PML-N stalwart flays own party for ‘toeing establishment’s line’

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Addressing party workers here on Wednesday, he asked them to stand up for their respect and dignity. However, he asked them to remain disciplined and quiet during the visit of PML-N chief organiser Maryam Nawaz Sharif to Abbottabad today (Thursday). Sardar Mehtab enjoys a strong position not only in Hazara but also in the entire province and even in centre. He said that such a large federal cabinet in the current economic crisis was tantamount to destruction of the country. Former MPA Sardar Shamoon Yar Khan, former provincial minister Ayub Afridi and office-bearers of PML-N were also present on the occasion.
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WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu on Friday to keep “lines of communication” open on the war in Ukraine, a spokesman said. “Secretary Austin emphasised the importance of maintaining lines of communication amid the ongoing war against Ukraine,” Brigadier General Pat Ryder said in a statement following their phone call. Russia also confirmed the call — the second between the two officials since Moscow invaded Ukraine on February 24. “We assess that ... Iranian military personnel were on the ground in Crimea and assisted Russia in these operations,” Price said. Russia has also denied using Iranian drones in Ukraine.

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Aviation industry headed towards normalcy

As a policy, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) actively supports private companies and individuals inclined to purchase and operate aircraft commercially or for private use. Air Pakistan Express Jet has applied for AOL.”“The pandemic dented the aviation market in Pakistan like elsewhere, but now things are lurking back towards normalcy”. He said five to 10 private aircraft fly daily in Pakistan, mostly en route from Lahore to Karachi or Islamabad. For business jets, it soars to Rs10-15m per month. Talking about the most sought-after business and passenger jets, CAA shared details.

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Marching against a ticking clock

But it’s a good thing that Mr Kharge is president and not someone from the Gandhi family. Rahul Gandhi is also pleased. That’s not yet the case in India, but the clock is ticking. The only way for Mr Kharge, indeed for the opposition, is to tap into the groundswell of democratic energy generated by Rahul Gandhi’s march. Former prime minister Chandrashekhar was celebrated as a leader of the Young Turks in Indira Gandhi’s Congress.

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Maula Jatt distributor Nadeem Mandviwalla explains why the movie’s tickets are Rs200 more expensive

Maula Jatt promised to be a cinematic masterpiece before it was even released. “Two months ago, the Maula Jatt team hired me as distributor. The Legend of Maula Jatt made $2.3m at global box office in its opening weekend. A reboot of Yunus Malik’s 1979 cult classic Maula Jatt, the film is a re-telling the story of the rivalry between Maula Jatt and Noori Natt. The distribution will be done by Nadeem Mandviwalla under Mandviwalla Entertainment.

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Trump’s ex-aide Bannon sentenced to four months for contempt of Congress

The judge allowed Bannon to defer serving his sentence while he appeals his guilty verdict. Prosecutor J.P. Cooney said at Friday’s hearing that Steve Bannon chose to “thumb his nose at Congress”. A firebrand, Brannon helped articulate the “America First” right-wing populism and stout opposition to immigration that helped define Trump’s presidency. “A more egregious contempt of Congress would have been to say `Screw you Congress, take your subpoena and shove it!’” Schoen said. In addition to Bannon, prosecutors have charged former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro with contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the same committee, with a Nov 17 trial date set.

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24 die, millions seek shelter as cyclone batters BD

CHITTAGONG: Twenty-four people died after a cyclone slammed into Bangladesh on Monday night, forcing the evacuation of about a million people from their homes. “Strong wind flipped the dredger and it sank instantly in the Bay of Bengal,” he said, adding that divers were searching for survivors. People evacuated from low-lying regions such as remote islands and river banks were moved to thousands of multi-storey cyclone shelters. Panic and snakesThe cyclone downed trees and brought widespread panic to the southern island of Maheshkhali after power and telecoms were cut. Cyclone Amphan, the second “super cyclone” recorded over the Bay of Bengal, killed more than 100 people in Bangladesh and India and affected millions when it hit in 2020.

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PTI’s support crucial for JI in Karachi mayor election

According to preliminary calculations, the number of PPP seats in the City Council will be around 142 followed by JI’s 133 and PTI’s 60. PTI’s Firdous Shamim Naqvi had on Monday also made clear that his party would not form an alliance with the PPP saying as a last option the PTI would support the JI. Both parties had formed an electoral alliance in 2015 to contest the local government election in Karachi. The number of collective seats the JI and PTI have got clearly suggests that the two parties together can get simple majority and be able to bring their respective candidates as Karachi mayor and deputy mayor. “At the moment we are fully focussed on getting fair results,” city JI chief Hafiz Naeem said, adding.

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