leader of his party on Sunday, directing them to respond to a show-cause notice served on them for failing to follow party instructions on Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi’s vote of confidence.

Fawad revealed that disgruntled party members were attempting to approach the party chairman, but this was unnecessary.

They should respond to the show-cause notices by explaining their position to Asad Umar, the party’s Secretary General.

Faisal Cheema, Momina Waheed, and Khurram Laghari were among those served with show-cause notices for voting against Chief Minister Elahi. On Sunday, disgruntled PTI members attempted to approach the party’s chairman to explain their position.

PTI workers are resentful of defected members, and protests are taking place in their constituencies against them for abandoning the party at a critical juncture.

 

GDA Alleges PPP ‘Rigged’ Elections

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GDA Alleges PPP ‘Rigged’ Elections

PPP allegedly manipulated elections, intimidating opposition voters.

The results of the local government elections were contested by Sardar Abdul Raheem, the general secretary of the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) and the Pakistan Muslim League Functional (PMLF). In his declaration, he asserted that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) continued its longstanding practice of cheating polls in Sindh’s second round of local body elections.

The Pakistan People’s Party falsified the election results by intimidating opposition voters with the help of the police, the local government, and the Election Commission. “We condemn the rigging of the elections,” emphasized Sardar Abdul Raheem.

The polling stations were taken the night before the election, which is evidence that the results were falsified.

As per Sardar Abdul Rahim, PPP MPA Taj Malah and his armed guards raided the polling stations in Badin and tortured GDA agents and voters.

He claimed that the police and government did little to prevent attacks on GDA voters in Matyari, Saeedabad, and other places by members of Zardari’s party.

He said that the PPP had cast their votes in Hyderabad and Karachi the night before the elections.

Shujaat Hussain Meets Zardari to Confer the Punjab Caretaker Regime

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Shujaat Hussain Meets Zardari to Confer the Punjab Caretaker Regime

PML-Q Shujaat calls Zardari for the talks on Punjab caretaker setup.

Asif Ali Zardari and Shujaat Hussain allegedly glanced at the political environment in Punjab after the assembly was abolished, based on an official statement. To examine the caretaker arrangement in Punjab, the two leaders also spoke with top Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) officials.

Moreover, the PML-Q leader congratulated Zardari on the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) triumph in the second round of Sindh’s local elections.

Both Chaudry Salik Hussain and Chaudry Shafay Hussain, federal ministers, were also present at the meeting, the release claimed.

Parvez Elahi, the leader of the PML-Q, on the other hand, revealed three nominees for a temporary chief minister of Punjab after meeting with Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Elahi stated that they had nominated Ahmed Nawaz Sakhera, Naseer Ahmed Khan, and Nasir Saeed Khosa for the position of caretaker chief minister of Punjab. He further say that one of these three names would be pick upon soon.

Resolving the Punjab Assembly:

After Baligh Ur Rehman, the governor declined to sign the summary issue for abolishing the parliament, the Punjab Assembly dissolve on Saturday.

As stipulated in the Constitution, the assembly dissolves within 48 hours regardless of the governor’s choice, and Elahi, who will serve as CM until a caretaker cabinet is constitute, forwarded the summary of dissolution last week.

Rehman, a PML-N member, decided against commencing the dissolution process and instead opted to let the Constitution run its course.

He tweeted, “I’ve made the decision not to participate in the actions that will disband the Punjab Assembly. The Constitution and the law should be permitt to run their course, in my perspective.”

Rehman sought the creation of a caretaker administration in letters to the Punjab Assembly’s leader of the opposition, Hamza Shahbaz, and the state’s chief minister, Elahi, after the assembly was dissolve.

 

How the People of Karak District Risk their Lives?

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How the People of Karak District Risk their Lives?

Karak residents risk lives for home cooking with unsafe use of gas.

It is worth noting that the Karak district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is known for its abundant natural gas and oil resources.

However, the government has yet to construct an adequate infrastructure system to supply gas to local residents and the surrounding areas.

People have devised improvised methods, such as extracting gas from a main supply line with a hose rather than drilling and then filling plastic bags like helium balloons to transport it from the field for use in home cooking.

“We’re carrying gas in these plastic bags despite the fact that we’re all aware of the risks,” Hazrat Janan, a resident, said.

Natural gas

Natural gas was discovered in the town of Banda Daud Shah years ago, but the government has yet to develop a system to supply gas to the surrounding region, forcing residents to use a risky method and risk their lives.

The residents have drilled a hole in the main line, installed a pipe, and moved it some distance away from where they fill the plastic bags.

The residents do not measure the gas in cubic meters, but rather with a plastic bag, filling it from here and there with locally made bags.

Outsiders who see these balloons may mistake them for children’s entertainment balloons, but they are actually large bags full of fuel for people to cook their dinner.

“We use this gas with a pump connected to the stove, and we put the bags right next to the fire while cooking,” Janan explained.

He went on to say that there have been numerous accidents involving this volatile gas in which people have been injured or even killed.

“In our village, one person was found killed and two ladies were burned in an event.”

“We now have our own gas that is natural however it isn’t safe to make use of it,” he lamented.

To prevent leakage, natural gas is introduced into the bags via a small valve inserted into the mouth of the bags.

The other end of the bags is tied to a stone on the ground to keep them from flying away like helium balloons.

On average, a bag takes 20-25 minutes to fill. A 2,000 rupee electric pump is sufficient to use the “bag gas” in their homes. They can cook food on home stoves using bag gas via this pump.

One bag of gas is sufficient for two to three hours of use

Janan explained, “We asked the government to build proper gas infrastructure in our area to protect our lives.”

Suhana Khattak, another Karak resident, says that while using these balloons is similar to putting explosives in their kitchens, there is no other way to do it in a homemade manner.

“Males and females bring these gas bags home, however sometimes we send our youth to create fuel home in these plastic bags,” she explained.

She added that it is not safe and that those who do it are afraid of accidents, but there are no other options right now.

“We’re only using this gas to make tea and bread,” Suhana explained.

 

Why Afghan Government Orders to Close Beauty Parlours?

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Why Afghan Government Orders to Close Beauty Parlours?

Afghan Taliban mandates market beauty salons & women’s shops closure.

According to reports, the Afghan government has also ordered the closure of women’s shops in Mazar-i-market Sharif’s and has stated that women will be prohibited from working in malls.

The Taliban’s Vice and Virtue Agents in Baghlan had told landowners and dealers to stop renting out space to women’s hair salons and to close those businesses.

The Afghan government

The Afghan government has ordered the shops to close because men and women work together. Women are also barred from pursuing higher education or working in non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan.

Previously, the Taliban ordered all local and international non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan to stop employing women.

According to Afghan media

The Taliban government’s Ministry of Higher Education has ordered the suspension of female students at private and public universities in Afghanistan.

According to Afghanistan’s Minister of Higher Education, the education of girls in secular universities violates Islamic law and is contrary to Islamic traditions.

 

Dangerous Heavy Metals Found In Popular Dark Chocolate Brands

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Dangerous Heavy Metals Found In Popular Dark Chocolate Brands

Trader Joe’s & Hu dark chocolate found with cadmium, lead contaminant.

According to new Consumer Reports test results, dangerous heavy metals such as lead may be lurking in your favorite dark chocolate brands.

The consumer advocacy organization tested 28 different dark chocolate bars from well-known brands. They discovered that all but five of them contained high enough levels of contaminants that eating an ounce per day could put an adult over the safe level.

Lead

Levels of lead were found to be relatively high in chocolate from brands such as Tony’s, Lindt, Hershey’s, and Hu.

Its poisoning has been linked to cognitive impairment, particularly in children, because it can cause developmental issues and lower IQ.

According to the Mayo Clinic, it can also cause reproductive problems in adults, as well as high blood pressure and neurological issues.

Cadmium

Cadmium levels were found to be high in Lindt, Dove, and Beyond Good products, among others. According to the CDC, the mineral is carcinogenic, and long-term exposure has been linked to kidney disease and brittle bones.

A Trader Joe’s bar was discovered to have high levels of both lead and cadmium.

According to Consumer Reports

Dark chocolate contains more heavy metals than milk chocolate because it contains more cacao, the bean used to make chocolate, which can be contaminated either from the soil it is grown in or after the beans are picked.

The levels found in the testing do not violate any laws because there are no federal limits for lead and cadmium in most foods.

One major risk of heavy metals is that they can accumulate in the body over time, causing health problems as repeated tiny doses add up, According to the Cleveland Clinic.

As a result, it’s important to be aware of the risk, and there may be ways to reduce your exposure by choosing products with lower levels, such as some of the chocolate bars tested, according to Consumer Reports food safety researchers.

“That demonstrates that companies can make products with lower levels of heavy metals—and that consumers can find safer products that they enjoy,” said Tunde Akinleye, the Consumer Reports food safety researcher who led the testing project.

Several of the mentioned brands that Insider contacted for comment referred to a statement issued by the National Confectioners Association, which cites a settlement in California related to contamination concerns.

“The products cited in this study comply with stringent quality and safety requirements, and the levels provided to us by Consumer Reports testing are well below the limits established by our settlement,” according to the statement.

“Food safety and product quality remain our top priorities, and we remain committed to transparency and social responsibility.”

Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate is often thought to be a healthier option, but watch out for contaminants.
Despite contamination concerns, there are valid reasons to indulge in dark chocolate on occasion.

It may be heart-healthy, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure thanks to beneficial plant-based compounds known as flavonoids.

Milk chocolate, on the other hand, contains fewer flavonoids and more additives such as sugar.

However, the nutrient-rich cacao may be the source of the contaminants discovered by Consumer Reports.

Some scientists are attempting to incorporate the health benefits of dark chocolate into sweeter milk chocolate varieties. According to the Consumer Reports researcher, moderation may be your best bet for the time being.

One ounce (30 grams) of dark chocolate equals one serving

“Having a serving few days a week, especially with a lower level product, means you can eat dark chocolate without worrying too much,” Akinleye explained.

 

 

Six Burnt to Death as House Catches Fire in Quetta

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Six Burnt to Death as House Catches Fire in Quetta

Tragic incident in Quetta: 6 family members including children, burnt.

Six members of a household, including children, died as a result of a gas leak in Quetta Satellite Town, according to rescue sources.

Rescue personnel claimed that a gas leak was what started the fire. They claimed that the family members were unable to escape the house to escape the raging flames since the fire was so severe.

According to the report,

Locals saw smoke coming from the structure and forced into the front entrance to save the family.

Police arrived at the scene of the incident after it happened.

The family attempted to turn on the heater because it was cold outside, but a gas leak caused the house to blow up, starting the fire.

As per initial reports,

The bodies have been sent to a neighbouring hospital, but the identities have not yet been determined.

Earlier in 2021, a fire that erupted in a Lahore home claimed the lives of two elderly women.

Two ladies died in a house fire that broke out close to Lahore’s College Road Township, as per rescue sources.

 

Government’s Announcement: Current Petrol Products Prices for 15 Days

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Government’s Announcement: Current Petrol Products Prices for 15 Days

Government Maintains Current Petrol Products prices for next 15 Days.

As per Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister of Finance and Revenue, the government has decided to maintain the current prices of petrol products for the next 15 days in order to assist the general public in the nation and, in particular, to relieve lower-income individuals during the harsh winters.

The minister stated during a news conference that this pricing would be the effective beginning.

The determination to maintain the current prices of petroleum products in the local market, as per him, was made in accordance with special instructions from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in order to provide relief to the general public, particularly the lower income groups, and to ensure that households have access to fuel at reasonable prices to meet their winter needs.

He continued, stating that the cost of diesel would stay the same at its existing price of Rs227.80 per liter, that petrol would cost Rs214.80 per liter, kerosene oil would cost Rs171.83 per liter, and that light diesel would cost Rs169.00 per liter.

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) preferred an increase in kerosene oil prices of Rs 8.76 per liter and light diesel oil prices of Rs 7.73 per liter due to fluctuations in petroleum prices on the international markets, but the government decided against doing so and finally agreed to keep the current prices for other petroleum products.

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Pakistan Aims to Vaccinate 44 Million Children Against Polio in 2023

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Pakistan Aims to Vaccinate 44 Million Children Against Polio in 2023

ARY: Pakistan anti-polio campaigns aim to immune 44 million children.

The federal government has set a timeline for the campaign for polio that will last until 2023.

Six campaigns will be carried out across the country to banish the polio virus by 2023, with the first one set to begin in January.
The remaining immunization campaigns will take place in March, May, July, October, and December.

Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only two countries where polio has not been eradicated. To formally obliterate the disease, a country must be polio-free for three years in a row. In August 2020, Nigeria was declared free of wild polio.

Polio virus was discovered in sewage from Bannu’s Muslimabad Sokarai area. According to sources, type 1 wild poliovirus has been found in environmental samples in Bannu.

The NPL has detected the Polio virus in Bannu samples for the 11th time this year. Bannu sewage samples were collected last month for polio testing.

Poliovirus was also found in 27 climatic samples this year, according to sources.

As per references:

They also stated that poliovirus has been confirmed 10 times in Punjab this year. According to sources, the virus of the crippling disease was discovered in 24 samples in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and one sewage sample each in Sindh and Islamabad.

 

Imran Khan Will Initiate a Confidence Vote Against Shehbaz Sharif

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Imran Khan Will Initiate a Confidence Vote Against Shehbaz Sharif

Imran Khan urged PTI to bring confidence vote against Shehbaz Sharif.

Imran Khan added, “Utterly, we will test him,” when queried if the Prime Minister may be pressed to seek a confidence vote from the National Assembly during a conversation on a private media channel.

Imran claimed that since Shehbaz put the PTI to the test, the party would now turn the tables on the Prime Minister.

As per PTI Chairman, in a party meeting today, we will carry out comprehensive planning for both the trust vote and “other plans to fully put them in a trying position now,” in addition to the trust vote.

It is important to point out that the MQM-P, a significant ally of the ruling coalition PDM, has signaled their intention to resign from the federal cabinet over what they claim are unfulfilled commitments.

Previously, as per MQM-P sources, the party had discussed its options with its leaders and will make an announcement at a workers’ convention.

If Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asks for a “vote of confidence,” President Arif Alvi says he will uphold the Constitution.

Arif Alvi, the president, stated in an interview on a private media channel that “Bas Bohat Hogaya”—the Constitution gives a clear description of how to proceed in such circumstances—is to be followed.

This is a rumour, but I’ll ask PM Shehbaz to call a vote of confidence, as they (PTI) will request, he stated. The route forward will be dictated by what the Constitution says.

He stated that if the president believes that the senate lacks faith in the government, he can call for a confidence vote.

 

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