President Alvi signs Official Secrets and Army Act Amendments in Law
President Arif Alvi on Saturday signed the Official Secrets Bill (Amendment) 2023 and the Pakistani Army Bill (Amendment) 2023 into law. Both bills were passed by the Senate and Congress and sent to the president for his approval amid criticism from opposition lawmakers. On July 31, Parliament passed the Pakistan Army Bill (Amendment) 2023, which provides for a penalty of up to 5 years in prison for anyone who discloses sensitive information related to the security of the country. Meanwhile, the Official Secrets Act was passed a few days before the end of the congressional term on August 7 after several controversial provisions were removed by the Senate following backlash from the Senate. rights advocacy groups, and under the bill, the JIT would complete its investigation within 30 days. Matters involving civil espionage will be investigated by the FIA or the JIT. However, under an amendment to Section B of Section 12, the penalty for one offense was reduced from 14 to 10 years.
Elon Musk attends Sonicmania music festival in Japan featuring his Ex-girlfriend Grimes
Elon Musk even live-streamed the Sonicmania music festival on his X account where stars like American DJ and rapper Flying Lotus, English singer James Blake, UK rappers Shygirl and Slowthai etc.Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of Twitter (REUTERS)Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of Twitter,arrived in Japan on Thursday and had plans to have some fun as he shared the poster of the all-night Sonicmania music festival on Friday. Elon Musk even live-streamed the music festival on his X account.Stars like American DJ and rapper Flying Lotus, English singer James Blake, UK rappers Shygirl and Slowthai, The Stickmen Project, Thundercat, and Zutomayo were expected to perform. The poster Elon Musk shared featured his ex-girlfriend Grimes.Grimes is a Canadian musician and she first met Elon Musk in 2018. The couple began dating. During their time together, Grimes gave birth to two children, a son and a daughter. In September 2021, Elon Musk confirmed the news of their breakup.
Wahab Riaz announced retirement from International Cricket
Pakistani cricket sensation Wahab Rias, known for his quick bowling skills, has officially announced his retirement from international cricket. Wahab, who currently holds the post of Caretaker Sports Minister of Punjab, shared the important decision on social media platform X.In his heartfelt message, Wahab thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), family, coaches, mentors, teammates, fans and everyone who supported him on his incredible journey. represented. “After a wonderful journey, I have decided to retire from international cricket,” he explained. Looking ahead, the right-hand pacemaker has revealed plans for the future that include an exciting new phase centered around participation in franchised cricket events around the world. The decision to retire from international cricket comes from his passion for the game of cricket and his desire to utilize his skills and experience to improve the franchise cricket experience for his fans and fellow players. This opinion was confirmed in an official statement highlighting Wahab’s central role in franchise cricket.Explaining his own retirement schedule, Wahab Rias said he has been discussing his plans for the past two years and that 2023 is his target to say goodbye to international cricket. He expressed his sense of accomplishment and affirmed that he had contributed to his country and national team to the best of his ability.The cricket community has sent warm wishes to Wahab Rias as he embarks on this new and exciting journey. With his outstanding contributions to the sport and commitment to improving the cricket experience, his presence is expected to have a lasting impact on the world of franchise cricket.
Aiman and Muneeb welcomes their 2nd Baby Girl
Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt’s little family is growing. They just welcomed a baby girl! The news was announced on Instagram by Minal Khan, Aiman’s twin sister. According to the posted content, the baby is named Miral and was born in the early morning of August 7. Several celebrities have commented congratulating the post, including Areeba Habib and Ushna Shah. The couple married in November 2018 and welcomed their first daughter Amal on August 30, 2019. Congratulations to the lucky parents!
Pak/Ind music collaboration featuring Kinza Hashmi and Karan Wahi in Rahat Fateh new song
Kinza Hashmi, the talented actress, is set to make her mark on the world stage with an upcoming music video featuring popular Indian actor and presenter Karan Wahi with the TV series “Dil mil gaye”. The collaboration between these two stars is highly anticipated, with fans eagerly speculating about the project. Kinza Hashmi will collaborate with Bollywood actor Karan Wahi for the music video for the new song “Mere Ho Jao” by singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. The song will be released on August 15. Both Kinza and Wahi shared the news on Instagram. He called it “a heartfelt song sung by the legendary Rahat Fateh Ali Khan sahab and written with passion by Mani Manjot”. “This song crossed the border on August 15th,” he said. Hashmi calls the project very close to her heart. “First time next to the very talented Karan Wahi! I was a bit nervous at first but the sentiment was overwhelming across the border,” she wrote. We can’t wait to see what they have in store for us!
Imran khan’s Desperate Plea for Freedom: A Heart-Wrenching Life Behind Bars
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has told his legal team not to be in prison, according to Attock prison sources familiar with the meeting between Pakistan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) president and his lawyer. Sources told Geo News that Khan, accused of corruption in the Toshakhana case and sentenced to three years in prison, was unhappy and worried about being locked in his cell in “distressing” conditions. Khan’s attorney, Naeem Haider Panjotha was given permission by prison authorities to see him on Monday. After meeting the PTI president, he said the former prime minister was being held in “horrific” conditions and provided “class C prison facilities”. According to sources, PTI Chairman, when meeting with his lawyer, expressed concern about the prison environment with flies entering his cell during the day and insects at night. “Get me out of here, I don’t want to be in jail,” officials quoted Khan as saying during a meeting with his lawyer. Panjotha added that the PTI leadership was in high spirits despite all the hardships and vowed to spend the rest of her life in prison but would not bow to slavery.
Currency Fluctuations: Indian Rupee Takes a Hit Against UAE Dirham in Early Trade
The currency war between UAE and Asia: Due to the strengthening of the dollar index and a loss in Asian rivals, the Indian rupee fell during the opening hours of trading on Tuesday. Around 8am, the South Asian currency was down from Monday’s closing price of 82.74 to the US dollar (22.54 to the UAE dirham). The dollar index increased in Asia and has since largely recovered the losses it sustained following the US jobs report. The offshore Chinese yuan fell to 7.2250 to the dollar, with other Asian currencies falling by 0.2% to 0.6%. A forex dealer at a bank stated, “With Asia down, we are back to that level at which interbank will be on the public sector bank watching mode.” The The Reserve Bank of India has often intervened through public sector banks to stop the rupee from falling below the range of 82.80 and 83. It doesn’t need to be stated that the entire 82.80-83.00 zone is crucial. We’ll have a round of significant stop losses if you remove 83, the trader warned. Most policymakers believe the policy rate will need to be kept tight for some time to get inflation back to goal, according to ANZ, and the Fed is concerned of upside risks to rising inflation given the continued excess demand for labour. Risks suggest that the Federal Reserve’s work is still incomplete.
Pakistan is Sending Cricket Team to India for the Highly Anticipated World Cup2023
In order to compete in the 50-over World Cup, which will be held in India in October and November of this year, Pakistan has made the decision to send a team. “Pakistan has emphasized without wavering that politics and sports should not be intermingled. In order to compete in the next ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, it has so chosen to send its cricket team to India, according to a statement from the Foreign Office (FO) on Sunday. Following a committee meeting last week, Inter-provincial Coordination Minister Ehsan-ur-Rehman Mazari informed Dawn.com that it had been resolved to bring up concerns about the team’s security with the ICC. He had stated that a guarantee for the team’s security would be requested from the ICC. As a result of today’s decision, Pakistan will now play for the first time in seven years, in India. Today’s long-awaited decision comes after weeks of uncertainty around Pakistan’s World Cup participation as the government took its time clearing the team’s trip to India due to security concerns. According to the FO’s statement, Pakistani authorities continue to express “deep concerns” regarding the security of their cricket team while playing in India. “We are raising these issues with the Indian government and the International Cricket Council (ICC). We anticipate that the Pakistan cricket team’s complete safety and security would be provided throughout its journey to India, according to the statement. “Pakistan believes that fulfilling its international sporting obligations should not be hindered by the state of bilateral relations with India,” it continued. Pakistan’s choice demonstrates its a sensible and constructive approach should be taken in light of India’s adamant stance, which prevented it from sending a cricket team to Pakistan for the Asia Cup.
Renowned Economist Hafeez Shaikh Among Shortlisted Candidates for Caretaker Prime Minister
The minister Rana Sanaullah confirms in a priate talk show saying that “a consensus has developed in recent days that someone deemed ‘neutral’ should be appointed to the position. When asked if Shaikh was willing to accept responsibility, Sanaullah replied: “Sure he will.” Shaikh’s name is among those believed to have been included in a list of five people finalized by the ruling coalition parties for the post of interim prime minister. The purported list is also said to include former Chief Justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Hussain Jillani. Apparently alluding to him, when Sanaullah was asked on Geo News today whether a retired Supreme Court judge would be among the shortlisted candidates, his response was he is very vague. “Yes, there are people from all segments,” he said. When asked if former Prime Minister and PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan would be shortlisted, he replied: “I don’t think so. He’s a senior member of our party and I don’t consider him neutral. How can someone from a political party be neutral?” The minister also addressed turmoil following reports that the name of Finance Minister and PML-N leader Ishaq Dar had been made as interim prime minister and said that “because there is pressure to appoint a the ‘neutral’ person who takes care of the Prime Minister will not come from a political party”. Sanaullah said the name of the acting prime minister would be announced on Tuesday and Wednesday and only one name will be announced, he added. PM Shehbaz is expected to share the proposed names with his brother and PML-N head Nawaz Sharif in London. According to sources, elder brother Sharif will finalize three names that the prime minister will share with opposition leader in Parliament Raja Riaz Ahmed. In addition to Shaikh and Jillani, other names are said to be being considered for the position of interim prime minister, including former prime minister Fawad Hassan Fawad’s former chief secretary, former permanent representative to the United Nations. Abdullah Hussain Haroon, Pir of Pagaro Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi and former Governor of Pagaro Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi. Punjab and PPP. Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood.
The Food and Drug Administration Favors First-Ever Pill to Combat Postnatal Depression in American Women
The Food and Drug Administration considers that postpartum depression or postpartum depression (PPD) can be similar to other forms of clinical depression, as its symptoms can include sadness, loss of energy, and suicidal ideation, decreased ability to feel pleasure or cognitive impairment. According to research, one in seven women in the United States experiences symptoms of postpartum depression. “Postpartum depression is a serious and life-threatening condition in which women feel sad, guilty, useless – even, in severe cases, thoughts of hurting themselves. harm or harm their child,” said Tiffany Farchione, chief of psychiatry at the FDA Center. for Drugs. Evaluation and research. “And, because postpartum depression can disrupt the mother-child relationship, it can also affect a child’s physical and emotional development. The Food and Drug Administration has approved “zuranolone” to be used as a pill to treat postpartum depression, becoming a potential alternative to the only treatment. Existing is done by intravenous injection. The drug, sold under the brand name ‘Zurzuvae’, has been recommended by the FDA for patients to take as a tablet once daily for two weeks. According to drugmakers Sage Therapeutics and Biogen, the drug will be available on the market by the end of this year. Meanwhile, common side effects of the drug include drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, fatigue, colds and urinary tract infections, the BBC reported.