FM Bilawal Rules Out Early Elections on Imran Khan’s Demand

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FM Bilawal Rules Out Early Elections on Imran Khan's Demand

FM Bilawal opposes early elections; dismisses the Imran Khan’s demand.

The FM Bilawal said in an interview with Al-Jazeera that the current administration inherited “a divided nation and a wrecked economy” from its predecessor, adding that holding early elections would further the objectives of the outgoing administration.

“The entire country must unify in order to overcome the issues brought on by the previous government since no one political party or individual can manage the crisis alone,” he stated. The administration is seeking international agreement as well as answers to domestic issues.

Bilawal, who is also the Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), dismissed claims that Imran Khan’s departure was the result of a foreign plot, saying that political leaders should tell the truth to their constituents rather than concocting such conspiracies. “A prime minister was deposed legally through a vote of confidence and not by coup or judicial decision for the first time.”

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When asked about the early polls, Bilawal responded that they will advance Imran Khan‘s goal rather than advancing democracy. He emphasized the significance of finishing the five-year term of the assembly unless there was an urgent need, which was not the case just now.

FM Bilawal Says Kashmir was an Unfinished Business

Foreign Minister Bilawal responded to a different issue by stating that Kashmir was an unfinished business of the Partition and that, as a result of Narendra Modi’s election, there was less room for Muslims in India as well as Kashmiris.

He claimed that although the people of Pakistan and India desired to coexist in peace, doing so required them to uphold international law and treaties pertaining to the fight against terrorism and extremism.

Regarding Afghanistan, the foreign minister stated that Pakistan was cooperating with the strife-torn nation for the sake of both itself and its neighbors. He did, however, claim that the TTP has previously participated in ongoing terrorist acts. In order to combat the threat presented by the terrorist organizations, he said that Pakistan will collaborate with the Afghan government.

Govt Ready to Discussion with PTI Without Any Restrictions: Ayaz Sadiq

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Govt Ready to Discussions with PTI Without Any Restrictions, Ayaz Sadiq

ISLAMABAD: On Friday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiations were welcome without restrictions, according to the federal minister for economic affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.

All political parties, including PTI, should start a discussion to resolve political disputes, according to Ayaz Sadiq. Also said that Imran Khan’s long march had failed and that its members had left their respective regions with nothing.

Ayaz responded to Imran’s request for early polls by saying that because the PTI was in power in two provinces, it could dissolve the legislatures and hold the elections right away.

He added that while Imran Khan was calling for polls across the nation, PTI will really lose the elections because of its unsound policies. According to Ayaz Sadiq, the PTI leader’s popularity had declined as a result of its defamatory propaganda and conspiracy theories.

He said that Imran Khan frequently performed political U-turns. Because his party had been lying to the country for so long, the people refused to vote for them.

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He asserted that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was a well-liked political party in Pakistan and could easily win a majority of seats.

Sardar Sadiq Biography

(Born 17 October 1954) is a Pakistani politician, currently serving as Federal Minister of Law and Justice, and has been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan since August 2018. Previously, he was a member of the National Assembly from 2002 to May 2018.

He served as the 19th Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan from June 2013 to August 2015 and again from November 2015 to August 2018.

Economist Ranks Karachi Among Top 10 Most Affordable Cities Globally

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Economist once again ranked Karachi among top 10 most affordable cities worldwide

EIU Global Cost: Karachi ranked as the sixth cheapest city worldwide.

The UK-based Economist Group’s forecasting, consulting, research, and analysis unit, or EIU, releases a “World Cost of Living” report each year.

The research names Tripoli, the capital of Libya, as the second-most affordable city, with Damascus, the capital of Syria, coming in first.

Due to the ongoing armed situations in Syria and Libya, both cities’ economy continued to be in disarray this year. On the list, Tunis, Tunisia, is listed as number four.

Unexpectedly, eight Asian towns have been listed as some of the least expensive in the world.

In the most recent study, Almaty (Kazakhstan), Tehran (Iran), and Tashkent (Uzbekistan) were ranked third, fifth, and seventh, respectively, with Karachi (Pakistan) maintaining its sixth-place position from 2021.

In addition, the Indian cities of Ahmedabad and Chennai are eighth and ninth, respectively, while Bangalore, also in India, and Colombo, in Sri Lanka, are tied with Algiers, Algeria, for tenth position.

The most and least expensive cities in the world to live in are listed annually by EIU. To create the rating, it compares more than 400 individual prices of more than 200 important commodities.

Among the necessities are food, drink, clothing, household goods, personal care items, and rent for a dwelling. Other expenses include transportation, utility bills, education, and recreation.

The other cities are ranked in comparison for the Worldwide Cost of Living report, with New York serving as the survey’s reference city and having an index of 100.

The study also helps human resource and finance managers create compensation packages for expatriates and business travelers and determine cost of living allowances. Supermarkets, mid-range businesses, and specialized shops all engage in it.

 

‘Wednesday’ Becomes Most Watched Netflix Series in the World

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Wednesday Becomes Most Watched Netflix Series in the World

Netflix original surpass Stranger Things as most-watch English series.

According to the social media streaming on Twitter, Wednesday has amassed an astonishing 341.2 million hours since its Netflix debut on November 23. Jenna Ortega Celebrity break the old record of 335.01 million hours previously held by the highly awaited Stranger Things season four. The latest Netflix original series is not just popular globally but also No.1 in 83 different nations right now. As Wednesday is certified fresh by the American review site Rotten Tomatoes, it not only sets viewing records but also receives positive reviews from critics.

Wednesday Becomes Most Watched Netflix Series in the World

About Wednesday

Wednesday is an American supernatural comedic horror television series based on the Addams Family character Wednesday Addams. It was written and directed by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar and stars Jenna Ortega as the main character, with Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordonez, Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Fred Armisen, Christina Ricci in supporting parts. Tim Burton, who also acts as executive producer, directs four of the eight episodes. It follows the titular girl as she tries to solve a monster mystery at her school.

The new Netflix show is a spin-off of the popular animated series The Addams Family. Wednesday Addams, a 16-year-old Goth girl is enrolled in Nevermore Academy, where she is attempting to hone her psychic skills in order to solve a peculiar murder case that occurred two decades ago. Jenna Ortega plays the formal character, along with veteran actress Catherine Zeta-Jones as ‘Morticia Addams,’ Luis Guzmán as ‘Gomez Addams,’ and Isaac Ordonez as ‘Pugsley Addams’. Also stars Gwendoline Christie from Game of Thrones and Christina Ricci, who played ‘Wednesday Addams’ in the 1991 film The Addams Family.

Wednesday Becomes Most Watched Netflix Series in the World

Govt will Permit Pak Overseas to Register Mobile Phones for 120 Days

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Govt will Permit Pakistanis Overseas to Register Mobile Phones for 120 Days

According to sources at the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoIT), the Federal Government of Pakistan is getting ready to roll out an online system for the temporary registration of mobile phones for 120 days for foreign nationals and overseas Pakistanis who are visiting Pakistan for brief periods.

The facility of temporarily registering their mobile Phones on each visit to Pakistan will be available to overseas Pakistanis and foreign citizens once this mechanism is operational, and there will be no customs fees to pay for 120 days.

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The sources further stated that PTA worked with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Federal Investigation Agency to build and integrate the temporary registration system (TRS) (FIA).

In the upcoming days, the TRS initiative’s launching event will take place.

However, the aforementioned equipment would be subject to any applicable FBR customs duties or taxes if it is intended for ongoing use in Pakistan.

Ahsan Iqbal Says Government’s Top Priority is to Increase Exports

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Ahsan Iqbal Says Government's Top Priority is to Increase Exports

Ahsan Iqbal: Government prioritizes boosting exports as top objective.

When he talk about exports, Ahsan Iqbal was speaking at the University of Management and Technology’s first international conference on advances in civil and construction engineering. According to Iqbal, political stability is necessary for economic growth, and the coalition administration had to make difficult choices because of the nation’s dismal economic situation.

He said that colleges should place the greatest emphasis on research since only through it would our exports grow, which will act as a foundation for the growth of our nation. He emphasized the significance of stability for a nation’s growth and development and claimed that our country’s political turmoil prevented us from moving forward.

Ahsan Iqbal counseled that cooperation is essential if we are to thrive since it has enabled every developing nation to grow.  The top architects in the nation are playing a crucial part in the development of our country, he continued, therefore engineering development has become urgently necessary.

He stated in his closing remarks that all of the development will be made conceivable only when there are solid ties between academia and business, and when talented young researchers contribute significantly to the growth of all industries via innovation.

The event was attended by President UMT Ibrahim Hasan Murad, Dr. Asif Raza, Rector UMT, Dr. Abid Sherwani, DG UMT, Prof. Dr. Mujahid Kamran, Dr. Usman Rasheed, Dean School of Engineering, and Dr. Asif Naseer, Chairperson Department of Civil Engineering.

Pakistan is Willing to Upgrade Higher Education System

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Pakistan is Willing to Upgrade Higher Education System

US Ambassador Donald launch International Summit on Higher Education.

The summit, which was organized by the US funded Higher Education System Strengthening Activity (HESSA), highlights the fluid nature of learning and employment and looks at how universities might reposition themselves in this constantly shifting environment.

The US and Pakistan have been partners for 75 years, as Ambassador Donald Blome noted. “We must continue to help youth attain their full potential in a country where more than 60% of the population is under 30,” he said.

Minister Iqbal stated that the Pakistani government is open to enhancing the higher education system and is exploring various possibilities to take use of the nation’s vast youth potential. He admired the US government’s 75-year alliance with Pakistan and rejoiced at the support the US government has given to academics through targeted investments in higher education.

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He continued by saying that in order to speed up this progress, academic institutions, the public, and commercial sectors should work together. Mr. Iqbal gave the responsibility of improving higher education to Pakistani officials.

In order to boost graduate employability, the U.S. government and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) will continue to collaborate, according to HEC Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed.

The ultimate objective of an institute, according to Utah State Senator Keith Grover of the United States, “is to empower youngsters with the essential skills so they may constructively contribute to the workforce both locally and globally.”

With an emphasis on improving universities’ ability to provide market-driven education, research, and graduate employability, HESSA is executed in conjunction with 16 Pakistani public institutions and other stakeholders. It is funded by the United States through USAID.

Millions of Hepatitis C Cases Sounded Alarm in Pakistan

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Millions of Hepatitis C Cases Sounded Alarm in Pakistan

Pakistan highest number of Hepatitis C cases, with 500,000 infections.

Dr. Homie Razavi Centre for Disease Analysis (CDA) in the United States, around 10 million individuals in Pakistan are infected with the Hepatitis C virus, making it the largest number in the world.

“Pakistan now has the world’s biggest number of Hepatitis C sufferers, surpassing China, India, and Nigeria.”We have been working with several provincial health authorities in Pakistan for the last two years and after extensive study and analysis,

we discovered that around half a million new Hepatitis C infections will emerge in Pakistan between 2015 and 2021. “The overall number of Hepatitis-C patients in Pakistan is projected to be 10 million, the most in the world,” Dr. Razavi said during a news conference in Karachi.

“Pakistan now has the world’s biggest number of Hepatitis C sufferers surpassing China, India, and Nigeria.” We have been working with several provincial health authorities in Pakistan for the last two years, and after extensive study and analysis, we discovered that around half a million new Hepatitis-C infections will emerge in Pakistan between 2015 and 2021.

Dr. Razavi said during a news conference in Karachi. United State and Pakistani specialists, about 15 million individuals in Pakistan have Hepatitis B and C, making it the leading cause of death among infectious illnesses.

Both viral illnesses, they continued, are blood-borne viruses disseminated by improper injections and unhygienic procedures at hospitals, dentistry clinics, and tattoo parlors, among other things. Experts also advocated for Hepatitis E immunization of women of reproductive age. Flooding has worsened the spread of Hepatitis E, exposing over 75,000 pregnant women to the danger of this potentially deadly illness.

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Hepatitis C is a Curable Condition

Dr. Razavi was accompanied by a renowned gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr. Zaigham Abbas, Gilead Sciences Senior Director of Medical Affairs Aysan Murtazoglu, Sindh Hepatitis Control Program Dr. Zulfiqar Dharego, and Ferozsons Laboratories Limited CEO Usman Khalid Waheed.

“The good news is that Hepatitis C is a curable condition, and treatment for Hepatitis C is less expensive in Pakistan than elsewhere in the globe.” Anyone afflicted with Hepatitis C may be cured in three months by taking medications on a daily basis.

Dr. Razavi stated that Pakistan may learn from Egypt, which was number four in the burden of Hepatitis-C infections in 2015 but is now number 17, and that it began a nationwide program to check its whole population and treat all those who were afflicted with the condition.

According to Dr. Amna Subhan

Dr. Amna Subhan of Aga Khan University Hospital, “overuse of injections through used syringes, unsafe blood transfusions, razor sharing, and inadequate infection prevention and control are some of the routes of Hepatitis B and C transmission.” Mother-to-child transmission and a lack of Hepatitis B immunization are other factors in its expansion.”

Professor Saeed Hamid, an AKUH-affiliated gastroenterologist, stated that the Pakistan Society for the Study of Liver Diseases (PSSLD) has proposed a $250-350 million dollar initiative to remove the seven million Hepatitis C infections, which has been submitted to the government for approval.

Meanwhile, infections are increasing by the minute, with one precious life lost to the dreadful illness every 20 minutes. Waheed Says, The number of new instances of Hepatitis-C is increasing year after year, and it may be reduced by avoiding unnecessary expenses.

Shah Rukh Khan is Seen Performing Umrah in Makkah

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Shah Rukh Khan is Seen Performing Umrah in Makkah

Bollywood SRK Spotted Performing Umrah in Makkah: Viral Image Surface.

King Shah Rukh Khan SRK was depicted in the images as being surrounded by people during Umrah. He was praying while donning a white shirt and a medical mask.
Images quickly spread like wildfire online. The actor received a lot of support from his followers.

In Saudi Arabia, SRK has recently finished filming for his forthcoming Rajkumar Hirani movie Dunki. Therefore, after finishing the film’s schedule, He performed Umrah. Shah Rukh Khan thanked the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Culture yesterday for the beautiful sites and welcoming hospitality throughout the production.

The Don 2 star sent a video message of gratitude to the ministry. There is nothing more gratifying than finishing a shooting schedule, as is the case with Dunki in Saudi Arabia, he stated. We appreciate the beautiful settings and your gracious welcome. I would like to extend a very warm Shukran to Raju Sir and the rest of the cast and crew. God be with you.

Dunki, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, is scheduled to hit theatres in 2023. Taapsee Pannu plays a pivotal part in it as well.

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Who is SRK?

(Born 2 November 1965) is an Indian actor, producer, and television personality who appears in Hindi-language movies. He is also known by the initials SRK. As the “Baadshah of Bollywood,” “King of Bollywood,” and “King Khan,” he has been referred to in the media. He has starred in more than 80 movies and received various honors, including 14 Filmfare Awards.

Zardari Say PDM would file no trust Petition in KP and Punjab Assembly

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Zardari Says PDM would file no trust Petition in KP and Punjab Assembly

PDM alliance to file no-confidence resolutions in Punjab assemblies.

In an interview with a private news station on Thursday. Former President Zardari stated unequivocally that having early general elections in the nation would be detrimental to both the PTI and democracy. The PPP leader further stated that if the PTI succeeds in dissolving the Punjab and KP assemblies. they will run in the polls. We’ll see how many MPs the PTI can elect. They would continue to act as the opposition.

The PPP pushed for a change of government in Punjab since the coalition parties had the numbers. Which may be enhanced in the coming days We will communicate with Pervez Elahi. But we also have other options in answer to a query on the no-confidence motion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Where the PTI has been in power since 2013, Zardari remarked. We PDM have seats in KP as well, but some of our friends were misdirected, and all we need to do is bring them back.

In response to charges that he was involved in horse trading at the time a no-confidence resolution was presented against Khan, Zardari questioned which National Assembly members were purchased by the PDM, saying that these aren’t simply about bribing the people and dissolving legislatures. “I didn’t purchase anyone since there was no need. The comment from the PPP co-chairman comes as numerous PTI MPs in Punjab have counselled the party’s Chairman, Imran Khan, against dissolving the provincial legislature immediately.

The development occurred after the PTI’s high-level committee delivered a report to Khan about the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly. In a dig at Khan, the ex-president added that in the last two months, he had himself shot and only managed to collect 25,000 people. Is this your level of popularity?

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PPP leader

The PPP leader stated that his party was prepared to confront Khan. He went on to say that the PPP was strong in Punjab because the leaders had been with the party for 40 years. Since we haven’t been in power for the previous 30 years, we’ve become a little weak there, and we’re attempting to overcome those hurdles.

The former president stated that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) should hold Khan accountable and that the government would not engage in vengeance politics. His Khan’s game is huge, and its roots are all over the world. The PPP co-chairman remarked. In response to a query on PTI President Dr Arif Alvi, Zardari stated that commenting on the president’s impeachment would be premature.

What are we going to take away from the president, The PPP chairman, however, would not rule out the prospect of delaying a no-trust move against the president. Regarding negotiations with the PTI, Zardari stated that “dialogue can be had with the PTI as well. But people need to adjust their characters for negotiations. The PTI may talk to Mian Nawaz Sharif sahib if they wish to talk to the coalition government.

Zardari stated that he did not know the newly appointed Commander of Army Staff (COAS), General Asim Munir and that he did not know. The guy who has been selected as the new army chief. the senior officer was appointed as army chief in accordance with the institution’s decision. He insisted that the former army leader had never urged him to extend his service term.

Zardari said

New thinking and wind will blow in the country. Zardari slammed the PTI, If Khan had made a poor judgement, it would have been more difficult for the nation. He insisted that they had stopped the PTI chairman from doing so. Conspiracy narratives and waving paper US cyphers are not serious things. In response to the PTI charges concerning the diplomatic cable, the PPP leader questioned. Why did you want to be in the bad graces of the US for the rest of your life?

Why do you Khan want to bring Pakistan along with you in their bad books? Pakistan confronts various difficult obstacles, including the economy. We cannot address the problem by pressing a button. We have Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asian nations as neighbours but we may also grow our exports.

Zardari stated that he has been campaigning for sugar exports for the last six months since it is critical to the economy’s recovery. We have to restore the economy forever. Winning elections isn’t crucial. Adding that no country would dare to dictate Pakistan’s exports if they were worth billions. While discussing Pakistan-India ties.

The former president stated that the neighbouring country was a tough topic. India has annexed India Illegally Occupying Jammu and Kashmir as if it were no big matter. Referring to them as narrow-minded individuals.