US sanctions Iranian foreign minister

WASHINGTON – The United States (US) has put sanctions on Iran’s top diplomat foreign minister, Mohammed Javad Zarif, the Radio Pakistan reports on Thursday.

The White House announced that the sanctions include freezing of assets of Zarif in the United States or controlled by US entities.

“Zarif implements the reckless agenda of Iran s Supreme Leader and is the regime s primary spokesperson around the world. The United States is sending a clear message to the Iranian regime that its recent behaviour is completely unacceptable,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement.

Washington will also seek to curtail Zarif’s international travel.

Meanwhile, spokesman for Iranian Foreign Ministry Abbas Mousavi said in a tweet today (Thursday) that the United States has imposed sanctions against Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif because they fear of the logic of his negotiating skills.

He said the US leaders follow irrational and illogical policies and they are well aware that Dr Zarif has influential status in Iran’s policy, but they imposed sanctions against him which demonstrate their ignorance.

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Saudi Minister Media, Military Adviser to Minister Defence call on COAS at GHQ

RAWALPINDI – Minister of Media Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Military Adviser to Minister of Defence KSA called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, on Wednesday.

In its press release, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said: “His Excellency Mr Turki Bin Abdullah Al Shabanah, Minister of Media Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Major General Talal Abdullah Alotaibi, Military Advisor to HRH Minister of Defence KSA called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today.”

KSA’s ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Saeed al Maliky was also present during the meeting.

Regional security situation and matters of mutual interest discussed.

COAS said that both countries have a history of defence cooperation which Pakistan greatly values.

Pakistan Army stands with Saudi Armed Forces in all fields.

COAS expressed condolences on the death of Prince Bandar Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud.

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Clean and Green Pakistan: PM Imran launches plantation drive on Aug 5 in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – Adviser on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Khan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office in Islamabad on Wednesday.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Adviser briefed the Prime Minister about various initiatives being taken to address the issue of Climate Change. Progress on “Clean and Green Pakistan” also came under discussion.

The prime minister will launch plantation drive, under 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Program, on 5th August in Islamabad.

Urban Forestry Plantation campaign will be launched by the Prime Minister in Lahore on 9th August.

 

 

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North Korea test-fires two ballistic missiles

SEOUL – North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles from the Hodo Peninsula on the east coast on Wednesday.

South Korean military in a statement said in Seoul, North Korean missiles launch intended to pressure South Korea and the United States (US) to stop upcoming military drills scheduled for next month, the Radio Pakistan reported.

According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, the two devices were fired from the Wonsan area on the east coast at dawn and flew around 250 kilometres.

Despite a meeting between leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump last month It was the second such firing in less than a week.

The North is also banned from ballistic missile launches under UN Security Council resolutions.

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More than 500 Sikh pilgrims arrive in Pakistan for Baba Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary celebrations

NANKANA SAHIB – A special delegation of around 500 Indian Sikh pilgrims has arrived Pakistan to participate in the inaugural ceremony of celebrations of the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak in Nankana Sahib tomorrow (Thursday).

A special caravan of 480 Indian Sikh pilgrims crossed over to Pakistan through the Wagah border on Tuesday morning. The Sikh pilgrims will stay at Gurdwara Janam Asthan also referred to as Gurdwara Nankana Sahib for two days.

Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued visas to the Indian Sikh Pilgrims, the Radio Pakistan reported.

A statement issued by Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi said that Pakistan believes in the policy of promoting visits to religious shrines and people-to-people contacts between the two countries.

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Met office forecasts new spell of monsoon rains from today

ISLAMABAD – The Met office has predicted fresh spell of monsoon rains in central and upper parts of the country from today (Wednesday) which will continue till Friday.

According to the Radio Pakistan, heavy falls may generate flash flooding in Hazara, Malakand, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, DG Khan Divisions and Kashmir during Thursday and Friday.

Widespread rains/wind-thunderstorm are expected in Hazara, Malakand, Peshawar, Mardan, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad divisions, Islamabad and Kashmir during the next twelve hours.

Meanwhile, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued an alert about thunderstorm rains in different areas of the province from tomorrow to Friday.

A letter has been sent to Deputy Commissioners of all the districts to take precautionary measures to avert human and material losses.

Tourists have been advised to be careful while visiting hilly areas.

 

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PM Imran takes notice of hike in bread prices

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan has chaired an important meeting to review the measures taken to control the price of bread (roti) in the country.

In the meeting consultations were held on the matters pertaining to the gas tariff for bakers (tandoors), the Radio Pakistan reported.

The premier ordered to restore previous prices and said that relief must be given to the common people.

In a press briefing after the meeting, the PM’s special assistant on information, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, said that the premier took notice of the rise in the roti prices during the session and advised the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) to take measures in this regard.

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‘Gossip Girl’ reboot producers want Leighton Meester, Blake Lively to return

Hey, Upper East Siders! Serena and Blair, aka Manhattan’s elite, might just be returning to the Gossip Girl reboot, reported Elle.

A 10-episode reboot of the popular drama was ordered to series on July 17. It will appear on WarnerMedia’s upcoming streaming service HBO Max, which is slated to debut in the spring of 2020.

While there are not many details about the new show just yet, it is expected to take place eight years after the events that transpired in the original series. Joshua Safran will return at Gossip Girl’s executive producer, and he will also write the series.

It seems like there is a possibility for Blake and Leighton’s reunion. Executive producer Josh Schwartz recently hinted the possibility of the two actor’s return, during an appearance at the Television Critics Association summer press tour.

“We’ve reached out to all of them to let them know it was happening and we’d love for them to be involved if they want to be involved, but certainly didn’t want to make it contingent upon [them being involved],” he said. “They played these characters for six years, and if they felt like they were good with that, we want to respect that, but obviously…it would be great to see them again.”

Gossip Girl had six seasons on the CW from 2007 to 2012. Its debut kick started the careers of Lively, 31, and Leighton, 33, in addition to fellow costars Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, Ed Westwick, Taylor Momsen and Jessica Szohr.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Pakistan not guarantor but a facilitator in Afghan peace process, says FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan is not a guarantor but only a facilitator in the Afghan peace process, the Radio Pakistan reports on Tuesday.

While talking to the media in Islamabad, the foreign minister said that the entire onus of the Afghan peace process cannot be put on Pakistan.

He said Pakistan maintains that it is the shared responsibility of all the stakeholders to take forward the peace process.

The foreign minister said that Prime Minister Imran Khan wants to have a meeting with the Taliban to woo them for the intra-Afghan dialogue, adding that Pakistan is moving forward in good faith.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said convergence was seen on Afghan issue during a meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and the US President Donald Trump. This has opened a new chapter in Pakistan-US relations, he said.

The minister said that the US visit remained very successful in achieving the objectives and this stands also reflected in the restoration of suspended assistance.

Responding to a question, the Foreign Minister regretted that India is neither ready to hold talks bilaterally with Pakistan on Kashmir dispute nor does it accept the third party mediation.

He said that Kashmir is a disputed territory and any demographic changes in occupied Kashmir will not be acceptable to Pakistan as well as Kashmiri people.

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Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed sworn in as acting CJP

ISLAMABAD – Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed has sworn in as the acting Chief Justice of Pakistan, the Radio Pakistan reported.

Justice Umar Ata Bandial administered the oath to him at a ceremony in Islamabad on Tuesday.

Chief Justice of Pakistan Asif Saeed Khosa and Justice Gulzar Ahmad has left for Russia to represent Pakistan at the judicial conference.

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At least two US soldiers killed in an ‘insider attack’ in Afghanistan

KANDAHAR – At least two US soldiers have been killed in an insider attack at Shawalikot district in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province.

According to a statement released by NATO stated that the soldiers had been killed, however, it didn’t release their names in accordance with department of defence policy.

In a statement, Operation Resolute Support said that attack has increased total fatalities of US soldiers in Afghanistan this year to 14.

The deaths of the two service members on Monday bring to 12 the number of American forces killed in Afghanistan this year, the same number as all of 2018.

Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the number of US troops in Afghanistan would reduce by 2020.

There are around 14,000 US troops still stationed in Afghanistan.

 

 

 

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Rain related incidents leaves 24 dead in Sindh, KP

KARACHI – At least 24 people lost their lives in rains related incidents in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

In Karachi and other parts of Sindh sixteen have lost their lives in rain-related incidents.

Rescue sources said two children lost their lives after being electrocuted in Malir area; other casualties took place in Defence, Gulistan e Jauhar, Clifton and Khamosh colony.

Two citizens lost their lives in Paposh Nagar while another individual was left dead in Mehmoodabad area.

At least 9 dead as first monsoon rain lashes Karachi

The roads and streets in most areas of the city are swamped with rainwater after the monsoon system hit the city.

The drainage system of the city has failed to cope with the light to medium rain. The shattered sewerage system and garbage littered on streets and roads made the situation worse for Karachiites; especially for those walking on foot and on bikes.

Meanwhile, spokesman of the KP told that three children died due to a flash flood in Bara area of Khyber district.

In another incident, three persons died when a roof of their house collapsed in Mansehra.

According to media details, three people were buried under the debris of a house in Dara area of Mansehra after the roof of the house collapsed due to heavy monsoon rains.

Local residents started a rescue operation on a self-help basis and retrieved the dead bodies from the rubble.

Meanwhile, two persons died due to electric shocks in Orakzai district.

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Celebrities defend Mahira Khan against Firdous Jamal’s harsh comments

LAHORE- Veteran actor Firdous Jamal has been in the headlines for  making misogynistic remarks about Mahira Khan. Jamal recently appeared on Faisal Qureshi’s morning show where he suggested the Superstar actor should no longer play lead roles.

“Sorry to say, she is not heroine stuff. She is a mediocre sort of a model. She is not a good actress and not a heroine,” commented Jamal.

He went on to say, “She is over-aged. There are no heroines in this age. They play the role of a mother.” Firdous Jamal has come under fire for these remarks.

Gohar Rasheed calls out veteran actor Firdous Jamal for targeting Mahira Khan

The severe backlash these remarks have faced is all over social media. Now, stars have come forward expressing their disappointment in the veteran for pulling down Mahira Khan like that. Most of the celebs called out Jamal for having double standards and being chauvinistic.

Mawra Hoccane 

Taking a dig at the biggest name of your country makes you as small as it gets. Disrespectful remarks in the garb of opinions need to STOP. Hope the two mins of fame were worth it. Mahira works extremely hard to be where she is. It’s not easy
So Proud of you my M❤️ @TheMahiraKhan

— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) July 27, 2019

Humayun Saeed

And it is her dedication and passion towards her work that has led her to this position. She is a heroine and a star in every sense of these words. As far as age is concerned, an actor and their talent is not bound by it.

— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) July 27, 2019

Frieha Altaf

Im a huge fan of Mahira Khan. Not only is she beautiful, talented but shes also a great human! Love the support u got girl frm your peers. #FirdousJamal incase you haven't heard 50 is the new 40, 40 a new 30 and 30 a new 20! Age is a number while respect is a given @TheMahiraKhan pic.twitter.com/oDMcacQrWD

— Frieha Altaf (@FriehaAltaf) July 28, 2019

Anoushey Ashraf

Respect. To get it, you must give it. I don’t think our elders sometimes realise how regressive they sound. #FirdousJamal a person’s age has NOTHING to do with their acting ability sir. You should know this better than anyone. https://t.co/Ock2wyKBQL

— Anoushey Ashraf (@Anoushey_a) July 27, 2019

Nadia Hussain

Why the FUCK is age an issue only with FEMALE actors????! No comments when men still play the hero above 30!!!! Wo bhi baap ka role karein na phir??? Bloody double standards!!!!!

— NADIA HUSSAIN (@NADIAHUSSAIN_NH) July 27, 2019

Osman Khalid Butt

If we as members of the film & television fraternity can't keep our chauvinism in check, if we keep reinforcing regressive & sexist stereotypes, how do we expect the public to treat our industry – and specifically the women in it – with respect?

— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) July 27, 2019

Mira Sethi

Disgusted? Yes. Surprised? Not in the least.

Misogyny is the Rules & Regulations branch of Patriachy.

You’ll never hear Bushra Ansari, for example, commenting on a younger actress in this fashion. https://t.co/IUs9MJTzO1

— Mira Sethi (@sethimirajee) July 27, 2019

Zhalay Sarhadi 

When Firdous Jamal sir decides to pass his unwarranted judgment on Mahira khan, it says volumes about his chauvinism and redundant thinking concerning women in general, than who #MahiraKhan is. I am so livid I can barely type!

— zhalay sarhadi (@Xxhalay) July 27, 2019

Fahad Mustafa

@TheMahiraKhan jab log aapke baray main achee ya buree batein karen aapke naam se kuch chaar min kee importance chahen to is ka matlab hai you must be doing something right ..you are and you will be My Super Star ⭐️ Shine More ✨

— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) July 27, 2019

Firdous Jamal is a well-known name and has worked for decades in the Pakistani media Industry. It’s 2019 and actors need to learn to digest a womans’s success and stop putting fellow actors down upon such inconsequential issues.

Mahira Khan is one of the finest actresses we have in the industry, a woman who has made Pakistan proud on many international platforms. Even though Mahira’s work and talent speak for themselves, it’s heartening to see people from the industry stand up for her and condemn the harsh comments.

Have more to add to the story? Comment below and stay tuned for more updates!

 

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4 dead, including gunman, in shooting at Gilroy Garlic Festival, 15 injured

07/28/19 10:37 PM

Multiple victims as shooter opens fire at US food festival

LOS ANGLES – A shooter opened fire at a major food festival in California on Sunday, police said, with US media reporting at least three people killed and multiple others wounded.

Police in Gilroy said it was “still an active crime scene” at the site of the city’s garlic festival, 30 miles (48 kilometres) southeast of San Jose, one of the largest food festivals in the country.

Footage on NBC showed people running as shots rang out. A witness named Julissa Contreras told NBC a white man in his 30s armed with a rifle opened fire indiscriminately.

“I could see him shooting in just every direction. He wasn’t aiming at anyone specifically. It was just left to right, right to left,” Contreras said, according to NBC.

“He definitely was prepared for what he was doing,” she said.

City councilman Dion Bracco said at least three people had died according to various US media outlets including the New York Times.

One suspect was in custody, he said, according to the newspaper.

“They don’t know if there were more, so they have to treat it as an active situation,” he said.

Police did not immediately confirm the casualty numbers or any arrest.

“Law Enforcement is at the scene of shootings in Gilroy, California. Reports are that shooter has not yet been apprehended,” US President Donald Trump earlier tweeted.

The San Francisco division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said on Twitter that it was “responding to the scene of a reported shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in Gilroy, California.”

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China flag flies at half-mast for Tiananmen crackdown leader

BEIJING – The Chinese flag was flown at half-mast at Tiananmen Square on Monday in honour of late former premier Li Peng, a hardliner in the crackdown on protesters who occupied the Beijing landmark in 1989.

Li, who died of an unspecified illness at age 90 last week, was reviled by activists as the “Butcher of Beijing” for his role in the military’s brutal suppression of pro-democracy demonstrations on June 4, 1989.

But he was eulogised in state media following his death as a “tested and loyal communist soldier” who “took decisive measures to stop the turmoil” 30 years ago.

At Tiananmen on Monday, soldiers at the daily flag-raising ceremony raised the red banner to half-mast as hundreds of tourists looked on under rainy skies in the capital.

“He was a man of strong will,” said a man visiting from central Shaanxi province. The Chinese national flag was also flown at half-mast in Hong Kong, where large gatherings are held every year in memory of the victims of the 1989 crackdown.

The former British colony has been rocked for two months by increasingly violent protests that have directly challenged Beijing’s authority over the global financial hub.

The official Xinhua news agency said Li’s body would be cremated in Beijing on Monday. The flag will also fly at half-mast at the imposing Great Hall of the People next to the square, as well as other government buildings, airports and Chinese embassies.

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