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ECP tasks authorities to strip Sindh ex-ministers of protocol immediately
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has ordered immediate compliance to its guidelines concerning the official protocols and appointment of government officials in provinces after the dissolution of assemblies. In separate letters to the provincial secretaries of Sindh and Balochistan, the top election governing body sought the withdrawal of protocols and privileges accorded to the former Sindh ministers and cabinet members, and the reshuffling of the provincial secretaries in Balochistan. The directives came in light of the completion of the provincial government’s tenure and impending general elections, which are set…
ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan not included in Tendulkar’s semi-finalists
Former Indian skipper Sachin Tendulkar believes that Pakistan may not be able to reach the semi-final stage of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. The legendary cricketer, to the surprise of many, excluded the Green Shirts from the top four despite the team’s rankings. Tendulkar tipped the four semi-finalists on Thursday after carrying the World Cup trophy out onto the pitch to signal the start of the event in India. The World Cup winner thinks that India can repeat their historic effort on home soil from 2011. “I hope so,…
More than 100 killed as drone attack destroys Syria military academy
Over 100 people were killed Thursday in a lethal drone attack on a Syrian military college, according to a war monitor, with state media attributing the drone hit in government-held Homs to “terrorist organisations.” Separately, after Ankara vowed revenge for a bomb assault, Turkish airstrikes in the northeast of the nation, which is controlled by Kurdish forces, claimed the lives of at least 11 people. In the central city of Homs, “armed terrorist organisations” targeted “the graduation ceremony for officers of the military academy”, an army statement carried by the…
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus, Alexei Ekimov awarded for developing ‘quantum dots’
Moungi Bawendi from France, Louis Brus of the United States and Russian-born Alexei Ekimov won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday creating tiny “quantum dots” that are used to light up TVs and lamps. The trio brought advances on tiny particles that “now spread their light from televisions and LED lamps, and can also guide surgeons when they remove tumour tissue,” the jury said. But a rare leak led to the winners´ names being mistakenly sent to media outlets hours before they were officially announced, prompting an apology from…
‘May 9 riots aimed at army chief’s ouster’: Usman Dar parts ways with PTI
“May 9 incidents planned in a meeting chaired by Imran Khan at Zaman Park,” politician claims By Web Desk October 04, 2023 Current Time 0:15 / Duration 0:48 Loaded: 100.00%Fullscreen In a major revelation and another blow to the Imran Khan-led party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman Dar said that the riots of May 9 — the day when PTI workers ransacked state installations the ex-premier’s arrest — were aimed at removing the army chief from his post, while he announced quitting the former ruling party. Presenting a “charge sheet” against PTI Chairman Imran Khan,…
These phases can help you master art of communication and build instant rapport with anyone
We’ve all been there—engaging in a conversation that suddenly takes an unexpected turn, leaving us at a loss for words or accidentally causing offense. It’s a common human experience. But, what if I told you that there are nine simple phrases that can not only turn your conversations around but also instantly enhance your communication skills and build rapport with anyone you meet? I am referring to nine phrases suggested by John Bowe, a seasoned speech trainer, an award-winning journalist. He is the author of “I Have Something to Say:…
World Cup 2023: Top 10 teams set to begin campaign for cricket’s biggest prize today
Skippers from opposing teams seem to be excited to witness Pakistan and India go head-to-head in the Cricket World Cup which begins on Thursday with the reigning world champions England playing New Zealand in the first match in a lengthy competition. Skippers from opposing sides join India-Pakistan rivalry fans as they appear to be looking forward to the titanic showdown between the two rivals on October 14 despite the rocky build-up as fans of both countries ignite a friendly rivalry online. “I don’t think there’s too many events around the…