According to state media, Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party has put forward the public security minister as the next president, following the resignation of his predecessor as part of an anti-corruption campaign. On Saturday, the Vietnam News Agency reported that To Lam, aged 66, was selected by the party’s central committee. Lam has served as the public security minister since 2016 and is known for taking a firm stance against human rights movements within the country. In March, President Vo Van Thuong stepped down after just over a year in office due to “violations” and “shortcomings” as stated by the party.…
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A delegation headed by British High Commissioner Jane Marriott paid a visit to Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) leader and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at Jatiumra near Lahore, as reported by 24NewsHD TV channel. The discussions during the meeting extensively covered matters of mutual interest and bilateral relations. Additionally, there were deliberations on the advancement and enhancement of the social sector. Prior to this, the British envoy engaged in discussions with newly-appointed Punjab Governor Sardari Salim Haider at the Governor’s House in Lahore. The meeting addressed various topics including bilateral relations and strategies to address challenges arising from climate change…
Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz issued directives for the digitization of land records during a meeting held on Saturday. The meeting, chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, focused on reforms within the Board of Revenue. The Punjab Urban Land Systems in Enhancement (PULSE) project was discussed, with briefings provided by the Punjab Land Record Authority and Management of State Land regarding business plan issues. It was highlighted during the briefing that the PULSE project, supported by the World Bank, aims to digitize land records across Punjab. This digitization initiative will ensure transparency in the revenue system through the…
Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Embassy of Saudi Arabia on Saturday, where he was warmly received by Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Maliki. During their meeting, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Maliki discussed various topics of mutual interest, as well as the strengthening of Pak-Saudi relations and enhancing cooperation across different sectors. The Saudi Ambassador assured full support for the enhancement of Islamabad Police, while Federal Minister Naqvi expressed gratitude to the Ambassador for arranging accommodation for Frontier Corps (FC) officers. Additionally, the discussion touched upon the upcoming visit…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the establishment of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC), as reported by 24NewsHD TV channel. Former IPP chairman Jahangir Tareen has been included in this council, as per an official notification issued by the Finance Division on Saturday. According to the notification, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will lead the EAC, tasked with providing economic guidance to the Government of Pakistan, specifically to the head of state. The council comprises prominent individuals such as Jahangir Tareen, Saqib Shirazi, and Shahzad Saleem, among others mentioned in the notification, including Musadik Zulqarnain, Dr. Ijaz Nabi, Asif Peer, Ziad…
The Class IX Math paper circulated widely on social media even before the exam began, indicating a failure of preventive measures against duplication in the matriculation exams conducted by the Karachi Secondary Education Board, as reported by 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday. Additionally, the solved paper was distributed by copy syndicates through WhatsApp groups. Despite notices from the Board Chairman, the issue of copying syndicates has persisted since the beginning of the matriculation exams. However, the administration of the secondary board appeared unable to effectively address the problem of copying syndicates. A total of 368,000 students were registered for the…
Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has offered his predictions for the semi-finalists of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to be co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies. Shah has shared his insights on the teams he believes are likely to be strong contenders for the tournament. He asserts that India, Australia, New Zealand, and the co-hosts, West Indies, boast formidable T20 squads and are thus expected to secure spots in the semi-finals. “The teams to watch out for are India, Australia, New Zealand, and the…
Islamabad: The government foresees a significant uptick in renewable energy, reaching 46% over the next decade. This expansion necessitates a jump in generation capacity from 42,000MW to 57,000MW, with an estimated investment of $72 billion. The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) outlines in its Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP 2024-34) submitted to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) that electricity demand could surge by 46%, 59%, or 74% over the coming decade across various growth scenarios. This growth projection would require an investment ranging from $62-64 billion. Furthermore, the Transmission System Expansion Plan (TSEP 2024-34) indicates a…
Reports from local media indicate that three Egyptian students were temporarily detained at a facility belonging to the Bishkek Central Internal Affairs Directorate. This development comes amidst a series of violent incidents in the Kyrgyzstan capital, Bishkek, including attacks on foreign nationals, particularly Pakistani students. The situation escalated following an incident of harassment involving Egyptian female students on May 13. According to Mohammad Abdullah, a Pakistani medical student in Bishkek, the violence erupted after Egyptian students confronted local students over the harassment incident. Subsequently, Kyrgyz students reportedly began attacking foreign students across Bishkek. The unrest intensified on May 17, with…
Islamabad: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) is seeking assistance from its Board to declare its status as an essential State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). This move aims to safeguard against privatization or dissolution, as per sources close to the Managing Director of PPIB, as reported by Business Recorder. The enactment of the State-Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Act, 2023, on January 31, 2023, outlines governance and operational guidelines for state-owned enterprises under federal government control. The Act delineates roles, responsibilities, governance structures, and accountability mechanisms for these entities. Under Section 4(1) of the SOE Act, the SOE Ownership and Management…
