PM Shehbaz vows to overcome flood related issues with collective efforts

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif during a visit to Sujawal district of Sindh on Saturday expressed the resolve to overcome flood related issues with collective efforts.

He made the remarks during a visit to Sujawal district of Sindh on Saturday where representatives of concerned departments briefed him about the devastation caused by the calamity.

The Prime Minister said the entire country is badly affected with flash floods due to incessant monsoon rains.

He said the heavy downpours in the season has caused human losses, damaged road and infrastructure across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan.

He said a collective policy will be framed in collaboration with the provinces for the relief and rehabilitation of flood affected people.

On the occasion, Shehbaz Sharif also appreciated the efforts of the Chief Minister Sindh, administration and the armed forces for their rescue and relief operations in these areas.

Later, talking to the affected people, the Prime Minister said the federal government has allocated a grant of 38 billion rupees to support each flood affected family with disbursement of 25,000 rupees.

He said a grant of 15 billion rupees has already provided to Sindh province while the distribution of flood relief amount among each family has also commenced in Sindh province under Benazir Income Support Programme.

Shehbaz Sharif said with the support of National Disaster Management Authority and other relevant departments, the federal government will continue to support the provincial governments in the rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts.

He said that a combined survey would be completed soon which would enable them to get an estimate of the damages and losses caused by floods across the country.

The Prime Minister said politics over the agreement with International Monetary Fund could cause irreparable damage to Pakistan as an IMF board is scheduled to hold a meeting on Monday

#Shehbaz #vows #overcome #flood #related #issues #collective #efforts https://www.globalcourant.com/pm-shehbaz-vows-to-overcome-flood-related-issues-with-collective-efforts/?feed_id=16756&_unique_id=630ab5b015d29

UK issues ‘danger to life’ warning after severe flooding

LONDON 

Southern England experienced torrential rainfall and severe flooding Wednesday following weeks of dry weather.

In response to the extreme weather pattern, the Meteorological Office issued a “danger to life” flood warning covering most parts of the southeast and the capital London.

Across parts of the UK, severe flooding has left homes and businesses damaged with streets underwater. London’s Victoria train station, a major travel hub in the capital, was disrupted by flooding.

"Not long after 3 p.m. this afternoon, station colleagues at London Victoria noticed flooding at the main entrance due to heavy rainfall, with large volumes of water running down the slope leading towards the eastern concourse,” said Network Rail, one of the main operators at the station.

The southwest of England this week has experienced an uptick in thunderstorms and flooding after weeks of hot weather brought on by two successive heat waves.

The subsequent drought that followed the heat waves has made soil dry and arid, raising the risk of flooding.

On Wednesday, the Met Office issued an amber and a yellow warning that lasted throughout the day.

The warnings were made after Thames Water, a major water supplier in the UK, announced plans to impose a hosepipe ban for much of the south.

Under such a ban, people are prohibited from using a hosepipe for things such as watering their garden, filling a pool or washing their car.​​​​​​​

The months of July and August experienced the hottest summers after witnessing a record temperature of 40C (104F). Less than 10% rainfall was recorded in all regions across the southeast of England, making it the driest year since 1836.

Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. Please contact us for subscription options.

Source https://www.globalcourant.com/uk-issues-danger-to-life-warning-after-severe-flooding/?feed_id=12323&_unique_id=62fd8b80b97e6

IHC issues notice on govt’s plea against dismissal of Shahbaz Gill's physical remand

PTI leader Shahbaz Gill in court during a hearing of a sedition case filed against him. Screengrab

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued a notice to PTI leader Shahbaz Gill on a petition filed by the federal government against a local court’s ruling that turned down the plea seeking an extension in his physical remand in a sedition case filed against him.

On August 13, Islamabad Advocate General Jahangir Jadoon moved the IHC seeking its order to declare the decision taken by the district and sessions court null and void while extending the physical remand of Imran Khan's chief of staff.

IHC acting Chief Justice Amir Farooq took up the petition today.

During the course of the proceedings, the petitioner accused the PTI leader of targeting a state institution that had rendered great sacrifices for the country.

At this, the court asked why do you want an extension in the physical remand of Shahbaz Gill?

What will you do if the remand is extended? the court inquired.

“It is a fact that your review petition has been dismissed and the physical remand [of Shahbaz Gill] is over,” observed the court.

The petition apprised the court that the police needed an extension in Gill's remand as they have to recover the suspect’s laptop and other devices to take the investigations to its logical end.

Meanwhile, the court served notice on Gill in this regard and adjourned the hearing till tomorrow (August 16). 

The case 

A treason case was registered against Shahbaz Gill at the Kohsar Police Station under several sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, including 124-A (sedition), 131 (abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty), 153 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot if rioting be committed; if not committed), 153-A (promoting enmity between different groups, etc), and 505 (statements conducing to public mischief), 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation), among others.

On August 9, Gill was arrested from Banigala Chowk in the capital a day after making controversial remarks on a private TV. He was subsequently booked on charges of sedition and inciting the members of the state institutions against their leadership.

The court granted a two-day physical remand and directed them to present him on August 12.  However, the police sought an extension in Gill's remand for another 12 days on Friday but the court dismissed the plea.

Source https://www.globalcourant.com/ihc-issues-notice-on-govts-plea-against-dismissal-of-shahbaz-gills-physical-remand/?feed_id=11084&_unique_id=62f9fa7d17bca

Democratic committee aims to stick to issues, says GOP 'tying themselves into knots' defending Trump over raid

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

FIRST ON FOX: The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), a national group working to elect Democratic candidates to the House, insists Republicans are putting their midterm election chances at risk as they tie "themselves into knots defending" former President Donald Trump after his Mar-a-Lago estate was raided by the FBI on Monday.

In a statement shared first with Fox News Digital, Chris Taylor, a spokesperson for the DCCC, insisted that "voters will see the difference" between Republicans' defense of Trump and the agenda Democrats have prioritized in recent days.

"This week House Democrats are lowering prescription drug costs, tackling climate change, protecting our veterans, and expanding American manufacturing," Taylor said. "Republicans are tying themselves into knots defending a president who allegedly stole classified information from the White House. Voters will see the difference."

Aside from the DCCC, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) have remained largely silent on the raid of Trump's estate as they attempt to keep Americans' focus on what they consider to be legislative victories for the party and the Biden administration.

HOUSE REPUBLICANS TO MEET WITH TRUMP AT BEDMINSTER, FOLLOWING MAR-A-LAGO FBI RAID

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Hilton Anatole on August 06, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

On Tuesday, one day after the raid took place, the DNC promoted a clip from chairman Jaime Harrison's appearance on MSNBC's Zerlina on Peacock where he touted the party's "historic record" and the "Democrats’ tireless work to pass the Inflation Reduction Act."

Other DNC priorities on Tuesday, according to press releases from the committee's website, included the CHIPS bill being signed into law by President Biden, GOP South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott's new book, and Republicans who "voted to side with China over the American people" against the CHIPS bill.

The official Twitter account for the Democratic Party on Tuesday prioritized the Inflation Reduction Act and "landmark legislation" like the CHIPS and Science Act, with no mention of the raid.

FLASHBACK: SOME DEMOCRATS WHGO PRAISED MAR-A-LAGO RAID PREVIOSULY SLAMMED TRUMP FOR TRYING TO ‘WEAPONIZE’ DOJ

Dozens of Trump supporters gather outside Mar-a-Lago to protest the FBI's raid. (Alon Skuy/Fox News Digital)

Similarly, an analysis across platforms operated by the DSCC, including the group's website and Twitter account, showed no mention of the raid and instead focused on a new election ad targeting Wisconsin GOP Sen. Ron Johnson, "lowering costs for working families," and President Biden's signing of the CHIPS Act on Tuesday.

"Democrats are putting the interests of working Americans first, and that’s exactly why voters will protect and expand our Senate majority in November," DSCC spokesperson Nora Keefe said in a statement following the signing of the CHIPS Act.

Fox News Digital reached out to the DNC and the DSCC for comment, but did not receive an immediate response.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed Tuesday that Biden "was not briefed" and "was not aware" of the raid before it took place.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks to reporters during the daily news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on August 09, 2022 (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

"No one at the White House was given a heads-up," she said. 

Jean-Pierre added: "We are not going to comment from here, from this White House, on a criminal investigation that is currently happening."

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Multiple sources tell Fox News the FBI's raid of Mar-a-Lago is related to the materials Trump allegedly brought to his private residence after his presidency concluded. That matter was referred to the Justice Department by the National Archives and Records Administration, which said it found classified material in 15 boxes at the residence.

Federal law bars the removal of classified documents to unauthorized locations, though it is possible that Trump could try to argue that, as president, he was the ultimate declassification authority.

Fox News' Kelly Laco and Brooke Singman contributed to this article.

Kyle Morris covers politics for Fox News. On Twitter: @RealKyleMorris.

Source https://www.globalcourant.com/democratic-committee-aims-to-stick-to-issues-says-gop-tying-themselves-into-knots-defending-trump-over-raid/?feed_id=8816&_unique_id=62f2e19fcc459

Police issues traffic plan for 08, 09 and 10 Muharram

KARACHI: The traffic police have Sunday issued the city’s traffic plan to help motorists choose the best available route for their travels ahead of Ashura processions and Muharram-related religious gatherings and programs, ARY News reported.

For the Muharram 08, 09 and 10 1444 A.H. that is August 07, 08 and 09 respectively, processions will be taken out from Nishtar Park and will end at Imambargah Hussania Iranian in Kharadar, said a press release of traffic police today.

On Muharram 08 procession starts from Nishter Park at 1:30 PM and will pass through Numaish, M.A. Jinnah Road, Saddar, it will again return to M.A. Jinnah Road and conclude at Imambargah Hussania Iranian in Kharadar. All vehicular traffic coming from the city side will be diverted to Soldier Bazar Road, to Coast Guards, Ankleseria Chowk to Jubilee or Nishtar Road.

The procession route for Muharram 8 (Aug. 07): Nishter Park, Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto Road, Father Jaminis Road, Mehfil-e-Shah-e-Khurasan Road, Mansfield Street, Preedy Street, Tibet Chowk, M.A. Jnnah Road, Baba-e-Urdu Road, Chand Bibi Chowk, Nishtar Road, Nigar Cinema, Altaf Hussain Road, Denso Hall, again M.A. Jinnah Road, Kharadar Police Station, Bombay Bazar To Hussainan Iranian Imambargah.

The procession route for Muharram 9 (Aug. 08):

A procession will be taken out from Imambargah Shah-e-Najaf at Martin Road towards Nishtar Park.

After the majlis, a procession will move to Nishtar Park at About 12 noon and then will proceed to Imambargah Hussainia Iranian Kharadar.

Route Will Be: Nishter Park, Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto Road. Father Jaminis Road Mehfil-e-Shah-e-Khurasan. M.A. Jinnah, Mansfield Street, Preedy Street Tibet Chowk,M.A.Jinnah Road, Boulton Market, Bombay Bazar, Kharadar, Nawab Mahabat Khanji Road To Hussainan Iranian Imambargah.

Muharram 10 (Aug. 09):

On Youm-e-Ashur after Majalis at Nishtar Park at 8 in the morning, the central mourning procession will be taken out that will conclude at Hussainan Iranian Imambargah in the evening.

Procession Route: Nishter Park, Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto Road, Father Jaminis Road, Mehfil-e-Shah-e-Khurasan, M.A. Jinnah Mansfield Street, Preedy Street, Tibet Chowk,m.a.jinnah Road, Boulton Market, Bombay Bazar Kharadar, Nawab Mahabat Khanji Road, To Hussainan Iranian Imambargah.

General traffic will be prohibited on the routes of mourning processions on Muharram 08, 09 and 10, traffic police said. Citizens should take an alternate route. Traffic officials will be present at diversions to guide the public, according to the press release.

Comments

Source https://www.globalcourant.com/police-issues-traffic-plan-for-08-09-and-10-muharram/?feed_id=7696&_unique_id=62ef5ebb700d5

ECP says PTI received prohibited funds, issues show-cause

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday announced the much-awaited verdict in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ‘prohibited’ funding case tomorrow (Tuesday), ARY News reported.

The ECP bench in its reserved verdict said prohibited funding against PTI has been proven.

A three-member bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja, comprising Nisar Ahmed Durrani and Shah Muhammad Jatoi announced the reserved verdict.

The ECP in its verdict said PTI received funding from 34 foreign nations and the details of 13 accounts were not disclosed.

The ECP also declared the statement on oath of former prime minister Imran Khan as ‘wrong’ and issued show cause notice to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

The case was filed by PTI founding member Akbar S. Babar and was pending since November 14, 2014. Babar had alleged serious financial irregularities in the party’s funding from Pakistan and abroad.

Read more:  RAISING FUNDS FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES NOT PROHIBITED: PTI COUNSEL

The development comes days after the ruling alliance, comprising members of the Pakistan Democratic Movement, PPP, and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, urged ECP to release the verdict in the case.

PTI foreign funding case

The Election Commission of Pakistan had reserved its verdict after the conclusion of arguments from both sides of the case on June 21.

Also Read: PM urges ECP announce ‘long-delayed’ PTI foreign funding verdict

It is noteworthy that PTI foreign funding is being heard by the election commission since November 2014.

PTI founding member and former information secretary Akbar S Babar had filed the case in the ECP in November 2014, alleging financial irregularities in PTI’s foreign funding and that it received funds from prohibited sources.

The PTI has rejected the charges as baseless and unfounded.

Comments

Source https://www.globalcourant.com/ecp-says-pti-received-prohibited-funds-issues-show-cause/?feed_id=5454&_unique_id=62e8bac86de5a