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Kentucky elections: How Governor Andy Beshear won second time?
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear won reelection to a second term on Tuesday, securing another noteworthy statewide win that may serve as a blueprint for other Democrats hoping to prosper politically in the run-up to the pivotal presidential election of the following year. “Tonight, Kentucky made a choice, a choice not to move to the right or to the left but to move forward for every single family,” Governor Beshear told a raucous crowd of supporters in Louisville, Kentucky. The Kentucky governor resisted attempts to link him to Democratic President Joe…
Mohmand Dam Project: Wapda chairman for early diversion of Swat River
PESHAWAR: Wapda Chairman Engr (retd) Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani on Wednesday asked the contractor to ensure diversion of River Swat during the current low-flow season. The Wapda chairman was speaking at a briefing during his visit to the Mohmand Dam Project. He also directed the contractor to make additional resources available for the purpose. Earlier, the chairman was briefed about the progress achieved so far on river diversion tunnels, spillway excavation and concreting, project colony and permanent access roads in the project area. “The status of quarry development, coffer (starter)…
Zac Efron says he would be ‘honoured’ to play Matthew Perry in his biopic
Zac Efron had a heartfelt reaction to the news of Matthew Perry was considering the High School Musical alum for his biopic. During the red carpet for the world premiere of his new film, The Iron Claw, Efron, 36, was “devastated” by the loss of the Friends actor, who passed away last month at age 54. Entertainment reporter Athenna Crosby, who was photographed dining with Perry at the Hotel Bel-Air one day before his death, told People Magazine that Perry was planning to make a movie about his life. She shared that the late actor “wanted…
PMLN’s CGC meeting adjourned due to smog
LAHORE: The meeting of the Central General Council (CGC) of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) was adjourned on the instructions of President Shehbaz Sharif. PMLN leader and former federal information minister Marriyum Aurangzeb tweeted on Wednesday that the meeting was adjourned due to smog, a health emergency and given the health of the people and the participants. A meeting of the Central General Council for solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians was to be held on November 11 under the chairmanship of Nawaz Sharif and its new date will be announced…
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Will Australia’s win against Afghanistan help Pakistan qualify for semis?
Following Australia’s remarkable win against Afghanistan courtesy of Glenn Maxwell’s astonishing innings, Pakistan’s chances of qualifying for the semis remain in limbo. With today’s win, the Kangaroos have joined the likes of India and South Africa who have also qualified for the semi-finals leaving one last spot in the knockout stage. Currently, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and New Zealand are battling each other to progress into the semis. Even if Afghanistan win against South Africa on November 10, they will have 10 points on the points table — the same as Pakistan…
Azerbaijan envoy hosts victory day reception
ISLAMABAD: Azerbaijan ambassador Khazar Farhadov has reminded that during the occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh by Armenia and 44 days of the war, brotherly Pakistan supported Azerbaijan morally and diplomatically. Addressing a victory day reception here Tuesday evening, the ambassador paid rich tributes to the people of Pakistan and government for their continuous support. “It is no coincidence that the Pakistani flags are waved along with the Azerbaijani and Turkish flags in Azerbaijan by the common people in the country as a sign of respect and gratitude to the Pakistani brothers and…
COAS attends 43rd central meet of Army Rifle Association
RAWALPINDI: The concluding ceremony of the 43rd Pakistan Army Rifle Association (PARA) Central Meet was held at Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) Jhelum on Tuesday. General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), was chief guest on the occasion. The mega shooting event was conducted from October 03 to November 07. Over 2000 firers from Army, Navy, Air Force, civil armed forces, including Rangers (Sindh & Punjab), Frontier Corps and Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts, as well as civilians participated in the competition. The COAS and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief…
Over Rs 4bn power dues recovered in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: The Provincial Task Force on Power has recovered more than Rs.4 billion in two months from electricity dues defaulters and imposed Rs 240 million fines on power thieves. The successful campaign has led to a cut in duration of loadshedding in several areas in the light of the successful campaign. The information was shared during the fifth meeting of the Provincial Task Force on Power chaired by Additional Chief Secretary, Home & Tribal Affairs Abid Majeed. Divisional commissioners, regional police officers, secretary Energy & Power Nisar Ahmad Khan, representative…