President Joe Biden went all out on Sunday to mobilise US voters in support of democracy in an effort to fend off a Republican “red wave” in this week’s midterm elections that might help Donald Trump return to the White House.
With two days until Tuesday’s election, the 79-year-old told a rally in upstate New York, traditionally Democratic territory, “If you all come up and vote, democracy sustained, not a joke.”
“This is the time for your generation to stand up for it. to keep it safe. To select it, “When recalling the Trump supporters’ attack on the US Capitol building last year, Biden informed the St. Lawrence University audience in a sombre tone that they had refused to accept defeat.
RAWALPINDI: A PTI employee was electrocuted and injured on Monday while attempting to climb a power pole on Rawalpindi’s Murree Road, according to emergency workers.Zeenatullah, the man, was shocked by electricity and fell to the ground immediately after holding to the pole’s strong cables.
Rescue personnel arrived at the scene of the accident to move the man to the hospital, but the ambulance struggled to manoeuvre through the gridlock.Following his accident, the 23-year-old Orakzai district resident is receiving medical care.
After the horrific fall and the trauma, the PTI employee was still unconscious.Rescue personnel said that they had not located any identifying papers for the male, who is thought to be around 30 years old.
Exclusive information from Subhash Ghai explains why Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit weren’t cast in Pardes
The “showman” of Bollywood, Subhash Ghai, recalls how Mahima Chaudhary became an overnight sensation when he was working on Pardes. The director also disclosed that despite demand from many to sign superstars for the movie, such as Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit, he stuck to his choice to include unknown actors.
In a rare interview, he explained why, other from Shah Rukh Khan, he shunned superstars in the 1997 hit Pardes.
Despite the fact that Madhuri Dixit was signed on for a three picture agreement, I wanted Pardes to star a newcomer. She had also like Ganga’s script. For the uninitiated, Ganga was the previous name for Pardes.
Salman Sir had also sent us a note expressing interest in acting in a movie. Many people at my office agreed with me that it would be a good idea to sign Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and the distributors for the movie, but I stuck to my guns.
Madhuri was a star at the time, so to present her as a plain, innocent, small-town girl would give the impression that she is growing cunning. So, based on the storyline and myself, a fresh girl and boy had to be cast as those characters for the movie.
Last Thursday, the former prime minister was wounded while leading his supporters in a protest march.
In the assault on his convoy, one person was killed and at least ten others were hurt.
The current prime minister, the interior minister, and an army commander are all being accused of planning to kill Mr. Khan. They all refute the accusation.
According to the former prime minister, police in Punjab province, the scene of the attack, demanded that he retract his mention of the army officer, a senior member of Pakistan’s ISI intelligence organisation, before they would look into his charge.
Imran Khan: Pakistan’s highest court instructs law enforcement to look into a shooting
The top judge in the nation asked police to explain why they had not launched a formal probe four days after the incident and gave them 24 hours to do so.
“The evidence might have been lost at the crime scene if the police hadn’t conducted their investigation. In this manner, the case’s evidence will be disputed and rejected in court “Umar Ata Bandial, Chief Justice, remarked.
After being shot at the protest march in Wazirabad, in the northeast, Mr. Khan, 70, has been recovering in the hospital.
Before a burst of gunfire is heard, video footage shows him and his supporters on a shipping container being hauled by a vehicle. Then, as others close to him try to hide him, Mr. Khan is seen ducking.
Despite the absence of charges, one suspect is still being held in prison.
After the shooting last week, the march on the capital, which was on its seventh day at the time of the attack, was put on hold. It is scheduled to resume on Tuesday.
Mr. Khan, who was removed from office in April following a no-confidence vote in parliament, has said he won’t join the group while he recovers from his wounds.
New elections, which must be held by the end of next year, are once again being demanded by him and his followers.
Pakistan is currently experiencing economic difficulty and the aftereffects of this summer’s terrible floods, in addition to political unrest.
The nation has a history of political violence, culminating in the 2007 murder of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. Many people remembered how she was murdered after Mr. Khan was attacked.
The former cricketer-turned-politician, who still has strong public support, has been at odds with the Shehbaz Sharif-led administration for months.
In a case he claimed was politically motivated last month, the election commission barred him from holding public office.
LIVE updates: PTI adjusts the schedule once more; the long march will now begin on Thursday
The PTI has revised its schedule and will now resume its long march on Thursday rather than Wednesday after a brief hiatus caused by party leader Imran Khan’s wounded in a last week’s assassination attempt.
Prior to the restart, the Islamabad Capital City Police has threatened legal action against unauthorised rallies in the federal capital, and the Supreme Court has directed the Punjab IG to file an assassination attempt against Khan FIR.
In a press conference with journalists in Lahore, PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the long march will now resume on Thursday.
This is the third time that the PTI has shifted the long march’s start date.
Imran Khan, the chairman of the PTI, postponed the party’s long march a few hours ago. Fawad Chaudhry, the party’s head, announced that the march will now resume on Wednesday rather than Tuesday.
Qureshi, however, said that the march will now take place on Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
New Zealand With an 89-run thumping of the tournament’s defending winners and hosts Australia, the Black Caps set the tone for their campaign thus far.
Afghanistan’s deluge did not halt their progress. Glenn Phillips’ 64-ball 104, the second century of this World Cup, helped them defeat Sri Lanka.
New Zealand struggled to match England’s 180 total but recovered to defeat the underdogs Ireland as captain Kane Williamson hit a quickfire 61.
To demonstrate how dangerous they are, the beaten finalists from last year defeated pre-tournament favourites Australia and England in the harder of the two Super 12 groups.
Pakistan The 2009 champions’ season got off to a tragic start when they lost a last-ball thriller to India and then suffered a shocking loss to Zimbabwe.
Their triumph over the Netherlands was scarcely noteworthy as they appeared to be doomed, losing four wickets in their small 92-run chase.
However, Pakistan produced a commanding performance to thrash South Africa and restore their hopes of making the semi-finals, and the Dutch helped them out by shocking South Africa.
With speed spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi contributing career-best figures of 4-22, Babar Azam’s squad defeated Bangladesh in a game that may have determined their fate and advanced to the final four.
Azam’s performance, though, is still concerning as the opener has scored just 39 runs in five games.
England
After thrashing the opponents for 112 in their tournament opener in Perth, England’s Jos Buttler team smashed Afghanistan to maintain their status as the tournament favourites.
However, a surprising DLS loss to Ireland by five runs and a washout against Australia placed them in a tough spot.
The Three Lions rallied to defeat the Kiwis, while star all-rounder Ben Stokes’ unbeaten 42 helped them defeat Sri Lanka by four wickets in a nail-biting match to go to the semifinals.
In their victory over New Zealand, fast bowlers Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, and Mark Wood all played significant roles. Buttler and Alex Hales both scored half-centuries.
India
At a jam-packed Melbourne Cricket Ground, India India ignited the competition as Virat Kohli’s brilliance overcame Pakistan’s 159 on the last ball in front of over 90,000 spectators.
India lost just once, to South Africa, en route to the semifinals as table-toppers thanks to Kohli’s outstanding performance, which included three half-centuries to become the greatest run-scorer in tournament history.
Suryakumar Yadav, a T20 sensation, has also scored runs and will be India’s main weapon in their quest for their first world championship since the 2013 Champions Trophy with a tournament strike rate of 193.96.
India, who won the 2007 T20 World Cup, appears dangerous.
The professional athlete and wife of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik accessed her account on the photo and video sharing platform, where she shared a number of her most recent images and videos.
SANIA MIRZA RELEASES NEW IMAGES
Sania Mirza looks lovely in the viral photos wearing a black bodycon midi dress and red pointed stilettos. The top player accessorised the ensemble with a pair of sunglasses, a smartwatch that went with it, and stacked bracelets on her wrist.
Later, Mirza published a second two-image portfolio of her day’s up-close photos.
The tennis celebrity regularly updates her social media pages with amusing videos, lovely photos of her kid Izhaan Mirza Malik, and popular web trends that include her cricketer-husband Shoaib Malik.
A recent trailer for the film Adipurush, starring Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, and Kriti Sanon, was released by the producers. The movie, a historical drama that recounts a portion of the epic narrative, was inspired by the Ramayana.
The film’s release date has been further delayed by the producers, despite the fact that it was originally intended to directly compete with many South Asian movies that were slated in January 2023, in the days leading up to Sankranti. The movie will now be released on June 16, 2023, according to an official announcement from Om Raut, the director.
A new release date for Adipurush has been decided; the Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan-starring film will debut in June 2023
The director disclosed that they pushed the release date to give audiences a better viewing experience in an official statement issued by Om Raut in collaboration with the producers T-Series. “Adipurush is not a film, but rather a representation of our devotion to Prabhu Shri Ram and dedication to our Sanskrit and history,” the statement said.
We must give the teams working on the film additional time if we want to provide the spectators with a fully immersive visual experience. The new release date for Adipurush is June 16, 2023. We are dedicated to producing a movie that would make India proud. Your encouragement, love, and blessings enable us to continue. Om Raut.
Regarding Adipurush, it is a pan-Indian movie with amazing visual effects that recounts the famous Ramayana battle. In this Om Raut directed film, Saif Ali Khan plays Lankeshwar aka Raavan, Kriti Sanon plays Seeta, and Prabhas plays Ram. With great hoopla, the movie’s teaser was unveiled in Ayodhya, the city where Ram is thought to have been born. On June 16, 2023, a global release of the movie is anticipated.
Sikh Yatrees travel to Pakistan to attend Baba Guru Nanak’s birth festivities
To attend the birth festivities of Baba Guru Nanak at Nankana Sahib, some 3,000 Sikh Yatrees from India crossed the Wagah Border on Sunday.
The Yatrees were cordially welcomed at the Wagha Border by Additional Secretary Shrines, Rana Shahid, President of the Sikh Parbandhak Committee, Sardar Amar Singh, and government representatives.
Three special trains for Sikh Yatrees have been operated by Pakistan Railways between Wagha and Nankana Sahib stations.
On the fifteenth of this month, the Yatrees will return to India.
Imran Khan, according to Babar Awan, was shot by an AK-47
Babar Awan, the legal counsel for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, asserted on Monday that the former prime minister was shot with an AK-47.
Faisal Javed, the leader of the PTI, appeared before the anti-terrorism court (ATC) in relation to allegations of violating Section 144 and meddling in local administration.
How is Faisal Javed doing right now, the court inquired? How do the wounds feel? The PTI leader responded by stating that although he has a fever, he is feeling better. According to Faisal, he was only harmed because the bullet made contact with his skin.
According to Imran Khan’s attorney Awan, PTI leaders were accused of obstructing traffic, yelling anti-government chants, and claiming that public property had been harmed. The PTI was also accused of inciting fear using sticks and shouts. Which government car was allegedly damaged? The PTI was simply booked for standing in the road; it was not stated in the case.
According to him, Imran Khan was struck by two bullets, previous Prime Minister Khan was shot with an AK-47, and Shaheed Moazzam was struck with a 9 mm bullet.
Babar Awan later claimed that 5,000 people should be executed while speaking to the media outside of the court. He also asked, “Who killed the FIA witnesses and the inquiry personnel during that time?”
“What was sent to Azam Swati’s daughter, do we care if the police come to our homes, and why were the granddaughters expelled from the nation? The FIA should refrain from playing the game of fire after declaring the video to be phoney in a few hours “added he.
The head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) claimed during a news conference that the former prime minister is acting-wise superior to Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan of Bollywood.
He said, “I don’t get his dramas; a JIT (joint investigative team) should be set up to look into Imran Khan’s lying.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman said, Attack on Imran khan is deemed a drama
Fazl claimed that there is a “fiction” being spread about the shooting, saying that although he first opposed the incident, “things came to light” over time.
The PDM chief remarked, “One shot, two shots, four shots or fragments; we have heard of bomb fragments, but we are hearing of bullet fragments for the first time.
He also questioned the method by which a cancer hospital delivered bone therapy.
He added that he discovered the existence of the jugular vein in the shin for the first time.
The claims of doctors had “contradictions,” he continued.
He added that whereas it took the marchers five to six days to go from Lahore to Gujranwala, it just took an hour after Imran was hit.
Imran used to refer to everyone as a thief, according to Fazl, but he later admitted to being one.
He claimed that Pakistan was being forced into difficulties and that the use of “accidents” was causing concern in the country.
The PTI chief’s statements were believed by “blind people,” he said, who had closed their eyes.
He said, “Among all the countries in the region, we have been economically left behind.”
He continued by saying the government should maintain its resolve and refrain from showing any indulgence because the lengthy march of the former ruling party has failed.
He warned the former PM, “The ground here is incredibly hot, your soles will not be able to resist this heat.”
He declared that under no circumstances could the marchers enter Islamabad.
Additionally, he noted that “16 of our scholars were martyred” and that he had experienced three suicide attacks. In spite of their difficulties, he said, they wanted peace in Pakistan and believed that everyone should obey the law.
He stated that he deplored the incident but would not comment further on Senator Azam Swati’s video release.
The PDM leader claimed that the former premier showed the crowd a “false cypher” in reference to the supposed cypher. He asked that a JIT look into the situation and that legal action be taken for “misrepresenting a state secret.”
He commented on the alleged threat letter sent to murdered journalist Arshad Sharif and requested a copy of it. If an investigation into the matter is done, “you (PTI) will be trapped,” he said.
After an armed attack on his container during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-“Haqeeqi Insaf’s Azadi March” in Wazirabad on Thursday, the former prime minister Imran was shot in the leg.
The event resulted in the death of one person and the injuries of numerous people close to the PTI chairman, including Senator Faisal Javaid, former Sindh governor Imran Ismail, Ahmad Chattha, and Imran Yousaf.
Imran was transferred to the Lahore-based Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH). Imran was described by hospital staff as “stable and chatting.”
Authorities reported that 14 people, including some senior PTI figures, were hurt in the armed attack, and that one person, later identified as Muazzam Nawaz, died as a result.
Pakistan’s Islamabad – Imran Khan, a former prime minister, has requested that President Arif Alvi launch an investigation into a news conference staged by Pakistan’s potent intelligence service, which he has charged with planning the attack on him.
Khan mentioned the occasion hosted by Lieutenant General Nadeem Anjum, head of Inter-Services Intelligence, in a letter to the president last month (ISI).
Imran Khan requests that the Pakistani president look into the military
Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, wrote: “How can two military administrators give a highly political press conference targeting the leader of the largest federal political party?”
Anjum was joined at the historic press conference on October 27 by Lieutenant General Babar Iftikhar, the head of the military’s Inter-Services Public Relations media division (ISPR).
Khan was released from the hospital on Sunday and is now recuperating at home in Lahore. He suffered a leg injury last week during a protest march in Wazirabad, Punjab’s easternmost province, during what appeared to be an assassination attempt.
He further requested that the president outline the role of ISPR in his letter, writing, “I am pleading with you to act now to end the misuse of power and abuses of our laws and constitutions.”
Khan hasn’t shown any proof to support his claims.
The military or the president, who serves as the supreme commander of the armed forces, have not yet responded to the letter.
In interviews with the media, the two military representatives discussed the murder of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya and addressed accusations made by Khan against the military system.
The leader of the PTI has sought their dismissal after alleging that senior intelligence official Major General Faisal Naseer, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah were complicit in what he called the plot to kill him.
In his letter to the president, he reiterated the accusations.
Including a senator and his chief of staff, Khan has previously accused military personnel of torturing and harassing PTI employees.
The military labelled his claims “baseless and reckless” on Friday, adding that they are “inappropriate and uncalled for” to be made against senior army personnel.
Sharif requested that a commission be established to look into the incident by the nation’s highest court.
The premier declared on Saturday that “I don’t have the right to remain in office if there is any shred of proof found regarding my role in this matter.”
Khan, 70, was ousted by a no-confidence vote in the parliament in April.
He said that a US-led international plot conspired to get rid of him by working with Pakistan’s military establishment and his political enemies. Again, he offered no supporting details. These accusations have been refuted by US and Pakistani authorities.
Since his removal, he has been holding protests all throughout the country. In by-elections held in July and October, PTI won the election.
On October 28, the ex-cricketer-turned-politician began a lengthy march toward Islamabad with the intention of conducting general elections as soon as possible. The present National Assembly of Pakistan will adjourn in October 2023.
Khan declared that his party will pick up the long march again on Tuesday from Wazirabad in a video posted on social media on Sunday from the hospital. In the following days, he promised, he would take part in the march in Rawalpindi.
Musarrat Jamshed Cheema, a senior PTI leader, stated that Khan will deliver daily remarks as the party’s top leadership leads the march and follows the original path.
Every day at 4:30 p.m., Imran Khan will address the crowd, and every day’s rally will attempt to end before sundown, she said.
In “10 to 12 days,” said to Cheema, the party intends to wrap up the gathering in Islamabad.
“However, everything is contingent upon his health and recuperation. Naturally, we want him there as soon as we can,” she said.
The hearing was presided over by a five-judge bigger bench under the leadership of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial.
“You are a trustworthy and capable cop. No one will be able to obstruct your job, SC will ensure you. Give us some time, then file a FIR. The chief justice advised you to proceed.
Adding, “We are not taking suo motu,” Justice Bandial We will move forward with an earlier suo motu matter challenging the executive’s meddling in the criminal justice system if they continue to drag out the situation.
SC orders IG Punjab to file an assault report against Imran within 24 hours
Justice Bandial added that it is on to the supreme court to make sure that justice is carried out in accordance with the law.
The chief justice continued, “We just want to make sure that there shouldn’t be any interference with your work.”
Additionally, Justice Bandial instructed the police officer to gather forensic evidence while also informing the IG that the provincial government’s “different position” could not prevent police from conducting a fair inquiry.
The chief justice of the supreme court declared that there had been an attempt to kill a national leader and added that a suo motu notice would be issued if the court was unsatisfied with the police report.
Shahkar had already informed the bench that his perspective differs from that of the provincial government.
It’s important to remember that Shahkar has asked for his services to be terminated by the Punjab government with “immediate effect” due to the ongoing impasse over the filing of a FIR for the attack on the PTI leader.
IG Punjab sought to be made available to the federal government in a letter to the provincial administration, explaining that “personal considerations” prevent him from carrying out his duties any more.
The federal government would likely postpone the appointment of a new Punjab IG, according to sources who spoke to The Express Tribune, as the Center is not in a rush to choose his replacement.
Imran was leading the PTI’s “Haqeeqi Azadi March” on Thursday when a shooter opened fire on his container, striking the former prime minister in the thigh.
Despite three days having passed since the attack on Imran and other party officials during their long march in Punjab’s Wazirabad area, the police took another person into jail on Saturday. However, the case of the incident has still not been officially reported.
Sources claim that the IG of Punjab had qualms about the identities named in the FIR, which finally caused rifts to widen between the IG and Punjab government and the PTI.
King Charles will extend a “restriction” to Meghan and Harry’s children.
The royal protocol was not passed down to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s offspring from King Charles.
The royal website states that Prince Archie Harrison and Princess Lilibet Diana will not be elevated to those titles under the new line of succession.
However, the names of Prince William and Duchess Kate’s children have been updated.
An official spokesperson for King Charles has said that the list may be revised “as and when we get information.”
Omid Scobie, a friend of Meghan Markle’s, recently tweeted that he was surprised to see that the titles of Archie and Lili had not been changed following the death of the Queen.
“The Palace has modified its website to reflect William and Kate’s new titles in the line of succession.
Considering that Harry is the King’s son, his offspring are entitled to the titles of His Royal Highness (HRH) Prince Archie and HRH Princess Lilibet. But for now, both are shown in their original formats, “Scobie observed.
Neetu Kapoor has this to say about Alia Bhatt and Ranbir’s new baby girl: “She Is Very Cute”
Neetu Kapoor’s son Ranbir and daughter-in-law Alia Bhatt welcomed a daughter on Sunday, making Neetu a grandmother for the first time (November 6). The veteran actress spent the day at Reliance Hospital (where Alia is confined) and was seen leaving the facility in the evening. There was a swarm of photographers waiting outside her home to offer their congratulations to Neetu Kapoor as soon as she arrived. They probed for details about her granddaughter, too. Following a paparazzo asking the actress how she’s doing after the birth of her granddaughter, she responds in the clip, “I don’t understand why you’re bothering me with these questions. But what should I say? The world has finally made me happy.”
To which one of the photographers responds, “Does the infant look more like Alia or Ranbir?” “That was then; this is now. Honestly, I have no idea what you’re talking about. (Right now, she’s too young because she was just born. That being said, it is now challenging to predict.” Yet Neetu Kapoor countered, “she is very cute.” Additionally, the actress provided an update on Alia Bhatt’s health following the birth, “Absolute perfection; everything is fine. Not a thing needs fixing.”
On Sunday at 7 a.m., Alia Bhatt and her husband Ranbir Kapoor were seen arriving to the hospital, where she gave birth to a daughter at 12:05 p.m. Alia made the Instagram announcement of the birth of her daughter in the afternoon. The message on the board said, “Our baby girl has arrived, and she is a magical little wonder. We are overflowing with happiness and pride as parents. A huge fan of Alia and Ranbir’s.”
After that, Neetu Kapoor reposted it on Instagram with the comment “Blessings,” along with a heart and a pair of folded hands emojis.
After over five years together as a couple, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor tied the knot in April of this year.
PTI leaders are to be arrested by the law enforcement agency.
In response to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s threat to block all roads leading into and out of Islamabad, law enforcement authorities (LEAs) have decided to crack down on PTI party officials.
The decision to come down on leaders, according to government sources, was made at a crucial gathering of law enforcement agencies the other night.
Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf’s officials such as Pervez Khattak, Sheikh Rashid Shafiq, and Aamir Kiyani had arrest warrants issued for them.
Ali Amin Gandapur and Malik Amir Dogar were also targeted for arrest.
The Rangers, the FC, and the federal police will conduct a joint patrol up to the airport, and anyone impeding access to the airport would face severe consequences.
At the conference, it was resolved that Airport Road must remain open at all costs.
Also, in light of the PTI’s lengthy march and the anti-establishment rhetoric of its leaders, the Punjab police were stationed around the General Headquarters (GHQ).
There will be no protests or demonstrations outside the GHQ from any groups or political workers.
The police in Punjab will prevent any activists or political groups from reaching the GHQ.
4.9 magnitude of earthquake shakes the area of Islamabad and surrounding areas on 7 November 2022.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, November 7 (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 7th November 2022): On Monday morning, a number of towns in Pakistan, including Islamabad and Rawalpindi, were shaken by an earth-quake of a magnitude that was about in the middle.
The level of strength of the earth-quake was determined to be a 4 by the National Seismic Monitoring Center.
A private television channel said that although the earthquake measured 9.0 on the Richter scale and had its epicenter on the border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan, there have been no reports of any damage or injuries as of yet.
The Monitoring Center estimated that the depth of the earthquake was 227 kilometers below the surface of the ground.
ISLAMABAD: UNEP’s Emissions Gap Report, issued on October 27, 2022, observed that the world is still falling short of the Paris climate goals, with no realistic pathway to 1.5°C.
According to the flagship study, countries’ NDCs or pledges since last year are “woefully inadequate” and make little impact in 2030 emissions. The world is on track for a 2.8°C temperature rise, considerably above the Paris Agreement objective. Limiting global warming to 2°C and 1.5°C requires 30–45% reductions in emissions.
The UNEP report sets the stage for one of the most critical climate dialogues, especially in the context of a year marked by international political turmoil, global inflation, severe climate catastrophes, and worldwide energy crisis, all of which have distracted leaders and complicated efforts to address climate change.
COP27 will build on the outcomes of COP26, including the signing of the Glasgow climate pact requiring signatories to present stronger action plans within a shortened timeframe and the agreement on the Paris rule book outlining how Paris accord signatories will structure their NDCs to reduce emissions.
COP27 aims to keep global temperature rise to well below 2°C while pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5°C, improve adaptability and resilience, and mobilize money for reduction, adaptation, and loss and damage.
Despite noble goals, COP conferences have turned into a display of hypocrisy as politicians, business magnates, and lobbyists make impassioned pleas and promises, only to breach their obligations immediately after the performance closes. They allow global leaders to escape domestic problems and bolster their self-esteem before a “sympathetic” international audience.
In his comments on the UNEP report and COP27, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, “Commitments to net zero are worthless without strategies, policies, and actions to back it up… Greenwashing, false movers, and late movers are unsustainable. We must reduce emissions before climate disaster strikes.
COP27 should focus on the 3R global climate strategy, coined by the Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG): ‘Reduce’ (emissions), ‘Remove’ (GHG emissions), and ‘Repair’ (the earth) to achieve the following important outcomes.
1) Implement promises. A 2021 examination of the efficacy of climate promises in the banking sector revealed that worldwide banks gave roughly $740bn in financing to coal, oil, and gas businesses. COP27 should focus on a concrete “policies-to-action” dialogue, identifying opportunities for countries, especially those responsible for cumulative global emissions stock, to announce further policy changes and implement stringent accountability standards to ensure that pledges are doing enough to reach the Paris accords.
2) Ensure climate money for warming-affected countries. In earlier summits, many coal-dependent developing economies felt cornered since focusing on coal while neglecting oil and gas would hurt them. These nations feel compelled to switch from fossil fuels to renewables without developed-country help. Some governments, like India, agree to alter their NDCs but condition their implementation on foreign contributions. The fairness argument is that industrialized nations produced most of the world’s emissions. Now that they have money, these nations can pursue climate-friendly legislation. They should solve the situation they caused.
To improve help for vulnerable countries and foster confidence amongst states, bigger economies must prioritize climate action flows for developing countries. The conference must ensure the Paris rulebook is fully implemented and the private sector is mobilized to contribute more efficiently. World Resources Institute estimates $600 billion in climate finance by 2025 to tackle climate change.
3) Use natural or geoengineered solutions. Despite adaptation’s importance, we can’t adapt our way out of the climate catastrophe. Nature-based solutions can help us cut emissions. These strategies entail conserving, repairing, or better managing ecosystems to remove carbon dioxide. COP26 recognized the need for nature-based solutions, and COP27 will likely focus on more investment and support. Less than 10% of climate money goes to nature-based solutions. Recent research suggests that deploying nature-based solutions successfully can help meet climate targets.
Pakistan rarely serves on working groups or drafting committees at these conferences. Due to this year’s devastating floods and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s support for a climate action plan, Pakistan is ideally positioned to join other climate-impacted developing countries in seeking reparations, an issue developed nations have repeatedly pushed down the agenda in previous conferences. Potential recipient nations, like Pakistan, should not expect a major injection of reparations after COP27 to bail them out of budgetary and foreign currency challenges. As shown by the onerous GCF requirements, reparations, when released, will be subject to strict documentation and compliance rules covering usage, project completion, and performance standards.
As COP27 approaches, the biggest threat is the expanding gap between eloquent rhetoric and genuine climate action. Greta Thunberg says, “The COPs don’t work unless we mobilize.”
In two weeks, we’ll see if COP27 seized this chance. Otherwise, the global climate strategy will fail.
Fulbright alumnus interested in sustainable energy and climate change
KARACHI: According to The News on Saturday, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) rejected rumours of a forthcoming mini-budget and disregarded any fresh tax amnesty plans because of IMF constraints.At separate gatherings held at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), FBR Chairman Asim Ahmed made the announcement to the business community (FPCCI).
The meeting’s chairman also declared that, at the request of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, the Tax Reforms Commission was being reactivated.
According to four people with direct knowledge of the situation, telecom companies are pressuring the European Union to enact new regulations that would make Big Tech pay for network expenditures, following Australia’s lead.Telecom companies in Europe have pushed for financial support from American digital companies like Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL.O), Facebook (META.O), and Netflix (NFLX.O), claiming that they account for a significant portion of the region’s internet traffic.
The latest plan, which hasn’t been publicised, is being reviewed by the GSMA, an organisation that advocates for more than 750 mobile operators in the telecom industry.
On Twitter, the conversation was never particularly cordial. Often, the loudest opinions drown out the subtler, more nuanced ones. After all, whether the debate is over transgender children or baseball, it is much simpler to rage-tweet at a perceived enemy than it is to look for common ground.This isn’t going to change any time soon, according to the chaos that has engulfed Twitter the company and the platform since Elon Musk took over. In fact, if it gets better at all, it’s likely to get considerably worse before getting better.
Just over a week ago, Musk and his group of tech industry partisans showed up at Twitter prepared to destroy the blue bird’s nest and swiftly rebuild it in line with his vision.He started mass layoffs at the San Francisco-based business on Friday, firing around half of its employees through email to bring it back to employment levels not seen since 2014.
Throughout, he tweeted a variety of vulgar memes, half-jokes, SpaceX rocket launches, and possibly-possibly-not ideas for Twitter that he appeared to be developing on the platform in real time. In a Twitter conversation with author Stephen King, who said, “If it gets instituted, I’m gone like Enron,” he appeared to immediately back away from the concept of charging users $20 per month for the “blue check” and a few other services.
Sonia Azhar, Pakistan’s leading fashion designer, held a fashion display in London that brought attention to the situation of Pakistan’s flood victims.Several Pakistani celebrities, including Mansha Pasha, Azfar Rehman, and Sarah Shareef, performed at the performance, which took place at the Sheraton Skyline Hotel in London.At the fashion show, which featured a Sonia Azhar finale, tens of thousands of pounds in donations for the flood victims were gathered.
“I’m thrilled to display my collection and spread awareness for the victims of Pakistan’s catastrophic floods,” Sonia Azhar remarked. Whatever we can do should be done to lessen their suffering.
Sonia is the CEO of Sonia Azhar, a wedding couture company with locations around Pakistan and who is regarded as Pakistan’s leading fashion designer.Rhythm of Asia was the name of the event, which featured well-known figures from all areas of life.The handmade Eastern couture was worn by British and European models to portray Pakistani culture and fashion.
KARACHI: The News cited dealers in reporting that the rupee will either maintain stable or slightly rise versus the dollar in the coming days following the favourable feelings resulting from the $13 billion funding assurance from friendly countries.The local currency started the week on a high note as a result of a decline in the real effective exchange rate (REER), which fell from 94.4 in August to 90.9 in September. The local currency traded range-bound versus the US dollar this week.
The State Bank of Pakistan was able to increase the value of the rupee thanks to the decline. Ishaq Dar, the finance minister, claims that the local currency’s actual value is less than 200 to the dollar.The local unit, however, came under pressure in the middle of the week as a result of banks starting to retire $100,000 worth of letters of credit, higher-than-expected inflation, a strong rebound of the US dollar index versus other major currencies, and a very tumultuous political environment.
The three ICC World Cup matches that are taking place today are crucial for Pakistan since they are playing their last group encounter today and their prospects of moving on to the semifinals depend on the outcomes of the other two matches.According to a report on Sunday by Geo News, many Pakistani runners are preparing to compete in the two greatest marathons in the world today: the New York and Istanbul marathons.
Over 50,000 people will participate in the New York marathon, including prominent Hollywood stars and campaigners.Hira Diwan, Faisal Shafi, Huma Rehman, Saad Usmani, Imran Aleem, Aamar Butt, Shariq Samad, Shabab Hussain, Osman Aziz, Mohammad Omer Afzal, Obaid ur Rehman Awan, Muhammad Raza, Prem Kumar, Bilal Ehsan, and Saifullah are among the runners of Pakistani descent who are competing in the
Even though Janhvi Kapoor is extremely busy promoting her forthcoming movie Mili, fans haven’t stopped discussing their relationship with Orhan Awatramani. Finally speaking out about the rumours, she described him as someone who “feels like home.”
She also referred to him as a buddy and said that he had had her back for a very long time. Janhvi stated in an interview with News18, “I have known Orry for years and he is someone I not just have so much fun with, but who has also had my back for a very long time, and I have had his back. When he is here, it seems like home, and I have a lot of faith in him.A survival thriller based on actual events is Janhvi’s Mili. “I recall it (the film) taking a true toll on my mental health because I would come home after wrapping up production and I would go to sleep and dream that I was still in the freezer,” Janhvi stated in a statement regarding the movie.
Priyanka Chopra flew from the US to Mumbai to market her hair care line.PeCee returned to India after almost three years and used Instagram to share with fans one day of her demanding Mumbai itinerary.In the video, Priyanka was seen getting dressed in white for an occasion. After the ceremony, Priyanka said while she was sitting in her car, “Being back home is such a blessing. It’s wonderful to see Babul Nath in Churchgate.”
Priyanka penned: “And that concludes Mumbai! The Ghar Ki Baat is Alag! Coming home is the best feeling there is.I have been so affected over the past few of days by all the love and support that has been shown to me. I’ll be honest and say that without my team and all of you who came out, I don’t know where I’d be.
She said, “So thank YOU and @mynykaa for making my dream come true!” Cannot wait to return! Alright, till we cross paths again. P.S. Out of more than 4,000 brands, we are among the TOP 10 brands on #Nykaa! Top 5 in metro areas! Team, yay.
DAMASCUS: Syrian perfumer Mohammad al-Masri only only a single sniff of a fragrance to replicate the aroma of a luxury brand at a fraction of the price and without the label.
Daily, dozens of clients pour into his modest shop in the old city of Damascus’ market, many flashing images of expensive perfumes they want to copy on their phones.
The 55-year-old told that all he had was his shop and the nose he had been honing since he was 15 years old.”I don’t have a large shop or expensive equipment.”
 NEW DELHI: The most polluted metropolis in the world’s authorities ordered primary schools to close starting in New Delhi on Saturday and advised schools to restrict older students from participating in outdoor activities.
Every winter, a foul smog builds over the Indian capital as the cold, heavy air traps road dust, car emissions, and smoke from burning crop stubble in neighbouring states, leading to an increase in respiratory diseases among the 20 million residents of the metropolis.
As the air quality index (AQI) surpassed 400 on Friday, the majority of the capital territory’s districts were classified as “severe” or “hazardous.”
GHOTKI: In a confrontation with bandits in the katcha area of Ghotki, Sindh, at least five cops, including a district superintendent of police (DSP) and two station head officers (SHOs), lost their lives.
Five officers, including DSP Abdul Malik Bhutto and two SHOs, allegedly accepted martyrdom during the gunfight.Dacoits, according to SSP Ghokti, possessed the newest weapons, but police operations are being conducted to catch them.
He added that the police are in good spirits and that operations against the bandits will continue. Police officers are prepared to give their life for their country just like Pakistan’s army and rangers, he added.
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), attacked Imran Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), on Sunday, accusing him of manufacturing a new injury drama because of his contradictory claims over the shooting incident.
Speaking to the media in the federal capital, the JUI-F leader continued to criticise the PTI leader, claiming that the accusations are being made after the nation’s economy has been severely damaged and that this is dragging the nation into a mire. Fazl made fun of the former prime [Imran] by claiming that Imran Khan had outperformed Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan in acting.
