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  • Pakistan to receive $10 billion investment in refinery sector soon

    Pakistan to receive $10 billion investment in refinery sector soon

    Minister of State for Petroleum, Musadik Malik, announced that Pakistan will soon receive a $10 billion investment in its refinery sector. The investment, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, holds significant details that cannot be disclosed at this time, according to Malik’s statement at a ceremony.

    This development follows the approval of a new refinery policy by the current government, which aims to incentivise greenfield investment.

    Malik emphasised the need for sustained GDP growth of 5 per cent in Pakistan’s growing population. To achieve this, he stated that an annual energy sector growth rate of 7.5-10 per cent is necessary. As part of this plan, the government aims to establish a comprehensive energy agreement with Central Asian countries and Russia, which will be made public by the end of the year.

    Additionally, Pakistan intends to leverage its historical ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for trade and commerce, including meeting energy needs such as LNG and petroleum products.

    The government also plans to open energy corridors with Central Asia and the GCC countries. Malik highlighted the significance of purchasing crude oil from Russia, stating that it will have a transformative impact on Pakistan, leading to industrial proliferation. The goal is to establish small industrial areas in rural regions to promote value addition.

    Malik underscored that Pakistan possesses the necessary infrastructure, labour force, and technology to present itself as an attractive investment destination. He emphasised the government’s efforts to enhance border enforcement to curb oil smuggling from Iran, expressing confidence that the flow of smuggled oil will reduce in the coming days.

    In an off-camera meeting with media persons, the minister revealed that vessels carrying 100,000 tonnes of discounted Russian oil will arrive at Pakistan’s ports in the first week of June as part of the government’s energy security plan. The oil will be transported from Oman port to Pakistan in smaller vessels within seven to ten days. Malik assured that although transportation costs may increase slightly, the impact will be minimal.

  • ‘No plans to move abroad’: Imran Khan thanks government for putting his name on ECL

    ‘No plans to move abroad’: Imran Khan thanks government for putting his name on ECL

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf (PTI) chairman has on Friday thanked the government for putting his name on the Exit Control List (ECL) after his name was added to a no-fly list on Thursday night.

    “I want to thank the government for putting my name on the ECL as I have no plans to travel abroad, because I neither have any properties or businesses abroad nor even a bank account outside the country. If and when I do get an opportunity for a holiday, it will be in our northern mountains, my favourite place on earth.”

    Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi along with 80 other members of the party were put on a no-fly list last night. Murad Saeed, Maleeka Bukhari, Fawad Chaudhry and Hammad Azhar were also added to the no-fly list.

    The names of PTI leaders were added to the list on the advice of the relevant government departments.


  • Man wins gold prize in Geneva for developing smart prayer mat

    Man wins gold prize in Geneva for developing smart prayer mat

    For developing a smart prayer mat, a Qatari innovator was awarded with the gold prize at the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva.
    Abdulrahman Saleh Khamis received recognition for his ground-breaking creation, intended to teach new Muslims and kids how to pray properly.


    The smart rug was developed after intensive research, with Khamis using cutting-edge technology to develop the mat.

    As per the product’s website, the smart prayer has the following features:

    Guided Prayer Training


    Sajdah guides you through daily and non-daily prayers in a step-by-step learning experience.


    Quran Reading


    Sajdah’s LED screen helps you read & memorize the Holy Quran while practicing your prayers.


    Smart & Connected


    Use the Sajdah app to control the pace of your prayer guides, including chapter transition speed, font size, and much more.


    Multi-Lingual


    Prayer guides and Quran verses displayed in Arabic, English, and Latin. Updates will include more languages.

  • Pink taxis for women in Sindh

    The Sindh government is all set to launch a “Pink Taxi Service” featuring electric cars for facilitating female citizens of the province.

    The development was announced by Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon.

    The minister said that initially, 200 electricity-powered taxis will start operating in Karachi, of which fifty will be women-only taxis driven by female drivers. He said that the hiring of female drivers and setting up of charging and parking depots is yet to be done.

    He said that the project will also provide job opportunities to unemployed youth, while eco-friendly taxis will save oil worth billions of rupees.

    Prior to this, the government also launched a pink bus service for women which is being frequented by a large number of female commuters.

  • History made as Shahzadi Rai becomes first transgender to serve on Karachi Metropolitan Corporation

    Shahzadi Rai announced on her Twitter account on Wednesday that she has become the first transgender person to serve on the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), the first such appointment in history. In a tweet she said:

    “I’m excited to share that I have submitted my papers KMC for transgender/Khawajasara reserved seats. It is the first time in Pakistan’s history that such an opportunity has been available, and I am grateful to the @PPP_Org @BBhuttoZardari @SyedNasirHShah @BakhtawarBZ @SaeedGhani1.”

    Speaking to The Current, Rai talked about her goals to help empower the transgender community and ensure that protecting human rights for all remains a priority for the organisation:

    Our priority is that any policy or project initiated should be inclusive for transgender people. We want to work for all the people in Karachi and make life better for them, whether it is men, women or khawaja sira people. We want to implement human rights because I am a feminist and a human right’s activist for the last 12 years, so when we enter politics we shouldn’t forget about our basic principles.”

    Since her announcement, civil society bodies and transgender activists on Twitter have offered congratulations on the historic feat, welcoming it as a necessary step towards including the transgender community into all kinds of policy making.

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  • Student dies from heatstroke during board exam in Sindh

    A tragic accident took place at the Government Degree College in Khairpur, Sindh, when a student, Mehtab Ali, passed away during Grade XI intermediate board examinations due to load shedding in extreme heat.

    According to The Nation, Ali fainted during his exam and was rushed to the hospital where he passed away despite attempts to revive him.

    While students are giving their final examinations, the ongoing power outrage has exposed them to the heatwave, putting many at risk of suffering from heat strokes or nose bleeds. The Sindh Minister for Board and Education, Ismail Rahoo, has encouraged authorities to ensure that examination halls have uninterrupted power supply so that such fatal incidents can be avoided.

  • Did Imran Khan just admit that Nawaz was removed by establishment?

    Did Imran Khan just admit that Nawaz was removed by establishment?

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has filed a petition in Supreme Court (SC) asking that an ‘undeclared martial law’ be termed unconstitutional.

    Imran Khan has nominated Nawaz Sharif, Shehbaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz, Asif Ali Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Azam Khan and others as parties in his petition.

    A passage in the petition has caught the attention of political commentators.

    “The respondents intend to create a wrong impression about the armed forces which is the main objective and target of Maryam Nawaz who found it is a great opportunity to take revenge for the removal of his father from power by the establishment,” the excerpt from the petition read.

    




    




    


    




    The words are being seen as an admission by Imran Khan that his arch rival, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif was removed from power as Prime Minister on the behest of the establishment.
    




    Nawaz Sharif has long maintained that his dismissal from the post of Prime Minister and his lifetime disqualification order by the Supreme Court was done at the behest of the establishment.
    




    Khan’s petition also read, “It is now matter of general information that the respondent Nawaz Sharif made a deal with establishment (statement of Khawaja Asif on TV) and there being a condition that the petitioner and his political party should be banned and declared a terrorist organization to pave the way for Nawaz Sharif and his daughter coming back to power.”
    




    


    





    




    The petition also requests the Supreme Court to declare the detention of PTI workers under Army Act and the Official Secrets Act illegal, and to order the immediate release of the PTI workers.
    





    Imran also asked the SC to make a judicial commission to investigate the events of May 9 when party supporters are alleged to have attacked military and civilian installations.
    




    




    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Jisko mai PTI ka ticket doonga, woh Insha’Allah jeetega: Imran Khan
    
			
    Jisko mai PTI ka ticket doonga, woh Insha’Allah jeetega: Imran Khan
    
			
    

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan addressed party workers on Wednesday through a video link. During his speech, Imran said he was ready to constitute a committee to hold talks “with anyone in power”.
    




    Imran questioned why the powers-that-be wanted to conduct elections in October. “Because they wanted to crush PTI,” he claimed.
    




    “I am forming a committee. It will talk to anyone who is in power on two matterss — if it helps the country according to ‘them’, I will leave politics. Second, how is it beneficial for the country if elections are held in October,” said Khan in his address.
    




    “Convince us on these two things. If they believe and satisfy the committee that my leaving politics will benefit the country, I will step back and leave politics,” he promised.
    




    Without naming anyone, Imran said that “they” have benefitted from arson at the Lahore Corps Commander House (Jinnah House) and used it to crack down on his party.
    




    “[Such] a crackdown has never been seen in the history of the country,” he said.
    




    “They have jailed the entire leadership and even those who are not even a part of the party,” added Imran.
    Khan also requested his party workers to remain steadfast. During the address Imran said that who ever he gives a party ticket to, will win.
    




    “Your captain is standing till there is blood in his body,” he said. “Your captain fights till the last ball, there is no question of accepting defeat. Whatever they are going to do, I am ready for it,” he added.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Everything we say is not reported correctly: CJP
    
			
    Everything we say is not reported correctly: CJP
    
			
    

    A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Muneeb Akhtar, heard a review petition filed by Election Commission of Pakistan ECP, pertaining to Supreme Court’s earlier decision about election date in Punjab.
    




    During the hearing the CJP addressed Attorney General of Pakistan, and talked about the controversy surrounding his “Good to see you,” comment to Imran Khan. “We saw you and said ‘Good to see you’, with an open heart. Things said in a different context were reported in such a way that they gave a wrong impression, everything we do is not reported correctly.”
    




    While talking about news reports claiming that the CJ provided a Mercedes to Imran Khan to commute in, Justice Bandial said, “It was said that Imran Khan was given a Mercedes by the court, I don’t even use a Mercedes myself.”
    




    Earlier, Supreme Court’s spokesman also clarified that the court did not provide a Mercedes to Imran Khan.
    




    




    




    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    In the latest really messed up development of ‘Tere Bin’ it turns out that Meerab, Murtasim did it consensually
    
			
    

    We all know that the latest act in the cesspool that is the Pakistani drama circus was the controversial promo of ‘Tere Bin’ which aired last week. The trailer implied that female lead Meerab (played by Yumna Zaidi) was raped by her husband Murtasim (played by Wahaj Ali).
    




    Twitter users were shocked, tagging the actors, production staff and even the writer, Nooran Makhdoom herself, to criticise the development as deeply misogynist and horrifying. But then, instead of reassuring the audience, Makhdoom decided to fan the flames even more with controversial statements given to Arab News, defending the marital rape by saying that it has been going on for a long time on Pakistani screens.
    




    Mmmm.. still not a good reason though.
    




    Finally, the episode has aired and it turns out, the sex was not rape. It was consensual.
    




    Yes, you read that right.
    




    We are dragged through the first agonizing 15 minutes of Mariam’s marriage, and her reluctance to open her heart, yada yada.
    




    And then we are reluctantly led to THAT scene where our favorite toxic jori, Murtasim and Meerab, actually did the deed in a consensual manner, but even that led to a lot of ronay dhonay.
    




    Twitter was mostly amused but some were horrified at how a once popular show has destroyed itself by pandering to sensationalism. Kudos to them for taking out the marital rape but really, where is the plot going?
    




    


    




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    Chalo iss baat mein hilarious memes tou mil gayien 
    




    
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